Finding USA Made Tools

[ohblondi]

I have tried multiple google searches and cannot find a USA made version of the tool shown in the link below. Anyone have any tips?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CQJN97/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Just bought a m12 impact driver and am crazy excited about it.

Also if anyone knows where I can find a set of USA made bits for the driver, that would also be appreciated.

 

[davethorik]

Here is a Williams USA 3/8...idk if they make a set.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007YRBGQE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Also, here is a Makita impact wobble adapter...not made in USA, coo is Japan, but they hold up well and the 3/8 and 1/2 versions are on the shelf at Home Depot for a lil bit more than the Amazon price.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ECMC0EG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Wamsutta]

APEX are USA and they are far superior to big box home improvement store versions.

 

[mshell56118]

https://www.menards.com/main/tools-...25-c-10156.htm?tid=6448857824316525041&ipos=5

Not sure if USA made or not but very good with lifetime replacement have used them in my 3/8 milwaukee fuel driver with 1/4 adaptor and have not broke them. only warranty i filed was b/c the socket would not lock on

 

[FigureItOut]

So, Davethorik linked your 3/8", SK makes the 1/4" version, but only the locking type. Here's a set, but they're available individually in several sizes. That just leaves 1/2"
By the way, I have the SK set I linked to, use it nearly every day, they're as good as new after a couple years and I don't expect I'll ever have to buy them again.

 

[hoye0017]

Snap-on has them if you're willing to pay ~$25 a piece

 

[ohblondi]

Thanks for you guy's information, with the torque of the thing I don't see 1/2 being necessary. I think I'll buy the williams 3/8" and the SK 1/4". Would prefer without the locking feature.

Try to buy USA made tools, whenever possible. Regardless of warranty or quality.

 

[JohnDeere1]

Apex makes all you need and is USA made and middle priced I have alot I got for next to nothing as I live in an industrial area the pawn shops always have them. I like the 1/4 square drives they are very hard and durable the sockets are great also.

 

[Wamsutta]

Apex makes all you need and is USA made and middle priced I have alot I got for next to nothing as I live in an industrial area the pawn shops always have them. I like the 1/4 square drives they are very hard and durable the sockets are great also.

APEX is middle priced? I wish!

 

[ohblondi]

JohnDeere1 and Wamsutta. I owe you great thanks while simultaneously hating you. I have never been to the Apex tools site before tonight, and I am already checking the market to see how much a human kidney is going for.

 

[Billythekid1]

Look for apex used it is for industrial applications with huge budgets

 

[Gmonkee]

Finding apt tools for the job with COO left open is far easier.

I have some Asain and a few German made, both work well long term and if money allowed more Germans. No need has arisen in a long time.

I found a few Apex that slipped out of the factories here and flipped them to another. Good solid stuff.

 

[1950mercury]

Sk 32160 are badass might only come in 1/4"

 

[ohblondi]

Finding apt tools for the job with COO left open is far easier.

I have some Asain and a few German made, both work well long term and if money allowed more Germans. No need has arisen in a long time.

I found a few Apex that slipped out of the factories here and flipped them to another. Good solid stuff.

I get where you're coming from and sometimes in a pinch I buy whatever is cheapest off of amazon, like when I needed a steering wheel puller, or brake flaring kit. However, I also like supporting businesses here in America and buying tools stamped USA, gives me a sense of pride. Although, I would never say no to any tools from Germany either.