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»Woodworking Tools | |  | | Cutting Tools [Back to Top] - American Carbide (South Easton, MA): carbide end mills, burrs, and router bits, all made in the USA
- Eagle America (Chardon, OH): makers of over 900 quality, American-made router bits
- Kodiak Cutting Tools (Webster, NY): supplier of American-made end mills, taps, twist drills, threadmills, burs, carbide drills and reamers
- LakeShore Carbide (Buffalo, NY): high performance carbide endmills, made with American carbide, unique geometries, and high quality coatings. Custom tooling also available.
- Niagara Cutter (Amherst, NY): carbide and diamond-coated carbide cutting tools, all made in USA (in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts)
- RedLine Tools (Minneapolis, MN): machine tools (carbide endmills, drills, threadmills, and toolholders)
- Severance Tool Ind. (Saginaw, MI): specialty high-speed steel and carbide cutting tools
- SGS Tool Co. (Munroe Falls, OH): solid carbide rotary cutting tools. All products (burs, drills, endmills, and routers) are manufactured in Northeast Ohio.
- Whiteside Machine Co. (Claremont, NC): manufacturing a complete line of solid carbide and carbide-tipped router bits for all your woodworking needs. Available from Woodworkers World
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- Armstrong Industrial Hand Tools are exclusively made in USA by Danaher Tool Group at a facility in Fayetteville, AR. (Other Danaher tool brands, including Allen Hand Tools , and KD Hand Tools are a mixture of American-made and imported.) Available online from MSC Direct
- Bondhus (Monticello, MN): ball-point hex tools, available from NorthernTool.com
 - Channellock Inc. (Meadville, PA): over 120 different sizes and types of pliers and other hand tools, including their patented tongue-and-groove and slip-joint pliers. (You can also have your Channellock tools engraved with your name or company logo.)
- Chapman Tools (Durham, CT): ratchets and adaptors for Allen, Bristol, Phillips, and TORX fasteners since 1936
- Craftsman brand hand tools, made for SEARS by Danaher Tool Group, are now a mix of USA-made and imported. (Craftsman power tools are imported). Available from SEARS and KMart.
- Eklind Tool Co. (Franklin Park, IL): hex tools, including folding, L-keys, and T-keys, all made in USA
- Estwing (Rockford, IL): hammers, mallets, axes, and geological tools, with a patented shock-reduction grip, made in USA. Available from Home Depot or Acehardware.com
 - Kalama Precision Machine (Kalama, WA): makers of Hold and FoldTM Photo-Etch (PE) Tools for fine-scale metal modelers. Offering PE workstations, rolling sets, and cut-off kits, all made in USA.
- Klein Tools (Lincolnshire, IL): manufacturing a wide variety of handtools at several facilities in Illinois. ( Some products imported from Mexico and elsewhere, so check origin ). Available at Home Depot , Lowe's , and other hardware and home improvement stores
- LoggerHead Tools (Chicago, IL): adjustable Bionic Wrench, covering a range of SAE/metric sizes. Manufactured by Penn United Technology, Inc. (Cabot, PA).
- Moody Tools (Warwick, RI): manufacturers of precision miniature tools.
- Park Tool (St. Paul, MN): bicycle repair tools made in USA (multi-tools imported), available from REI
- S-K Handtool (McCook, IL): socket and drive tools and wrenches, made in USA.
- Snap-on Tools: a business division of Snap-on Inc., Snap-on Tools Group manufactures tools for motor vehicle service and repair at 4 facilities in the U.S. (Elkmont, AL; Algona, IA; Elizabethton, TN; and Milwaukee, WI). Known for their franchised dealer vans, Snap-on tools are now also available online. Many, but not all, tools imprinted with the Snap-on name are made in US, other tool brands (including Blue Point) are imported. County of origin is provided for each product on the Snap-On website, so check before you purchase.
- Snyder Manufacturing ( Salamanca, NY): ratchet and non-ratchet screwdrivers
- Stanley-Proto (New Britain, CT): a division of Stanley, making heavy-duty industrial hand tools used in the manufacture of autos, aircraft, transportation/fleet maintenance. Most Proto tools are made in USA ("Some days a good wrench is the only friend a man's got.") Available from Grainger and MSC
- Stiletto Tool Co. (Winton, CA): titanium and steel hammers
- Vaughan Mfg. (Hebron, IL): hammers and prybars made in USA since 1869 and still made with American-made steel. Available from NorthernTool.com
- Wright Tool (Barberton, OH): wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers, made in USA with U.S. steel
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| | Hardware [Back to Top] - Viking Plastics (Corry, PA): in addition to making OEM parts for the auto industry, this company manufactures plastic and nylon fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, washers). Available direct to consumers at CP Plastics
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| | Knives and Outdoor Tools [Back to Top] - Arc Flashlight (Phoenix, AZ): LED pocket flashlights that run on a single AAA battery. Small and easy to carry, but bright. Made in USA by Mega Tech Devices
- Bark River Knives (Escanaba, MI): this family-owned business crafts knives and other cutting tools, with an amazing selection of blade styles and handles.
