Re : Harbor Freight Tools Quantum 3 D

lawallac · 2019-01-14T21:05:27.000Z

I think they state that they make every effort to source their products from domestic manufactures. But in some cases there are no domestic manufactures. Maybe it’s a resistor or something that isn’t made in the USA. But the milling, construction, and almost all the materials are from domestic sources.

mmalive · 2019-01-14T21:27:15.000Z

lawallac:

I think they state that they make every effort to source their products from domestic manufactures. But in some cases there are no domestic manufactures. Maybe it’s a resistor or something that isn’t made in the USA. But the milling, construction, and almost all the materials are from domestic sources.

BUT here’s the problem. Maglite can not fully claim completely USA made product. Meaning ALL FULLY made in USA including the CORE components.

Maglite is not the contender like back in the day.

Muto · 2019-01-14T21:29:06.000Z

mmalive:

lawallac:

I think Maglite is pretty clear where they stand.
Maglite Flashlights and Lifestyle Products

I did read the facts about Maglite on their website. While somewhat true. NOT all. If you read fine print ” states made from imported and components from foreign countries “. Any company that claims to be USA made will read like this ” Proudly 100% USA made product “.

Give some electronic examples of this please.
I’ll wait.

Find me one car or motorcycle that is all American.
Can’t do it, doesn’t exist.
Find me one TV with no overseas components.
Just one.

mmalive · 2019-01-14T21:38:04.000Z

Muto:

mmalive:

lawallac:

I think Maglite is pretty clear where they stand.
Maglite Flashlights and Lifestyle Products

I did read the facts about Maglite on their website. While somewhat true. NOT all. If you read fine print ” states made from imported and components from foreign countries “. Any company that claims to be USA made will read like this ” Proudly 100% USA made product “.

Give some electronic examples of this please.
I’ll wait.

Find me one car or motorcycle that is all American.
Can’t do it, doesn’t exist.
Find me one TV with no overseas components.
Just one.

You are steering away from discussing Maglite VS Quantum. While Maglite might be more USA made BUT NOT completely. Maglite can not state ” Proudly 100% USA made ” No way. Because? Not all CORE components are 100% sourced here in USA.

Quantum is of course China made. Decent output and more than half price of Maglite? A WINNER for sure.

Muto · 2019-01-14T21:57:23.000Z

mmalive:

Muto:

mmalive:

lawallac:

I think Maglite is pretty clear where they stand.
Maglite Flashlights and Lifestyle Products

I did read the facts about Maglite on their website. While somewhat true. NOT all. If you read fine print ” states made from imported and components from foreign countries “. Any company that claims to be USA made will read like this ” Proudly 100% USA made product “.

Give some electronic examples of this please.
I’ll wait.

Find me one car or motorcycle that is all American.
Can’t do it, doesn’t exist.
Find me one TV with no overseas components.
Just one.

You are steering away from discussing Maglite VS Quantum. While Maglite might be more USA made BUT NOT completely. Maglite can not state ” Proudly 100% USA made ” No way. Because? Not all CORE components are 100% sourced here in USA.

Quantum is of course China made. Decent output and more than half price of Maglite? A WINNER for sure.

A “Winner” for You maybe.
But I will put that HF light up against a couple Defiant Flashlights from Home Depot for way less, like $8 on clearance that have real Cree emitter if you want to compare china to china.
No HF flashlight will beat the Defiant Super thrower, verse yourself on those reviews and mods here on the mighty BLF then go find one on Epay and you will never brag your HF light again.
Right here;

US - Defiant "Super Thrower" 3C (New Model - +/-64mm Head XM-L) - Get To Home Depot Now! Other Battery Type Flashlights

Checked out my local Home Depot store this morning and low and behold there's a new Defiant light in town! This was located up front in the seasonal deals area and there was an entire display of them. Of course I grabbed one! Only $22.97. These must have just come in stock because I was there last week and didn't see them. I'm at work now, so I haven't been able to even take it out of the package yet, but I measured approx. 64mm across the bezel (I measured 2 1/2 inches and converted). It …

This was before you were joined to BLF so you get a pass for maybe not knowing about possibly the best department store flashlight on the past 6 years.
Peace

nottawhackjob · 2019-01-14T23:51:01.000Z

Well I’ve concluded two things. Edited: Three things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

3). MMalive is proud the Quantum is 100% Made in China.

raccoon · 2019-01-14T22:00:29.000Z

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

By your logic...

