The PROBLEM with Capitalism - Smarter Every Day 316 (www.youtube.com)

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Destin Sandlin examines the systemic engineering and economic hurdles involved in manufacturing a grill scrubber entirely in America. Through a deep dive into sourcing components like injection-molded knobs and specialized chain mail, the project highlights the complexities of maintaining domestic supply chains and preserving vital technical trade skills in a competitive global market.

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[-] Dultas@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

It was in the latest video. They also brought the laser etching in house.

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