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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:47 am
by Ed in Tampa
As for marking everything that isn't made in the USA in the catalog, that is a great idea. If that is too much of a burden at least mark those things made in China.
I understand the world market and all and I really don't have too much of a problem buying from most other countries ,even friendly Asian, but when it comes to China I simply can't figure out the logic of supplying the enemy with the resources they need to continue their fight against us.
I too agree that Shopsmith will be making a HUGE mistake if they abandon the Made in the USA policy. I know for myself and many of my friends that own Shopsmiths that "Made in the USA" was a HUGE consideration at the time of purchase.
Ed
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:05 am
by dusty
Ed in Tampa wrote:As for marking everything that isn't made in the USA in the catalog, that is a great idea. If that is too much of a burden at least mark those things made in China.
I understand the world market and all and I really don't have too much of a problem buying from most other countries ,even friendly Asian, but when it comes to China I simply can't figure out the logic of supplying the enemy with the resources they need to continue their fight against us.
I too agree that Shopsmith will be making a HUGE mistake if they abandon the Made in the USA policy. I know for myself and many of my friends that own Shopsmiths that "Made in the USA" was a HUGE consideration at the time of purchase.
Ed
Before this thread gets too far off track, the "China Syndrome" can be found at:
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=1646
This thread is really about the TA. I hope we can keep it that way.
Both threads have their inherent good qualities.
As for asking Shopsmith to take on the expense of re-editing their catalog and re-inventorying their warehouse just to identify items made in China - Do we really want them to do this now while they are attempting a financial reorganization. I don't think so. I see that as an unnecessary barrier to their recovery. A barrier that could mean bad news. Just maintain their current Quality Standards and manufacturing practices. When we find items made in China - they'll know. This forum will make sure the entire woodworking world knows it.
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:06 pm
by a1gutterman
Post 1 of this thread is current as of 7PM Pacific Time this day. No additional changes were made.
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:56 pm
by a1gutterman
Post 1 of this thread has been updated through Oct 10 2008; new classes in Texas!:)
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:41 am
by a1gutterman
Post 1 of this thread is current as of 11:30PM Pacific Time this day. No additional dates were added.
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:27 am
by a1gutterman
Post 1 of this thread is current as of 11:30PM Pacific Time this day. Additional classes were added in Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:03 pm
by a1gutterman
Post 1 of this thread is current as of 8:00PM Pacific Time this day. Additional days in Tennessee and now Florida! Go get 'em Ed!
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:48 am
by scottss
Tim I think we got it.
There must have been something stuck on your keyboard:D
Awwwww shucks
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:38 am
by kd6vpe
Looks like Oklahoma is too small oh well.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:52 pm
by a1gutterman
kd6vpe wrote:Looks like Oklahoma is too small oh well.
Hi Jim,
Actually, Rick says he plans to visit Oklahoma on the return trip:
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=1885
He just has knot posted his entire schedule yet.