Ace Gun Cases

I've been directed to Ace Cases. I don't know anythying about them other than they claim to be all made in USA. They have a pretty good range of US made soft gun cases available online. I DO know about Liberty Sporting of St Louis MO, because there's a little korean guy who comes to EVERY gun show and sells them. :ast show I bought an M1 carbine case.

The Ace cases are very similar in appearance. If anyone has one I'd appreciate a review. The Liberty cases are just fine- soft linings, heavy duty nylon zippers that won't scratch wood or plastic.

L.S. Starrett

Made in Athol (No, thath not a lisping way of thaying asshole) Massachusets, is a Made in America product reminded me by Rich of Rich's Garage.

Starrett products are about the best in the industry-they don't come close to comparing to even the best Japanese stuff. The feel and action of Starrett mikes and other tools are like no other.

I intensely dislike Starrett dial test indicators, but otherwise the stuff they make is very, very good, and it's still made here. Thanks, Rich, for the reminder. Damned good stuff, that.

Stihl chainsaws

I've got a cheapo poulan saw that I bought out of necessity some years back, but I had a friend come cut some wood for me with his Stihl.

Stihl stuff appears to mostly be made in the USA. I know the saw I used had a 24" bar, but it seemed to do a lot better with a 20". So it seemed as if they overrated the power of the saw just a bit, and buying a bigger saw for a slightly smaller blade seemed to be an excellent idea.

I've used a couple different chainsaws, but the Stihl and the Husky were the best, and the Stihl, being US made, gets my dollar, next time I need one.

Stupidity.

How could I be so stupid as to omit Zippo?

Yeah, they have a great product, yeah it's made right here, but FIRE!!!

Thanks, Art.

Case knives

I know I'm an anachronism because I don't like "Tactical" knives. I'm surrounded by people carrying the latest quick-opening Tanto, and the best Spyderco, but they all look hideous to me. SO I carry traditional knives, the Stockman style being my personal favorite all purpose knife. And there is no better manufacturer of these than Case.

I carried Uncle henry knives for a while, and hated that they went to China. I still keep my eyes open for old carbon steel ones at gunshows. I have carried a couple fo the chinese Uncle Henry knives, and they are, actually, remarkably good quality- but I try to support US makers, which is the point of this site. SO when the supply of old stock carbon steel Buck stockman knives dries up, I'll be settling on Case. I have a couple already, and as they wear or get lost, that's what I'll be using.

Master Lock

While I am of the opinion that a lock just keeps honest people out of spaces you would prefer they not be in, and are worthless for real security, It would seem that Master Lock is returning its production to Milwaukee, WI from China.

Might be worth a thought next time you need a lock. 

Precision Cartridge

There'sa guy right here in the midwest that does decent quality range ammo, and he sells it to police departments and private individuals. His prices are decent, and he knows what the hell he's doing. Dennis Fossey, the Proprietor, is a grouchy old cuss who loves cash customers and people who arent' full of shit. If you don't get along well with Dennis, you're probably full of shit.

Anyway, visit his website. He ships all over the damned place, everywhere legal, anyway.