Acceptable and Unacceptable Harbor Freight Tools

[squidmaster]

did you guys get the cheapest one or what? they have 2 or 3 models of the engine stand.

I had my m30 on the one with the 2 front wheels (as apposed to the single wheel) and it never tipped.

The casters suck balls, but thats to be expected, really.

I didn't get the cheapest one because I wasn't going to be that guy. but I should have put out the extra for the four-wheel stand. My excuse is that it was a few years ago, and it was my first one, I didn't know!

[Kozworth]

Anyone got some reviews on impact 3/8 or 1/2 inch swivels? Sorry I just cant read through all the pages to find them

[e304me]

LOL at saying the drill stepped drill bits are junk. You realize you have to drill at the right speed for the material? I've used the same stepped bit to drill several thousand holes for my business.

[e30vert]

LOL at saying the drill stepped drill bits are junk. You realize you have to drill at the right speed for the material? I've used the same stepped bit to drill several thousand holes for my business.

Agreed! These step drills work excellent! Just used the larger one to drill out a 1 1/4" hole on some powdercoated 3/8" steel. Blue taped around the area that was being drilled so as to protect the surrounding surfaces . Then used a bit of oil on the step drill and drilled just fast enough to remove material so the step drill stayed cool. Drilled through like a champ with perfectly rounded and deburred holes. Thats another benefit to these as they "deburr" the hole as they drill.

[Hick]

Don't use their coil spring compressor. I had a set do 50% of the job...

[UpstateMike]

I gotta make a trip to hf and grab some wobble extensions. Anyone have luck with them? Also need some jack stands.

[bddog]

Had a pancake compressor burn up after three days of running it constantly with a leaking hose and three roofing nail guns. They replaced it with one I've had for years.
After having many tools stolen in my construction business I only purchase cheap. It hurts a lot less when they disappear.
I have a sawzall that has worked great for years. Tile saw is out back, works great.
I had a floor jack for years. It only gave out when I left it jacked up over nite, like a fool.They are so cheap I just replaced it, instead of even looking at the seals.
A large high beam flashlight only lasted only a day.
A battery powered 1/2" drill stripped out.
Cheap dremel, completely worthless. Good only for the attachments.
Battery charger, worth it.
Table saw, weak but works.
1 1/2HP router works good in the table.
Heat gun works good.
Battery powered caulker, been working for years.
Gear pullers strip very easy.
Spring compressor, always use two.
Cheap screw drivers. I only buy the magnetic ones.
Sliding chop saw. This tool is a little rough but I can make it work just fine.
Their standard impact wrench is only good for standard use, as is most of their air tools. You get what you pay for here.
One of my guys had a big chip come flying back at him from one of their framing hammers. Just a little blood.
I buy their wrenches for the tool sets in my vehicles. I prefer Craftsmen or better. One stripped nut in an out of the way spot will make you long for a Snap-on.

[NeedaE30]

One stripped nut in an out of the way spot will make you long for a Snap-on.

QFT. I sold my rolling snap on cab filled to the brim with snap on:puppy: now i have walmart and harbor freight garbage

though i must admit, the 2 ton low profile floor jack from harbor freight is great for the e30 and lifts it with ease

[illest318i]

Their tarps are pretty good.

Anybody ever bought their Air Compressor's? I have a coupon for $40 so I might snatch that up.

[UpstateMike]

I returned my broken 22 mm impact socket today and they replaced it no questions asked. I did notice that the new one is considerably thicker than the old one I brought back. And the finish used to be shiny black on their impacts now it's a dull flat finish. Don't know if this will make a difference in the rust proofing of the socket.

[ST1G]

Don't purchase the media blast guns. Sucks ass, can't suck even the lightest materiel with 140 PSI.

[UpstateMike]

Anyone have the soda blaster??

[Swanny]

I have the sand/media gun and its so so...I also don't have a proper enclosure to keep things tidy so I haven't been keen on using it.

[ST1G]

Anyone have the soda blaster??

I have this gun.


I don't recommend.

[Swanny]

Oh wow, never saw this one! I have the grey bucket thingy...