Harbor Freight Coupon Thread

[mdbeck1]

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One thing I thought of was putting the jack in my basement for the winter. The aluminum would be nice for that....I assume everyone just leaves them in their garages year round, correct? Even in an attached but unheated garage in Wisconsin? Any problem with the cold / hot weather affecting the seals at all?

You can see from my avatar that I live in Oklahoma so I don't get the "COLD" that you get in Wisconsin but I have NEVER brought the tools in the house (okay I bring the batteries for the Ryobi kit in when the temps drop below about 20 F) and have never had a major problem with the jacks or almost any tool. If I Remember Correctly (IIRC) hydraulic oil has a VERY low freezing point so you don't really have to worry too much about the seals being blown out.

I'm sure that there are others here that can give a more precise answer but that is my experience.

 

[dime]

im also looking for this one

There was a coupon making this motorcycle lift $299 but it expired in November. Anyone have a newer version? Here's the lift I'm talking about:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892-8495.html

 

[somedumbname]

One thing to note about the 2 ton low profile vs. the 2.5 ton is that while they are both "lower profile", the 2.5 ton isn't low profile for the whole length of the jack, and the 2 ton has WAY more reach.

This is key when dealing with a lot of lower ride height cars, because while the end of the 2.5 ton is low enough to get under the car, it may not have the length or profile to reach the lift point. This is especially true when the desired lift point is the rear differential.

Also, if you watch you can get a $99 coupon for the 2 ton. I just waited until I found a that coupon to get mine. I think the last one expired mid-December.

 

[TapperMan]

anyone have the recent newspaper ad or inserts, i used to get them all the time, for several months now, im not getting any thanks!

I wasn't getting any in the Sunday paper for a couple of weeks around the holidays, but for the last two weeks there has been an insert with a 25% coupon, in addition to the regular page in the coupon insert with the normal 20% coupon.

 

[06 DIESEL]

I just got their email coupons, here is the link to them all ready to print, since that is the only way I know to get them all at once. FYI, the 3 ton steel jack is on sale for 79.99.

http://widgets.harborfreight.com/ws...tml&single=true&cust=77939826930&keycode=1002

And their welder coupon

http://widgets.harborfreight.com/ws...tml&single=true&cust=77939826930&keycode=1002

 

[sjlee]

Good points all around. I think the steel 2.5 ton will be the best for my needs. Don't plan on transporting it anywhere outside of my home garage, and I only service my two cars - a corolla and a fusion - nothing special needs exactly. Now I need to wait till I can find a coupon...

I checked them out in the store today and the steel 2 ton on sale for $109 right now is a bit overkill for my needs. I like the extra features it has and the extra lift height wouldn't hurt anything, but it also has quite a bit bigger footprint than the others so it would take up more room in my garage when not in use.

One thing I thought of was putting the jack in my basement for the winter. The aluminum would be nice for that....I assume everyone just leaves them in their garages year round, correct? Even in an attached but unheated garage in Wisconsin? Any problem with the cold / hot weather affecting the seals at all?

I also live in WI and have never brought my jack into the house... it always stays out in the attached, but unheated garage. I've had the jack for probably about 10 years now (never done anything to it except use it), and it still works fine. Granted, it's a Craftsman, but I doubt any jack would be affected.

 

[sjlee]

Okay,

All you jokers that keep asking for coupons.... Take a look at the three links in the first quote. I had to go back to about page 100 to find them but those three links have the most recent versions of the coupons and apparently HF just updates the page all the time.

After the third time I saw questions about coupons, I started putting all those links into my signature.

Here's one more link...

http://slickdeals.net/f/1276399-Harbor-Freight-Coupon-Thread

Contains the links you provided as well as JPGs of free item coupons you'll only find in flyers.

 

[skulldrinker]

After the third time I saw questions about coupons, I started putting all those links into my signature.

Here's one more link...

http://slickdeals.net/f/1276399-Harbor-Freight-Coupon-Thread

Contains the links you provided as well as JPGs of free item coupons you'll only find in flyers.

This thread is needed even if for the only thing giving us a break from ****. Don't spoil it.

 

[wangbungal]

anyone have a coupon for the engine stand 1000 lb?

 

[c.schulz]

Im interested in the 5 drawer tool cart. I have a coupon for $169. Anyone know of a better priced coupon??

