Soon2AdjustYou
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HF Rivet gun... huge pass!
Used it to clean up my sockets
Used it to clean up my sockets
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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subarub4
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Agree I hate when I ask a question here and it gets bumped like 4 pages back in like 20 min and no one ever sees my message.
Mini grease gun.
Used it again today for maybe the 8th time since I've had it. Excellent in every respect. Very much worth the $4.80 paid
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-oz-mini-grease-gun-93486.html
Used it again today for maybe the 8th time since I've had it. Excellent in every respect. Very much worth the $4.80 paid
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-oz-mini-grease-gun-93486.html
kippieland
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I am giving my 24mm socket a failure in the chrome department. I have it in my small carry box and all the chrome is scratched beyond buffing. I have never used and have tons of Craftsman in the same drawer that show no signs in their chrome. But it did only cost me .99 cents and it will still do its job..a socket is a socket!
ineedtools
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Agreed, these were free for me as well and they're absolutely pathetic.
If you clamped them on the side of a door I doubt they'd hold themselves up overnight.
Fail. I've got one of these. replace all the hose clamps asap with something better. the bottom hose blew off at full pressure due to those clamps. Next thing to go are the valves. the shaft breaks leaving you with a handle that turns and a ball that doesn't. So for the most part your'e buying a propane tank with a hole in the bottom. Better off making your own blaster.
bmwohio
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used mine to cut off some sezied bolts while I was replacing endlinks on my anti-sway bar......worked pretty well. I was using a 26 gallon air compressor and it didn't **** too much air. I think I had to stop once or twice to build up some pressure
Nice Dinan Swaybar.
Harbor Freight Pass-Four Wheel Drive Ball Joint Service Kit
Used it to push out the Stock Front Thrust Arm bushings out of a BMW X5 and to reinstall some new ones. Was surprised the tool came with a sleeve big enough to accept the bushing being pressed out. The only thing that would have made it better is if I had a vise to hold the tool in.
Provincial
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Harbor Freight Compound Miter Saw 98199: Mixed, Pass with reservations.
This saw needs some adjustment out of the box, but that is to be expected from a saw that cost less than $80.00 with a coupon. The angle adjustment plunger was loose in the guide, which allowed a fair amount of slop in the settings, so I made a sleeve for it from brass and reamed the guide hole in the moving arm (which is easily removed from the table, as is the friction lock stamping) to take up the slop and let the taper on the end of the shaft register the angle snugly. The friction lock stamping was made wrong and would not contact the saw base to lock the adjustment in between the fixed settings (it also would help to lock the adjustment with the plunger) so I made a new piece from some galvanized steel stud scrap.
Once I had the adjustment locks working, I adjusted the stops and table backstop to 90* angles and tried it out. I was cutting MDF door and window trim for my shop project. The stock blade cuts MDF just fine, and cuts clear pine with little splintering. The motor has good power. I have not hooked up the dust collector, but the bag seems worthless and I think a shop vac or real dust collector may pick up most of the sawdust.
The saw cuts well with the slide locked, and will cut a 3 1/2" wide board that way. If you unlock the slide and move it out, the blade does not track perfectly, in other words, it does not cut a straight line. It seems to be pretty close to square at the inner and outer extremes, but wanders off in the middle. The deviation is enough to ruin a piece of trim for fine work, but is adequate for "paint grade" work where the coat of paint will fill small gaps.
In summary, it is an adequate saw for framing and non-demanding finish work after some tweaking. It paid for itself on this job already.
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-98199.html
Note that there are two 10" saws at HF now, and this is the higher-priced one. I'm not sure if the table lock problems were common to all these saws or were just a limited manufacturing error.
This saw needs some adjustment out of the box, but that is to be expected from a saw that cost less than $80.00 with a coupon. The angle adjustment plunger was loose in the guide, which allowed a fair amount of slop in the settings, so I made a sleeve for it from brass and reamed the guide hole in the moving arm (which is easily removed from the table, as is the friction lock stamping) to take up the slop and let the taper on the end of the shaft register the angle snugly. The friction lock stamping was made wrong and would not contact the saw base to lock the adjustment in between the fixed settings (it also would help to lock the adjustment with the plunger) so I made a new piece from some galvanized steel stud scrap.
