TireTracks
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I wish i had a HF, that would be great to have. 
$2.97
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Sure, I'll post it in the morning, I'm in for the night
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I wish i had a HF, that would be great to have.
You could order them. Even with shipping they would be a good deal
SnowBlaZeR2
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I wish i had a HF, that would be great to have.
I agree, order them online.
Only problem with ordering online is some of HF stuff is junk, and a lot of the time you can't tell until you handle it. The Pass/Fail thread should help with that though.
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I have a US General Box full of USA (mostly Craftsman)made tools. I looked at it this way; any tool box I was willing to pay for would have been made over seas no matter what name brand it had on it. I just looked at every toolbox in my price range and picked the biggest one with the nicest drawer slides. The choice was clear. Do I wish it said Snap on? Well yes, do I think I will ever spend the money on a Snap on, well no. I do like the fact that some people are willing to look at overall value for a product than the COO tag on the bottom. If I needed a full set of tools tomorrow to make my living and had to get as much as I could I would go to HF in a second. It is nice to see a real revue that would be useful to some one looking to get by with the best bang for their buck. I warned a buddy of mine that started at a Ford dealership a year ago. Dont rack up a huge snap on bill on the first day. You will start giving him your whole paycheck. If he would have at least looked at other options and not done the whole truck brand or nothing bit he might not be in the boat hes in now. Im not saying Snap on is bad or that HF is good, Im saying that they have there place. Thank you for showing us some thing that might actually be worth buying. Maybe one of these days I will revue my HF v-twin compressor head that still runs like a champ and for 102$ out the door with a 2 year free replacement warranty how could you go wrong. OK, someone else can have the soap box now. I have my new flame suit on, its ok, let me have it.
OccupantRJ
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The value of a tool lies in it's usefulness and durability. Beyond that it's jewelry.
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Too bad I don't have a HF closer to me. The shipping on the site kills the value.
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We have 4 within a 75 mile radius. The one in Myrtle Beach is about 15 minutes from my house.
The next big test will be to see if there is consistency from set to set.
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I stopped by HF today to get ratchets in all three sizes being inpressed by the 1/2" ratchet test..Good Job. 
I'll have to go back tomorrow I guess for these. Do they have metric as well?
I'll have to go back tomorrow I guess for these. Do they have metric as well?SocketDeviler
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These test threads of yours are very cool, mrholeshot.
I was at HF today looking at the ratchets. They indeed looked much better than the standard Craftsman line. Had to force myself not to buy one but I did purchase a silly amount of stuff for $25.00 including an electric 4-1/2" angle grinder. It's all about the coupons.
I was at HF today looking at the ratchets. They indeed looked much better than the standard Craftsman line. Had to force myself not to buy one but I did purchase a silly amount of stuff for $25.00 including an electric 4-1/2" angle grinder. It's all about the coupons.
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I just gave away a could 4.5" angle grinders I got on sale for around $5 at HF . I was just tired of looking at them in the box. I have to say, they work fine but I do enjoy the Makita a lot more.
I actually used some HF flex handle stubby ratchets I picked up 3 for $10 the other day. Worked fine for what I needed.
Thanks for the review of the sockets. I normally wouldn't have even considered them, but for a junkyard or backup set they look just fine. I need a junkyard only set so I don't lose any snapon!!
I actually used some HF flex handle stubby ratchets I picked up 3 for $10 the other day. Worked fine for what I needed.
Thanks for the review of the sockets. I normally wouldn't have even considered them, but for a junkyard or backup set they look just fine. I need a junkyard only set so I don't lose any snapon!!
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I stopped by HF today to get ratchets in all three sizes being inpressed by the 1/2" ratchet test..Good Job.
What do you think of the ratchets? (I picked up the other two sizes as well). They don't show the Metrics on the website and they didn't have them in any of our local stores.
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They've proved that they can copy existing items, steal technology , employ slave laborers and produce marginally acceptable products at a low price.
