Milwaukee tool made in China

eaglesalz · 07-22-2011, 08:25 AM

Thanks for that, in the UK most tools have a 1 year except the likes of Festool, Mafell etc that have 3 years. Will look into that.

Mr Chips · 07-22-2011, 10:01 AM

didn't realize you were across the way. makita uk is showing one year on their website http://www.makitauk.com/index.asp?menu_id=108

eaglesalz · 07-22-2011, 10:14 AM

Oh yes, lovely and sunny here (not really, raining here). It seems you get a better deal over there and also some that are not available here in the UK. I also found out that mainland europe have to have 2 years mandatory on their electrical goods, don't know if that includes tools though.

A Squared · 07-30-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KUI****G

I spent $2xx on a 18V Milwaukee Drill... It is New. Though, Just found out it was made in China... the battery is made in Japan.... I didn't know a brand like "Milwaukee" could be made in China....

expensive lesson for me.... well let's hope this tool will not fail fast.... I bought it from Ebay... so too bad cannot refund...

This surprises you how?

Walk into Home Depot. Look at the box on each Milwaukee tool. You will find that virtually all of them are made in China. Even the industrial, professional, not for the do-it-yourselfer tools like the Hole Hawg and the portable bandsawswhich you might expect are still made in the US. Nope, China

Red Squirrel · 07-30-2011, 03:22 AM

Sadly, everything seems to be made in China these days. It's pretty sad that these companies are supporting child slavery instead of supporting the local economy. Anything to save a few bucks.

Even steel rubble from the world trade center has/is being sent to China for reprocessing. So wrong.

What pisses me off is China will cut lot of corners to make something cheaper, often at the expense of safety.

Chinese Drywall and Mattel Toys to name a few of the big ones. Yet, we still buy from them. Why don't we learn from this and stop it? At the end of the day, they saved a few bucks. It's sad, really.

handy man88 · 07-30-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Squirrel

Sadly, everything seems to be made in China these days. It's pretty sad that these companies are supporting child slavery instead of supporting the local economy. Anything to save a few bucks.

Even steel rubble from the world trade center has/is being sent to China for reprocessing. So wrong.

What pisses me off is China will cut lot of corners to make something cheaper, often at the expense of safety.

Chinese Drywall and Mattel Toys to name a few of the big ones. Yet, we still buy from them. Why don't we learn from this and stop it? At the end of the day, they saved a few bucks. It's sad, really.

You can't really avoid anything of this unless you are a survivalist who lives off the fat of the land.

WirelessG · 07-30-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Squirrel

Sadly, everything seems to be made in China these days. It's pretty sad that these companies are supporting child slavery instead of supporting the local economy. Anything to save a few bucks.

Even steel rubble from the world trade center has/is being sent to China for reprocessing. So wrong.

What pisses me off is China will cut lot of corners to make something cheaper, often at the expense of safety.

Chinese Drywall and Mattel Toys to name a few of the big ones. Yet, we still buy from them. Why don't we learn from this and stop it? At the end of the day, they saved a few bucks. It's sad, really.

The problem is that the giant plasma you just bought from best buy for $900 would cost $3,500 if it were made in the US. Consumer love the low prices. Unfortunately all of our cash is going to China and one day we'll have none and they'll have it all.

Giles · 07-30-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WirelessG

The problem is that the giant plasma you just bought from best buy for $900 would cost $3,500 if it were made in the US. Consumer love the low prices. Unfortunately all of our cash is going to China and one day we'll have none and they'll have it all.

It appears that day has come

I have aproblem with ANYTHING made in Communist China. I have never owned a quality product from this country.
I am looking for an electric pole saw, and so far, everything I have checked is made in China.
Eventually I will find one--Maybe even used---because I figure a used saw made in any other country will be better then new Chinese

toolaholic · 07-31-2011, 12:43 PM

What's weird is I just bought 2 pairs of new balance sneakers(one for home and one for work) that are made in USA. They are wm846wns.

Giles · 07-31-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by toolaholic

What's weird is I just bought 2 pairs of new balance sneakers(one for home and one for work) that are made in USA. They are wm846wns.

