Trusty-Cook Tour

[boomer12831]

I contacted Richard at Trusty-Cook and told him I would be coming out that way for the Indy 500 and I would like to stop by and see their operation and purchase a new flat to flat stubby hammer. He told me to stop by and when I did, he welcomed me and gave me a complete tour. I was very impressed seeing how they make their hammers. Richard explained what the lathe spindle liners were and how they were made. He was very complimentary about the employees and their skill levels. I got to pick out my new flat to flat stubby, and then we went over to the " seconds" bin. Its one of those places that builds quality tools and employs American labor. Save yourself the shipping cost, go out to Indianapolis, get a tour and pickup a great hammer or two. I want to thank you Richard for your time, and also the great deal. It was a pleasure meeting you, Ed.

 

[firworks]

I contacted Richard at Trusty-Cook and told him I would be coming out that way for the Indy 500 and I would like to stop by and see their operation and purchase a new flat to flat stubby hammer. He told me to stop by and when I did, he welcomed me and gave me a complete tour. I was very impressed seeing how they make their hammers. Richard explained what the lathe spindle liners were and how they were made. He was very complimentary about the employees and their skill levels. I got to pick out my new flat to flat stubby, and then we went over to the " seconds" bin. Its one of those places that builds quality tools and employs American labor. Save yourself the shipping cost, go out to Indianapolis, get a tour and pickup a great hammer or two. I want to thank you Richard for your time, and also the great deal. It was a pleasure meeting you, Ed.

Sounds like a really cool tour! I very much want to come out there to visit too but I've got a permanent scheduling conflict. I work 9-5 M-F. I think the same as TC hours. Couple in a lengthy drive to Indianapolis and it's an impossibility.

Did you get any pictures?

 

[neonlazer]

If I ever go to Indy or near. I will definitely annoy Richard for a day, I mean..visit.

 

[SuperXero]

I don't get the hype of these hammers. Look like toys to me. Give me an estwing anyday.

 

[firworks]

I don't get the hype of these hammers. Look like toys to me. Give me an estwing anyday.

Up until very recently, they made Estwing's hammers. At least their deadblows.

So in a way... you DO get the hype.

 

[neonlazer]

I don't get the hype of these hammers. Look like toys to me. Give me an estwing anyday.

PM me when you find a company that meets the qualifying criteria.

1. Made 100% in the USA(yea i know that is = by now)
2. Has the customer service at the Richard/Victoria level.
3. Gives back with contests, drawings, discounts, early access to products.

It isn't just about the product they make but the way they do their business that makes me want to support them, especially these days with business' exporting their manufacturing elsewhere.

 

[bcradio]

Sounds like a great tour. I'd love to do one myself if i make it out there.

 

[boomer12831]

I don't get the hype of these hammers. Look like toys to me. Give me an estwing anyday.

I did not know that Estwing had a Flat to Flat Stubby hammer out and that you could go right to their factory, get a tour, and pick up a hammer right there.

 

[BD1]

I don't get the hype of these hammers. Look like toys to me. Give me an estwing anyday.

No Estwing but a Stanley dead blow. The Stanley which is a old dead blow seems to have a softer finish so the faces take a beating . The trusty is more of a solid but firm face. Hard to describe but I like them much better.

 

[bry@n]

That's pretty cool.

Might be a good time to discuss a TC customer appreciation meet up. I bet they'd sell lot's of hammers that day.