I often wonder why vendors of "after market" parts do not offer a choice of suppliers (USA or Tiawan for example) for parts that do have that option. Maybe it is too much of a hassle - or maybe holding too much inventory. I think if most of us Stovebolters were given a choice - we would willingly pay more for higher quality components. Maybe it is time for UNITED STOVEBOLTERS to demand that our vendors give us an option when possible - or our dollars will go to their competitors that have optional suppliers !!!!!!!!!!!!! Whew - now I can get off my soapbox. Thanks for letting me vent.