You are so correct--That's the only sneakers I wear and I just bought a new pair last week, however some NB are Chinese as NB state in their label. I always check the tongue to be sure

. Got them at Kohls

handy man88 · 07-31-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by toolaholic

What's weird is I just bought 2 pairs of new balance sneakers(one for home and one for work) that are made in USA. They are wm846wns.

There was a news report recently that if the president negotiates a free trade agreement with Vietnam, that NB shoe plants could close in the US and all that work shipped there.

Given that, NB has a lot of their clothing made overseas. I have several articles of shirts/shorts that are made there.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/busine...9eI_story.html

FWIW, I think Ariens still makes of there equipment here in the US. My snow thrower proudly has the Made in the USA (with flag) sticker on it.

toolaholic · 07-31-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by handy man88

There was a news report recently that if the president negotiates a free trade agreement with Vietnam, that NB shoe plants could close in the US and all that work shipped there.

Given that, NB has a lot of their clothing made overseas. I have several articles of shirts/shorts that are made there.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/busine...9eI_story.html

FWIW, I think Ariens still makes of there equipment here in the US. My snow thrower proudly has the Made in the USA (with flag) sticker on it.

Both my Ariend ST5 + 2(bought in 96) Sno Thro and Ariens professional lawn mower(bought in 06-I assume the Honda GXV-160 engine is japan) are USA! Hooray for Ariens! FWIW I took the Troybilt TB 672 leaf sweep wheeled blower back to Lowes-I hated the mexican Briggs engine! I got a Billy Goat F601S w/ the Suburu Robin(made in USA) engine on it! BUT I paid dearly for USA made;the Troy Bilt was $400,the Billy Goat close to $700 w/ tax!

Giles · 07-31-2011, 03:25 PM

I need an ELECTRIC (not battery) Powered Pole Chain Saw. Of all the brands I have checked, all are Communist China made.

I may be Forced to support a Communist Country

toolaholic · 07-31-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Giles

I need an ELECTRIC (not battery) Powered Pole Chain Saw. Of all the brands I have checked, all are Communist China made.

I may be Forced to support a Communist Country

How bout these Stihls although they are gas! http://www.stihlusa.com/polepruners/

Clutchcargo · 07-31-2011, 04:38 PM

I love my made in the USA, Milwaukee Sazall. Unless something catastrophic happens, I'll keep it forever.
With that said, I just gifted my wife a new Blendtec blender for her coffee shop. 100% made in the USA. Price, $900.

07-22-2011, 08:25 AM	#46
eaglesalz Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Milwaukee tool made in China Thanks for that, in the UK most tools have a 1 year except the likes of Festool, Mafell etc that have 3 years. Will look into that.

07-22-2011, 10:01 AM	#47
Mr Chips DIY Hack Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,296	Milwaukee tool made in China didn't realize you were across the way. makita uk is showing one year on their website http://www.makitauk.com/index.asp?menu_id=108 __________________ Those who can, do... Those who can't criticize on the internet

07-22-2011, 10:14 AM	#48
eaglesalz Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Milwaukee tool made in China Oh yes, lovely and sunny here (not really, raining here). It seems you get a better deal over there and also some that are not available here in the UK. I also found out that mainland europe have to have 2 years mandatory on their electrical goods, don't know if that includes tools though.

07-30-2011, 03:22 AM	#50
Red Squirrel Wire Chewer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,975	Milwaukee tool made in China Sadly, everything seems to be made in China these days. It's pretty sad that these companies are supporting child slavery instead of supporting the local economy. Anything to save a few bucks. Even steel rubble from the world trade center has/is being sent to China for reprocessing. So wrong. What pisses me off is China will cut lot of corners to make something cheaper, often at the expense of safety. Chinese Drywall and Mattel Toys to name a few of the big ones. Yet, we still buy from them. Why don't we learn from this and stop it? At the end of the day, they saved a few bucks. It's sad, really.

07-31-2011, 12:43 PM	#54
toolaholic Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: pa Posts: 235	Milwaukee tool made in China What's weird is I just bought 2 pairs of new balance sneakers(one for home and one for work) that are made in USA. They are wm846wns.

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