trboxman
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the 1/4" drive has a N-m scale on the opposite side from the ftlb scale.
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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Crawfish
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http://www.harborfreight.com/20-piece-poly-bins-and-rails-41949.html
Item no. 41949
20 piece poly bins and rails. Currently pictured as gray for $9.99, mine were blue for about half that price on clearance. Otherwise identical...
FAIL at any price. Total garbage. The back corners on half the bins broke before I even put any hardware in them.
Item no. 41949
20 piece poly bins and rails. Currently pictured as gray for $9.99, mine were blue for about half that price on clearance. Otherwise identical...
FAIL at any price. Total garbage. The back corners on half the bins broke before I even put any hardware in them.
fitz11
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They are good if you dont hang them on the rails. I used the bins and built a cabinet with shelves for all of the bins and they work great.
JohnMcD348
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40pc Tap and Die Sets........EPIC Fail!
Bought both the SAE Link and Metric Link kits to do a quick repair on my sons bicycle after one of the pedal stripped out while he was pedaling it. Since I didn't know whether it would be metric or Standard, for $13 each, I figured I couldn't' go wrong.
It's been so long now I can't remember what size it was now but I did get the proper die to clean the threads on the pedal, it was a fine thread needed. It ended up mangling the threads worse that before I started. The Tap was worthless and actually deformed in the pedal arm. I rescued it with my fathers 50 year old T/D set he had.
At least I only had to work for an hours pay to buy both sets so I don't feel too bad. I wasn't expecting much to begin with but I got even less out of the deal.
Bought both the SAE Link and Metric Link kits to do a quick repair on my sons bicycle after one of the pedal stripped out while he was pedaling it. Since I didn't know whether it would be metric or Standard, for $13 each, I figured I couldn't' go wrong.
It's been so long now I can't remember what size it was now but I did get the proper die to clean the threads on the pedal, it was a fine thread needed. It ended up mangling the threads worse that before I started. The Tap was worthless and actually deformed in the pedal arm. I rescued it with my fathers 50 year old T/D set he had.
At least I only had to work for an hours pay to buy both sets so I don't feel too bad. I wasn't expecting much to begin with but I got even less out of the deal.
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IONH
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I have the metric set and I was surprised how well the 12x1.5 metric tap worked on six grade 9 nuts I had to clean up.
rlitman
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The $12 "Carbon steel" sets are trash.
The $30 (but often go on sale for $20) "Alloy steel" 40pc sets are actually pretty good (I don't see the metric set listed any more though):
http://www.harborfreight.com/40-piece-alloy-steel-tap-and-die-set-39424.html
Kaervak
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It didn't happen to have been the left side pedal was it? It's reverse threaded.
G_P
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Berlin. I haven't been to the one in Vernon yet.
I might have to stay out of there for a bit tho....I was looking at the 5 drawer service cart and really really want one even though I have no room for it!
But i'll probably head over to the Berlin store for the parking lot sale for the hell of it
RalloZ35
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Pittsburgh 65 piece socket set, Pass Hass held up to anything Ive done.
subarub4
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Berlin. I haven't been to the one in Vernon yet.
I might have to stay out of there for a bit tho....I was looking at the 5 drawer service cart and really really want one even though I have no room for it!
But i'll probably head over to the Berlin store for the parking lot sale for the hell of it
Cool that's where I made my first HF purchase I ended up walking out with like $400 worth of stuff.. I wonder if that cute girl is still working the register
I haven't been that way in a long time.. too far for me... like 70 or so miles 1 way. Vernon was nice when I went one day but it's like in a shopping center so I was like man must be small but it's nice and brightly lit.
Good news! thanks!
Nail sets - total garbage! They were softer than the 18 ga. porter cable branded finishing nails I was trying to set. The nail sets mushroomed on first use. I was hoping I could get away with cheapies since I don't use them very often...oh well, sprung for a USA made set.
junk4dummies
Banned
I have used HF impact sockets on the construction sites for 23 years. I run nuts and lag screws and they are like the day I got them.
I was out of down and did not have my tools with me and I was next to a HF in Modesto CA.
HF now makes a pro line of tools and they are even better. My grandsons were short impact sockets and I gave them all the long, short and swivesl in
3/8" and 1/2" drive for Christmas. My one grandson works for Penske trucking. He uses them al the time. He likes them.
