On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:27:16 -0000, the renowned "John Manders"
wrote:


"George" wrote in message
.. .
Home Depot has rolled out a ton of Ridgid brand hand tools. What's
the word on the quality? Also, who is OEMing all this stuff. Is it
Black and Decker?

Ridgid is a name that's been around UK for a long time in pipe fitting
tools. Their quality is very good in that area. Their web
site(http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Frequently-Asked-Questions/) says they are
owned by a US company who I have never come across. You may know them
better.

Yes, the engineering mascot at the University of Waterloo is a 3'
Rigid Tool (a pipe wrench, AFAIUI).

Emerson Electric, eh? I suspect all the home quality tools are from
China and are just leveraging their brand recognition. I'll look next
time I'm in Home Despot. Last time I checked ALL the small drill
presses were from China, including the Ryobi and Delta ones.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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