Bob La Londe wrote:
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"Cydrome Leader" wrote in message
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Anybody have any made in USA 4" adjustable wrenches for sale? They just
don't seem to make them here anymore, even the 4" one from Klein is
imported nonsense.

I just want one or two because they're pretty darn cute. Ebay has nothing
but imports, new or used.

I've got a couple 4" adjustable wrenches as key fobs. It used to be a
major affectation for me when I was younger, but now they are just there.
My tractor key, and the spare key for my son's car still have them. After
reading your post I decided to look and see. One is a Master Mechanic
wrench stamped USA. It reminded me that back in the around '80 when my
dad opened his hardware store Master Mechanic tools (a TrueValue brand)
were still made in the USA. The other was an S-K wrench. It is also
stamped USA. I know S-K basically went out of business and then was
recreated, but they might be worth a look.

SK is owned by Ideal now, but they claim this on their website:

"BRINGING IT HOME
Today, SK continues to manufacture each of our nearly 3000 products in the
United States, with forging facilities in Colorado Springs and a brand new
manufacturing and distribution center in Sycamore, IL. And as we've grown,
so has our commitment to providing quality, American-made innovation to the
toughest tradesmen in the world."

The colorado operation was a company called Western Forge. Any craftsman
screwdrivers stamped WF are from them, the rest stamped PR are from
Pratt-Reed, who Ideal also bought up.

So that's that- pretty much any "normal" type of screwdriver made in the
USA is now from Ideal. I never could figure out who makes the drivers for
Klein/Vaco. My other favorite were anything from Xcelite, now cooper
tools.