619DioFan
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Yes. these are the red and black ones with the impact protection on the back of the glove ( back of the hand and finger areas ) run 14.99 use a coupon and get them for around 12.00. been working real good for me.
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Yes. these are the red and black ones with the impact protection on the back of the glove ( back of the hand and finger areas ) run 14.99 use a coupon and get them for around 12.00. been working real good for me.
619DioFan
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I have had one for a few years. makes short work of cutting sheet metal.
fowldarr
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12" Sliding miter saw, I give it a pass. I'm on my second one but only because I broke the laser (they replaced the saw under warranty). It works great, was pretty square out of the box.
4.5 inch angle grinder. I give a C. Barely passing. I've bought two because it was on sell both times to where I could by five for the price of most other brands. They work great for awhile then slow down and eventually die. I'll probably pony up for a more expensive one this time.
4.5 inch angle grinder. I give a C. Barely passing. I've bought two because it was on sell both times to where I could by five for the price of most other brands. They work great for awhile then slow down and eventually die. I'll probably pony up for a more expensive one this time.
On the other side I had the 10" sliding miter (61971) and it's a definite fail. Terrible sliding mechanism, clunky, poorly balanced, bad adjustments etc.
What 4.5 grinder did you buy? I have two of the 5 amp (60372) and I absolutely can't kill the damn things they have been a great pass for me
emeraldcoupe
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Tie Rod and Pitman Arm Puller item#62708 - PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/Tie-Rod-and-Pitman-Arm-Puller-62708.html
just used this to pull the pitman arm off my '66 mustang, worked perfect. just greased the threads a bit and I used a ratchet on it. it's a pretty heavy tool, seems to be pretty well made.
http://www.harborfreight.com/Tie-Rod-and-Pitman-Arm-Puller-62708.html
just used this to pull the pitman arm off my '66 mustang, worked perfect. just greased the threads a bit and I used a ratchet on it. it's a pretty heavy tool, seems to be pretty well made.
atch
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Here's the pic (below):
Pittsburgh® 36221 9" Drill Press Locking Clamp
9 In. Drill Press Locking Clamp
Pittsburgh® - item#36221
Rated 3.94 out of 5 stars
Secure your workpiece with this heavy duty drill press locking clamp
comp at $21.50
Only: $8.99
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atch
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I use 4" angle grinders. I have about a dozen of them; each with a different stone/flapper disk/wire wheel/etc. installed. About 5 (or so) of them are HF. Sorry, but I don't know the model number(s). Maybe it's because none of them ever gets continuous use but I haven't worn one out yet. I've had a Makita for many years; a couple of B&D's, and some other more expensive ones but they don't really do any better job then the HF ones. It sure is handy to just pick up another grinder that's already plugged in and ready to go than it is to change the stone/wheel/etc. every time I need a different stone/wheel/etc.
I do the same with hand held drills with drill bits and screwdriver bits. A couple of these are HF and seem to work just fine. Again sorry but I don't know the numbers of these either.
I do the same with routers, but none of the 8 or 9 I have are HF.
atch
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I agree. I have two. Unfortunately, I have to move them back and forth from my wood only drill press, my metal only drill press, and my welding table. Next time I see them on sale I think I'll get 4 more.
bubinga
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motorcyclist
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How's the 4.5" angle grinder 60372? Thanks.
Coach James
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I have two of them with quite a few running hours and they are still going.
Coach
motorcyclist
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Thanks! Appreciate it. Saw HB has it this week for $17.99.
Those NiCds are1300 or 1500 mah (their specs). I can buy 2200mah name brand cells for a few bucks each. For a little more there are 2500 mah Panasonics. Those numbers directly relate to run time. Why go to the trouble for minimum capacity cells?
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That was me until it died. Then I broke down and bought a smart phone. I am typing on it right now. This thing is a pocket computer that is only a little bigger than a flip phone. Once you get one you will wonder why you held on to that old POS. I usd to travel with my laptop. Now I just shove this thing in my pocket. Need a little bigger screen? Get a pad.
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bubinga
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&1 Get you a Smart Phone, You'll love it.
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oilslick
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Daytona jack is the **** so far,1/2 flex head ratchet is good as well.
Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if those were the ones you were talking about. I have four and did some modifications to them so they would work better on my little Nomad welding table:
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?25351-Home-made-tools!&p=6381351#post6381351
MushCreek
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I've bought a lot of stuff at HF over the years. Here's a few reviews:
Small (4-1/2 X 7?) horizontal bandsaw. FAIL. I spent most of a day repairing it and making parts just to get it to function. It works now, and cuts straight, but the motor stalls under even a light cut. I recently picked up a real bandsaw (Kalamazoo) that I'm going to restore, and jettison the HF one.
44" Tool chest and top boxes PASS. I have two of these, one used in a professional setting with a lot of very heavy tooling, and they've held up fine.
Hammer drill FAIL/PASS. The first one I bought stripped it's gears on the third hole. I returned it, and they replaced it with a different model. The second one has held up fine, drilling a lot of holes through concrete. I mostly bought it just to build the house, so it (the second one) did the job. I'll keep it around until it dies.
Cheap air hoses (orange) PASS (sort of) I needed hundreds of feet of air hose for building my house, but don't need them now. The cheap orange ones work, but forget trying to use them in cold weather.
Red 5 drawer service cart PASS. I love this thing!
Hex key sockets PASS. I use these at work with an impact wrench (even though it says you're not supposed to) and they're holding up great. In our business, everything is assembled with socket head cap screws, so they get used daily.
Flooring nailer PASS. On sale for $99; I bought it to install the flooring in our house. Ran flawlessly, not one jam or misfire. I guess I'll put it on craigslist, as I'm done with flooring.
I've had pretty good luck with most stuff I've bought there, as long as I kept my expectations in line with what it cost. I buy professional tools when I need something that I'm going to use over and over, but the cheap stuff works fine for a one-off project.
Small (4-1/2 X 7?) horizontal bandsaw. FAIL. I spent most of a day repairing it and making parts just to get it to function. It works now, and cuts straight, but the motor stalls under even a light cut. I recently picked up a real bandsaw (Kalamazoo) that I'm going to restore, and jettison the HF one.
44" Tool chest and top boxes PASS. I have two of these, one used in a professional setting with a lot of very heavy tooling, and they've held up fine.
Hammer drill FAIL/PASS. The first one I bought stripped it's gears on the third hole. I returned it, and they replaced it with a different model. The second one has held up fine, drilling a lot of holes through concrete. I mostly bought it just to build the house, so it (the second one) did the job. I'll keep it around until it dies.
Cheap air hoses (orange) PASS (sort of) I needed hundreds of feet of air hose for building my house, but don't need them now. The cheap orange ones work, but forget trying to use them in cold weather.
Red 5 drawer service cart PASS. I love this thing!
Hex key sockets PASS. I use these at work with an impact wrench (even though it says you're not supposed to) and they're holding up great. In our business, everything is assembled with socket head cap screws, so they get used daily.
Flooring nailer PASS. On sale for $99; I bought it to install the flooring in our house. Ran flawlessly, not one jam or misfire. I guess I'll put it on craigslist, as I'm done with flooring.
I've had pretty good luck with most stuff I've bought there, as long as I kept my expectations in line with what it cost. I buy professional tools when I need something that I'm going to use over and over, but the cheap stuff works fine for a one-off project.
619DioFan
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I have 5 HF grinders ( 2 of them are the original blue ones- look like makitas ) each one set up with a different type of disc. makes it easy to keep moving thru a project. no issues with any of the grinders.
8 gal. 2 HP 125 PSI Oil Lube Air Compressor
Central Pneumatic® - item#69667
- PASS This is the best one of the direct drive units, oil and oilless.
This model is the better of the two 8 gallon compressors for a few reasons, the first being is that the pump is facing the right way. On the other 8 gallon compressor (as well as the 10 gallon compressor) the pump is mounted facing the rear of the unit so that the oil sight glass is not visible along with the rest of the controls. On this model everything is visible from the front of the compressor without having to turn it around to check the oil level. Also the pump on this unit has a larger crankcase and appears to hold more oil which should help with cooling, and it's motor draws 2 amps less current than the other 8 gallon model and has a metal air filter housing with paper element instead of plastic and foam.
