JK Adams: Wooden Products for Kitchen and Home
:: Up to furniture size :: Huge selection :: Modern or traditional forms :: Good pricing ::
JK Adams has been crafting wooden kitchen products, accessories and furniture since 1944… long enough to have provided employment for some families up to three generations! Although they still craft traditional designs, they have kept up nicely with the times and offer modern styles as well – clean and simple forms, Asian styles, and have even evolved into slate materials. The trays with wine glass grooves are very clever!
Products include cutting and serving boards for cheese, meats, vegetables, sushi and fish, bread cutting boards with crumb grooves, knife blocks and spice racks, bowls, rolling pins, wine and stemware racks and trees, and even make very attractive prep tables in clean modern style. Made in USA and offered at reasonable prices!
Polar Bottle: Vacuum Insulated Sport Bottles
:: Several sizes and designs :: Lightweight and insulated :: Good pricing ::
Polar Bottle set out to make a sport bottle for bicyclists that would keep liquids cold during a long workout. With an engineering background, they met that challenge and added ergonomics, cool graphics and product evolution to deliver a solid lineup for many lifestyles- at very reasonable prices!
Insulated sport bottles come in three sizes and a wide range of graphics, as well as custom design options for your organization, brand, business or event. Fill with liquid and ice, then head on out! Sport bottles are even freezable so you can be creative with your icing strategy. The “Ergo” product line has a more sophisticated profile, “half-twist” cap for quick sealing, and uses an HDPE liner so it will work with hot or cold liquids.
Finally their top-of-the line ThermaLuxe, a stainless steel vacuum bottle for hot or cold liquid, featuring durable medical grade silicone gasket and half-twist cap. Great suggestion, Ernie- thanks for the tip. Made in USA, awww yeah!
Pourfect: Spill-Proof Bowls, Measuring Cups and Spoons
:: 5-Star reviews :: Multiple colors :: Measure and pour :: Mess-free kitchen ::
Pourfect has a great array of design-centric measuring devices for the kitchen and more. Available in many colors and tween sizes, Pourfect vessels are getting great user reviews on their individual items s well as their large sets. Not only do they keep your kitchen clean, they can also add a splash of color all across your kitchen counters.
Lines include bowls, transparent beakers, cups, spoons (with braille on the handles!), and have evolved into accessories for your Kitchen-Aid mixers. Be sure to read the user reviews on the mixing accessories though, because there are mixed reviews. Designed and made in the USA! Many thanks to Paul for the great suggestion.
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/
cinda b: Chic Handbags, Totes, Purses, Cases and Bags
:: Clever patterns :: Dozens of categories :: Reasonable prices :: Updated products ::
cinda b has an unbelievably large selection of bags and accessories to cover your active (yet stylish) lifestyle and protect your things. For the modern woman, all designs come in radically different fabric options, all viewable on their website in crisp, large images. cinda b’s equation is simple: unique and well-proportioned silhouettes combined with well-matching patterns, colored edging and straps. Waffled stitching always adds dimension, rigidity and visual interest. cinda b nails it.
Take a deep breath while we list the product categories: beach bag, totes, handbags, saddle bag, wristlet, hobos, backpacks, weekender, vacationer, resorter, clutch, rolly bag, hipster, contact case, garment bag, overnighter, wallets, train case, tablet sleeve, eReader cover, passport cover, luggage tag, handle wrap, travel pouch, cosmetic bags (hanging and all sizes), camera bag, sunglasses case, ID + key, lunch tote, key fob, pencil + brush, baby changing and junior backpack, diaper pouch, tennis tote, yoga bag, and golf head covers.
Constant new fabric options and great clearance prices make the cinda b store a winner. Made in USA! Shop by pattern, price, or by what’s hot:
http://cindab.com/
Survival Straps: Bracelets, Alert and Fashionable Gear
:: For ID, medical alerts, or personal statement :: Unravels for emergency use ::
Survival straps are customizable bracelets and gear that display an important message, a meaningful message, photograph, or graphic. They are made from military issue paracord, so it can be unraveled and deployed if you happen to need emergency rope. You never know!
Many options are available, including thickness, weave colors, plate designs (officially licensed sports teams, upload a photo or provide text), and evolve into key fobs, necklaces, bag labels, and more. Made in USA. Thanks to Jenny for the suggestion!
Shapeways: 3D Printing Factory and Marketplace
:: Many materials :: Growing catalog :: Affordable :: Customization ::
The future really is here! Now 3D printing of real products is competitively priced against traditional mass production techniques! Products are often at the same price, if not less expensive than similar items found in stores. You may upload your own CAD files, or choose from a growing catalog of designs uploaded by 3D designers around the world. For each design, you may choose from a myriad of materials and colors at various price points based on material volume.