Once I had the adjustment locks working, I adjusted the stops and table backstop to 90* angles and tried it out. I was cutting MDF door and window trim for my shop project. The stock blade cuts MDF just fine, and cuts clear pine with little splintering. The motor has good power. I have not hooked up the dust collector, but the bag seems worthless and I think a shop vac or real dust collector may pick up most of the sawdust.
The saw cuts well with the slide locked, and will cut a 3 1/2" wide board that way. If you unlock the slide and move it out, the blade does not track perfectly, in other words, it does not cut a straight line. It seems to be pretty close to square at the inner and outer extremes, but wanders off in the middle. The deviation is enough to ruin a piece of trim for fine work, but is adequate for "paint grade" work where the coat of paint will fill small gaps.
In summary, it is an adequate saw for framing and non-demanding finish work after some tweaking. It paid for itself on this job already.
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-98199.html
Note that there are two 10" saws at HF now, and this is the higher-priced one. I'm not sure if the table lock problems were common to all these saws or were just a limited manufacturing error.
v7guy
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Pass.
I bought a set and I've pounded the hell out of them with a small 5 lb sledge and while they did eventually deform it's not anything unexpected.
Pass.
I've kicked this thing over and over to release fastners that are corroded and torqued to 180 ft lbs. I've also just generally leaned on it hard. It does flex, and it makes me a bit nervous when I'm frustrated and really going at it. But it hasn't failed me over the last few months.
the goodyear air hose has been a big PASS
The deep well impact sockets have also been pretty stout. PASS
I've liked this tool a lot. But I have a problem in that it's not any where near 700 ft lbs... or my air supply is massively insufficient. I've got a gauge to hook up to the impact so I can make a real determination. I'd give it a PASS regardless. It does most everything I ask it to.
rlitman
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Front Wheel Bearing Adapter set (66829): PASS
I did all four wheel bearings on my Impreza with this, and it's still good as new.
I just used gear oil on the bolt threads each time, and kept it real clean (lack of lube, or dirt, can trash the pulling bolt).
I'm not sure how it stacks up to an OTC set (at 5x the price), but it worked flawlessly for me.
I did all four wheel bearings on my Impreza with this, and it's still good as new.
I just used gear oil on the bolt threads each time, and kept it real clean (lack of lube, or dirt, can trash the pulling bolt).
I'm not sure how it stacks up to an OTC set (at 5x the price), but it worked flawlessly for me.
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porcupine73
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^^ Thanks for the review rlitman, I was wondering if that set would work for Subaru's, I may need that set in the future!
Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but the inner tie rod end tool, 96558, is a PASS. That thing is pretty heavy duty. Have used it on several Subaru's with good success.
Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but the inner tie rod end tool, 96558, is a PASS. That thing is pretty heavy duty. Have used it on several Subaru's with good success.
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rlitman
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Indeed it does. There are numbers stamped on each disc, but they don't seem to coincide with any of the OTC numbers (or maybe they do, but the discs I needed had different numbers than what was specified in the Subaru techdoc).
Anyway, all of the discs you need for a 2000 Impreza (which has the same wheel bearing specs as MANY Subarus) are in there, you just need to figure out which one to use for which part of the job. I got mine on sale for $60 - 20%, and did all of the work with a breaker bar and socket on the inside, and an impact gun on the outside side.
Good to hear about other things that can help my poor Subaru along. I'm not having issues with that yet, but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks.
porcupine73
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3/8" Air Impact Wrench 93296 - - - FAIL
At least the one I got. I had bought it several years ago, finally got around to a situation where it would be useful, so I hooked up the fittings. It does nothing - except leak air that is! I rotated it by hand, reversed, forward a dozen times, 100 psi air pressure. Does nothing but leak air when the trigger is pulled.
