Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck!

[Kartorbust]

Might just be a typo.

A designer knows he has achieved perfection, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

My favorites are the 90 amp welder, the welder cart, the welding helmet (auto darkening) and the warrior knotted wire wheel


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And, of course their engines


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[chancer]

I am in Cali. And I have a 60363 HEMI! And 2 79cc predators!
FYI. The HF Website will ship ANYTHING to Ca.

 

[supermanotorious]

yeah, I love the HF step bits, in fact I start almost every hole I drill with one since they don't "walk", they behave more like a ream

 

[Bbqjoe]

The last thing I bought that I can recommend is this. Its the next best thing to having a machine shop in your pants.

Is it ok if I just have a machine shop in my tool box instead of my pants?

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

Thats a fine plan. Having a Harbor Freight reamer in your pants can't be good for anyone.

You have clearly never met my ex wife. It could do her a lot of good....

 

[bob58o]

Switching from a cut off wheel to grinding disc left me bloody. Getting another Chicago Electric Grinder so I don't have to keep switching.
Cheaper than band aids in the long run.

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What is Earthquake? HF claims better than Snap On impact tools.

 

[supermanotorious]

I go through HF angle grinders like meal tickets

 

[Jfive]

My grinder is still going two years now. Bought the **** warranty too. Maybe you need the warranty so it won't quit.

 

[bob58o]

I need to get a coupon. I like the grinder for $10-$15 a lot more than I like it for $21. For $21 I'll continue to switch.

 

[chancer]

There are 2 or HF Grinders.
One of them is pretty Good. The Chicago tools 60373 5 amp Supposedly you will not go through them like underwear. 22 bucks

The Drill master 60625 4.3 amp is garbage at 13.99.

I got this info from Poboy Kartman and Mach@large.

 

[OzFab]

Switching from a cut off wheel to grinding disc left me bloody. Getting another Chicago Electric Grinder so I don't have to keep switching.
Cheaper than band aids in the long run.

You do know that grinders come with a tool to undo the locking nut & a button to stop the spindle spinning...

 

[chancer]

Switching from a cut off wheel to grinding disc left me bloody. Getting another Chicago Electric Grinder so I don't have to keep switching.
Cheaper than band aids in the long run.

Next time unplug it!

Actually I have a HF Cut off wheel with integrated nut but it only goes on with the nut on the inside, putting it inside the guard. So you almost have to grab the Blade and twist it off.

 

[bob58o]

I have the 5 amp one. I like it. I cut all my metal with it. I swear it was cheaper before. It must have been on sale. I will wait.

 

[Bbqjoe]

Next time unplug it!

Actually I have a HF Cut off wheel with integrated nut but it only goes on with the nut on the inside, putting it inside the guard. So you almost have to grab the Blade and twist it off.

You know there's a big chunk missing on your wheel, right?

 

[chancer]

It is specially made for thing like your new Rim!

 

[Hellion]

Time for some photos! To heck with worthless descriptions--no one will ever remember which one was recommended but they'll remember a pic.

4 in. 5 Amp Heavy Duty Angle Grinder
item#60373

4-1/2 in. 5 Amp Heavy Duty Angle Grinder (is bigger better?)
item#60372

4-1/2 in. 6 Amp Heavy Duty Paddle Switch Angle Grinder
item#65519

4-1/2 in. 4.3 Amp Angle Grinder
item#69645

 

[chancer]

How about just Get the Red one the Black one sucks!

Geez I gave part numbers! Now you want pics too! LOL

 

[Hellion]

Here's a cheap tool very applicable to our use. Use it for getting stale or soon-to-be-stale gas out of karts, lawnmowers, etc. for winter storage. Use it for oil too, add or drain both. I've had this for about 6 years and it works flawlessly. A good cheap tool.

Haven't tried it for pumping up balloons or pool floats though.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

[/COLOR]What is Earthquake? HF claims better than Snap On impact tools.

I use the 1/2" drive earthquake all day, every day at work. I wear out about 1 per year, but that was the case with the $400 IR titanium impacts I used to buy. $89/ year is much better than $400/ year. Good tools, I'd recommend them to anyone.
The only downside I've found is they are heavier.