The Made in USA aspect could be debated, however we will argue that through growth, their new factory expansion is creating a lot of jobs here, as well as opportunities for budding jewelry and product designers. Originating in the Netherlands, the founders up and moved their headquarters and their lives to NYC – and after great success are currently building a 25,000 square foot “Factory of the Future”, which not only prints objects that may be impossible to cast, but creates a new production technique for the masses. A factory that replaces “mass manufacturing” with “mass customization”, and employs finishing artists to to give your products the final touches.
Shapeways currently offers printing in over 30 materials, including full color printing (think character statues), metals (stainless as well as sterling silver) and food-safe glazed ceramics! To get started, peruse their ever-expanding catalog of designs from their thriving international artist community, or design your own jewelry by using some of their simple online tools. Check out their huge catalog of unique iPhone accessories, jewelry, art, miniatures, gadgets and games.
Currently their printers and materials are sourced from the USA and from Europe, however from a pleasant phone call we discovered Shapeways are always striving to source locally as much as possible.
Superior Tool: Professional Plumbing Tools Made in USA
:: Huge selection :: Widely available :: Reasonable prices :: Most Made in USA ::
Superior Tool has dozens of plumbing tools for all applications, indoors and outdoors. Plumbing is their specialty and focus… and for over 60 years, they have amassed an unbelievable selection with replacement parts available, all offered at maximum value.
Products include pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plumbers level, basin wrench, drain clog removers, drain wrench, gas shut-off wrench, PVC pipe cutters small and large, drum trap wrench, crimping tools, water supply shut off wrench, feedtube cutter, tightspot wrenches, mini tubing cutters, faucet handle puller, faucet reseater kits, adjustable wrenches, plumber’s saw, swaging tool, tube benders, heater element wrench, flaring tools, hub torque wrench, plumber exactor kit, heavy duty pipe vise, mini rubing cutter, tub and shower socket wrench, drip stopper kit, ratchet PVC cutters, tubing and piping, adapters and more. Lifetime warranty means they believe in their products.
Thanks to Will Kelly for introducing us to this company! Here’s a link to their homepage, careful for rogue imports (albeit not many):
http://www.superiortool.com/
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Richardson Seating: Retro and Modern Chairs and More
:: Solid construction :: Multiple configurations :: Huge selection :: Great prices ::
Richardson Seating Corporation has an unbelievable portfolio of seating, tables and booths for commercial use or for your own home. This is the real deal, and Made in the USA! You have likely spent some time on one of their stools or chairs. Founded on the design and fabrication of retro-style bar stools, floor mounted counter stools and other diner furniture, Richardson Seating has evolved its product lineup since the 1970s to include more modern style restaurant and cafe furniture.
Our feature image does not do their product line justice! Richardson Seating builds their furniture using American steel and labor, building sturdy seating that will last more than a lifetime. Not only do they have retro seating and tables (our local diner is packed with their products!), they also have modern wooden furniture… the wood is Eastern European but they assemble, stain, finish and custom upholster these items in their Chicago factory.
If you are planning on upgrading your restaurant, bar, cafe (indoor and outdoor), kitchen or dining room, check out their work! They have an unbelievable portfolio of restaurant booths too.
Prices are very reasonable and you can always find their classics at Williams Sonoma, Target and more! If you want a larger selection of pre-made furniture, visit their leading distributor:
http://www.barstoolsandchairs.com/
For custom logo printing, custom colors, commercial volume, restaurant booths and more options, visit their homepage:
http://www.richardsonseating.com/
Thanks to Paul for yet another great suggestion!
Commando Products: Professional Precision Tools
:: Patented aluminum handles :: Storage within :: Wide range :: Good prices ::
When trying to unscrew microscopic screws, the last thing you want is for the tiny Phillips head to scrape away with torque. Avoid the cheap tools and make the tiny investment in a good set from Commando Products. Just be sure to not “Go Commando” after you receive it in the mail! We discovered the precision screwdriver set with 8 blades, awl and punch… all stored within a beautiful anodized knurled handle, and all for a very reasonable price. The handles and most blades and bits are all Made in USA, however the file blades and tiny drill bits may be imported.
Commando tools use a lightweight hollow barrel for storage of tool blades. The chuck nut loosens for easy tool removal and replacement, and the parts are plated to prevent rust and corrosion. Products include chalk holders, mini files, mini ball peen hammers, soapstone markers, eyeglass screwdriver sets, mini wire sets, pocket pick-up tools, lubrication sets, diamond knife, carbide scriber, precision drill sets, tungsten rods, mini keychain screwdrivers, needle oilers and brushes, and last but not least, bullet casing screwdriver sets (made from spent 30-06 casings).
http://www.commandoproducts.com/