Why isn the Gammill machine head made in the U.S.?
At the present time, the industrial factories where solid die-casting (not 2 piece) is done are located abroad. However, ask any manufacturer where the important sewing mechanism parts for their machines are made (i.e., sewing hook, bobbin case, tensions, needle bar, take-up lever, etc.), and they should all answer “Asia” – even if the shell of their machine is made in the U.S.A. Gammill Quilting System’s all-steel stands are built in the U.S. Motors, electronics and many parts on our machines are installed in West Plains, Missouri. Since the majority of the total product is made in the U.S., and enough work is done to the heads stateside, our machines are NAFTA certified. • Is the weight of the machine an issue I should care about? Not in our estimation. Our best-selling long-arm heads weigh from 45 to 68 pounds. Although there are machines on the market that weigh less than ours, we consider our machines the proper weight to give the operator the stability needed when the machine is
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