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I went to Lowe's to look for an Estwing (sp) hammer, made in the US. All they had was Chi-Com hammers. My neighbor is blind in the left eye from using one of those Chi-Com hammers. I wanted to support a North Carolina company as I feel compelled to do that when I can as I draw a retirement check from the State Government, and it benefits me in the long run that my retirement plan is funded, plus it keeps my fellow Tar-Heelers working! I went to Sears and they had the Estwing. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to look at Shop-Vacs at Lowe's Saturday and they (The Shop-Vac brand) is made in the USA. I know it is nearly impossible to buy American stuff anymore, but when I have a choice, and even if it is more expensive I will always buy American. Call me a hopeless romantic, but I actually believe that I live in a place that is worth salvaging. My working days are over, but I have kids that will need jobs for the next 30 years or so.