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November 29, 2008

Request for Research

November and December Requests. Status as of 12/17/2008

If you would like more information on any of the items found please email me at yankee617@gmail.com I am spending 100% of my available time researching rather than updating the database.

STILL RESEARCHING
Vegetable Coating
Electrical Testers - Waiting for more detail from consumer to continue search
HID types mountain bike lights - Waiting for more detail from consumer to continue search
Rechargeable Batteries
Tool Boxes - Waiting for more detail from consumer to continue search
E Track tie down components for cargo/car hauler trailers
Humidifier
Pomegranate Wine
Hunting clothing
Gortex Boots
Drywall Screws
Rechargeable batteries
Clock Radio

FOUND MADE IN USA
Ceramic Heater
Ladies Dress Shirts
Pizzelle Maker
Hockey Socks and Gear
Men’s Dress Pants
Jogging Suit
Ceramic Pet Bowl
Compass
Rubber Boots
Ski Jacket
Trek Bikes
Craft Table
Turtleneck Shirts
Knee Pads
Snowboard goggles
Chenille Bedspread
Kitchen Faucet
Under the Counter lighting
Mittens
Kitchen Towels
Colored Pencils
Electric Blanket
Fleece Pajamas
Dolls
Gold Ring binoculars
Muffin Tin
Toe Nail Clippers
Coffee Machine
Non-Slip Rubber mats/Stair Treads
Air Compressor
Tin Cups
Long Johns
Door Lock
Sun Hats

NOT MADE IN USA
Toy Electric Trains
Thermos
Stainless Steel Drinking container
Air Inflation Gun
String Lights for Christmas Tree
Booster Seat
Chain Saw
Camcorder
Clothes Pins
Snow Boots for Children
Full Length Women’s Coat
Sewing Machine
Harmonica
Baby Monitor
Fax Machine
MP3 Player
Candy Canes

These items are on the long term search list. (In other words, I suspect they are still made in the USA, I just have to dig further to find them).
Hand Towels
Plastics Machinery
Wrought Iron
Women’s Wool Coat

November 2, 2008

October - Child’s Bicycle

Filed under: Can't Find It, Recreation, Toys — Yankee @ 4:21 pm

I have been unable to find a child’s bicycle. If anyone knows of a child’s bicycle made in the USA. Please advise as a number of consumers are looking for the Made in USA label on children’s bikes.
Thanks!

October Research

Filed under: Baby, Clothing, Made in USA Located, Recreation, Tools & Parts — Yankee @ 4:17 pm

These items have been or will soon be added to the database. Search database for product and retailers.

Trike (Three wheel bike)
Fleece Sweat Pant
Kitchen Towels
Baby Gates
Sun Hat

Vacuums added to the database
Search database for product and retailers
Oreck
Metropolitan
Shop Vac
Readivac
Rainbow

These items will not be added to the database, but links are provided for your convenience.

Wedding Dress
Pristine Planet
Momoy
Illuna-Fashion
CarmelasuteraMade in USA with Italian and European materials.

Brush Cup
Spiral Brushes.com
TP Tools
Weiler Corp Use the “Where to Buy” button.

Fireplace Insert
This company is in canada but I think they have a division in US. I’ve seen Napoleon advertised as Made in USA. Maybe just a certain line is made in US. Napoleon Fireplaces I emailed them for clarification, but did not get a response. Appalacian is made in NC.

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware.
These sites have “Made in USA” products
Seco Hardware
Notting Hill Knob
Marine Hardware

September 29, 2008

Weeks of Research!

Filed under: Clothing, Household Goods, Recreation, Tools & Parts — Yankee @ 4:59 pm

How does one week turn in to two months? My attempts at a weekly blog have obviously been futile. That doesn’t mean I’ve been sitting idle. Here is the latest on Made in USA products.

Trike Manufacturers: Lightfoot and Stites Design. There are also recumbant trikes made in USA.

Incense Holders: I didn’t find a manufacturer or brand name, but I did find a location to purchase incense holders. Accent Home Furniture, Etsy Yankee Harvest, Blueberry Basket, and Texas Beauty Supply

Ice Pop Molds by Arrow Manufacturing. Sold at Housewares and Beyond and Baby Love. They are also sold at Wal-Mart, K-mart, Meijer’s, Publix, Albertson’s, Supervalu, and Walgreen’s. Keep in mind they are a seasonal item.

Tire Pressure Gauge Again, I didn’t really find a manufacturer, but you can buy them at these locations. Valve Lock, Tool Source, and Advrider

Birthday Candles Pristine Planet, Macy’s, Wedding Channel, Candles and Home Decor, and Go Antiques.

Sweepers: Manufacturers: Metropolitan, ShopVac, Oreck, Readivac, Rainbow

I also found: Polartec blankets, wool shirts, bikes, structural steel angle iron, Gortex parka, lights, omelet maker, sun glasses, cabinet hardware, and compost bins.

July 30, 2008

Sail Boats Made in USA

Filed under: Hobbies, Made in USA Located, Recreation — Yankee @ 5:18 pm

I am sure I forgot to mention, there are sail boats and ceiling fans made in USA too!

Sailboats - Catamaran Style
HobieCat Oceanside, CA
American SailCharleston, SC
WindRiderSandstone MN

Ceiling Fans
Air King - Be sure to ask for “Made in USA” not all Air King brands are.Air King Limited

Hunter Fans - They say “With the exception of the assembly process our operations are right here in Memphis” Hmmm.. They make the parts in US and then ship them over seas for assembly?? Hunter Fan

June 18, 2008

Can you help find these things?

Filed under: Can't Find It, Hobbies, Household Goods, Recreation, Tools & Parts, Toys — Yankee @ 3:19 am

I have not been able to locate these items “Made in USA”

Yogurt Maker
Free Standing Ironing Board
Scrap Books
Trampoline Tent
Pneumatic Grease Gun (though there are many manual trigger grease guns made in USA)

June 10, 2008

Car Batteries, Men’s Underwear and Hammocks

This weeks’ requests included Car Batteries, Men’s Underwear and Hammocks. I’m pleased to reveal that I was successful in finding all of these products still made in the USA.

Men’s Underwear
Union House, Unionlabel
Skiviez
City Boxers
Wickers
Go Softwear
Hanes

Car Batteries
Crown
Turbostart

Hammocks (Retailers)
HammockShop.com
Hammock-company.com

November 20, 2007

Researching Hunting products Made in USA

Filed under: Made in USA Located, Recreation, Toys — Yankee @ 4:01 am

I’ve been requested to research more Made in USA hunting items. Those items will be added to the database in the next week or so.

Little Tikes graciously sent me another list of American made products. The new items will be listed early next week as well.