At least the one I got. I had bought it several years ago, finally got around to a situation where it would be useful, so I hooked up the fittings. It does nothing - except leak air that is! I rotated it by hand, reversed, forward a dozen times, 100 psi air pressure. Does nothing but leak air when the trigger is pulled.
trboxman
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I'd bet that several of the vanes on the rotor are stuck in the retracted position. Should be easy to fix.
If that pass for the riveter was the $5 one with 100 rivets, it's ********. I bought one and warrantied it three times for the same reason as all the reviews. Any riveter smaller than like the smallest size possible tip it has, after riveting the tail becomes lodged in it, and it needs dissassemblie to repair it.
chris142
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I have 2 of the Blue 800w 2-stroke generators. For what they are they are great! Don't expect to run a whole house on one since they are rated @ 800w.
I use mine in my trailer to run a couple of lights, a TV,DVD player, battery charger and a small space heater.
First thing you need to do is throw away the Chinese sparkplug and replace it with a NGK Br5es(I think thats the crossover).
I run decient oil in mine. The high quality 2-stroke oils have to pass the L-egd test. Stihl,Echo and several other oils pass this test. Run it @ 50:1 like the generator says to.
I grew up on 2-strokes and 32:1-40:1 oil ratios. But these ran 10,000 rpm or more.
The generator only runs @ 3600 rpm so adding more oil causes it to smoke and foul plugs.
The generator is super quiet. I can't hear mine at the end of a 50ft cord.
I have over 100 hrs on one of mine and it still works flawlessly. The 2nd I keep as a backup to run my mothers oxygen generator incase the power goes out.
We still have bottles incase the genny died. But running the generator to run the oxygen machine is cheaper than using the bottles. Mom needs Oxygen 24/7.
Each bottle costs $22 and lasts 2hrs. If the generator runs the oxygen machine over 8 hrs I'm ahead of the game.
My 1/2" Earthquake is stronger than my (returned) 2135timax and on par with my Aircat 1100k "rated" to 1100 ft-lbs (whatever that means). There might be something wrong with yours - mine is a beast.
Harbor Freight 1/4" Earthquake air ratchet #68428 - PASS
$40 on sale w/ 20% coupon. Nice and small unlike the beefier 3/8" ones. Best of all QUIET. Similar to an electric drill on a lower speed.
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Tribalvision
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Uh boy, here we go.. I'm a Harbor freight nut..
1/2" Earthquake Impact gun 100% PASS. I use the heck out of mine in a heavy duty commercial environment.
2&3" chip brushes. Pass,, I buy them religiously for my Fiberglass Projects.
Digital Caliper usually on sale for 10 bucks. Pass. I keep a few laying around.
This may sound funny, but this is the best Phillips head screwdriver Ive ever used and I've been thru them all. It seems to grip the screws like you wouldnt believe.
#2 x 4" Phillips (they are green now, flatheads are orange)
The 1/4 Flat head screwdriver is good also(PASS). I have about 5-6 of each laying around. Truck/ Garage?basement etc.
3/8 x 50ft retractable hose reel-- PASS
I've had this hose reel mounted to my Heavy Wrecker and it has been exposed to the elements. Sun, Rain, Ice, Snow etc and it's still kicking. I'm on my 3rd hose, but the reel works well...
3" high speed cut-off tool usually on sale for 9.99 PASS
use this all the time at wreck scenes. sometimes you have to wait for the truck to build air, but it does the job.
25 and 30" quickfind tape measures. I have a dozen of these since I can never seem to find one when I need one. I grab them when theyre on sale for a few bucks
10" Cable Cutter--- PASS they usually go on sale for $3.99
I use the heck out of these for my stereo installs and for wreck scene where 1/0 and 2/0 truck batter cables need to be cut.
Automatic center punch (PASS)
black compostie 3/8" ratchet (PASS) feels good in the hand and works well.
3/8" and 1/2" deep impact sockets. Standard and metric. (PASS)
I use these every day at work and they havent failed me yet.
7 drawer end cabinet (PASS) This box fits perfectly in my wrecker toolbox. been in the truck 6 years without any issues. very happy with it.
3-in-1 Riveter Kit (PASS) worked well for rivets and blind nuts.