Chris

 

[unslow1]

anyone have a coupon for the engine stand 1000 lb?

 

[goodysgotacuda]

The best bang for the buck for most people use would probably be the 2.5 ton steel that is low profile and lifts to like 21 inches. The coupons usually for like 69.99 or 74.99

I use only 6ton and 12 ton jack stands for the Jeeps I work on. The extra lift of the 2ton is absolutely required for my use..21" isn't enough. Pricing out jacks that lift as high as their 2ton, it's the "best bang for buck" within it's lift height.

So what's the better "bang for your buck" on these floor jacks at harbor freight. The steel 2 ton for $109 or the aluminum 1.5 ton for $69?

I don't think I can really go wrong with either of them for general light home usage...

Again, 1.5 ton will change the tire on my Jeep, but that's about it. Seems like people get annoyed with "bang for buck"...then offer up options that don't even come close to comparison in lift range. The 1.5ton lifts 14.75" where as the 2ton I posted lifts 23.75"...hardly worth comparing, I can't stack two 1.5tons to get the height I need lol. Let alone the 2ton has a really nice foot pump and t-handle release...it's an all-around very nice jack and much more versatile.

 

[bigdav160]

The steel 2 ton seems good if you have an extremely low car and need to lift it quite high, but if you can sacrifice the extra bit of clearance the steel 2.5 ton is IMHO the best "Bang For Your Buck" jack that HF offers at $70. Low profile, has fantasric range, better capacity than the aluminum 1.5 ton, the padded handle is nice to have, and the darn thing is beefy without being exhausting to move around the garage.

Are the import jacks being sold today really that bad to make the 68049 HF jack seem good?

I bought one when my HW developed a leak. That HF jack is horrible. New, it could barely lift both rear wheels off the ground (from the rear axle) on my '63 Pick up. It bypassed like crazy trying to lift the front from the cross member. I wouldn't think of trying to use it to lift my 3/4 ton trucks.

With weight on them, the wheels barely move if trying to use the jack to move a vehicle. If you own a light import maybe this jack would be serviceable but with my vehicles its a 1 star - fail.

Of course, after using a good jack for decades maybe all these cheap import jacks ****.

 

[rslaback]

Are the import jacks being sold today really that bad to make the 68049 HF jack seem good?

I bought one when my HW developed a leak. That HF jack is horrible. New, it could barely lift both rear wheels off the ground (from the rear axle) on my '63 Pick up. It bypassed like crazy trying to lift the front from the cross member. I wouldn't think of trying to use it to lift my 3/4 ton trucks.

With weight on them, the wheels barely move if trying to use the jack to move a vehicle. If you own a light import maybe this jack would be serviceable but with my vehicles its a 1 star - fail.

Of course, after using a good jack for decades maybe all these cheap import jacks ****.

Thanks for your opinion. This would be a perfect post to put in the HF Pass/Fail thread. The coupon thread, not so much.

 

[bigdav160]

Thanks for your opinion. This would be a perfect post to put in the HF Pass/Fail thread. The coupon thread, not so much.

Fair enough.

Is there some reason you didn't pick on the other opinion pieces in this thread?

 

[Cedge]

It pays to do the math when shopping HF. I went to the local store today with a super coupon at $44.99 for their 115 pc Titanium Nitride drill index. Not a bad price and the drills have performed quite well over the past few years. When I got to the shelf, they had a red tag with a sale price of $49.99. A bit of quick math said the 20% coupon would be a better deal, making the index $39.99 at check out. Unfortunately you couldn't use both coupons...LOL

It wasn't anything devious and no one was trying to cheat anyone. It was just one of those oddities a quick eye spotted. Paying attention can save you a few bucks.

 

[subarub4]

Yep something you have to be on the look out for stuff like that.. sometimes you get coupons of the same item sometimes a little cheaper then others they printed.

 

[TerryH]

Took the plunge on the 44" roll cab today. Appreciate the people that posted the coupons for $359.

Rearranged the east wall in my shop to fit the new box and my other roll carts.

 

[diggerrick]

It pays to do the math when shopping HF. I went to the local store today with a super coupon at $44.99 for their 115 pc Titanium Nitride drill index. Not a bad price and the drills have performed quite well over the past few years. When I got to the shelf, they had a red tag with a sale price of $49.99. A bit of quick math said the 20% coupon would be a better deal, making the index $39.99 at check out. Unfortunately you couldn't use both coupons...LOL

It wasn't anything devious and no one was trying to cheat anyone. It was just one of those oddities a quick eye spotted. Paying attention can save you a few bucks.

