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Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Have to check my stands and see if they are affected.
    https://images.harborfreight.com/hft...1196_61197.pdf

    Took the Predator 3,100psi, 2.8gpm, 6.5hp [Chonda] pressure washer out of the garage yesterday and it started first pull. Hadn’t been used since last September and wasn’t winterized. It’s done everything our DeWalt/Simpson (which has a real Honda GX) has, but cost a little over half.

    https://www.harborfreight.com/3100-p...iii-62200.html

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    They took my stands back and gave me a gift card for their value. They only had large 12-ton stands in stock so I used the card on some other odds and ends I needed.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Since EVERYONE is doing it, it was only matter of time until HF joined the party:

    I’ve got some really exciting news to share with you—the new Harbor Freight Credit Card is here. And I’m proud to say that this card is not only one of the best values in tools, it’s one of the best and most valuable tools Harbor Freight has ever offered.

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    Or—and this is big—you can choose 0% interest with equal monthly paymentsϮ on any purchase of $299 or more. You can come in, outfit your entire workshop and you’ll get true 0% interest promotional financing. That’s the technical language, but let me put it in plain English: You simply pay equal monthly payments on the 0% Interest purchase price with no added interest. Ever.

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    You can read more about the card here, and apply in your local store. Am I excited? You bet. I think you will be too. Discover a whole new level of value at Harbor Freight and apply now.

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    My needs have outgrown my 3 gallon compressors. I need something with larger capacity and better pressure (does that matter for heavy duty tires?). Are the 1.5-2hp HF air compressors any good? Oil or oiless? I don’t care about noise. I think there was a thread somewhere here about all this.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    My needs have outgrown my 3 gallon compressors. I need something with larger capacity and better pressure (does that matter for heavy duty tires?). Are the 1.5-2hp HF air compressors any good? Oil or oiless? I don’t care about noise. I think there was a thread somewhere here about all this.
    You moved to VT?

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    My needs have outgrown my 3 gallon compressors. I need something with larger capacity and better pressure (does that matter for heavy duty tires?). Are the 1.5-2hp HF air compressors any good? Oil or oiless? I don’t care about noise. I think there was a thread somewhere here about all this.
    Tons of guys have the 29 gallon oil model on Garage Forum, and we had one at work.

    https://www.harborfreight.com/29-gal...sor-61489.html

    We have the 8 gallon 2hp at home for 5 years, works well. Price has gone down, now $100. Quite portable.
    https://www.harborfreight.com/8-gall...sor-68740.html

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    What did you think of the 8 gallon? How’s the noise on the oil one? What limitations you found on it?

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    I’ve had the 8 gallon one for 11 years. Use it for occasional air tool stuff, filling tires, blowgun dusting, minor paint spraying.
    The wheels are convenient to roll out to the driveway to fill the car tires, it’s light enough to carry upstairs to nail trim.

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    Ditto. Great bang for the buck. Bought a Valve, pressure gage, hose and fixtures as well.

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    I have the 29 gallon... works great and is pretty quiet. Don't have to worry/wait for it to cycle when I'm running the impact wrench a lot.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    What did you think of the 8 gallon? How’s the noise on the oil one? What limitations you found on it?
    My understanding of oil-lubed compressors is that they will be much quieter than oil-less compressors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garandman View Post
    Tons of guys have the 29 gallon oil model on Garage Forum, and we had one at work.

    https://www.harborfreight.com/29-gal...sor-61489.html
    I got one of these a few months ago. So far so good running a ratchet, impact wrench, hammer, cut-off tool, die grinder and pin nailer. Going to start painting soon (bicycle frames) so this will be put to the test.

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    RIP 20% coupon

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    HF quality went from 90s Hyundai to 2010s Hyundai. The quality is now acceptable and good enough for medium duty work.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Garandman View Post
    Took the Predator 3,100psi, 2.8gpm, 6.5hp [Chonda] pressure washer out of the garage yesterday and it started first pull. Hadn’t been used since last September and wasn’t winterized. It’s done everything our DeWalt/Simpson (which has a real Honda GX) has, but cost a little over half.

    https://www.harborfreight.com/3100-p...iii-62200.html
    my 3100 shit the bed after 4 uses.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Which one would you choose?
    Yukon 46” 9 Drawer (HF) or the Home Depot (Husky) equivalent.

    Currently price is the same at $399

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    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    Which one would you choose?
    Yukon 46” 9 Drawer (HF) or the Home Depot (Husky) equivalent.

    Currently price is the same at $399
    The Husky for sure. It's 6" deeper than the HF, so much more capacity for the price.

    Unless you have a space issue that requires a narrower tool box, such as a small garage space, or outfitting a van/trailer.

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    Ruined two types of their fluid transfer pumps. Battery powered one leaked atf into the battery compartment. First pump one came apart at rod snd piston after a day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golden chicken View Post
    The Husky for sure. It's 6" deeper than the HF, so much more capacity for the price.

    Unless you have a space issue that requires a narrower tool box, such as a small garage space, or outfitting a van/trailer.
    more tools = more weight, which may not be an issue in a high end toolbox, but I dunno, I've seen drawer slides crap out from too much weight on em might be better off with the smaller one

    I'd hafta look at em, play with the drawers, preferably side by side, or see them in use somewhere

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    Husky ordered. It’s perfect size for me and it checks all the boxes for what I need. I get extrended warranties at HD too.

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    I have the bigger husky bench for years with the peg board.

    Very happy.

    One of the slides did fail. I'm no sure on how long warranty or how that would work honestly. Had it for 5 years+ now

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    If you Google hard enough you may find a parts list that includes replacement drawer slides. You just drill the rivets out of the old one and rivet on a new one.

    Or if there's a phone number somewhere you can call and see if they'll send you replacement slides for free.

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    Surprised to see that KTM factory MX racing carries some HF tools in their cart. They also carry wheels, exhaust, chain, etc. Word is the big money tools are at the semi, and these are the cart tools only. Credit: Michael Lindsay, VitalMX
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    I think most everyone knows, that I am turning my barn from an office into a shop, I wanna be able to do a little fabrication as well, looking at this

    https://www.harborfreight.com/30-inc...roll-5907.html


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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    anyone have one of the pittsburgh automotive low profile creepers?...i have an old wooden one and i'm thinking i may upgrade...

    https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...lue-57311.html

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