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DougW · 11-22-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Glenmore

They were marked made in the USA right on the shank I hope that it wasn't false advertising on there part. They do look they are pretty good have yet to use them I'll get back to you on that once it gets warmed up outside to blasted cold yet to tinker in the shop.

Back in the '60s (I know... the dark ages) the Pacific Rim countries, esp Japan, were having trouble breaking into the North American market. They were know for producing "cheap junk" and were having trouble outliving the image. To combat this the Japanese named several industrial areas "Can", "Usa" and "Eng". That way they could legally mark things "Made in Can" and ease sales pressure a bit.

Historical trivia. Sorry for the diversion. ..Doug

**Glenmore** · 11-22-2005, 08:07 PM

Thanks Doug I didn't know that. Always nice to learn about how some of this stuff works.

paslou · 11-25-2005, 07:03 PM

IMHO by far the best bits out there are made by Jesada followed by Katana you get what you pay for.

jerrymayfield · 11-26-2005, 10:18 AM

I believe the best value in router bits are those made by Whiteside. Made in America by an American co. Before its asked I have no affiliation of any kind with Whiteside.

Jerry

Idaho Bob · 12-17-2007, 12:19 AM

Check this company out for USA made router bits, not a huge assortment but it's a start bamcarbide there located in the north west

11-22-2005, 08:07 PM	#12
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jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 466 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! I believe the best value in router bits are those made by Whiteside. Made in America by an American co. Before its asked I have no affiliation of any kind with Whiteside. Jerry
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