Help me spend ~$60 at HF?

[oshelef]

So I'm sitting on ~$60 of HF gift cards, and I'm trying to figure out what to spend it on.

I NEVER go in person, so I'm looking for ways to spend that and get relatively good value for my money. What would you suggest?


I've got a decently large, inherited, set of tools with most being 40 years old (+/- 20 years). On most of the basics I may have multiples, but if it's something I'd be happy having another one or a new one, great.

I could use some organization so suggestions towards organizing stuffs are probably great. Thanks!

 

[Neggy]

Zip ties, the "good" rubber gloves if they have them in stock, sandpapers of various types according to your needs, hose clamp assortment kit.... shop supply type of stuff/consumables

 

[WWheeler]

Sign up for their emails and shop the current deals from home before you decide.
No sense in buying anything at full price if it's not something you need right now.

 

[GeoBruin]

They've started carrying us general branded toolbox organizers (wrench racks, socket rails, pliers racks etc.) The one's I've purchased so far have been nice.

 

[Shiftless]

I think the 4 wheel moving dollys are an excellent value. It’s worth buying one if you only need the castors. They come in 2 sizes, or at least they used to back when I bought mine.
HF chip brushes are good to have around for applying liquid epoxy or paint primer. So cheap you can toss ‘em.

I wouldn‘t buy their sandpaper. In my experience from a few years ago, it wears out almost instantly. Maybe HF sandpaper has improved.

Some of their nitrile gloves are good.

Like G.B. Just said, the socket rails are good. I have about 6 of them.

 

[rjn2649]

I second the drawer organizers

 

[oshelef]

the "good" rubber gloves

Which ones are those? I'm not in the habit of using gloves when I should...but I should be.

No sense in buying anything at full price if it's not something you need right now.

Not really with shipping. Not too many of the deals are more than $7 off, especially if it's not that expensive to begin with.

Like G.B. Just said, the socket rails are good. I have about 6 of them.

Which ones? Are the cheap $3 or $4 for a set acceptable?


Thanks for all the replies. Any tools worth getting? Or anything in the sale?

The $10 torque wrenches seem reasonable, but not sure where I'd use them (and I have and use a 1/2 inch one on wheels)

 

[ForrestT]

The new Daytona 3 ton jackstands are nice. On sale for 29.99 a pair this week. Have safety bar and safety pins. 2 sets of them cover you.

 

[WWheeler]

Not really with shipping. Not too many of the deals are more than $7 off, especially if it's not that expensive to begin with.

You must be getting different emails than I do. Here's just from the first page of this weekend's current coupons...



Typically only after I see a deal in an email for a tool I've been eyeballing will I drive to HF for a purchase. Never dealt with nor meant to imply anything to do with their shipping costs.

 

[no704]

That’s about what their good DMM goes for, comes with a thermocouple too.

 

[Buckgnarly]

The wobble impacts in 3/8 and 1/2 have held up amazingly well for me...

1/2 in. Drive Impact Wobble Socket Extension Set, 3 Piece

Amazing deals on this 3Pc 1/2In Impact Wobble Socket Extensions at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

3/8 in. Drive Impact Wobble Socket Extension Set, 3 Piece

Amazing deals on this 3Pc 3/8In Impact Wobble Socket Extensions at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

This tray is wicked handy...and US made!

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

The 9 mil gloves are great...

9 mil Nitrile Powder-Free Gloves, 50-Pack

Amazing deals on this 50Pc 9Mil Powder-Free Nitrile Gloves Large at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Maui]

Over 16 years ago I purchased this dolly at Harbor Freight for about the same price that it is today and it has never failed me, not even once. I recently bought a Stanley Vidmar 12 drawer storage cabinet at a local factory auction and wheeled it from the shop floor to the loading dock using this dolly. That cabinet stands about 5 feet tall and weighs 540 lbs empty. This dolly handled it without any issues. Use a 20% off coupon and you’ll get it for less than $60.

600 lb. Capacity Hand Truck

Amazing deals on this 600Lb Capacity Hand Truck at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Maui

 

[mrb1]

Magnetic trays and holders always come in handy. Use for kitchen utensils also.

 

[oshelef]

You must be getting different emails than I do. Here's just from the first page of this weekend's current coupons...



Typically only after I see a deal in an email for a tool I've been eyeballing will I drive to HF for a purchase. Never dealt with nor meant to imply anything to do with their shipping costs.

Fair enough...they do have bigger discounts sometime. And I would be more than happy to buy something on sale!

I guess I'm thinking about what I should be eyeing. If there is something more expensive I might eye - you are right - it might make sense to wait until it's on sale.

 

[oshelef]

That’s about what their good DMM goes for, comes with a thermocouple too.

I've actually got 2, presumably inexpensive, multimeters. One does get used occasionally. What do I get by upgrading?

 

[oshelef]

The new Daytona 3 ton jackstands are nice. On sale for 29.99 a pair this week. Have safety bar and safety pins. 2 sets of them cover you.

Gift cards are from recall of jackstands. But I bought another set elsewhere.

 

[Ton ton]

Big rolling magnet . Works great for picking up nails and steel debris.

 

[no704]

I've actually got 2, presumably inexpensive, multimeters. One does get used occasionally. What do I get by upgrading?

Well if you have two already, nothing, just a suggestion in your price range. Put it towards a lift cart then.

 

[Forgottonia]

If you have any $$ left over I'd pick up a few paint brushes. Only about a buck apiece. Sure they're cheaply made, but they get the job done. And they're over 5X cheaper than a top end brush like a Purdy or a Richard brand.

 

[toyotadriver]

I really like the 7mil gloves. Always keep a few boxes around the house. Great for working on greasy and dirty stuff. I like wearing them when I change oil in the vehicles and equipment.

 

[subroc]

Buy what you need or want, use the rest to tip the cashier.

 

[Ton ton]

Buy what you need or want, use the rest to tip the cashier.

That's a great idea.

 

[Frushlorton]

Magnetic paper towel holder, a tarp or two and the plastic ammo can like storage.

 

[ex-x-fire]

That mini impact was going for $69 this sale week end.

 

[engineer2]

Saw another post about their circular saw blade sharpener. It's around $60. Worth it if you do woodworking.

 

[BFBOB]

But....but going in person so you can stroll around and laugh at all the **** is half the fun!

(def. "****" noun: HF merchandise that you would never buy or accept as a gift)

 

[Ton ton]

LOL, I can't believe someone actually wrote this.

 

[WWheeler]

Just be careful going in and wanting to spend that $60.

I stopped by Harbor Freight yesterday just to kill some time not wanting to buy anything....

 

[Houdini5150]

Check out their Pliers rack, the Magnetic socket organizers