SocketDeviler
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I almost bought a similar USA made pair at Sears last week. They were on sale for $17.00. It was upon closer inspection that I passed. Looked like they would fall apart like your Harbor Freight set. Very chintzy.
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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I almost bought a similar USA made pair at Sears last week. They were on sale for $17.00. It was upon closer inspection that I passed. Looked like they would fall apart like your Harbor Freight set. Very chintzy.
In one of the new catalogs I got in the mail (2 sent within one week) - The 6.5HP Greyhound motors are $99. According to the catalog the price is good until October something..
I'm hoping they'll honor that price with a 20% off coupon. I know in the March parking lot sale they had them for $89, then you could also use a 20% off..But I don't know if we'll see a sale like that again for those motors.
I plan on putting it on my Ariens snowblower. Hopefully it'll be pretty close to a straight bolt on. Still gotta check the shafts.
Tempted to grab another for a mini bike or something..
I'm hoping they'll honor that price with a 20% off coupon. I know in the March parking lot sale they had them for $89, then you could also use a 20% off..But I don't know if we'll see a sale like that again for those motors.
I plan on putting it on my Ariens snowblower. Hopefully it'll be pretty close to a straight bolt on. Still gotta check the shafts.
Tempted to grab another for a mini bike or something..
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geaugafletcher
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I bought a bunch of those ratcheting bar clamps a couple years ago, every one of them was utter ****.
PASS !!!!!!
Aluminum Racing Jack (Pass because it looks good and is light weight, but honestly I have only used it to lift an atv)
Free Flash Light (I use a coupon every 2 weeks, I now have about 16 Flashlights, they work great and the price was right.
Aluminum Racing Jack (Pass because it looks good and is light weight, but honestly I have only used it to lift an atv)
Free Flash Light (I use a coupon every 2 weeks, I now have about 16 Flashlights, they work great and the price was right.
rayzor32
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4 drawer service cart... pass
Got it for 100 bucks, it looks good and works well, drawers aren't the greatest, and the liners are useless, but its a decent cart for the money.
1/2" torque wrench.. pass
Can't vouch for the accuracy but my new job requires re-torqueing wheels, so I bought this for 10 bucks to throw around for wheels, works good for wheels, wouldn't trust it on a motor though.
Got it for 100 bucks, it looks good and works well, drawers aren't the greatest, and the liners are useless, but its a decent cart for the money.
1/2" torque wrench.. pass
Can't vouch for the accuracy but my new job requires re-torqueing wheels, so I bought this for 10 bucks to throw around for wheels, works good for wheels, wouldn't trust it on a motor though.
subarub4
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I know this might be a little off topic here but I have the 10 gal 120V air compressor and I plan on painting with it but where the location is the power outlet is about 100 Ft away.. I was unsure running a long power cable or getting a generator for it.. but I'd need a generator with at least over 3200 running watts right?
I know about what amps it pulls but not the wattage.
I know about what amps it pulls but not the wattage.
just so you know before you spend your money that motor is not winter rated. Its a rip off of a Honda GX3xx series which is normally found on generators/pressure washers, e.g. warm weather use. You shouldnt have too much trouble finding a true replacement on ebay for not much more....
Indy_500
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Simplespeed
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4lb. sledge hammer with hickory handle seems to be a pass. The handle feels solid and fits perfectly in my hand.
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...-sledge-hammer-with-hickory-handle-95129.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...-sledge-hammer-with-hickory-handle-95129.html
subarub4
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I use the tool at least 5 times before I do a review.
I would never rate something until I used the heck out of it. Ever post I've made in this thread is based on actual use on my truck or car.
Thank goodness. I'm concerned about folks who think, "If I just bought it, it must be good!"
It's hard to get people to admit that, just because you bought a tool, doesn't automatically make it a wonderful tool.
This thread is supposed to be about quality (or lack thereof), not self-esteem!
wbclassics
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I'll be buying one to repower my JD snowblower... and dump that awful tired 7hp Tecumseh unit that is on there.
The electric start kits for the Greyhound engines on ebay are going to cost me more than the actual engine will! I don't know if I want rely on a recoil start all winter long here in Upstate NY, my arm would fall off.
shotgunfatcat
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Never been to a store.....PASS
I've called stuff a fail when I've just brought it home.. does that count?
Good point on the motors not being winter rated. They don't have carb boxes that draw exhaust warmth in.
I plan on keeping the snowblower in my heated garage for most of the winter. So it should start fairly easily. I'll run oil on the the thinner side. I think it'll do ok. Theres a video on youtube of a guy using one on his snowblower.
Also, I used a snowblower on my John Deere tractor over the winter. It ran fine in the winter. Might have taken another couple seconds to start..but was totally fine.
I'll probably just stick with the pull start. Being kept in a heated garage, shoulddn't give me too many fits. Good to know theres starter kits out there for them though..