That's all I can think of right now
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Now for the Fails.....
4-1/2" Angle Grinder DrillMaster (EPIC FAIL) on sale for $9.99
used it for 5 minutes and it burned up in my hand. returned it for a replacement and the second one ran for about 6 minutes and burned up in my hand. Just chucked it in the trash....
3 Piece Curved Jaw Locking Pliers Set (fail)
locking mechanism doesnt work very well and they dont clamp very well and slip off everything
4lb sledge- (fail)
this is the sledge with the resin poured in the top to hold the head to the handle. used it a few times and the resin cracked and the handle became loose causing a safety issue.
7 Piece Pliers Set blue (fail)
The grooves in the slip joint pliers are too shallow. try to get a grip on something and they jump a groove. can be painful at times.
Diagonals had the point of the jaw chip off.
I hope this helps.
I will add more as I use or break something.....
1/2" Earthquake Impact gun 100% PASS. I use the heck out of mine in a heavy duty commercial environment.
2&3" chip brushes. Pass,, I buy them religiously for my Fiberglass Projects.
Digital Caliper usually on sale for 10 bucks. Pass. I keep a few laying around.
This may sound funny, but this is the best Phillips head screwdriver Ive ever used and I've been thru them all. It seems to grip the screws like you wouldnt believe.
#2 x 4" Phillips (they are green now, flatheads are orange)
The 1/4 Flat head screwdriver is good also(PASS). I have about 5-6 of each laying around. Truck/ Garage?basement etc.
3/8 x 50ft retractable hose reel-- PASS
I've had this hose reel mounted to my Heavy Wrecker and it has been exposed to the elements. Sun, Rain, Ice, Snow etc and it's still kicking. I'm on my 3rd hose, but the reel works well...
3" high speed cut-off tool usually on sale for 9.99 PASS
use this all the time at wreck scenes. sometimes you have to wait for the truck to build air, but it does the job.
25 and 30" quickfind tape measures. I have a dozen of these since I can never seem to find one when I need one. I grab them when theyre on sale for a few bucks
10" Cable Cutter--- PASS they usually go on sale for $3.99
I use the heck out of these for my stereo installs and for wreck scene where 1/0 and 2/0 truck batter cables need to be cut.
Automatic center punch (PASS)
black compostie 3/8" ratchet (PASS) feels good in the hand and works well.
3/8" and 1/2" deep impact sockets. Standard and metric. (PASS)
I use these every day at work and they havent failed me yet.
7 drawer end cabinet (PASS) This box fits perfectly in my wrecker toolbox. been in the truck 6 years without any issues. very happy with it.
3-in-1 Riveter Kit (PASS) worked well for rivets and blind nuts.
That's all I can think of right now
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Now for the Fails.....
4-1/2" Angle Grinder DrillMaster (EPIC FAIL) on sale for $9.99
used it for 5 minutes and it burned up in my hand. returned it for a replacement and the second one ran for about 6 minutes and burned up in my hand. Just chucked it in the trash....
3 Piece Curved Jaw Locking Pliers Set (fail)
locking mechanism doesnt work very well and they dont clamp very well and slip off everything
4lb sledge- (fail)
this is the sledge with the resin poured in the top to hold the head to the handle. used it a few times and the resin cracked and the handle became loose causing a safety issue.
7 Piece Pliers Set blue (fail)
The grooves in the slip joint pliers are too shallow. try to get a grip on something and they jump a groove. can be painful at times.
Diagonals had the point of the jaw chip off.
I hope this helps.
I will add more as I use or break something.....
Kaervak
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Solid Nonslip Drawer Liner Item # 65565 PASS
Purchased two rolls so far. Cutting it to fit can be a bit of a pain, but it's worth the hassle.
Purchased two rolls so far. Cutting it to fit can be a bit of a pain, but it's worth the hassle.
Recoil Rob
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I wanted to hear good things about this tools read on here they were OK so I went and picked one up on sale. Then I read that someone got one that was not centered so I went and checked mine, still new in the box. Sure enough a 12" bit was making a one inch circle it had so much wobble. I brought it back today for replacement. We opened and tested 8 drills, all were turning off center. An no, it wasn't the bits.