1). raccoon city works for Kershaw.

(I wish!)

Muto · 2019-01-14T22:08:55.000Z

raccoon city:

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

By your logic…

1). raccoon city works for Kershaw.

(I wish!)

Oh come on everyone knows that
Word on the street is there will be Raccoon edition Kershaw soon.

nottawhackjob · 2019-01-14T22:11:14.000Z

raccoon city:

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

By your logic…

1). raccoon city works for Kershaw.

(I wish!)

Wait…… YOU don’t?

WTF. Nuthin’ in this whirled makes cents anymore. :student:

PS. I always first kinda figured ya worked for the San Diego Zoo or the Wild Animal Park - the raccoon city deal.

Then I finally concluded you prolly twerked, oops I meant worked, for a modeling agency. :laughing:

nottawhackjob · 2019-01-14T23:02:26.000Z

Butt ya know watt I just realized is even more amusing?

The OP thinks 536 Lumens coming out of a BAF (Big Azz Flashlight) is really sumthing!

Does he realize there are single AA sized flashlights coming outta Beijing these days putting out more lumes than this 3D Quantum? I mean this is prolly NOT the best Mag Slayer model ya wanna parade around here, MM.

I’m just really trying HARD to get EXCITED about this incredible amazing offering tho’.

……(Oh Gaw’d jest lemme catch me breath fer a sec, ok…… )……

PS. OOPS! It’s actually 534 lumens. I overstated this mighty Mag substitute by 2 lumes.

iamlucky13 · 2019-01-15T00:07:05.000Z

I’ve got nothing to critique about the Harbor Freight flashlight. I’ve never tried it. I’m just lost as to why the comparison against Maglites took the turn it did.

Does Maglite claim to be 100% made in the USA? I don’t recall ever seeing that.

I do know they have a gripe with California law, because it forbids claiming “Made in the USA” if any part of a product is made outside the US, in contrast with federal law and 49 other states, which require they be “substantially” or some similar term with unclear, but implied meaning that is left for the courts to interpret.

mmalive · 2019-01-15T02:52:53.000Z

Muto:

mmalive:

Muto:

mmalive:

lawallac:

I think Maglite is pretty clear where they stand.
Maglite Flashlights and Lifestyle Products

I did read the facts about Maglite on their website. While somewhat true. NOT all. If you read fine print ” states made from imported and components from foreign countries “. Any company that claims to be USA made will read like this ” Proudly 100% USA made product “.

Give some electronic examples of this please.
I’ll wait.

Find me one car or motorcycle that is all American.
Can’t do it, doesn’t exist.
Find me one TV with no overseas components.
Just one.

You are steering away from discussing Maglite VS Quantum. While Maglite might be more USA made BUT NOT completely. Maglite can not state ” Proudly 100% USA made ” No way. Because? Not all CORE components are 100% sourced here in USA.

Quantum is of course China made. Decent output and more than half price of Maglite? A WINNER for sure.

A “Winner” for You maybe.
But I will put that HF light up against a couple Defiant Flashlights from Home Depot for way less, like $8 on clearance that have real Cree emitter if you want to compare china to china.
No HF flashlight will beat the Defiant Super thrower, verse yourself on those reviews and mods here on the mighty BLF then go find one on Epay and you will never brag your HF light again.
Right here;
US - Defiant "Super Thrower" 3C (New Model - +/-64mm Head XM-L) - Get To Home Depot Now!

This was before you were joined to BLF so you get a pass for maybe not knowing about possibly the best department store flashlight on the past 6 years.
Peace

Get off your rocker guy. I owned many Defiant lights. See my postings guy. China built for sure. I own quite few high powered lights listed below. Just some of them.

BLF GT, Imalent DX80, Nitecore Tiny Monster TM 28, MF Tactical Mini Monster, Acebeam , etc….