I wonder how big of a snowblower you can get away with using one of the 6.5hp motors on? Mine is a 24" cut, but I'd prefer a 26" plus, and taller augers.. But, I know if I went much bigger it would probably bog the motor down and make the whole thing a slower job.
Too bad the 11-13hp motors jump up so much in price..Otherwise I'd just get one of those and the biggest 2 stage snowblower frame I could find.
I plan on keeping the snowblower in my heated garage for most of the winter. So it should start fairly easily. I'll run oil on the the thinner side. I think it'll do ok. Theres a video on youtube of a guy using one on his snowblower.
Also, I used a snowblower on my John Deere tractor over the winter. It ran fine in the winter. Might have taken another couple seconds to start..but was totally fine.
I'll probably just stick with the pull start. Being kept in a heated garage, shoulddn't give me too many fits. Good to know theres starter kits out there for them though..
I wonder how big of a snowblower you can get away with using one of the 6.5hp motors on? Mine is a 24" cut, but I'd prefer a 26" plus, and taller augers.. But, I know if I went much bigger it would probably bog the motor down and make the whole thing a slower job.
Too bad the 11-13hp motors jump up so much in price..Otherwise I'd just get one of those and the biggest 2 stage snowblower frame I could find.
rayzor32
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maybe not a pass on the torque wrench starting skipping today
Indy_500
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uh oh first problem i've heard with em that *****. You use yours a lot?
Just because something fails the first time you use it doesn't mean the item isn't a PASS, take it back and get another one, lots of items that are decent still have a few bad ones in every batch you need to weed out.
A normal 115vac wall plug is typically rated and fused for 1750 watt iirc.
BUT
Why not get a 50' air hose extension and a 50' 12 gauge AC extension, both are items handy enough to want to have around (compared to a 100' version of either) and together you get 100'.
rayzor32
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I use it a lot, my new work makes you retorque every wheel you take off with a torque wrench after, so it gets used many times daily. But i've had it only a week. Think I just got a dud and should take it back? Other guy at work said they were a good wrench. And im not going to buy a snap on torque wrench to ruin just for torqueing wheels.
Wow! With all due respect to my tool bro D., I gotta say: I disagree.
I really don't feel I should have to return failing products until I get one that works. If it fails the first time I use it, that's a clear FAIL in my book, and I hope people are reporting these as such. I might amend my fail later, if I subsequently found an item that works. But the point of this thread is to WARN other users of which products to exercise caution about. The point isn't to give HF every possible benefit of the doubt...
How many times would you return a defective product and still call it a pass? Three? Six? A dozen?
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subarub4
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you do have a point.. I might pick up the 2 stroke gen for powering lights and fans ( will be painting outdoors and will most likely fall into night
I just can't figure out how loud it is.. I've looked at a few videos on youtube.
Joelfke
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Impact Screwdriver - PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-37530.html
and for $5 I really thought it was going to be a waste of time but then i got it out for some rotor screws and it surprised me and worked great.
http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-37530.html
and for $5 I really thought it was going to be a waste of time but then i got it out for some rotor screws and it surprised me and worked great.
subarub4
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Hmm I wonder should I take this tool back? I'm still new to the world of air tools but since I did not feel like driving plus paying a toll to get to HF that's closest to me I went to Home depot and picked up the Husky 3/8" air ratchet.. the specs are 65 Ft-lb and 4 CFM @ 90 PSI.
So looking at the earthquake model at HF it's like $69 plus using the 20% off it's not a bad deal (I spent $59 for the Huskey) Now I'm thinking about taking it out and I haven't used it yet..
Now my question is I have some bolts that are hard to get off plus my earthquake impact is too large to get the rear bolts off for the rear disc brakes on my Subaru I'd have to check again but I think with a extension I still wont have enough room because of the suspension parts..
Now I know the ratchet is not an impact but How does it do on bolts that are stuck?
the earthquake is damn good saved me a lot of cursing at bolts last night took about 10 seconds holding the trigger down yesterday to get the caliper off but the bolt slowly came out.
So looking at the earthquake model at HF it's like $69 plus using the 20% off it's not a bad deal (I spent $59 for the Huskey) Now I'm thinking about taking it out and I haven't used it yet..
Now my question is I have some bolts that are hard to get off plus my earthquake impact is too large to get the rear bolts off for the rear disc brakes on my Subaru I'd have to check again but I think with a extension I still wont have enough room because of the suspension parts..
Now I know the ratchet is not an impact but How does it do on bolts that are stuck?
the earthquake is damn good saved me a lot of cursing at bolts last night took about 10 seconds holding the trigger down yesterday to get the caliper off but the bolt slowly came out.
Depends on what it is, and how it failed. If you get something home, discover its pure junk, as in never going to work right, then a clear fail, but if the tool seems "ok" with some feature messed up, take it back and then check the next one in the store.
subarub4
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picked up the 1/2" air ratchet and some other stuff..
I will give my review once I used it..
but I did pick up the 6 piece wire wheel and cup brush set (item# 01341) going to use it to remove rust on my calipers to paint them.