FAIL.
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TAMPAGT07
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1000 lb folding saw horses- pass....I put a 200 lb door on them yesturday and they were nice and sturdy...I would recommend ptting some rubber on the tops, as projects will slide around without something to grab them..
Coach James
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You're talking about the ones made of sheet metal with a wood top right? If so, indeed those are awesome. I've had a pair that i've been abusing for 2 years+ and they are still here and very useful. I wish i got a 2nd set when they were $20.
The Lazy Destroyer
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Here are a few items I've gotten recently:
4-1/2" Angle Grinder
PN 95578
$10 w/ coupon
PASS
I had to adjust the safety cover as it was loose out of the box but that was no big deal. I got it specifically for a project (cutting pavers for my walkway) so all I cared about was having it last long enough to cut all the 20 some-odd pavers. They created a lot of dust so I got it as a throw-away tool after my project was done. It worked fine and I'm keeping it as a backup or if I get another dirty project. For 10 bucks it worked great and I had no issues.
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26" 16-drawer top/bottom roller toolbox
PN 67831
$289 w/ coupon
PASS
Awesome box! But major warning: Open both top and bottom box while you are still at Harbor Freight! The packaging seriously *****! A lot of the reviews on their website warn about this as well. My top was dented in a bit at the bottom. It didn't affect the drawers so I didn't really care. But the bottom box was pretty awful, multiple corners dented in and paint chipping.
I took the bottom back and made them open up the replacement at the store... and the replacement was even worse! They grabbed another one, and a HUGE scratch down the side! The third and last one was fine. Pretty bad odds.
It is a great box but seriously do not leave the store without physically checking both boxes. The packaging is horrible for a 100+and 60+ lbs boxes.
Other than that fiasco, it really is a good toolbox
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4-drawer tool cart
PN 95659
$99 w/ coupon
PASS
This one is pretty well known but I also got this one recently and major pass, great cart for the money. Tempted to get the 5-drawer but for my needs the black one was already probably plenty good enough.
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6" digital caliper
PN 47257
$10 w/ coupon
PASS
Holds the zero pretty well, and tinkering around w/ it the readings are tight enough for what I need it for. It is identical to one I used at work at my old job (machine assembler & minor fabrication) and that one worked equally well too. As long as they don't get dirty they seem to work pretty well for basic stuff.
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string level
PN 67765
$1
FAIL
I got this one just to try it out and of course major fail. Mine was not totally leveled, so if you flipped it around on the string it would give you a different reading. It also falls off the string way too easily.
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24" i-beam level
PN 67783
PASS
Used for a landscaping project to verify slope, worked fine.
4-1/2" Angle Grinder
PN 95578
$10 w/ coupon
PASS
I had to adjust the safety cover as it was loose out of the box but that was no big deal. I got it specifically for a project (cutting pavers for my walkway) so all I cared about was having it last long enough to cut all the 20 some-odd pavers. They created a lot of dust so I got it as a throw-away tool after my project was done. It worked fine and I'm keeping it as a backup or if I get another dirty project. For 10 bucks it worked great and I had no issues.
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26" 16-drawer top/bottom roller toolbox
PN 67831
$289 w/ coupon
PASS
Awesome box! But major warning: Open both top and bottom box while you are still at Harbor Freight! The packaging seriously *****! A lot of the reviews on their website warn about this as well. My top was dented in a bit at the bottom. It didn't affect the drawers so I didn't really care. But the bottom box was pretty awful, multiple corners dented in and paint chipping.
I took the bottom back and made them open up the replacement at the store... and the replacement was even worse! They grabbed another one, and a HUGE scratch down the side! The third and last one was fine. Pretty bad odds.
It is a great box but seriously do not leave the store without physically checking both boxes. The packaging is horrible for a 100+and 60+ lbs boxes.