For years I have used thier cheap wrenches on my boats. On out board motors you can drop a wrench overboard. I have fixed things for years with them and never had a broken tool.
As a former tool and die maker I would never buy or use HB Machinist tools. They really are **** in my book. They will not hold up over the long run.
I give a pass on all the impact sockets
I give a pass on the cherry picker, and 20 ton press.
I give a pass on thier wood moving dollies.
I will give a pass on thier 42 inch tool boxes. I gave my grandsons each a top and bottom for thier home shop. They are the best for the price.
I give a fail on thier tarps
I give a fail on their hardware
I will give a fail to their breaker bars. I have not used one but I go to thrift shops and swap meets every week and I see them bent out at the swivel joint.
I will give a pass to their car jack stands. I must have 10 pr of them. I take the load of all my trailers when they are not in use. I have used them for 20 years and they hold up very well.
I have asthma and the smell of the store keeps me out. LOL
I was out of down and did not have my tools with me and I was next to a HF in Modesto CA.
HF now makes a pro line of tools and they are even better. My grandsons were short impact sockets and I gave them all the long, short and swivesl in
3/8" and 1/2" drive for Christmas. My one grandson works for Penske trucking. He uses them al the time. He likes them.
For years I have used thier cheap wrenches on my boats. On out board motors you can drop a wrench overboard. I have fixed things for years with them and never had a broken tool.
As a former tool and die maker I would never buy or use HB Machinist tools. They really are **** in my book. They will not hold up over the long run.
I give a pass on all the impact sockets
I give a pass on the cherry picker, and 20 ton press.
I give a pass on thier wood moving dollies.
I will give a pass on thier 42 inch tool boxes. I gave my grandsons each a top and bottom for thier home shop. They are the best for the price.
I give a fail on thier tarps
I give a fail on their hardware
I will give a fail to their breaker bars. I have not used one but I go to thrift shops and swap meets every week and I see them bent out at the swivel joint.
I will give a pass to their car jack stands. I must have 10 pr of them. I take the load of all my trailers when they are not in use. I have used them for 20 years and they hold up very well.
I have asthma and the smell of the store keeps me out. LOL
subarub4
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Has anyone tried the 100 A battery load tester before?
item 90636
item 90636
JEM
New member
Hydraulic Wire Crimper #66150 - http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html
PASS
As with almost everything Harbor Freight, there's a catch - the die size labeling is a joke, typically you have to use something labeled for 3 sizes larger than the wire/lug you're crimping. I bought it to do crimp-on battery cable/power cable lugs, typically 2AWG - 6AWG, and for that it works quite well. It'll probably do a good job on fence-wire crimp sleeves too.
"Chicago Electric" 91223 4 1/2in angle grinder -http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders-buffers/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html
PASS (as of 1.5 yrs ago, at least)
I've got four or five ranging from 2-12 years old, and I've killed a couple more. A bit noisy but they hold up pretty well, and you don't whimper too much if you have to sacrifice one (masonry blade, thick insulating rubber glove, and garden hose = 'wet saw' to cut grooves and notches in a bunch of brickwork; it died a horrible death, streams of wet brick dust pouring from its motor, bare moments after finishing the job, I hummed 'Taps' and gave it a wave as I laid it to rest in the garbage can.)
"Drill Master" 4 1/2in angle grinder - http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders-buffers/4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-95578.html
FAIL
Bought one as an experiment. Much more lightly built than the "Chicago Electric" model. The spindle bearings gave up the ghost pretty quickly. Spend the extra $5 on the other one.
50ft Retractable Hose Reel - http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...ose-reel-with-3-8-eighth-inch-hose-93897.html
PASS
Seems to be the same as every other Chinese hose reel out there. Works fine. Hose is decent. Snug down all the nuts and bolts that hold the thing together before you install it.
25ft Retractable Hose Reel - http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...avy-duty-retractable-air-hose-reel-46104.html
PASS
Hose slightly more prone to slip over the edge of the reel when rewinding than the 50-footer. With that caveat, works fine.
14in abrasive cutoff saw - http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/cut-off-saws/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html
PASS...kinda.
I've gotten my money's worth out of this thing and it's taken whatever I've thrown at it but it's flimsy and no one's idea of quality.