That is also very common with the ITC coupons. That is the biggest reason I never renewed.

 

[skulldrinker]

Did anyone notice the Top box is on sale for $269 again?

http://www.harborfreight.com/red-roller-cabinet-top-chest-68787.html

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[djcslice]

Will they honor this price in stores?

Did anyone notice the Top box is on sale for $269 again?

http://www.harborfreight.com/red-roller-cabinet-top-chest-68787.html

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[k-os]

Will they honor this price in stores?

I was at HF yesterday and it was listed for $269.

 

[dodge610]

Did anyone notice the Top box is on sale for $269 again?

http://www.harborfreight.com/red-roller-cabinet-top-chest-68787.html

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If they dont all you have to do is show them a copy of the online ad I take a copy with me usually.

 

[vartz04]

has anyone ever seen a coupon for the grey 80 amp inverter arc welder?

 

[skulldrinker]

Top Chest is $259 if you join Inside Track Club.

 

[cheechi]

Thanks skull I will be using that shortly.

 

[sjlee]

has anyone ever seen a coupon for the grey 80 amp inverter arc welder?

I haven't seen one recently, but it's currently on sale for $149.99, so if you use the 20% off coupon, it'll come down to about $120.

 

[vartz04]

Can't use that on welders.

 

[472scout]

HF welders aren't worth the aggravation anyway.

Did anyone else get a 25% off coupon good until March?

 

[JimVonBaden]

HF welders aren't worth the aggravation anyway.

Did anyone else get a 25% off coupon good until March?

My $89 flux core welder seems to do fine.

Jim

 

[ihateminimumwage]

My $89 flux core welder seems to do fine.

Jim

Give it some time.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Give it some time.

I've had it about 2 years. I've run 3 spools of wire through it.

Made a few things, this last week:

and:

Not the pretiest welds, my lack of skill, but solid!

Jim

 

[472scout]

Jim,

You call that welding?

Seriously, I guess a bench would be ok with those welds but no way I would trust my life to those welds. Have you ever owned a blue or red machine?

 

[purdum]

Jim your using that welder exactly as it was inteneded I wouldn't want to hang off the side of the building on those but good for what your doing. I have the 220 version and it has served me for the same type of stuff. I want to weld thicker I have a stick machine for that. Peolple buy 800 dollar welders for a few uses a year are wasting their money. Sheild gasses are for girls that can't weld. Yeah I said that

 

[HMCFab9]

Flux core welds ****!
No offense to you, but the welds pictured are not good quality.
It may hold something together, but please don't do that on anything vitally important.
The "red" & "blue" machines are great & worth every penny. I've got 2 Millers & wouldn't trade 'em for anything.
A friend has a HF cheapo flux core...... & even he doesn't use it because it's a P.O.S.

 

[subarub4]

I can't use mine on SS exhaust stuff because it will burn holes right in it.. however northern has a nice mig setup that runs on 120V and I think goes down to 30 A and I think that will be ok to use on SS stuff?

 

[goodysgotacuda]

Give it some time.

I beat the hell out of mine, still kicks just fine..I went to the HF 170a 220v machine though and that also seems to work pretty well for me. I've used it on cages, bumpers, rock sliders, axle trusses, control arm/track bar brackets, etc, etc.

 

[TerryH]

Somehow I doubt that many chassis builders would be buying the HF welders but for the every once in a while, I just need it welded, my life doesn't depend on it kind of deal I don't see an issue. I've been wanting a welder for a long time just to fix things around the place. Broken gate on my lawn mower trailer etc... so I'm not going to spend even what the used welders on CL are bringing to get a welder and I couldn't pay someone any less to weld just that one thing any less than the 90 amp HF costs. When I need something welded that my life depends on I'll pay a pro but for the other broken whatever, I'll stick it back together with the HF and call it good.

 

[oldsfan442]

I'll stick it back together with the HF and call it good.

Yep. What he said.

 

[cburnscrx]

Yep, when the time comes to purchase a welder, I will be doing the same thing.

Although one of the things I want to master is brazing...