To Baldor or not?

[1982fxr]

I think many have assumed that all Baldor stuff is American made, but that's not true any more. Some of it is even made in China.
Recoveryman

All grinders are USA.

 

[tarbellb]

All grinders are USA.

Maybe the industrial line, but I believe ABB who bought Baldor now produces some bench/pedestal grinders overseas under the Baldor name

 

[1982fxr]

Maybe the industrial line, but I believe ABB who bought Baldor now produces some bench/pedestal grinders overseas under the Baldor name

I thought that was true a couple years ago but was proven wrong. Do you have any examples?

 

[tarbellb]

Quick search shows this grinder/sharpener Made in China?

https://www.acmetools.com/baldor-reliance-6-in-carbide-tool-grinder-115-v-500/781568127339.html

ChatGPT says something along the lines of "ABB will not guarantee MiUSA on some models unless spec'd"?

I do agree that almost all Baldor bench grinders are still USA made, but that looks to be changing