Certainly something to celebrate in my book.
Certainly something to celebrate in my book.
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we are talking about Ford or HF?
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All companies in any country generally try to do this. Unless government laws prevent this.
This being said I might swing down there for kicks and pick up a set or two of these socket deals. Generally can't have too many sockets can we?
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I look at it like this. While I don't like whats happening as US contracts head overseas. It does give the average joe the ability to buy the tools to do minor repairs on his own vehicle, home or whatever. Not everyone can go out and spend megabucks on real expensive tools. Being retired now my income isn't what it use to be and it has given me the time to actually go out and seek out what is good and what isn't. I find it remarkable what some stuff can do with so little invested.
I have been guilty of being as big a tool snob as they come. My train of thought was if it didn't come off the Snap-On or MAC truck or some other high end brand it just wouldn't get the job done. Things have changed over the past 10 years with imported tools.
The sad thing is as China and Taiwan keep building it better many things in the US decline in quality as they have to cut corners in order to compete. Unions have run this country into the ground.
I have been guilty of being as big a tool snob as they come. My train of thought was if it didn't come off the Snap-On or MAC truck or some other high end brand it just wouldn't get the job done. Things have changed over the past 10 years with imported tools.
The sad thing is as China and Taiwan keep building it better many things in the US decline in quality as they have to cut corners in order to compete. Unions have run this country into the ground.
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I remember hearing that the US utilized it's fair share of slave labor. The US certainly produces it's fair share of marginally acceptable products to this very day. The recent rash of sub-par craftsman products threads and yesterday's snap-on screwdriver thread being two examples. US companies will copy an existing item just as fast as anyone else. Look how many different companies have produced copies of the 1911...
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My wife once worked in a knitware company back 20+ years ago. She had to hit production level just to make minimum wage. If you want a perfect example of slave labor in the US just ask any waitress or server. Some places servers make excellant money but as more and more of these all you can eat self serve restaurants where the servers don't get tip well because people serve themselves but the business is still able to get buy paying the person a few dollars and hour. Another place is this country is so over run with illegal alians that for the legal worker he ends up having to work off the books like the illegals at substandard pay just to be able to eat. There is a lot of slave labor going on in the US that doesn't hit the news like that overseas.
Ever spoken to a Wal-mart employee? They are paid substandard wages for doing a job that their average pay should be five dollars higher, but isn't because wally world can get someone to do the job for less. If you quit, and come back in six months, you can make more money. It is sad, but they are paying tire techs at wally world 8 bucks an hour whereas the average per the DOL is $14+ per hour. It is sad.
Until our government makes American companies that import **** pay taxes on the foreign workers, things will not improve. Of course, the conservatives say it shouldn't be this way and will cry until the cows come home about it, just like they are the tire tariffs that were imposed eight months ago to combat outsourcing by American tire manufacturers.
Tool companies should be forced to note front and center a COO for those who care. In my opinion, if an imported tool will do the same thing, I am all for saving a few dollars. For this reason, I am leaning toward Blue Point or Silver Eagle for a truck box set.
Until our government makes American companies that import **** pay taxes on the foreign workers, things will not improve. Of course, the conservatives say it shouldn't be this way and will cry until the cows come home about it, just like they are the tire tariffs that were imposed eight months ago to combat outsourcing by American tire manufacturers.
Tool companies should be forced to note front and center a COO for those who care. In my opinion, if an imported tool will do the same thing, I am all for saving a few dollars. For this reason, I am leaning toward Blue Point or Silver Eagle for a truck box set.
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Hmm, went to pick these up last night and they rang up $4.97/set. Same item number confirmed.
Gotta go back and show them the online price, but HF isn't exactly close, so it may be a few days.
Gotta go back and show them the online price, but HF isn't exactly close, so it may be a few days.