"750lb capacity" engine stand - http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...tands/750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32915.html
PASS
I put the "750lb capacity" in scare-quotes 'cause that number seems a little generous for this item, but I've hung 500lb or so on mine. Nothing special, but worth the money.
40ft retractable cord reel - http://www.harborfreight.com/40-ft-retractable-cord-reel-with-triple-tap-91470.html
FAIL
The retracting spring is weak, and the cord tends to bind up in the housing while retracting, so you'll end up with 3-5 feet of cord still hanging out of the reel that has to be nursed back in. I still use mine, it's better than nothing, and it might be worth having at a cheap enough price, but there's got to be something better out there.
1/2in Right Angle Drill - http://www.harborfreight.com/power-...ed-1-2-half-inch-right-angle-drill-97622.html
Conditional PASS
I bought it to hog out holes in plates and fireblocking when I was plumbing our house during the remodel. I beat on it hard, constantly, for about two weeks and it did what I bought it to do. I don't use it regularly these days, a few times a year. It's got tons of power though design-wise it's clearly a throwback, if you Youtubed up some old Great Leap Forward propaganda film you'd probably find some smiling People's Liberation Army motor pool corporal using one to hone a tank engine bore.
The caveat is that it sounds a little like it's eating itself while running, and the HF site reviews talk about geartrain failure. It may be one of those HF tools that needs its rendered-duck-fat gearbox grease replaced.
PASS
As with almost everything Harbor Freight, there's a catch - the die size labeling is a joke, typically you have to use something labeled for 3 sizes larger than the wire/lug you're crimping. I bought it to do crimp-on battery cable/power cable lugs, typically 2AWG - 6AWG, and for that it works quite well. It'll probably do a good job on fence-wire crimp sleeves too.
"Chicago Electric" 91223 4 1/2in angle grinder -http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders-buffers/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html
PASS (as of 1.5 yrs ago, at least)
I've got four or five ranging from 2-12 years old, and I've killed a couple more. A bit noisy but they hold up pretty well, and you don't whimper too much if you have to sacrifice one (masonry blade, thick insulating rubber glove, and garden hose = 'wet saw' to cut grooves and notches in a bunch of brickwork; it died a horrible death, streams of wet brick dust pouring from its motor, bare moments after finishing the job, I hummed 'Taps' and gave it a wave as I laid it to rest in the garbage can.)
"Drill Master" 4 1/2in angle grinder - http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders-buffers/4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-95578.html
FAIL
Bought one as an experiment. Much more lightly built than the "Chicago Electric" model. The spindle bearings gave up the ghost pretty quickly. Spend the extra $5 on the other one.
50ft Retractable Hose Reel - http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...ose-reel-with-3-8-eighth-inch-hose-93897.html
PASS
Seems to be the same as every other Chinese hose reel out there. Works fine. Hose is decent. Snug down all the nuts and bolts that hold the thing together before you install it.
25ft Retractable Hose Reel - http://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...avy-duty-retractable-air-hose-reel-46104.html
PASS
Hose slightly more prone to slip over the edge of the reel when rewinding than the 50-footer. With that caveat, works fine.
14in abrasive cutoff saw - http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/cut-off-saws/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html
PASS...kinda.
I've gotten my money's worth out of this thing and it's taken whatever I've thrown at it but it's flimsy and no one's idea of quality.
"750lb capacity" engine stand - http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...tands/750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32915.html
PASS
I put the "750lb capacity" in scare-quotes 'cause that number seems a little generous for this item, but I've hung 500lb or so on mine. Nothing special, but worth the money.
40ft retractable cord reel - http://www.harborfreight.com/40-ft-retractable-cord-reel-with-triple-tap-91470.html
FAIL
The retracting spring is weak, and the cord tends to bind up in the housing while retracting, so you'll end up with 3-5 feet of cord still hanging out of the reel that has to be nursed back in. I still use mine, it's better than nothing, and it might be worth having at a cheap enough price, but there's got to be something better out there.
1/2in Right Angle Drill - http://www.harborfreight.com/power-...ed-1-2-half-inch-right-angle-drill-97622.html
Conditional PASS
I bought it to hog out holes in plates and fireblocking when I was plumbing our house during the remodel. I beat on it hard, constantly, for about two weeks and it did what I bought it to do. I don't use it regularly these days, a few times a year. It's got tons of power though design-wise it's clearly a throwback, if you Youtubed up some old Great Leap Forward propaganda film you'd probably find some smiling People's Liberation Army motor pool corporal using one to hone a tank engine bore.