Other than that fiasco, it really is a good toolbox
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4-drawer tool cart
PN 95659
$99 w/ coupon
PASS
This one is pretty well known but I also got this one recently and major pass, great cart for the money. Tempted to get the 5-drawer but for my needs the black one was already probably plenty good enough.
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6" digital caliper
PN 47257
$10 w/ coupon
PASS
Holds the zero pretty well, and tinkering around w/ it the readings are tight enough for what I need it for. It is identical to one I used at work at my old job (machine assembler & minor fabrication) and that one worked equally well too. As long as they don't get dirty they seem to work pretty well for basic stuff.
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string level
PN 67765
$1
FAIL
I got this one just to try it out and of course major fail. Mine was not totally leveled, so if you flipped it around on the string it would give you a different reading. It also falls off the string way too easily.
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24" i-beam level
PN 67783
PASS
Used for a landscaping project to verify slope, worked fine.
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dodge610
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Here are a few items I've gotten recently:
4-1/2" Angle Grinder
PN 95578
$10 w/ coupon
PASS
I had to adjust the safety cover as it was loose out of the box but that was no big deal. I got it specifically for a project (cutting pavers for my walkway) so all I cared about was having it last long enough to cut all the 20 some-odd pavers. They created a lot of dust so I got it as a throw-away tool after my project was done. It worked fine and I'm keeping it as a backup or if I get another dirty project. For 10 bucks it worked great and I had no issues.
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26" 16-drawer top/bottom roller toolbox
PN 67831
$289 w/ coupon
PASS
Awesome box! But major warning: Open both top and bottom box while you are still at Harbor Freight! The packaging seriously *****! A lot of the reviews on their website warn about this as well. My top was dented in a bit at the bottom. It didn't affect the drawers so I didn't really care. But the bottom box was pretty awful, multiple corners dented in and paint chipping.
I took the bottom back and made them open up the replacement at the store... and the replacement was even worse! They grabbed another one, and a HUGE scratch down the side! The third and last one was fine. Pretty bad odds.
It is a great box but seriously do not leave the store without physically checking both boxes. The packaging is horrible for a 100+and 60+ lbs boxes.
Other than that fiasco, it really is a good toolbox
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4-drawer tool cart
PN 95659
$99 w/ coupon
PASS
This one is pretty well known but I also got this one recently and major pass, great cart for the money. Tempted to get the 5-drawer but for my needs the black one was already probably plenty good enough.
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6" digital caliper
PN 47257
$10 w/ coupon
PASS
Holds the zero pretty well, and tinkering around w/ it the readings are tight enough for what I need it for. It is identical to one I used at work at my old job (machine assembler & minor fabrication) and that one worked equally well too. As long as they don't get dirty they seem to work pretty well for basic stuff.
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string level
PN 67765
$1
FAIL
I got this one just to try it out and of course major fail. Mine was not totally leveled, so if you flipped it around on the string it would give you a different reading. It also falls off the string way too easily.
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24" i-beam level
PN 67783
PASS
Used for a landscaping project to verify slope, worked fine.
Good idea on the HF Box wish i had read this before i bought mine my fiasco was perfect top and bottom no keys for top box took 3 times to get a top box with a set of keys with it other than that very pleased with box.
TAMPAGT07
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SixStringMadness
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Epic FAIL. Bought two for $9.99 with my ITC and was very excited to install over my new workbench. By the time I decided it was getting returned I was ready to run the things over with my lawn mower.
The backboard is plastic, and flexes when trying to attach the storage bins. The red bins refuse to be mounted, and their tabs break off when attempting to do so.
Big thumbs down.
The backboard is plastic, and flexes when trying to attach the storage bins. The red bins refuse to be mounted, and their tabs break off when attempting to do so.
Big thumbs down.
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crashbumper
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^ It might be worth getting a name brand Akro wall mounting board, but use the HF bins. Those Akro bins can get pricey, but if you are using it for small hardware you might be able to get by with the cheaper bins.
