On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:16:26 -0500, F.George wrote:

Today, it is impossible to tell where the machines and components
are manufactured, and IMNSHO, a better turret mill can be
purchased from one of the lower cost producers, without paying
for a faux "Made In America" product, with the profits going to
an offshore tax haven..

The way I heard it, you can buy parts all over the world, and as
long as the final assembly is in the USA, you can say, "Assembled
in USA".

Cheers!
Rich