I'd argue that statement that "Chinese tools arent near the quality required to build an airplane" as I'd bet everybody on this list is using chinese made tools and doesnt even know it. Craftsman power tools are still made by Ryob as they have been for years. You could use Sears as proof that chinese tools can be just as good as american given a good quality control plan. Even the "Japanese"tools are being made in China. I travel to Japan frequently and they are outsourcing just as we are due to high cost of living.
I just built a 2 story addition with $99 pneumatic nailing guns from Harbor Freight. I then lent one to my friend who's $300 porter cable gun broke. He put them side by side and couldnt tell the difference apart from the color. For that price I considered it disposable and I would be happy if it got me through that one job. even after dropping it onto my driveway from 17 feet up, it worked fine after being straightened by a few blows by a calibrated hammer. I have an educated intelligent Chinese engineer who works for me and she'll tell you there are 1.3 billion people in China very motivated to increase their standard of living and they know its not by producing inferior products. They know the value of improving their quality and are working hard to do it. I've ordered lots of tools from harbor freight which have been made in China, Russia etc. some havent been as good as I'd like however the price of the tool met the mission it was intended to meet. The quality of your workmanship shouldnt depend on a tool whether it be a spoon or a tablesaw. Rich Parker Peterborough, NH >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Message: 7 List-Post: [email protected] Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 18:13:41 -0500 From: "Robert L. Stone" Subject: KR> Foreign made tools To: "KR Builders Pilots" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Builders Be very carful about buying tool from discount houses. Most of the tools they sell are made in China, or Tiwan and a lot of them are not anywhere near the quality that is required to build an aircraft or anything else for that matter. Someone advised the purchase of a band saw should be from Sears and I agree because the reason stated was replacement parts availability. Also the quality of most of the power tools available from countries in the far east are below standard. Buy the best even if you have to save up. I have a drill press made by Rockwell that is 37 years old, and still very much serviceable. My large combination belt/disk sander is a craftsman and its 33 years old. My grinder is a Craftsman and it's 33 years old also and all I have ever replaced is the stone wheels. Quality tools will last a lifetime and the extra cost is well worth the quality and durability Bob Stone, Hareker Heights, Tx [email protected]
