Anybody get anything MADE IN THE USA Today?

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I was once a HUGE fan of Danner boots. That's all I wore...on duty and off. They've gone all hipster with a lot of their stuff now. And, half their boots are made in China (with American made prices) and the models that are American made cost an arm and a leg. Another American company that's really been a big disappointment over the past 10 or so years.
Pretty sure Danner is a Japanese owned company now.
 

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I just got my hands on this. Made in the USA, around 75-80 years ago. It's supposed to clean watch parts, but I'll bet it'll make a pretty good milkshake as well.

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The motor has been fully rebuilt. All new wiring, rheostat, and the old heating element has been replaced with an Edison socket and a ceramic heat bulb.
 

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I just got my hands on this. Made in the USA, around 75-80 years ago. It's supposed to clean watch parts, but I'll bet it'll make a pretty good milkshake as well.

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The motor has been fully rebuilt. All new wiring, rheostat, and the old heating element has been replaced with an Edison socket and a ceramic heat bulb.

My first thought was "portable still."
 

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I just got my hands on this. Made in the USA, around 75-80 years ago. It's supposed to clean watch parts, but I'll bet it'll make a pretty good milkshake as well.

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The motor has been fully rebuilt. All new wiring, rheostat, and the old heating element has been replaced with an Edison socket and a ceramic heat bulb.





Guess no further, looks like half of a professional jewelers 3 stage cleaner. I believe your missing the bottom half of the unit that has the tubes that puts the high frequency waves cleaning the parts. Those things will remove anything including all of the writing on the watch.
You won’t have a two tone movement for long you crank it up too high,
dont ask how’d I know 🤣
 
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Here's mine in deep storage. You have to service a lot of watches for a 3 stage as cleaning supplies are $80 a gallon for the cleaner and rinse.

I always used my 2 stafe first as it took a lot less cleaner.20221130_134638.jpg20221130_135819.jpg
 

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Guess no further, looks like half of a professional jewelers 3 stage cleaner. I believe your missing the bottom half of the unit that has the tubes that puts the high frequency waves cleaning the parts. Those things will remove anything including all of the writing on the watch.
You won’t have a two tone movement for long you crank it up too high,
dont ask how’d I know 🤣
Yeah, I use an ultrasonic for some things, and I've done watches in them. You have to use the right kind of solution, otherwise damage can & will occur.

I use the L&R #3 Rinse and 'Very Fine' cleaners. They are pricey, but do the job well.

Here's mine in deep storage. You have to service a lot of watches for a 3 stage as cleaning supplies are $80 a gallon for the cleaner and rinse.

I always used my 2 stafe first as it took a lot less cleaner.View attachment 324428View attachment 324429
I would've been interesting in buying that from you if it was for sale. I might still be if you're interested! I have a good friend who's really getting into the hobby and could use a good machine. Food for thought.
 

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