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Belts

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:42 pm
by SWilliams
So I blew the belt on the newest 451 while trying to pump some of the HEAVY WET crap "snow" that came a few days ago. Grabbed the spare off the wall, It is a "Huskee" kevlar belt bought at Tractor Supply, bought a bunch of them over the years and they have been a good belt. Most were in somewhat ambiguous sleeves but had Huskee - Made in USA on the belt itself. Went in a couple days ago to grab a new spare. Looked at the sleeve "Made in USA" stamped on it. Tossed it in the cart, got home, went to hang it on the wall, HMM what's this. The logo on the belt itself shows A&I Products, and INDIA on it ?????????? So we went through that area again yesterday so I stopped in and looked at some other belts and most were A&I Indian made but in sleeves stating "Made in USA." So if you buy your belts in other places you may want to look closer than I did.

Re: Belts

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:38 pm
by dag1450
Yeah thanks Steve! I have certainly stepped up my usa made game. I know it's costing me a few more dollars but the alternative is far worse. I'm very proud of my new drill index. 29 pcs jobber length I guess they call it. Norseman I think it's called made in michigan I believe. Sorry it was a month ago and I have moved on to other names and places. Lol.
I do think more products are coming back from overseas but im sure it's all with the global components deal. Hey...thats a start! Stanley b&d opening some big places in texas I heard.