where is this sander MADE, please? I see its main distribution center is in the us, but can someone tell me what their box / sander actually says? ty
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i'm not sure about your sander. i asumed it was made in japan.. a drill i bought years ago was definitly made in japan..hope this helps
2016394
Mine has "Made in USA" on the body of the tool. Their splitters also say "Made in USA" on the packaging. I'm a huge fan of the GRR-Ripper and use it for everything on my tablesaw except for handling large sheet goods.
1444694
I am very pleased with the sander. I can not comment on the upgrade since I am not familiar with it. The B03710 sands much faster and has less vibration than the one I had before. And I like that it uses 1/3 sheet of paper.I would recommend it. NH
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To the best of my knowledge, most Makita power tools sold on the U.S. are assembled in Buford, GA. All parts are manufactured in Japan as well as Europe (Germany). I personally feel that they are still a very high quality product as many of my Makita power tools are pushing 10-15 years old. My newest addition was the Lithium impact driver and drill combo over five years ago. Awesome tools
997867
Here's what I know: some parts are made overseas, most parts are made in the US, and the tools are assembled in the US. You should do your own research on this, but this is what I came up with and can't say for certain. Even if it is "mostly made in the USA", it is a quality tool that comes with an excellent warranty. I'm not dissapointed at all.
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In case no one saw my comment, this is a GREAT machine, NOT a sander!! I don't mean to be crass, but if you do not know what your ordering, you tube How it is used, before you ruin your physical self forever.. Wood working is fun, not feeding yourself is the end... ( no fingers ) .?
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Joseph,I know that some of their tools are built here in the US. However some are only assembled here using parts and components from US and from foreign. As for the entire combo being built here in the US. Maybe built and/or assemblied, but probably not all parts being manufactured here in the US.
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The label on the product says Made in China Just like most everything else.It is a nice tool but where else can one be obtained that is made in USA?
250587
If you are looking for sandpaper for this sander, I would suggest Lowe's or Ace Hardware
122876
There's a JPG product brochure if you dig for a bit @ Aircat's website that refers to it as "assembled in USA". That probably means there's at least some offshore parts in it. OTOH, I would guess that a US assembly line would be a lot more likely to have tight specs, real QC inspection, and and be far quicker to reject out-of-spec parts. To get a fully US made tool these days, you'd likely have to go to Snap-On or similar. I've been very happy with mine for the occasional DIY wrenching I do. BIG torque, low noise, nice trigger. Hope this helps.
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Sorry I can't honestly tell you where but an educated guess says further east than US. But its done the job for me and never used for jobs l bought a beefier unit for, researched it and got the best available and paid for the quality. Old dawg here, have seen it all. Majority of issues with low end (cheaper) is abuse- doing big boy jobs w/4 foot breakers. That and/or a lousy mounting on the wrong surface, can't blame mfr when things break loose, including the undersized vise, only not as they hoped they could get away with. I have to fair. I always look for a deal/best price but some things i will not compromise on: quality of my tools or accepting what a mfr claims their product is capable of without documentation and then try to exceed those limits. What was question?
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I wrote Rigid, this is their reply:The country of origin for our bench vises F-60 is Germany. Many of our products are made in the USA but, not all of them.Thank youJackie MarshCustomer Service ManagerRidge Tool Company
2141844
I always believed they were made in Switzerland, like the Swiss army knife, another quality tool. Mine have been superb but are overdue for cleaning and maintenance. I need to send them to a reputable person and do without them for a few days, which will be painful.
2264787
I tossed the box long ago. I don't believe it's made in the U.S. tho. Those are two to three times the cost of this one. I bought mine for some specific use tools so I didn't have to constantly search for them in my other tool boxes. This box is designed to for light to medium duty use. I think the construction is good on this box and it will hold up well if not abused. Having said that, if you're gonna be hard on it, then I suggest spending the money and buy one of the American made boxes.
982340
I looked on my tool and in the paperwork...can't tell where made due to wear on the sticker, as I have used this great tool for a year. I recall it being made in China tho, and while that is irritating, not much choice anymore. It is a very high quality tool tho, better than most of the shtuff out of there.
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Tool says its made in Switzerland. I know this for sure, one of the best tools I have ever purchased. Lets me do things no other tool can do.
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It has a USA sticker on the package, my guess would be Portland, OR as that is where they say most of their product line is designed and engineered. Lifetime warranty though, so even if it were China or something you can get it replaced. Mines been through a LOT in a year, no damage on it yet.I sharpened a couple times as needed.