- Bear & Son Cutlery (Jacksonville, AL): American-made hunting knives, camp axes and saws, pocket knives, and multi-tools
- Benchmade (Oregon City, OR): manufacturer of folding and fixed blade knives for camping/outdoor use, as well as self defense and public safety applications. Several product classes (Red Class, HK, and NRA Outdoors) include imported product.
- Buck Knives (Post Falls, ID): family-owned manufacturer of knives, including folding and pocket knives, for hunting, fishing and general use. All knives made in USA are noted with an American flag icon. (Check out the plant tour )
- W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery (Bradford, PA): manufacturers of premium hand-crafted pocket knives, hunting, and fixed-blade knives since 1889. Available from XX Cutlery
- Council Tool (Lake Waccamaw, NC): American-made striking, digging, and firefighting tools, including axes, mauls, mattocks and sledge hammers
- DMT (Marlborough, MA): Diamond Machining Technology makes diamond sharpeners for kitchen, garden, and workshop tools. Diamond crystals bonded to a metal plate, will not break or chip. Available from My All-American Store
- Emerson Knives (Torrance, CA): tactical knives handcrafted in California from steel made in Chicago..."deployed with the most elite military and law enforcement organizations in the world..."
- Estwing (Rockford, IL): camping axes, wood-splitters and geological tools. Available from Home Depot and Acehardware.com
- Kershaw Knives (Tualatin, OR): utility knives made in their Oregon facility--look for "Made in USA" in product descriptions. (Other product categories mostly made in Japan and China.)
- Leatherman (Portland, OR): knives, pruners, and multi-tools, made in USA from US and imported parts. Available from Cabela's , The Cutlery Shoppe , and LL Bean
- LogRite Tools (Vernon, CT): aluminum-handled logging tools for use at sawmills, woodlots and construction sites. Tools include cant hooks, log peaveys, timber carriers, and hand saws, all made in USA.
- MagLite (Ontario, CA): my favorite example of a product that integrates beautiful design and performance--the red MagLite flashlight. "Every Mag Instrument flashlight, no matter where in the world it ends up, comes from a factory located in the U.S.A. and staffed by American workers." Read more about the company's commitment to U.S. workers .
- Ontario Knife Co. (Franklinville, NY): sporting/outdoor and survival knives and edged tools, available from Brigade Quartermasters
- Pro Tool Industries (Pottstown, PA): utility knives and saws, plus Woodman's Pal land clearing tool--"Designed by Americans, made of American materials and crafted with 23 meticulous hand operations by Pennsylvania workers."
- Randall Made Knives (Orlando, FL): hand-crafted knives for outdoor, hunting, saltwater, survival and military applications
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 | | Measuring & QC Tools [Back to Top] - Bodelin Technologies (Lake Oswego, OR): makers of the ProScope HR hand-held digital microscope for science education, law enforcement, and manufacturing quality control. Made in Oregon.
- Deltronic (Santa Ana, CA): optical comparators made in USA
- Fisher Machine (Hawthorne, CA): edge finders, v-blocks and clamps, sine bars, and thread measuring wires. All made in USA.
- L.S. Starrett Co. (Athol, MA): precision tools, including micrometers, calipers, levels, dial indicators, and gage blocks. Many still made in USA at facilities in MA, OH, MN, and NC. Some products made overseas, so check origin.
- MagEyes (Kerrville, TX): optical quality magnifying lenses with a headband for hands-free close work. Manufactured and assembled completely in the US.
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| | Painting Tools [Back to Top] - CAN-GUN 1 (Ashland, OR): spray can handles that attach to any standard aerosol can (spray paints, lubricants, adhesives, window cleaners etc.) for ergonomic spraying with better control. Made in USA from recycled plastic.