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Cameronl
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I picked up the SAE at my HF for $4.97. They didn't have that price on them. I had to have them scan it. No metric in stock, though.
supertooljunkie
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I just bought 2 sets an hour or so ago. Glad I printed the website price and took it along. They were full price in Liburn, GA. I got them for $3 by price matching. Got my free flashlight and had a 20% coupon in my hand and forgot to use it. What a putz. My wife snagged the free light.
I have my web sheet and coupons in my truck. Will be there when they open tomorrow. Christmas is right around the corner. Let's see, who needs sockets?
I have my web sheet and coupons in my truck. Will be there when they open tomorrow. Christmas is right around the corner. Let's see, who needs sockets?
devilphrog
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I bought one today at 4.97 a set. I didn't have a printout on hand but no big deal.
supertooljunkie
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Hell yes! Bought two sets of sockets and got a free flashlight and got out cheaper at HF than Chik-fil-a. I will be "brown baggin'" it for a week after that.
Haaaaaaa-haaaaaaaaaa-haaaaaaaaaa!
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Your point is? The device you typed that reply on is produced under the same guidelines. Microsoft/I.B.M./Apple/Xerox (steal technology, copy existing items). Items produced in China etc.
This thread was about some really nice sockets at a really great price. Thanks to the OP!
In fact, I picked up a set today. I have all the brands and regularly visit the Snappy truck, I buy value PERIOD. If China produced high quality copies of say Snap-on Master sets for a really cheap price, I'd go beat the slaves myself. Sorry to say. I'm a slave myself so to speak. Work my A** off under adverse conditions for da man. So what.I'm not into the whole free the world everybody should be free blah blah blah. Their are superior nations and subordinate nations. Put on your big girl ******* and deal with it.
AS much as I try to buy US made, I'd probably buy a set to throw in the truck tool bag.
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Your point is? The device you typed that reply on is produced under the same guidelines. Microsoft/I.B.M./Apple/Xerox (steal technology, copy existing items). Items produced in China etc.
This thread was about some really nice sockets at a really great price. Thanks to the OP!
I'm not into the whole free the world everybody should be free blah blah blah. Their are superior nations and subordinate nations. Put on your big girl ******* and deal with it.
Haha, this is about tools. What the hell does free the world this and that have to do with anything?
In the meantime, you keep buying Chinese **** and running us into the ground.
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Will do! Thanks!
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Oh sure, now you mention that part!
Even at 4.97 they are a good deal for throwing a set in the truck and one in my Jeep.
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Dude you could have bought like a coffee with that $2.97 wtf were you thinking
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You guys that bought the sockets what did you think of them?
mcdtommy23
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Very Nice!!!! Thanks for the heads up!!
jeepnut24
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Not sure which Sears you are talking about, but I picked up two sets of Gearwrench for %50 off a few weeks back, and get a new CMAN club catalog every few weeks with plenty of %30 off deals....
Though, the sockets pictures look like they have better chrome than the last set of CMAN sockets I bought, and they don't have to STUPID CMAN detent system.
That answers the question of the nine sons you have. They were not all squeezed out by one ole' lady
Pretty good deal for $3. Haven't ever needed any SAE 1/2" drive deeps before, but for $3 it might save me an emergency shopping trip one day. Might come in handy for driving seals or bushings also.
The HF web site had the SAE 1/2" drive impacts on sale for $8 so I picked up a set of those too, with a 20% off coupon.
Thanks for the tip.
CA harbor freight had these on clearance for $4.97.
Used the 20% coupon and paid $4.33 out the door with a free flashlight coupon. was worth it to get them since all i really want to do is fill up my hansen socket holders
no point to even spend $25 for craftsman, let alone buddha knows how much for snap-on branded ones.
Used the 20% coupon and paid $4.33 out the door with a free flashlight coupon. was worth it to get them since all i really want to do is fill up my hansen socket holders
no point to even spend $25 for craftsman, let alone buddha knows how much for snap-on branded ones.