Maglite PALES in comparison to any of these.

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

Do not tell me about store bought lights man. Got away from those a long time ago.

BTW, I bought the Quantum out thew door for $12.50 with coupons discounts, etc…

mmalive · 2019-01-15T02:56:50.000Z

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things. Edited: Three things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

3). MMalive is proud the Quantum is 100% Made in China.

:laughing:

Answers to

1. True Maglite customer service SUCKS big time

2. No I do not work for Quantum China based company. They would pay peanuts.

3. Wrong. Prefer to spend money on 100% produced products. NOT some parts.

nottawhackjob · 2019-01-15T05:06:01.000Z

mmalive:

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things. Edited: Three things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

3). MMalive is proud the Quantum is 100% Made in China.

:laughing:

Answers to

1. True Maglite customer service SUCKS big time

2. No I do not work for Quantum China based company. They would pay peanuts.

3. Wrong. Prefer to spend money on 100% produced products. NOT some parts.

Hey I heard HF is gonna give away those Quantum 3D’s FREE with every purchase of a MagLite. :laughing:

“There’s nuthin’ like a Mag to play tag on some perp’s head.”

Sgt. Joe Friday, Ret.

Muto · 2019-01-15T13:16:35.000Z

mmalive:

Get off your rocker guy. I owned many Defiant lights. See my postings guy. China built for sure. I own quite few high powered lights listed below. Just some of them.

BLF GT, Imalent DX80, Nitecore Tiny Monster TM 28, MF Tactical Mini Monster, Acebeam , etc….

Maglite PALES in comparison to any of these.

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

Do not tell me about store bought lights man. Got away from those a long time ago.

BTW, I bought the Quantum out thew door for $12.50 with coupons discounts, etc…

Duh,
Your Harbor Fright wonderlight is a store bought light.
Rest my case.

lawallac · 2019-01-15T14:36:00.000Z

True story, the only flashlight I’ve ever bought from HF is a MagCharger and extra NiCad packs for it. All HF flashlights have been free.

mmalive · 2019-01-15T20:45:41.000Z

Muto:

mmalive:

Get off your rocker guy. I owned many Defiant lights. See my postings guy. China built for sure. I own quite few high powered lights listed below. Just some of them.

BLF GT, Imalent DX80, Nitecore Tiny Monster TM 28, MF Tactical Mini Monster, Acebeam , etc….

Maglite PALES in comparison to any of these.

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

Do not tell me about store bought lights man. Got away from those a long time ago.

BTW, I bought the Quantum out thew door for $12.50 with coupons discounts, etc…

Duh,
Your Harbor Fright wonderlight is a store bought light.
Rest my case.

Well, Let’s get some facts straight here.

I NEVER claimed Quantum is far ” superior ” to Maglite. Read entire post.

I support 100% USA made products. All components of build. Not parts out sourced overseas, etc….

Ooh, I DID NOT go into HF to buy Quantum,. Bought some power tools for project. Happen to have DISCOUNT coupons expiring I had to use.

Quantum at $12 and some change out the door. A “NO BRAINER ” for sure.

iamlucky13 · 2019-01-18T00:18:39.000Z

mmalive:

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

I assume you mean “100% made in the USA products,” but you’ve repeated just “100% made products” several times, so it seems worth clarifying.

Anyways, what brands have a higher percentage of made in the USA content than Maglite?

Maybe Surefire? I don’t know. If I remember right, Streamlight is assembled in the USA, but from what I’d read in the past, it sounded like nearly all of the components were foreign sourced.

And I reiterate my puzzlement from above: why are we going in circles on this discussion? I have so far been unable to find any place where Maglite claims to the 100% made in the USA.

mmalive · 2019-01-30T02:15:51.000Z

iamlucky13:

mmalive:

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

I assume you mean “100% made in the USA products,” but you’ve repeated just “100% made products” several times, so it seems worth clarifying.

Yes, 100% percent made in USA.

LouieAtienza · 2019-01-30T23:03:25.000Z

None of the components your computers or smartphones have (that are being used here right now) are 100% made in the USA. Heck none of them are even 5% made in USA components. Oh well…