Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

[OreoGaborio]

It now doesn't matter, he won the war. Sears and Kmart only have half a dozen stores in the US. That ratchet from 1983 was the tipping point.

underrated comment

[Jim]

https://www.harborfreight.com/genera...arb-70143.html

new 5000w inverter generator

[PurplePackage]

Solid deal on the lift

[Kurlon]

Man, I remember when I was holding out for that lift to be around $275...

[Jim]

picking up my Series3 72" toolbox this weekend

[Gecko]

picking up my Series3 72" toolbox this weekend

What color? And please tell me you also got the Series 3 72" "Triple Bank Top Chest" with it ... if I'm going to be jealous, I want to be really jealous!
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[Jim]

What color? And please tell me you also got the Series 3 72" "Triple Bank Top Chest" with it ... if I'm going to be jealous, I want to be really jealous!
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i got the black one and no i didnt get the top chest with it. i scored the roller for under $1200 and that'll be plenty of storage for me. i wouldnt have space or anything to put in the top chest. I have a separate setup for the track and what's in the garage

[Gecko]

No, I didn't get the top chest with it ... I wouldn't have space or anything to put in the top chest.

Blasphemous!!!
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[Jim]

hahaha. my garage has shelves right above it and i'm not tearing them down for a toolbox

[Jim]

has anyone done/seen a workbench shelf to put on top of the 72" US General toolbox?
i know they make a stainless top for the 73" Icon boxes, but I dont see anything for the US General

[backinthesaddle]

I thought my HF oil pressure gauge kit was good. Two years later it leaks ATF at the hose/gauge connector.

[FriskyDingo]

normally I just buy HF stuff and see what happens myself, but this is a bit pricey, SO anyone picked up this torque screwdriver kit??
QUINN10-50 in. lb. Precision Torque Screwdriver Set
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-50-...ece-58950.html


thoughts / opinions??


Also, what's the deal with newer line of DOYLE hand tools they have?? "Above Pittsburg / below Icon" type deal?!?

[OneCheekRider]

I’ve been using the US General magnetic can holder and can confirm it holds up to some abuse, especially on those stubborn projects. Highly recommend.





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[boosten lebaron]

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-s...ray-59851.html

Picked up one of these for 90 bucks last week to compliment my 5 drawer. It's pretty nice. Rolls super easily, almost too easily. Heavy duty sliders on the drawer so you can really pack it. Highly recommend at that price point.

[Stoneman]

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-s...ray-59851.html

Picked up one of these for 90 bucks last week to compliment my 5 drawer. It's pretty nice. Rolls super easily, almost too easily. Heavy duty sliders on the drawer so you can really pack it. Highly recommend at that price point.

Pissed I missed the price drop. I've been on the lookout for a cheapish one. I gotta pay better attention to those emails!

[Point37]

I’ve been using the US General magnetic can holder and can confirm it holds up to some abuse, especially on those stubborn projects. Highly recommend.



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what is the opening diameter on this?...i have been looking for a cheap but durable cup holder for my beach chair...the one it comes with is fabric and sags when you use it and you can't put a thermos cup in it...i would just remove the magnets and screw it into the arm

[OneCheekRider]

what is the opening diameter on this?...i have been looking for a cheap but durable cup holder for my beach chair...the one it comes with is fabric and sags when you use it and you can't put a thermos cup in it...i would just remove the magnets and screw it into the arm

it's not a perfect circle, so about 3" from the front opening to the flat back and about 3.5" at it's widest point.

[boosten lebaron]

Anyone rocking the new black tire changer? I like the upgraded rubber pads and want to switch to it from the older red one but I want to make sure my motorcycle tire changer can fit on it. On the old red one they changed the thread pitch so the motorcycle adaptor doesn't fit on all of them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/manual...hoCYugQAvD_BwE

[zxme]

I tell you I have one of those predator 3500 inverter generators. That thing is super quiet and has been reliable for a few years.

[Jim]

I tell you I have one of those predator 3500 inverter generators. That thing is super quiet and has been reliable for a few years.

as long as you do a good break in and follow the service intervals. i also like having a magnetic dipstick and drain plug. i run ethanol free fuel to keep things clean in the carb

[Garandman]

Lost the keys to a Master padlock and will have to cut it off.

Does HF make a good angle grinder / cutoff blade combo? Seems like many models from

Do the battery powered models have enough power for use around the shop? Models from $20 to $100.

https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders.html

[LuvDog]

I have el cheapo chicago electric angle grinder from HF. It has to be 15 years old and I've abused it. Still works great.

If you have other battery tools of theirs, then maybe the battery one would make sense? But I don't want to get in to another battery system. So if I'm looking at HF for a cheap tool, then I want the cheapest one that will get the job done.

And if I really want something battery powered, then I'd be looking at Milwaukee since I've been switching over to them.

[boosten lebaron]

Get the corded one. I beat the piss out of my cheapo $15 one and it has never given me an issue. Currently i have an illegal saw blade ripper mounted to so i can groove pieces of decking for traction and scare myself silly while using it. Good times...
Never buy battery powered tools from Harbor freight. They usually change the design up every few years so your tools get out dated quickly.

[zxme]

Same
I’ve had mine for about 10 years and I don’t like the on and off button but it works great. Paid 18.99

[boosten lebaron]

Anyone rocking the new black tire changer? I like the upgraded rubber pads and want to switch to it from the older red one but I want to make sure my motorcycle tire changer can fit on it. On the old red one they changed the thread pitch so the motorcycle adaptor doesn't fit on all of them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/manual...hoCYugQAvD_BwE

Just to confirm, the new black stand can accept the motorcycle tire changer attachment. The new stand has a few nice improvements over the old red versions. It was worth buying the replacement. The tire lever bar isnt as good though so i kept the old red one.