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ddillon
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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June 16, 2010, 03:45:18 pm »
thanks Dustin for the feedback.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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June 16, 2010, 04:19:50 pm »
The woman bought mt the 301 piece socket set when I started this project. I was fully expecting to toss this junk the first time a socket busted, but it has actually held up pretty well. The included combination wrenches pull a severe vacuum, it doesn't have a 1/4" drive extension, or have 18mm sockets in 1/2" drive (for suspension components). Other than those minor complaints, it's been a good set. Nothing broke, and I haven't rounded or stripped anything with them.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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June 17, 2010, 12:13:30 am »
i have bought alot of their tools some good some bad.
GOOD STUFF
-assorted items heat shrink,cotter pins,clips,exc..
-clamp on dial indicator
-disposable stuff
-tool cart (pictured)
-wrenches (depending on application)
-hoses
-casters
-organizers
-angle grinders
-bench grinder
-vice
-motion sensor power outlet
man there is alot of good stuff....
BAD STUFF
-wire snips
-some air tools
-flashlights (some)
really you can look at the stuff and see if its gonna be crap right away .
here is the tool cart i just got on sale for $149 this thing is bad ass solid,all the drawrs are padded,they all lock,ball bearing droors,screwdriver holders. tray on the side.. i reccomend this to everyone. assymboly is a PITA and its heavy as hell but its a nice peice.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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Reply #18 on:
June 17, 2010, 12:44:21 am »
Damn I saw that cart I was gonna check it out but never made it there.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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Reply #19 on:
June 17, 2010, 01:46:10 am »
Quote from: gtvert90 on June 17, 2010, 12:44:21 am
Damn I saw that cart I was gonna check it out but never made it there.
Got me one at work.... damn nice for 150.00 .... beats spendin 950 on my cornwell.... treats are nice sometimes tho.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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June 17, 2010, 05:35:26 pm »
Quote from: e3sean on June 17, 2010, 12:13:30 am
i have bought alot of their tools some good some bad.
GOOD STUFF
-assorted items heat shrink,cotter pins,clips,exc..
-clamp on dial indicator
-disposable stuff
-tool cart (pictured)
-wrenches (depending on application)
-hoses
-casters
-organizers
-angle grinders
-bench grinder
-vice
-motion sensor power outlet
man there is alot of good stuff....
BAD STUFF
-wire snips
-some air tools
-flashlights (some)
really you can look at the stuff and see if its gonna be crap right away .
here is the tool cart i just got on sale for $149 this thing is bad ass solid,all the drawrs are padded,they all lock,ball bearing droors,screwdriver holders. tray on the side.. i reccomend this to everyone. assymboly is a PITA and its heavy as hell but its a nice peice.
Dude i was just looking at that yesterday....Im gonna get one for my trailer.....
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95GTspeeddemon
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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Reply #21 on:
June 17, 2010, 07:51:15 pm »
Im going back to dealership work and i can afford to buy more tools now; nows the chance to see how much i can spend at harbor freight lol
I always thought the stuff was crap, but there have been a couple things like an electric 1/2in impact i have used that have worked great the few times i used it.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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June 17, 2010, 08:29:04 pm »
Quote from: 95GTspeeddemon on June 17, 2010, 07:51:15 pm
Im going back to dealership work and i can afford to buy more tools now; nows the chance to see how much i can spend at harbor freight lol
I always thought the stuff was crap, but there have been a couple things like
an electric 1/2in impact i have used that have worked great the few times i used it.
I have purchased two of those in the past and have used them almost every day. My only tip with those is to make sure you purchase a spare set or two of carbon brushes.... they do wear out fast.
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95GTspeeddemon
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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Quote from: Joel5.0 on June 17, 2010, 08:29:04 pm
Quote from: 95GTspeeddemon on June 17, 2010, 07:51:15 pm
Im going back to dealership work and i can afford to buy more tools now; nows the chance to see how much i can spend at harbor freight lol
I always thought the stuff was crap, but there have been a couple things like
an electric 1/2in impact i have used that have worked great the few times i used it.
I have purchased two of those in the past and have used them almost every day. My only tip with those is to make sure you purchase a spare set or two of carbon brushes.... they do wear out fast.
Sweet, thanks Joel!
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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Reply #24 on:
June 17, 2010, 11:22:07 pm »
I like their 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets. They have been abused pretty bad by me. Especial with a cheater pipe, and I have yet to break one and they still work prefectly. I broke a Craftsman and Husky one with a cheater pipe. Yet the ratchets from HB keep on working perfectly
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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June 17, 2010, 11:31:09 pm »
Quote from: F3AR M3 on June 17, 2010, 11:22:07 pm
I like their 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets. They have been abused pretty bad by me. Especial with a cheater pipe, and I have yet to break one and they still work prefectly. I broke a Craftsman and Husky one with a cheater pipe. Yet the ratchets from HB keep on working perfectly
Get you a breaker bar and quit breaking ratchets. If the breaker bar won't get it, apply a little heat.
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-accessories/1-2-half-inch-drive-25-inch-breaker-bar-30395.html
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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Reply #26 on:
June 30, 2010, 11:38:03 am »
I like their tool boxes. For what you are paying, they are heavier and the sliders are nicer than the Craftsman one I have, unless I'm sure you go their pro series.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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July 10, 2010, 10:13:05 am »
I've bought quite a few items there over the years. Good prices.
Hobart 135 amp wire feed welder with cart for $450 IIRC(smokin' deal, I think)
I've got that auto darkening helmet, works well, but it's kinda sensative while welding(flashes lighter and darker, makes it hard see the puddle)
Parts washer was a waste
I've got the aluminum 3000lb cap jack, works good, wish I would have got the bigger one tho.
They also sell stuff like crushed walnut shells for my blaster
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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July 10, 2010, 06:49:20 pm »
Quote from: gmatt9858 on July 10, 2010, 10:13:05 am
I've got that auto darkening helmet, works well, but it's kinda sensative while welding(flashes lighter and darker, makes it hard see the puddle)
As a welder, this is something I never go cheap on. I run a Speedglas 9002x.
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Re: Harbor Freight tools
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September 08, 2010, 05:20:11 pm »
Any one have a HF Blast Cabinet ..
http://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-capacity-floor-blast-cabinet-93608.html
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