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| | Power Equipment [Back to Top] - Briggs & Stratton (Wauwatosa, WI): manufacturers of small gasoline engines, based in Wisconsin and with additional facilities in AL, FL, KY, MO, and GA. Briggs & Stratton engines power many welders, pressure washers, and generators
- Lake Buchanan Industries (Buchanan Dam, TX): manufacturer of BarrelBlaster blast cabinets and pressure pot blasters, that work with a variety of abrasives including glass beads and walnut shells
- Mi-T-M Corp. (Peosta, IA): pressure washers, generators, air compressors, and wet/dry vacs, manufactured in Iowa since 1971
- Rizk National Industries (Warren, MI): American-made battery chargers, booster cables, and transformers
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| | Power Tool Accessories [Back to Top] - Montana Brand Tools (Ronan, MT): drill and drive sets, including titanium drill bits, magnetic screw guides and bit holders, and innovative tools like the Drill & Driver tool that allows drill and drive or countersink of screws without chucking new tools
- Power Shelf (Plymouth, OH): an outlet cover complete with a small shelf that keeps hand-held electronics out of harms way during charging, and charger cords out of sight. Made from recycled steel in USA.
| | Tool Organizers & Holders [Back to Top]   - Addendia: creator of Hi & Dri Storage Pallets, modular pallets for home and business use. Stack and store inventory, personal belongings, and bulk supplies safely off the floor. Made from polypropylene plastic by Customatic Inc. (Worcester, MA). Available from The Container Store.
- Occidental Leather (Sonoma County, CA): tool holders and tool belts, made in USA from American leathers, fabrics, and hardware. Available from My All-American Store
- PDY Systems (Newport, TN): makers of Lift-N-Lok toolboxes with compartmented storage drawers, a storage bin for larger items, and a locking handle.
- Wall Control (Tucker, GA): manufacturer of wall organizers systems, made in USA from 20-gauge steel with baked-on powder coat finish in a variety of colors. Similar in appearance to peg board, but stronger, and can be customized with hooks, brackets, shelves and bins. EZ Wall Organizers available from Stacks and Stacks
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|  | | Welding Tools [Back to Top] - Archer Tool Co. (Keytesville, MO): precision or specialty tools for five primary markets - welding, hardware, automotive, industrial and medical. Available from Archer On-Line
- Hobart Welders (Troy, OH): all Hobart MIG and stick welders are made in Ohio. (Hobart is owned by Illinois Tool Works). Available from NorthernTool.com
- Lincoln Electric Co. (Cleveland, OH): (stick, MIG, and TIG welders) welders manufactured at several facilities in Ohio. ( Some product lines imported ). In 2003, Lincoln bought the Century brand, and many Century welders are made in USA. Available from MSC
- Miller Electric (Appleton, WI): all Miller welders are still made in Wisconsin. (Miller Electric is owned by Illinois Tool Works.) Available from MSC
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Shop by Brand, Look for "U.S.A."  | | Woodworking Tools [Back to Top] - Barr Specialty Tools (McCall, ID): hand-forged woodworking tools, including chisels, knives, gouges, and mallets. These are beautiful, and worthy of including on my Handcraft Artisans page, but I think more folks will see them here.
- Blue Spruce Toolworks (Oregon City, OR): beautiful woodworking hand tools, including marking knives, scratch awls, chisels and mallets.
- Bridge City Tool Works (Portland, OR): high-end woodworking hand tools, combining solid brass and rosewood for beauty and performance
- Forrest Mfg. (Clifton, NJ): Forrest Saw Blades for table saws, radial arm saws and chop/miter saws, all made in USA.
- INCRA Precision Tools (Dallas, TX): all INCRA woodworking tools are designed and manufactured in USA. Available from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
- Lie-Nielsen Toolworks (Warren, ME): quality woodworking tools, including block planes, bench planes, and chisels. Also carrying Starrett measuring tools made in USA.
- LumberJack Tools (Colorado Springs, CO): specialty cutting tools for timber framing or log furniture making, including tenon cutters, chamfer tools, and counter sink tools. All made in the USA from 6061 aluminum or steel.
- Noden Furniture Design (Trenton, NJ): Adjust-A-Bench allows easy changes to work surface height, to suit the woodworker and the work. Designed and manufactured in USA.
- Pacific Rack & Machine (Medford, OR): tools and accessories for the home woodworking shop
- U.J. Ramelson Co. (Newark, NJ): woodworking and scribing tools of high carbon tool steel with wooden handles
- How-to Woodworking DVD's
- Woodpeckers Inc. (North Royalton, OH): Woodpecker woodworking tools are designed and manufactured in U.S. (Most other brands on the site are also made in USA.)
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