harbor freight tools

[mnewxcv]

Like some of you who shop here, I got some memorial day coupons, including a 25% and a 20% off coupon. Was curious what tools from harbor freight is in your tool box? I am not a professional mechanic, and find their pittsburgh *pro* line to be of good enough quality for what I do for a lot of their tools. Others end up rusty without even being used. That being said, they have their place for tools I will not use frequently and want to save a few bucks. In addition to their tools, I was thinking of picking up one of their aluminum race jacks and a few jack stands. Anyone use their jacks? I can't remember which, but I know at least one of them is pretty well regarded.

 

[HudsonFalcon]

I have a couple of their jacks and jacks stands, never had a problem.

 

[MG0h3]

Stands are fine. Had their aluminum race jack for I don’t know how long and it’s starting to bypass internally but still gets the job done.

I don’t even know what hand tools they have but wouldn’t trust them.


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[03cobra#694]

We just had a new one open here, haven't been there yet.

 

[03Sssnake]

I have a couple of their jacks and jacks stands, never had a problem.

Have had a harbor freight aluminum jack for about 15 years, still getting it done. To be honest I am a bit shocked it’s still working flawlessly.

 

[Buckwheat 1]

The jump packs officially suck. Two went bad with light use

 

[04MysticCobra]

I have a 3 ton and 2-1/2 ton Pittsburgh Aluminum racing jacks from Harbor Freight that are 6 years old, still look new and work great. They make tire rotation so easy.

 

[buffalosoldier]

I bought an angle grinder there and it broke putting on a wheel.

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[HillbillyHotRod]

I have their lo profile steel jack and it works fine. Their electrical is so so. For infrequent use they do the job. I love their tool box and welder cabinet.

 

[ViciousJay]

Bought a sander and a low profile jack and both are going strong

 

[2000GTSTANG]

I have two of their floor jacks and have never had a problem with either. I like to buy sockets and other random tools that I end up needing to complete a job from HF. Breaker bars are quite good for the price, ball joint separator, brake caliper piston screw-in tool, refrigerant vacuum and gauges, etc.

Only think that really gave me problems were some clamps I bought that have the little trigger to tighten them up. They wouldnt tighten enough like other brands Ive used.

 

[Weather Man]

Have to say I have had good luck with the light duty homeowner use HF stuff I have bought over the years.

 

[mnewxcv]

The free 4 in one screwdriver (free as in they always have a coupon for them) are as good as most no name 4 in 1s. I've had good lock with the pittsburg pro socket set I've had for a few years, giving it moderate use. The 3/8" breaker bar is ok, but the 1/2" one is superior. The wired impact wrench is heavy and underpowered. The dual action polisher is as good as any other under $150 when mated with a good pad. I was using the angle grinder with a wire wheel for the first time and it did the trick, but it bogged down occasionally which surprised me for a relatively light load. LED headlamp (for your head) broke (doesn't work, or works when it wants to) so I tossed it. I needed a cut off tool for a single job, and it did great cutting through 1/4" steel.

That is my full experience! Think I will pick up the 3 ton steel low profile jack.

 

[96dreamer]

I have had very good luck with most of the stuff i have got from harbor freight, i go there often. Hand tools like wrenches, sockets, ratchets are all lifetime warranty and in my opinion great purchases. I am not easy on my stuff, i'm not a professional either. I've also had pretty good luck with the air tools, i have an angle grinder, mini needler, impact, and sheetmetal saw. No complaints with anything.

 

[L8APEX]

Hard pass on the spring compressor tools...



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[Brutal Metal]

I bought one of their Portland electric chainsaws a couple months ago for $37 after coupon. It's powered through some thick trunks and hasn't skipped a beat, well worth the small investment. Can't say the same for the electric pressure washer I bought last year, that didn't last an hour..

 

[Blown 89]

Their tool boxes are actually pretty good

 

[mnewxcv]

I bought one of their Portland electric chainsaws a couple months ago for $37 after coupon. It's powered through some thick trunks and hasn't skipped a beat, well worth the small investment.

good example of something you might only need for one job, and pays for itself instantly. When faced with the option of paying someone for labor vs buying a tool and doing it yourself, I always try to go the second route, and I get a free tool out of it!

 

[Fox-4]

I have their DA polisher, jack, stands and wheel dollys to shuffle the car around in the garage. Never had a issue with them.

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[Brutal Metal]

good example of something you might only need for one job, and pays for itself instantly. When faced with the option of paying someone for labor vs buying a tool and doing it yourself, I always try to go the second route, and I get a free tool out of it!

Exactly! renting a gas powered at Home Depot would have cost more AND I have to give it back, haha.. And I've made good use of the chainsaw, I go outside and mow stuff down about once a week. But it's getting to the point I gotta call a tree service for the rest, I need a couple removed.