I also a cheap (95863) bag sealer.. So far on this it's a FAIL because it just keeps ripping the bags and not sealing them.. maybe I need to try it on a real sandwich bag and not a ziplock bag.
And we have your yellow AA batts from HF the first set I picked up it seemed like they would deliver the 1.5 V but can't take anything draining as simple as a tape player.. maybe these are better.
I will give my review once I used it..
but I did pick up the 6 piece wire wheel and cup brush set (item# 01341) going to use it to remove rust on my calipers to paint them.
I also a cheap (95863) bag sealer.. So far on this it's a FAIL because it just keeps ripping the bags and not sealing them.. maybe I need to try it on a real sandwich bag and not a ziplock bag.
And we have your yellow AA batts from HF the first set I picked up it seemed like they would deliver the 1.5 V but can't take anything draining as simple as a tape player.. maybe these are better.
Indy_500
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Hiball, i finally got around to fixing that bottle jack (i forget very many things at such a young age!) and i slapped that little ball i found in there and it did the trick! Thanks a ton!
Eljefe640
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FYI- Watts=Volts X Amps You know the volts and amps, so you know the watts!
You didn't say the amperage of your compressor, but you could safely run 100' on a 12ga extension cord if it is less than 15A. Or do as mentioned above and just run a longer air hose.
Also, sizing generators to start motors can be a little more complicated...
subarub4
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I used the amp clamp meter and near about when the tank was full
here is the youtube video I did
So I would say 15A I can say that the 10 gal compressor is not 4 HP peak but we all know HP numbers on compressors lie
AlexTorres
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Yours is a little different than mine, but same cost. This item 621 works amazing. Some times you will need to repeat the marking 2 or 3 times in order to make a deep mark, but for me this works very well. A big PASS
rayzor32
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the little one *****, get the "super duty" one I have it and I use it at work, I can drive out control arm bushings and most wheel bearings. Not near as powerful as snap on or mac, but usually if it somethings so rusted it won't come off the mac won't get it off either. But it can't be beat for 8 bucks. Again dont get the cheaper small one that one *****, get the bigger super duty one for 3 bucks more.
wbclassics
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They work. Powerful enough to bust up concrete.
A few years ago I was renovating one of my houses and put an addition on. Concrete contractor who did the foundation decided the best place for his excess concrete order was in the middle of my new 16x36 floor. He levelled it out nicely, so you couldn't see it with your eye. Framers did remark to me that the floor was a little out of level in a few spots, but I didn't think much of it at that point.
When I went to install the flooring I said WTF IS THIS! A 16ft piece of baseboard trim would have looked like a seesaw in the new dining room.
Anyway, concrete guy wouldn't own up to it, he already been paid, nothing to really do.
Rented a concrete scarifier and went to town. Problem is the thing couldn't get closer than 5" to the walls which were already in place now. So for instance in that dining room I was left with a band of "high concrete" (as much as 3/4" high in spots) which was 60ft in length (14x16 room). I went out and bought the HF air hammer that came with a few chisels and went to town. Took me a long time to chips all the high concrete out, but that air chisel still works to this day... and I bet I paid about $10 for it.
Two of us working, so one of us was still using manual tools.
muddinguy
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So i feel like i can confidently post this now..
Garage air line kit - Fail (PASSafter replacing connectors)
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-accessories/complete-garage-air-kit-66747.html
The problem with this kit is the low grade push connect fittings..
I am slowly replacing them with compression fittings and the leaks are disappearing.
Garage air line kit - Fail (PASSafter replacing connectors)
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-accessories/complete-garage-air-kit-66747.html
The problem with this kit is the low grade push connect fittings..
I am slowly replacing them with compression fittings and the leaks are disappearing.
subarub4
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Why would they use push fittings on a setup like that anyways??
so glad for these posts helps others to steer clear.
nice of the store I went to yesterday they gave me the upcoming sales for next month and the fall sale a few items I'm looking at which is 38391 which is the 12 volt jump start.. any good? I can't see how it can be 100% bad but are they sealed? battery non replaceable?
so glad for these posts helps others to steer clear.
nice of the store I went to yesterday they gave me the upcoming sales for next month and the fall sale a few items I'm looking at which is 38391 which is the 12 volt jump start.. any good? I can't see how it can be 100% bad but are they sealed? battery non replaceable?
mkirkpatrick
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Maybe I got a bad one, but I broke both bits and only hit it 4 times, suxed picking the bits out of the philip head. I took it back and got a refund.
Stick Figure
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more likely he got a good one! i did the same thing. My better version was at the shop and i needed to swap the g/fs brake rotors on her Honda so i picked that up. First hit it shattered the bit. Although if you picked up some stronger 5/16" drive bits it would probably work out okay.
rayzor32
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electric impact gun - FAIL couldn't even budge hand tightened lug nuts, going back to the store tomorrow