The oil drain plug is on the right side of the pump and is actually a pipe plug unlike some other compressors that use a tiny screw which takes forever to allow all the oil to drain out.
Central Pneumatic® - item#69667
- PASS This is the best one of the direct drive units, oil and oilless.
This model is the better of the two 8 gallon compressors for a few reasons, the first being is that the pump is facing the right way. On the other 8 gallon compressor (as well as the 10 gallon compressor) the pump is mounted facing the rear of the unit so that the oil sight glass is not visible along with the rest of the controls. On this model everything is visible from the front of the compressor without having to turn it around to check the oil level. Also the pump on this unit has a larger crankcase and appears to hold more oil which should help with cooling, and it's motor draws 2 amps less current than the other 8 gallon model and has a metal air filter housing with paper element instead of plastic and foam.
The oil drain plug is on the right side of the pump and is actually a pipe plug unlike some other compressors that use a tiny screw which takes forever to allow all the oil to drain out.
Loose Ctrl
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I have three passes to share.
1) The 3.5 cubic foot cement mixer item number 67536. I mixed and poured 70 80lbs bags of quickrete. That's 5600lbs, or 2.8 tons, in 10 hours. Yes, I had one helper, my waifu. I used it to pour a pad extension for my 12x16 workshop.
I had no issues assembling my mixer. However, I worked for a retail display assembly company for a few years, so I am familiar with working with poor instructions. Plus it helps that I am mechanically inclined.
2) The 12-inch double bevel compound miter saw item number 61970. So far, I have used it to do some deck repairs at my house. I had no problems. I will be using it to build the workshop I mentioned above. I will say that out of the box, it has a little play, and I would double check my angles before doing precision finish work. It's perfect for rough framing.
3) The mobile miter saw stand item number 62750. It was a breeze to put together. I mounted my miter saw directly to it. Some people mount their saw to a piece of 1/2, or 3/4, inch plywood, and then mount it to the stand. I'm not sure why people do this. It cuts down on being able to adjust the saw on the stand. My only gripe is the feet that hold up the stand in mobile mode are on the stand to hold wood while cutting. When it's in mobile mode, the wood stand has to be run all the way out, or the stand will fall over, and land on top of the saw. I'll post a pic. It may help explain it more. Overall, the stand is pretty stable when using the saw, and doesn't fold up, or fall apart like the old style did.
1) The 3.5 cubic foot cement mixer item number 67536. I mixed and poured 70 80lbs bags of quickrete. That's 5600lbs, or 2.8 tons, in 10 hours. Yes, I had one helper, my waifu. I used it to pour a pad extension for my 12x16 workshop.
I had no issues assembling my mixer. However, I worked for a retail display assembly company for a few years, so I am familiar with working with poor instructions. Plus it helps that I am mechanically inclined.
2) The 12-inch double bevel compound miter saw item number 61970. So far, I have used it to do some deck repairs at my house. I had no problems. I will be using it to build the workshop I mentioned above. I will say that out of the box, it has a little play, and I would double check my angles before doing precision finish work. It's perfect for rough framing.
3) The mobile miter saw stand item number 62750. It was a breeze to put together. I mounted my miter saw directly to it. Some people mount their saw to a piece of 1/2, or 3/4, inch plywood, and then mount it to the stand. I'm not sure why people do this. It cuts down on being able to adjust the saw on the stand. My only gripe is the feet that hold up the stand in mobile mode are on the stand to hold wood while cutting. When it's in mobile mode, the wood stand has to be run all the way out, or the stand will fall over, and land on top of the saw. I'll post a pic. It may help explain it more. Overall, the stand is pretty stable when using the saw, and doesn't fold up, or fall apart like the old style did.
arkracing
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience &/or reviews on the "ratchet type" car dolly's? http://www.harborfreight.com/1250-lb-capacity-vehicle-positioning-wheel-dolly-62234.html
I'm sure there is a catch to them, like they only work with 6" wide tires or something stupid.
Go Jak's are $200/ea. These would be a good alternative if somewhat comparable.
