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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me the same color and style with the Made in USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty, and were more comfortable. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Stoneybrook Clocks The Stoneybrook Clock company's goal is to provide you with timeless treasures that capture the essence of time and beauty. Each Stoneybrook clock case is designed with precision and is made of the finest solid woods. We only use the finest timbers and machine each piece with grace, elegance and craftsmanship. We also use the finest German movements. The result is an heirloom clock. Whether the clock is a grandfather, mantle or wall, the design and construction of this clock exemplifies the timeless values that characterize the founding spirit of America. This clock is one of the finest handcrafted heirlooms you can own. There is no doubt that you will cherish it for years to come. Each clock is handcrafted with pride in the USA. It is our belief that clocks should be built like fine furniture that is timeless. Therefore from the beginning of the wood selection process to the final hand rubbing after the finish coat attention is paid to detail. The goal is to provide the finest in product in accordance with furniture building techniques steeped in the tradition of generations of American woodworkers. The Stoneybrook Story The Stoneybrook Clock Company was founded in the late 1960's by Grant Bucane. Production began in a basement workshop in a home in North Prairie, Wisconsin. The little family business quickly outgrew its family location and moved into a small industrial park in Dousman, Wisconsin, where it produced clocks until the early 1980's. Owing to a tragedy in the family, the business ceded its operation. The Stoneybrook Company owed its success to a passion for quality coupled with the knowledge of how to build superb clock cases. Their work exemplified what American craftsmanship is capable of while utilizing only very basic woodworking equipment. During these early years the Stoneybrook Company produced an estimated 40 different wall, mantel and grandfather clock styles as well as custom clocks at the request of its customers. Today in the same tradition of this fine clock company the new owners, Earl and Gloria Hawkins of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are attempting to revitalize and recreate the glory of fine American clock making. With that in mind, each Stoneybrook clock that is produced embodies the company's goal of providing one with a timeless treasure that captures the very essence of time and beauty. Each clock is designed with precision and is made of the finest solid woods here in the U.S. Only the finest timbers are used and machined with grace, elegance and craftsmanship. The result is an heirloom clock that one will cherish for years to come. The design and construction exemplifies the founding spirit of America. Home designs have changed and so have the taste for clocks in the home. With this in mind the Stoneybrook company has in recent months responded to the demand for a line of contemporary clocks built here in the United States. We have recently developed a fine line of ultra contemporary/modern clocks built primarily from solid aluminium and handcrafted and handbrushed for us by local artisans here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have also utilized the services of our artistic granddaughter Michelle, who has provided us with some beautiful pieces that she has handpainted and added to our line of contemporary clocks. We are sure that you will be delighted with the fine work done by this 15 year old artist. Stoneybrook, a clock company that cares enough to build the very BEST. |
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