The caveat is that it sounds a little like it's eating itself while running, and the HF site reviews talk about geartrain failure. It may be one of those HF tools that needs its rendered-duck-fat gearbox grease replaced.
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GrantCee
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Yes - works well, pretty nicely made (above the HF average.) PASS
subarub4
Well-known member
Thank you
rlitman
Well-known member
I actually have the Digital Battery Analyzer (66892), and while I had a contractor testing a few hundred batteries at my work, I compared this meter's results with the results from a multi thousand dollar piece of battery testing equipment (an Alber Cellcorder), and the results were not only within about 10-15% difference from each other, but the consistency and accuracy was surprisingly good for a meter I got on sale for $50. Mega PASS.
Oh, and my wife has a few of the tiny $3 battery testers (96377), and they come in quite handy too. PASS
Oh, and my wife has a few of the tiny $3 battery testers (96377), and they come in quite handy too. PASS
slomatt
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8 Piece Professional Screwdriver Set : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/mercha...piece-professional-screwdriver-set-94607.html
I've been impressed with the quality of these, especially given the reasonable price. The tips are showing some wear so I don't know if these will be "lifetime" screwdrivers, but they still hold a screw well and the handles are comfortable.
MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-3980.html
One of mine cross threaded the second time I used it and got jammed while on a compressed spring, not a safe situation. The steel seems very low quality.
1/2" Professional Air Impact Wrench : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-professional-air-impact-wrench-68424.html
I've only had mine for a month or two, it is powerful and works well so far.
700 lbs. Capacity Five Drawer Tool Cart : MAJOR PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html
As many other people have reported the build quality is excellent. Very impressed.
13 Piece High Visibility 1/2" Drive Metric Deep Wall Impact Socket Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/13-pie...metric-deep-wall-impact-socket-set-67904.html
I've had two sets of these and both have split open due to the thin walls. There is a chance I had an older version since the ones shown on the site seem to have decent reviews.
Orange Angle Grinder : PASS
I couldn't find this on the website. My Uncle gave me the grinder about 10 years ago and it has been rock solid. It is loud but has never had an issue with power and is holding up extremely well.
4 Piece Nylon Pry Bar Installer Kit : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-nylon-pry-bar-installer-kit-95214.html
These are great to have around when dissembling interior pieces.
8 Piece Pin Punch Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-punch-set-93424.html
These deformed the first time I used them. Very low quality metal.
3/8" Heavy Duty Composite Ratchet : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-heavy-duty-composite-ratchet-66313.html
I bought this because of all of the positive reviews and am not disappointed.
18 Gauge 2-in-1 Nailer/Stapler : PASS?
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-gauge-2-in-1-nailer-stapler-97524-3795.html
This one is tough. Due to the nailer/stapler design it is very difficult to consistently place a nail where you want it to go, and the piston seems to protrude to far and leaves a dent in the workpiece regardless of the air pressure. That said, it works, and is probably worth the $29 price. But, I wish I had purchased a higher quality tool and probably will in the near future.
Pulley Remover and Installer Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/pulley-remover-and-installer-set-40749.html
I tried to use this to remove the power steering pulley on a Jeep and ended up breaking the pulley and then breaking the tool.
http://www.harborfreight.com/mercha...piece-professional-screwdriver-set-94607.html
I've been impressed with the quality of these, especially given the reasonable price. The tips are showing some wear so I don't know if these will be "lifetime" screwdrivers, but they still hold a screw well and the handles are comfortable.
MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-3980.html
One of mine cross threaded the second time I used it and got jammed while on a compressed spring, not a safe situation. The steel seems very low quality.
1/2" Professional Air Impact Wrench : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-professional-air-impact-wrench-68424.html
I've only had mine for a month or two, it is powerful and works well so far.
700 lbs. Capacity Five Drawer Tool Cart : MAJOR PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html
As many other people have reported the build quality is excellent. Very impressed.
13 Piece High Visibility 1/2" Drive Metric Deep Wall Impact Socket Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/13-pie...metric-deep-wall-impact-socket-set-67904.html
I've had two sets of these and both have split open due to the thin walls. There is a chance I had an older version since the ones shown on the site seem to have decent reviews.