My contributions (mostly the same as everyone else)
*44" cabinet - Pass
*Black 4 drawer service cart - Pass (overloaded & used professionally everyday)
*Black Impact sockets - Pass (beat the **** out of them)
*Chrome Sockets - Pass (mainly use Metric Deep 3/8" drive)
*20 ton press - Pass (I have the older orange one and it works fine)
*8ton Air/Hydraulic engine hoist jack - Pass (I've had this for years, 8plus...I use it alot and it save alot of pumping) If you use your engine hoist alot, I very highly recommend this. http://www.harborfreight.com/8-ton-long-ram-air-hydraulic-jack-94562.html
I'm sure there is a catch to them, like they only work with 6" wide tires or something stupid.
Go Jak's are $200/ea. These would be a good alternative if somewhat comparable.
My contributions (mostly the same as everyone else)
*44" cabinet - Pass
*Black 4 drawer service cart - Pass (overloaded & used professionally everyday)
*Black Impact sockets - Pass (beat the **** out of them)
*Chrome Sockets - Pass (mainly use Metric Deep 3/8" drive)
*20 ton press - Pass (I have the older orange one and it works fine)
*8ton Air/Hydraulic engine hoist jack - Pass (I've had this for years, 8plus...I use it alot and it save alot of pumping) If you use your engine hoist alot, I very highly recommend this. http://www.harborfreight.com/8-ton-long-ram-air-hydraulic-jack-94562.html
SteveL
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Just so everyone knows, the four piece anti fatigue mats are now smaller and won't fit together with older ones. Still a good product for the cost but don't expect to add on to what you have already.
Loose Ctrl
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Item #69651 Cordless drill/driver. A fail for me. Possibly a pass for some others. I bought this drill to build small building trusses and hang 7/16 OSB sheathing on them. It will do about thirty 1 and 5/8 inch construction or deck screws before it can't run the heads down onto the OSB. I recharged and tried to build some quickie saw horses. I got eight 3 inch deck screws driven in flush before it wouldn't get the heads close to the wood surface. It looses power quick. I also bought a second battery, when I bought the drill/driver. I had it charged and ready to go. My results were the same with the backup battery.
DFB
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dwysywd
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i love this thread. i give my cousin a hard time all the time about the fails. he is a real estate manager for HF. but he says they are usually pretty aware of the fail items. i've told him about this thread. he suggested if the power tool is a good deal, buy the warranty. still less than the name brand.
i believe the tool cart has been reviewed a hundred times, but it's a pass. i put it together in 20 min. everything works fine.
free 6-way screwdriver: pass, works as advertised. it's a great addition to my kitchen go-to junk box for quick fixes.
i purchased the impact driver and had the same issue as Loose above. Fail
Electric metal shears: pass, the head is a bit bulkier than the dewalt and rigid i was looking at, but it was half the price. for a few bucks more i got the warranty, set the reminder in my phone for 2 years from the purchase date and plan to get another one before my warranty runs out regardless of the working condition of the current one. i used it to cut all the steel on my barn walls and it did a marvelous job.
18"x18"x24" safe: pass for $80 this does the job. but it's worth noting that the door rattles and someone could get a crowbar into it. to help solve that issue, i took some foam for sealing around doors, and it doesn't rattle anymore. plus it's going behind a wall in my house so it will be secure enough being hidden.
solar lights: any of them, tried 4 different kinds and they all FAIL! the batteries are junk, they don't charge for any substantial period. and they will fail when you need it most. there is no warning when they fail.
anti-sway hitch: pass, towed a 36' trailer loaded many, many times and always worked great. price is very attractive too.
magnetic trailer lights: sorta pass, wait till these go on sale for $10! and then i tape the entire wire; it keeps it from getting tangled and keeps the wires from pulling out too. the "sorta" review is due to having to wrap the wires, but in all fairness, other brands don't wrap and they are $20-25
wooden furniture dollies: for $11, these are a huge pass; i use them for all kinds of projects. price is right. i collected half dozen using 20% off coupons
red metal gas jerry can: pass but you will need to supply your own mounting bracket.
that's all the stuff i've purchased recently.
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i believe the tool cart has been reviewed a hundred times, but it's a pass. i put it together in 20 min. everything works fine.
free 6-way screwdriver: pass, works as advertised. it's a great addition to my kitchen go-to junk box for quick fixes.
i purchased the impact driver and had the same issue as Loose above. Fail
Electric metal shears: pass, the head is a bit bulkier than the dewalt and rigid i was looking at, but it was half the price. for a few bucks more i got the warranty, set the reminder in my phone for 2 years from the purchase date and plan to get another one before my warranty runs out regardless of the working condition of the current one. i used it to cut all the steel on my barn walls and it did a marvelous job.
