USA-Made Craftsman Bench Grinders??

[exmaxima1]

Saw this local ad and the seller notes that it is USA-made.

Sure looks imported to me.

Thoughts???

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/tls/4807963475.html

 

[Mike007]

I doubt that's USA made. But you never know. If you are nearby go and check it out.

 

[CNGsaves]

Looks pretty similar to some newer Black & Decker . . . what I mean by newer is last 10 or 15 years.

Basically a newer version of the C-Man block grinders. Could still be USA made. Not sure it's worth the $80 they are asking for it. There are brand new Delta 6" grinders for that price.

OP . . . check it out !

 

[Gregg33]

Packaged in the U.S.A, engineered in the USA, built in U.S. owned factory in China maybe lol, but definitely not made in the U.S.A. Whoever the manufacturer is they make just about all the cheap off-shore grinders for brands like Mastercraft (Canadian Tire) Princess Auto and Delta. I had a Mastercraft one before (exactly like the one in the photo but different colors), it wasn't terrible for the cost, but my little Baldor puts it to shame. $80 is a gouge. You could probably buy it new on sale for that price. Around $30 would be fair for both buyer and seller.

 

[exmaxima1]

Seller just responded that the grinder says "Made in USA" on it.

Hard to believe......

 

[bluebolt]

A little Google sleuthing led me to believe it is this model or close to it.

319. 19062, serial# B9523, H.P. 1/3, amps 2.8, RPM 3450, volts 120, 60 Hz -

And a picture from one on Ebay. My eyes may be old but it looks like "Made In China" to me!

 

[bfm336]

Well it is located on "Shady Dr." so... ya know..

 

[exmaxima1]

A little Google sleuthing led me to believe it is this model or close to it.

319. 19062, serial# B9523, H.P. 1/3, amps 2.8, RPM 3450, volts 120, 60 Hz -

And a picture from one on Ebay. My eyes may be old but it looks like "Made In China" to me!

It looks like the seller revised his ad!

 

[1982fxr]

Looks pretty similar to some newer Black & Decker . . . what I mean by newer is last 10 or 15 years.

Basically a newer version of the C-Man block grinders. Could still be USA made. Not sure it's worth the $80 they are asking for it. There are brand new Delta 6" grinders for that price.

OP . . . check it out !

ummm no...

 

[Jarhead0408]

x2^^^

Not comparable at all. Though it'll still get the job done.