Orange Angle Grinder : PASS
I couldn't find this on the website. My Uncle gave me the grinder about 10 years ago and it has been rock solid. It is loud but has never had an issue with power and is holding up extremely well.
4 Piece Nylon Pry Bar Installer Kit : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-nylon-pry-bar-installer-kit-95214.html
These are great to have around when dissembling interior pieces.
8 Piece Pin Punch Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-punch-set-93424.html
These deformed the first time I used them. Very low quality metal.
3/8" Heavy Duty Composite Ratchet : PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-heavy-duty-composite-ratchet-66313.html
I bought this because of all of the positive reviews and am not disappointed.
18 Gauge 2-in-1 Nailer/Stapler : PASS?
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-gauge-2-in-1-nailer-stapler-97524-3795.html
This one is tough. Due to the nailer/stapler design it is very difficult to consistently place a nail where you want it to go, and the piston seems to protrude to far and leaves a dent in the workpiece regardless of the air pressure. That said, it works, and is probably worth the $29 price. But, I wish I had purchased a higher quality tool and probably will in the near future.
Pulley Remover and Installer Set : FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/pulley-remover-and-installer-set-40749.html
I tried to use this to remove the power steering pulley on a Jeep and ended up breaking the pulley and then breaking the tool.
2 Ton cherry picker with foldable legs: Pass
Engine leveler for above: Fail
3 ton and 6 Ton jack stands: Pass
US General 44" roll cab: Pass
Wooden handled hammers: Fail
Nitrile Gloves (dark blue 50/box): Pass
My leveler works great, but its a few years old. Whats the issue?
Mine is the 2 ton are you talking about the 3/4?
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IONH
Well-known member
Slim-Line Fluorescent Work Light #46114 - 75% PASS?
The cord retracts reasonably well on its own. However, the light flickers out and then comes back on. I haven't taken it apart to see if there is some loose wiring maybe it's just the temps I am working with it at (down near freezing at times). If I bump it it might flicker out then come back on so maybe a wiring issue. I have run an angle grinder off its outlet without issue.
I'm going to give this a 50% PASS/FAIL. I also have one and I have to help the cord in every time and it has never accepted all the cord since the first time I pulled it out. If you don't get it lined up fairly well inside, you won't get the last 6-10 feet in. I put a hook next to the reel to put the end on so it's out of my way.
The cord does work though. I ran an angle grinder, drop light and band saw off it without issue.
The cord retracts reasonably well on its own. However, the light flickers out and then comes back on. I haven't taken it apart to see if there is some loose wiring maybe it's just the temps I am working with it at (down near freezing at times). If I bump it it might flicker out then come back on so maybe a wiring issue. I have run an angle grinder off its outlet without issue.
I'm going to give this a 50% PASS/FAIL. I also have one and I have to help the cord in every time and it has never accepted all the cord since the first time I pulled it out. If you don't get it lined up fairly well inside, you won't get the last 6-10 feet in. I put a hook next to the reel to put the end on so it's out of my way.
The cord does work though. I ran an angle grinder, drop light and band saw off it without issue.
IONH
Well-known member
2 Ton cherry picker with foldable legs: Pass
Engine leveler for above: Fail
3 ton and 6 Ton jack stands: Pass
US General 44" roll cab: Pass
Wooden handled hammers: Fail
Nitrile Gloves (dark blue 50/box): Pass
I've got the leveler and, though I don't like seeing bits of metal falling onto the engine while turning it, it did get the job done numerous times now.
rlitman
Well-known member
I've compressed four springs with that set and had no issues (not that that proves much). I need to ask if you used a lubricant on the threads first. Any of this style can cross thread if you run them dry. I used gear oil (smelly, but it's the best thing for this application), but grease would help too (just don't let it get dirty). Well worth the $10 I got them for on sale.
I have that same nailer/stapler. It ***** as a nailer, but if you think of it as a $20 stapler (sale price), it's awesome.
subarub4
Well-known member
Yeah so much talk about that I ended up getting some OEM spring compressors but like you said I added gear oil to them and I had no problems at all
Recoil Rob
Well-known member
Anyone have experience with these two items,
The 67415 Multi Vise and the 66260 Hitch Mount Vise
Plate?