18"x18"x24" safe: pass for $80 this does the job. but it's worth noting that the door rattles and someone could get a crowbar into it. to help solve that issue, i took some foam for sealing around doors, and it doesn't rattle anymore. plus it's going behind a wall in my house so it will be secure enough being hidden.
solar lights: any of them, tried 4 different kinds and they all FAIL! the batteries are junk, they don't charge for any substantial period. and they will fail when you need it most. there is no warning when they fail.
anti-sway hitch: pass, towed a 36' trailer loaded many, many times and always worked great. price is very attractive too.
magnetic trailer lights: sorta pass, wait till these go on sale for $10! and then i tape the entire wire; it keeps it from getting tangled and keeps the wires from pulling out too. the "sorta" review is due to having to wrap the wires, but in all fairness, other brands don't wrap and they are $20-25
wooden furniture dollies: for $11, these are a huge pass; i use them for all kinds of projects. price is right. i collected half dozen using 20% off coupons
red metal gas jerry can: pass but you will need to supply your own mounting bracket.
that's all the stuff i've purchased recently.
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bmrisko
Well-known member
Multi-use transfer pump: Pass, at least for the pump and two orange hoses for various fluids under the hood. I haven't measured to see if I can ever get replacement hoses, but if they ever fail, I have more than gotten my $5 worth. I haven't tried any of the inflation attachments as I only use it to transfer auto fluids.
9 pc fully polished wrench set (SAE item 69043, Metric item 42305), $6.99 each:
Both are PASS so far. I haven't taken measurements to ensure proper size, but have turned nuts and bolts without issue. The only drawback is the metric set doesn't include a 9, 15, or 16mm wrench and instead you get a 17 and 19, which I don't often find useful. So if you want a full set, you'll spend $5+ per wrench to do so and end up in a price range of other brands. I wouldn't put these on badly rusted bolts without some PB or similar spray first.
19" tool box with tray (Item# 66491), $8.99:
Decent cheap plastic molded tool box. Reminds me of the cheap Stanley one I had as a kid with the tray that has the "hole of no return" in the middle where you'd lose nuts, bolts, and screws to the bottom, requiring you to remove everything from the box to find it again. For the price it's fine to keep your extra set in. I don't expect the latches to last but I put a small caribiner clip on the lock hole and it holds it closed. Top compartment suffers from "all or nothing" design instead of individual lids, but it was under $10 so I'm giving this a PASS.
I noticed my local store doesn't carry the Western Safety brand gloves anymore, which I've had a pair for years and have loved them. All I saw was Hardy brand, and the XL mechanic's gloves don't fit like the Western Safety's do (too small). Bummer.
I can also attest that the 4.5" grinder is a good buy, I've used mine countless times on all kinds of projects and had no issues other than replacing discs.
Both are PASS so far. I haven't taken measurements to ensure proper size, but have turned nuts and bolts without issue. The only drawback is the metric set doesn't include a 9, 15, or 16mm wrench and instead you get a 17 and 19, which I don't often find useful. So if you want a full set, you'll spend $5+ per wrench to do so and end up in a price range of other brands. I wouldn't put these on badly rusted bolts without some PB or similar spray first.
19" tool box with tray (Item# 66491), $8.99:
Decent cheap plastic molded tool box. Reminds me of the cheap Stanley one I had as a kid with the tray that has the "hole of no return" in the middle where you'd lose nuts, bolts, and screws to the bottom, requiring you to remove everything from the box to find it again. For the price it's fine to keep your extra set in. I don't expect the latches to last but I put a small caribiner clip on the lock hole and it holds it closed. Top compartment suffers from "all or nothing" design instead of individual lids, but it was under $10 so I'm giving this a PASS.
I noticed my local store doesn't carry the Western Safety brand gloves anymore, which I've had a pair for years and have loved them. All I saw was Hardy brand, and the XL mechanic's gloves don't fit like the Western Safety's do (too small). Bummer.
