Worksman Cycles: Bicycles, Tricycles for Work or Play
:: Reasonable pricing :: Easily custom-ordered :: Since 1898 :: Solid construction ::
Worksman cycles has been making bikes, trikes, tandems and human powered vehicles since 1898 – they are good for you, good for the environment, and easy on your wallet! We were pleased to see they even have a few models at Walmart 
, however the power of Worksman lies in ordering a custom model just for you!
One can quickly see the advantages of their configurable tricycles – be it for ice cream vendors, pizza delivery, university or company-wide campus traveling, or just for cruising around the neighborhood and picking up some groceries – their many options allow both comfort AND function. Some models even fold for easy hybrid travel to work, as you can carry on the bus or in your car.
If you or your parents live in a retirement community, this could be a perfect mode of travel! Check out their selection of traditional bicycles (Dutch style and cruiser styles) as well as their amazing industrial tricycles for carrying heavy loads.
Worksman does a majority of their construction here in the USA, such as machining ops, welding, painting, wheel building and final assembly. Some components are imported because of no available US suppliers, such as tires, tubes, spokes, saddles and a few other key components. But for all intensive purposes, their Made in USA factor and pricing ratio is pretty solid!
Check out photos of their bikes in action, even their specialty cycles for special needs and their cool surrey quadricycle for multiple passengers!
http://www.worksmancycles.com/
Armstrong: Industrial Hand Tools at Reasonable Prices
:: Since 1890 :: Nearly 5000 items :: Reasonably priced :: 5 star reviews ::
Armstrong have always been, and always will be made in the USA, according to their website. This is great news, because Armstrong’s tools are designed for professionals and manufactured with uncompromising quality! Their focus is on Industrial and Military applications, so you know they are built to withstand extreme conditions.
Products include Master sets, socket and accessory sets, wrench sets, as well as individual mechanic’s tools, patented ratcheting tools, pipe and tubing tools, machine shop accessories, pry bars and hammers, piers and snips, and cutting tools.
Add to that the tool line of the Danaher Corporation (which purchased Armstrong in 1994), which includes Allen and K-D Hand Tools, Allen Hex Keys, Holo-Krome Fasteners, Jacobs Chucks, Matco Hand Tools, and JS Technology Torque Tools, and more.
Our feature image includes all the tools in one of their sets. Check the links below to smaller sets with special cases included. Judging by all the 5-star reviews on Amazon, they sound like a winner!
Armstrong Tool Sets on Amazon
All Armstrong Tools on Amazon
Fox Creek Leather: Jackets, Bags, Boots, Accessories
:: Great prices :: Attractive designs :: Wide variety :: Great gifts ::
Fox Creek Leather is a family run business that makes the full spectrum of leather products and motorcycle leathers for men and women at reasonable prices – all jackets, vests and chaps are covered by their lifetime guarantee! Most all leather products are Made in USA except for a few boots which are clearly labeled.
Leather jackets are in several form factors, including dress jackets. Other products include gloves, belts, wallets, purses, three brands of great affordable boots, hats, motorcycle luggage and bags, trunk bags, tool bags, key fobs, horse gear and more.
Prices are very very reasonable… very impressed with the glove, wallet and belt options. We will always look here first when buying leather products and gifts for friends! Some of the non-leather accessories may be imported, but are clearly labeled.
US JACK: Every Jack You Can Imagine
:: 100% US Made :: Competitive pricing :: Large selection :: Online store
Have you been looking for a Jack to lift your F-22 Raptor? If so, you are in luck! US JACK makes one for that application, as well as all other Jacks you can image… Standard and high-range bottle jacks, scissor jacks, long ram jacks, hydraulic rams, hydraulic pumps, transmission jacks and garage stands, service and floor jacks. US Jack also makes jacks for custom, OEM and military applications, so you know they deliver a solid product – Made in USA!
http://www.usjack.com/index.html
Their online store with prices listed:
http://www.goestores.com/home.aspx?Merchant=usjackco
Victory: Motorcycles Made in USA
::Timeless designs ::Cool logo ::New, yet seasoned company :: Competitive pricing
Back in 1998, Polaris, a Minnesota-based snowmobile company, spun off a motorcycle division – and the rest is history! Victory has a solid line of motorcycles, including Touring, Cruisers, and Baggers – all made in Iowa. Be a part of this thriving community with events held nationally.
Customize your bike through their website by selecting a model, then choosing from many exhaust options, various chrome detailing, handlebar and mirrors, grips, windshields, seat configurations, luggage trunks and saddlebags, and options such as heated grips, cruise contol, tachometer and GPS.
The Victory website is nicely designed with a simple easy rollover interface that quickly guides you in the right direction. Prices are right up front as well.. thanks!
http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us/pages/home.aspx
Vegas HQ, please send us our free lifetime demo, the “Kingpin” cruiser, as seen on your menu dropdown. Thank you very much!
Also thanks a ton to our intern David Chang for this awesome graphic!
Flashlights Made in USA: Overviews and Product Spreads
::Over a dozen American flashlight companies are outlined in this mega-feature
Many thanks go out to Joel Garner for rounding up the flashlight companies in this feature, as well as for research into the “USA Factor” of each maker and some in-the-loop info. There are so many great lighting makers, I thought it appropriate to corral them into one major overview, as to make all info and product images easily comparable. These are in no particular order, but as new companies are added, they will appear at the top of the list with a date of amendment.
Read More»Wall Control: Pegboard and Storage System
*Modular living *Many hook and shelf options *Good pricing *Attractive
This shelving and storage system looks cooler than traditional pegboards (especially the galvanized finish), for use in home, kitchen, garage, utility and industrial applications. Huge variety of hooks for storing tools, utensils, and interlocking shelving. The website has lots of photos to stimulate your creativity. Starter kits available within their online store, with additional parts available via catalog.
https://wallcontrol.com/Index.htm
Channel Lock: Pliers, Wrenches, Handtools
*Drop forge construction *Many models and options *Reasonably priced
Channel Lock makes every hand tool imaginable. Wire-stripping tools, pliers, cutters, socket wrenches, ratchet wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. Many sets, tool rolls and combination packs are available. Drop-forge construction that makes them tougher than most. Most of the hand tools are made in USA, but keep an eye out for their powered driver sets, that may be imported.
Traigo: Trunk Bags, Coffee Sleeve and More
*Trunk bag is collapsible *Growing product line *Semi-rigid construction
Traigo Bags: creates two notable products and completely opposite ends of the spectrum. The first note is a coffee sleeve with Velcro adjustment – to minimize paper waste for the disposable ones. At about $10, I wonder if Traigo can accommodate custom logo patches for some usable tradeshow shwag?
The second product is the “Black Box” – a sexy and rectangular duffle bag that stretches across your entire trunk. It has some elastic cording and loops for quick hooking, and 3 zippable compartments accessible from the top. It is also collapsible and portable, and there are adjustable semi-rigid panels to keep it looking peppy. If you are like me, your groceries, your apples and oranges end up all over the place after a return trip from the grocery, so this could be for you! At $295 it is a pretty good deal too.
Airstream: Campers with Class
*Modern Design *Timeless Appeal
Airstream: STILL DOING IT WITH STYLE! Too many choices and options, they don’t list prices, but if you really want it you can have it. Floorplans, photo galleries and brochure available.
Same classic exterior, but the interior galleries will blow your mind!
http://www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/flying-cloud/photos-decor/