Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

[Garandman]

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

[ZX-12R]

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.

[tsorfas]

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

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[tsorfas]

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.

[csmutty]

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?

[Garandman]

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

[tsorfas]

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

[MattR302]

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.

[Garandman]

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

[LuvDog]

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.

[number9]

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.

[eboos]

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.

[Vovchandr]

RIP 20% coupon

[PurplePackage]

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

[Jim]

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.

[tsorfas]

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

Currently price is the same at $399

[golden chicken]

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.

[backinthesaddle]

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.

[RandyO]

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

[tsorfas]

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.

[Vovchandr]

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

[golden chicken]

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.

[backinthesaddle]

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

[RandyO]

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

[Point37]

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