Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

[jeantarrou]

Dewalt has a multi tool system where you keep the cordless body but you can swap different chucks onto it. For me the oscilating head and the ratchet are 2 for one special and work great and save room.

Very happy with this setup (12v body shown but I have the 18v and also a corded body)

Oooh, that looks very convenient.

[Vovchandr]

Oooh, that looks very convenient.

I just realized I said Dewalt in my post. It is Ridgid!

[jeantarrou]

I just realized I said Dewalt in my post. It is Ridgid!

Well, I'm married to DeWalt and can't afford that divorce so I guess I'm out of luck.

[Vovchandr]

Well, I'm married to DeWalt and can't afford that divorce so I guess I'm out of luck.

Not quite

Got $21?

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Conve...706556&sr=8-12

[jeantarrou]

Not quite

Got $21?

Let me ask my wife

[boosten lebaron]

I haven't used one of those. What do you use it for the most? Or is it really just a great multi-use tool?

I find it best for doing fine plunge cuts to things. Like cutting a hole for an outlet or finishing cuts that the circular saw just couldn't quite reach like corners and stuff.
It's pretty handy to just have around and small enough to stuff in a drawer. It's pretty good with a metal cutting blade but is only for thin stuff.

[number9]

Not quite

Got $21?

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Conve...706556&sr=8-12

I don't remember which brands this impacts, but I can look it up if need be. Some brands put the low-voltage cutoff circuit in the tool, whereas some put it in the battery. So there's a chance that, with the wrong combination of brands, you can use a battery in someone else's tool and ruin the battery by draining it 100%. Just something to be on the lookout for

[gixxer72]

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-amp...der-57363.html

I normally run $1,700 pneumatic grinders in my shop. On a whim we brought in the linked grinder. They are legit, and dirt cheap. I’ve since put a dozen of them in the shop with zero failures or issues. If you’re a weekend warrior fabricator (or pro) they might be worth your consideration.

[OneCheekRider]

HF must have read this thread, looks like I'm headed there today...

[number9]

HF must have read this thread, looks like I'm headed there today...

You should get HF grinding discs and fancy Home Depot discs and compare the performance. I wonder if that's where the money is better spent?

[boosten lebaron]

DeWalt disks work way, way better than the hf stuff. Like way better. Same goes for saw blades.

[tsorfas]

I haven't used one of those. What do you use it for the most? Or is it really just a great multi-use tool?

I have the harbor freight one (well 2 of them).
I cut metal pipers, sharpen mower blades, grind down stuff.
I think $14.99 when they go on sale. 8+ year on my old one.

Edit: $10 with the coupon is a no brainer

[tsorfas]

You should get HF grinding discs and fancy Home Depot discs and compare the performance. I wonder if that's where the money is better spent?

These are what you want for grinding down
S SATC 20 Pack Flap Discs 40/60/80/120 Grit Grinding Wheel 4.5" x 7/8" High Density Bevel Type Angle Grinder Sanding Disc Abrasive Grinding Disc #29 https://a.co/d/5ACi35o