I can also attest that the 4.5" grinder is a good buy, I've used mine countless times on all kinds of projects and had no issues other than replacing discs.
kctyphoon
Banned
Item number 62588 Pittsburgh ratcheting PVC shear. For MY purposes this passes. They are functionally identical to the General Tools model we use at Verizon. I only use them on soft flexible pipe/conduit, but with the exception of a few minor changes in the handle- they are the same. Same blade and everything. Good part too is a lifetime warranty on a $7 item that I use quite a bit.
Exceller8
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What are the thoughts on this cutoff saw:
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-...-in-3-12-hp-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-61481.html
I have a small home shop and will only use the saw a few times a month and mostly for cutting thin stock. I just don't want to spend $200 + for a tool that won't get used very often.
Thanks in advance for your input.
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-...-in-3-12-hp-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-61481.html
I have a small home shop and will only use the saw a few times a month and mostly for cutting thin stock. I just don't want to spend $200 + for a tool that won't get used very often.
Thanks in advance for your input.
motorcyclist
Active member
How are their 1.5 ton aluminum jack?
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-compact-aluminum-racing-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-60569.html
Thank you.
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-compact-aluminum-racing-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-60569.html
Thank you.
aka Larry
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I've had one for years and it works fine, but IMO it's worth the extra $$ to get the 2 ton model due to the wider stance with the individual front wheels along with the extra lifting height. I actually have both.
M_George
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4 Pc High Visibility Socket Adapter Set FAIL.
I was able to break the 1/2 to 3/8 adapter with one hand, moderate torque.
I was able to break the 1/2 to 3/8 adapter with one hand, moderate torque.
M_George
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4 Pc High Visibility Socket Adapter Set FAIL.
I was able to break the 1/2 to 3/8 adapter with one hand, moderate torque.
I was able to break the 1/2 to 3/8 adapter with one hand, moderate torque.
M_George
Well-known member
14 Piece Master Ball Joint Adapter Set = Pass
4 Pc High Visibility Socket Adapter Set = Fail
18 Gauge 2-in-1 Air Nailer/Stapler = Pass
Free Flashlight = Pass
4 Pc High Visibility Socket Adapter Set = Fail
18 Gauge 2-in-1 Air Nailer/Stapler = Pass
Free Flashlight = Pass
motorcyclist
Active member
Thanks Larry. I appreciate your input. I will look again
But see it at $129, I may as well buy the 3-ton one in Costco for $99
Have two questions about their retractable air hose reels:
http://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-...ose-reel-with-3-8-eighth-inch-hose-93897.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-x-25-ft-premium-retractable-air-hose-reel-69234.html
1) are the 25ft reel and the 50ft reel the same reel except for hose length?
2) will they accept a different hose than what comes with it?
I have a nice 3/8" 50ft Goodyear hose I've had for years that I would like to mount in their reel. I didn't get to look in the packaging but the outside of the boxes show the same looking reel on both items. Would prefer to save some money and get the 25footer if it's the same except for hose length.
http://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-...ose-reel-with-3-8-eighth-inch-hose-93897.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-x-25-ft-premium-retractable-air-hose-reel-69234.html
1) are the 25ft reel and the 50ft reel the same reel except for hose length?
2) will they accept a different hose than what comes with it?
I have a nice 3/8" 50ft Goodyear hose I've had for years that I would like to mount in their reel. I didn't get to look in the packaging but the outside of the boxes show the same looking reel on both items. Would prefer to save some money and get the 25footer if it's the same except for hose length.
1) No. The 50 footer is physically larger, including the diameter of the reel itself. No way 50' of hose can be coiled up on the 25' reel.
2) Yes. The cheap hose they come with has standard 3/8" fittings, and is nothing other than a cheap, regular air hose. I put a 50' Goodyear hose on mine and it works fine.
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2) Yes. The cheap hose they come with has standard 3/8" fittings, and is nothing other than a cheap, regular air hose. I put a 50' Goodyear hose on mine and it works fine.
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9 Pc Wobble Socket Extension Set- PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-wobble-socket-extension-set-67971.html
I have 2 sets of these and they have held up great.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-wobble-socket-extension-set-67971.html
I have 2 sets of these and they have held up great.