Things have changed since you left Lincoln...Btw, when is the last time you were there? For myself, it was 2009 attending a seminar for welding educators showcasing their virtual welding system as well as discussing upcoming events and then going around the machine division on a guided tour which a few of us
"customized" based on our collective curiosities.
Although they still manufacture electrodes in the USA... The majority of their SMAW electrodes are currently "made in China"
Respectfully,
Henry