The 67415 Multi Vise and the 66260 Hitch Mount Vise
Plate?
I got this after a good review on BITOG. HF can't be bothered to sell it online so I got a lightly used one off ebay. Their loss.
One bother is the very stiff insulation, when I wiggle the meter the alligator clips pop off the battery terminals. Sure the insulation would be less stiff if it were warm out, but why test batteries then?
There's a flaw in the owner's manual though, the % capacity graph up top *appears* to be computed/measured CCA divided by rated as input by the operator. It's not a separately computed number like amp-hours. Manual does not make it clear if it's "starting capacity" or "storage capacity."
A dandy tool to take to a junkyard though for battery testing.
My yard sells 'em for $25 ea, no core charge.IONH
Well-known member
67415 Multi Vise
I may have that vise. I haven't used it for much, but it hasn't given me any grief either.
tpolley
Well-known member
much against a lot of peoples advice, i bought the 1190lb 4x8 folding trailer.
i put it together about 80% last night in about 3 hours. i still have some bolts to install, and fenders, i have to run the lights and add a plywood deck.
i haven't even had the trailer on the ground yet and i've run into a snag. the 4 bolt hubs are ****. right out of the box one of them was bent. the wheel wobbled probably a half inch total, 1/4 in either direction. i went to the store and swapped it for another one, it's ******* bent, too. i'm going back tomorrow to exchange it one more time and then i'm going to northern tool to buy better hubs. i think the wheel is fine, its just a very weak hub.
i've seen on the reviews that one other person had the same problem. the fact that i've had two in a row suggest that there are a whole lot more bent, people just don't notice
i put it together about 80% last night in about 3 hours. i still have some bolts to install, and fenders, i have to run the lights and add a plywood deck.
i haven't even had the trailer on the ground yet and i've run into a snag. the 4 bolt hubs are ****. right out of the box one of them was bent. the wheel wobbled probably a half inch total, 1/4 in either direction. i went to the store and swapped it for another one, it's ******* bent, too. i'm going back tomorrow to exchange it one more time and then i'm going to northern tool to buy better hubs. i think the wheel is fine, its just a very weak hub.
i've seen on the reviews that one other person had the same problem. the fact that i've had two in a row suggest that there are a whole lot more bent, people just don't notice
G_P
Well-known member
I wonder if that cute girl is still working the register
She was there about a month ago but haven't seen her since
subarub4
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greasemonkey44
Well-known member
fuel-injection-pump-tester-92699
dont buy it; stupid gauge started filling with gas when hooked up
hte adapters however arent bad
dont buy it; stupid gauge started filling with gas when hooked up
hte adapters however arent bad
much against a lot of peoples advice, i bought the 1190lb 4x8 folding trailer.
i put it together about 80% last night in about 3 hours. i still have some bolts to install, and fenders, i have to run the lights and add a plywood deck.
i haven't even had the trailer on the ground yet and i've run into a snag. the 4 bolt hubs are ****. right out of the box one of them was bent. the wheel wobbled probably a half inch total, 1/4 in either direction. i went to the store and swapped it for another one, it's ******* bent, too. i'm going back tomorrow to exchange it one more time and then i'm going to northern tool to buy better hubs. i think the wheel is fine, its just a very weak hub.
i've seen on the reviews that one other person had the same problem. the fact that i've had two in a row suggest that there are a whole lot more bent, people just don't notice
I've got the 5 lug one and I love it. Maybe it's just luck of the draw?
GoBlue
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Sounds like the chinamen was hitting the siamese vodka!
volunteers
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+1 I abuse mine regularly
IONH
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1/2" to 1" Ratcheting Pipe Threader Set #94101
I'm going to give this a PASS. At the end of the day, with proper lubrication, I was able to thread 7 or 8 pipe ends today. To start the threads were quite a challenge. My dad helped out by pressing the threader into the pipe end while I ratcheted so it would finally bite. Sure, not ideal to require two people, but it did get the job done. Also backed off often to break free the steel windings.
I'm going to give this a PASS. At the end of the day, with proper lubrication, I was able to thread 7 or 8 pipe ends today. To start the threads were quite a challenge. My dad helped out by pressing the threader into the pipe end while I ratcheted so it would finally bite. Sure, not ideal to require two people, but it did get the job done. Also backed off often to break free the steel windings.