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American Made Screws?

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When looking at ways to attach a table top while allowing for movement, I have come across two prodominat methods in my mind. The first being using z-clips ( http://www.leevalley.com/US/Hardware/page.aspx?p=40146&cat=3,43586,43588&ap=1 ) and the second being figure eights ( http://woodworker.com/desktop-fasteners-mssu-866-826.asp ). Both require screws. I an attempt to use only American made materials in my projects, I am having trouble finding American made screws. Can anyone recommend an American made screw or another method of attaching a table top? Thanks.
 
#2 ·
I have refurbished some old Singer sewing machine cabinets and found the screws to be of much higher grade than anything I can find today. They are made of hard steel and I value them to the degree I save any I can get. I just made two raised panel Oak doors for a cabinet and while installing the hinges using pilot holes two screws broke in half. Total made in china junk. Good luck in your search.
 
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I can't remember the last time I saw an American screw. I'm sure they exist, but as tough to find as an episode of Roy Underhill without a bandaid on his finger! Most of the McFeely's screws i have (my main supplier) are imports. You might give Quickscrews a glance, I don't remember if they list origin or not. Good luck with the quest, if you come across a good source let us know.
 
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Quality products can be made overseas, even in China, if the company that runs the plant operates under good management with modern equipment and with good quality control procedures. I imagine that Mcfeeleys runs the plant or purchases from a reliable company that does so.

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