Made in Illinois
American-made products manufactured in Illinois.
$10-$15T0118 8" Speedlite® Speed® Square
A lightweight 8-inch speed square formed from high-impact polystyrene composite, delivering five-in-one layout capability—try square, miter square, protractor, line scriber, and saw guide—in a non-marring plastic body. High-visibility orange makes it easy to spot on busy job sites. The composite body will not scratch delicate finished surfaces such as hardwood flooring or trim.
$18-$26T0108 Big 12® Speed® Square
A 12-inch aluminum Speed® Square that packs seven tools into one: framing square, try square, miter square, protractor, saw guide, stair gauge, and out-of-square corner angle finder. Die-cast from heavy-gauge aluminum alloy at Swanson's Frankfort, IL factory. Ideal for framing walls, laying out roof rafters, and marking stair stringers. Includes the Swanson Blue Book.
$12-$18S0101 7" Speed® Square
The original 7-inch aluminum Speed® Square invented by Albert J. Swanson in 1925 and still die-cast at the Frankfort, IL factory. Functions as a try square, miter square, protractor, line scriber, and saw guide in one compact triangular tool. Includes the Swanson Blue Book of roof and stairway framing layout.
$299KA-BAR x Estwing Set
A made-in-USA collaboration between KA-BAR and Estwing pairing the two American manufacturers' tools in a single set, both forged stateside.
$55-$75BBQ Series 18"x12" Reversible Maple Cutting Board with Juice Groove
The John Boos BBQ Board — an 18-by-12-inch reversible maple cutting board purpose-built for carving grilled and smoked meats. A juice groove on one side captures drippings while the flat reverse handles veggie and bread prep. Made from North American hard rock maple in Effingham, IL.
$40-$55B Series 12"x12" Square Maple Cutting Board with Bun Feet
A classic 12-inch square maple cutting board on four hardwood bun feet, made in Effingham, Illinois. Edge-grain construction and the stable bun-foot base make it ideal as a cheese station or a standing prep board that stays put on the counter. Non-reversible — the feet side stays down.
$140-$190RA-Board Series 24"x18" Reversible Maple Butcher Block 2.25" Thick
John Boos RA-Board — the heavy-duty step up in the R-Board line. A 24-by-18-inch edge-grain maple board at 2.25 inches thick and 30 pounds. The added thickness resists warping over a lifetime of hard use. Reversible with finger grips. Made entirely at the Boos plant in Effingham, IL.
$80-$95CB Series 20"x15" Maple Cutting Board with Juice Groove
John Boos CB Series cutting board in hard rock maple — 20 by 15 inches, 1.5 inches thick, with a continuous juice groove that channels meat and fruit liquids away from the work surface. Reversible with finger grips on both ends. Hand-finished in Effingham, IL.
$65-$80R-Board Series 20"x15" Reversible Maple Cutting Board
The quintessential Boos Block — a reversible 20-by-15-inch edge-grain hard rock maple cutting board, 1.5 inches thick and 12 pounds. Integrated finger grips on both ends make it easy to lift and reposition. Hand-crafted in Effingham, Illinois from North American maple.
$90-$125General Aviator Sunglasses - Gold Frame, True Color Grey Glass
The General is American Optical's military wire-frame aviator with spatula temples — an alternative to the bayonet-temple Original Pilot preferred for extended wear. The thin gold metal alloy frame cradles distortion-free True Color Grey glass lenses with 98% UVA and 100% UVB protection. A favorite of air force personnel since 1958. Made in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
$130-$165Original Pilot Sunglasses - Silver Frame, True Color Grey Glass Polarized
The polarized Original Pilot in silver — a military-proven aviator made at American Optical's Vernon Hills, IL facility. The silver steel frame pairs with a True Color Grey polarized glass lens that eliminates glare from water, roads, and aircraft canopies. Bayonet temples allow comfortable use under helmets and headsets.
$100-$140Original Pilot Sunglasses - Gold Frame, Calobar Green Glass
The Original Pilot is American Optical's most iconic aviator, first issued to U.S. military pilots in 1958 and carried aboard Apollo 11. This gold-frame version features AO's Calobar Green glass lens — a slightly amber-tinted optic that enhances contrast and provides 98% UVA and 100% UVB protection. Bayonet temples allow easy donning under flight helmets. Made at American Optical's Vernon Hills, Illinois facility.