Columbus Washboards - Why Buy?

When was the last time you had the opportunity to buy a product brand new, still made in the USA like Grandma, or Great Grandma would have done 30, 50 or even more years ago? And possibly from the same company, with the same branding that she would recognize!

Change can be good, but not everything has to change for the sake of it. Take these washboards, for example. They are still hand made, using quality hardwood, in a factory in downtown Logan, Ohio. Nothing much has changed over the years, the design was perfected a long time ago. Skilled Co-workers are kept busy in a very labor intensive job, making the washboards from start to finish, not just packing imported products in boxes. They are justifiably proud that they are part of a genuine US manufacturing company, and are keeping a piece of American history alive for us, and future generations to benefit. And you can be part of this, by buying a Washboard you help to continue the success story!

This is not just a product for nostalgia's sake, Whether you use it for pre treatment before putting garments in the washer, take it on vacation, or hang it on the wall as a family heirloom you can be justifiably proud of your Washboard. Washboards are used all over the world, and not just in developing countries. Musicians all over the world, in Britain and Mainland Europe (France, Germany, Italy & The Netherlands in particular) use Columbus Washboards. We have even sent them as far as Hong Kong & Australia! They are also used by US troops overseas.

Ever had the feeling "Why aren't things made in the USA anymore" or "This isn't the genuine article, it looks so cheap, they used to be much better than that" - We know that we have, and sadly more frequently over the years. Lighten your mood with a Washboard, and feel good about buying a genuine US made product!

 

Mike making washboards at the factory, 2010.

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