Swivel head ratchets, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2"….Pass. First ratchets I grab every single time.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96781.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96782.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96783.html
13 Drawer Roller: Pass. I've been singing praises on this box since I bought it. I'd love to have the top box and side cabinets, but will probably just end up buying a second roller and a five drawer cart.
http://www.harborfreight.com/13-drawer-red-industrial-quality-roller-cabinet-90320.html
1/2 inch torque wrench: Pass. Mine is the old one in the red case, the new ones come in a black case. Not sure if they are different.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-239.html
Cylinder Leak Down tester: Fail. The office between the two gauges is at least 1/8". The leak would have to be Massive to register on this tool. I ended up rebuilding mine with an properly machined office from mcmaster, two 100 PSI gauges, and some 1/8" NPT brass parts. Works like a champ….but I basically paid $50 for a regulator, the hoses, and a plastic case.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cylinder-leak-down-tester-94190.html
Transfer Punches: Pass. Aside from getting two 3/32" punches and missing a 7/64", this set is otherwise perfect for my needs.
http://www.harborfreight.com/28-piece-transfer-punch-set-3577.html
Hollow punch set: Pass. I use this constantly on gasket material with a wood backing. With the transfer punches above this is everything you need to make gaskets.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-hollow-punch-set-3838.html
Dead Blow hammers: Pass. I only have the 3 lb one. I want the more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-41799.html
Step bits: Pass. I bought these at some ridiculous sale….I think $6 for the pair. I had low expectations, and it turns out I use them constantly. No signs of wear on the cutting edges.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-96275.html
Telescoping gauges: Fail. These are super crude.
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-telescoping-gauge-set-5649.html
OBD Reader/Scanner: Pass. I just use this on my own vehicles. I probably don't even begin to use it to it's fullest….but it works, and it was on sale.
http://www.harborfreight.com/can-obd-ii-code-reader-eobd-scanner-98614.html
Pry Bar set: Fail. I was happy with these for a while, but once I pried on something that really needed it I quickly realized that they're made of butter. Forget putting a hammer to the end. The shank will go right through the handle. At $7.99 I won't complain too hard….but I'll definitely be upgrading.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-heavy-duty-pry-bar-set-1654.html
Long reach metric hex and long reach metric ball sockets: Pass.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-38-metric-long-ball-head-hex-socket-set-67888.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-38-drive-metric-long-reach-hex-bit-socket-set-67890.html
Metal socket rails: Fail. Not enough spring in the clips. Completely worthless.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-socket-rail-39722.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-socket-rail-39721.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-socket-rail-39723.html
1000 Watt twin lamp halogen: Pass. My wife bought me this for working in the evenings. Works great….no complaints.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-watt-twin-lamp-halogen-floodlight-66439.html
Digital Inspection Camera: Pass. Another gift from my wife. Very happy with it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-inspection-camera-67979.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96781.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96782.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96783.html
13 Drawer Roller: Pass. I've been singing praises on this box since I bought it. I'd love to have the top box and side cabinets, but will probably just end up buying a second roller and a five drawer cart.
http://www.harborfreight.com/13-drawer-red-industrial-quality-roller-cabinet-90320.html
1/2 inch torque wrench: Pass. Mine is the old one in the red case, the new ones come in a black case. Not sure if they are different.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-239.html
Cylinder Leak Down tester: Fail. The office between the two gauges is at least 1/8". The leak would have to be Massive to register on this tool. I ended up rebuilding mine with an properly machined office from mcmaster, two 100 PSI gauges, and some 1/8" NPT brass parts. Works like a champ….but I basically paid $50 for a regulator, the hoses, and a plastic case.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cylinder-leak-down-tester-94190.html
Transfer Punches: Pass. Aside from getting two 3/32" punches and missing a 7/64", this set is otherwise perfect for my needs.
http://www.harborfreight.com/28-piece-transfer-punch-set-3577.html
Hollow punch set: Pass. I use this constantly on gasket material with a wood backing. With the transfer punches above this is everything you need to make gaskets.
http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-hollow-punch-set-3838.html
Dead Blow hammers: Pass. I only have the 3 lb one. I want the more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-41799.html
Step bits: Pass. I bought these at some ridiculous sale….I think $6 for the pair. I had low expectations, and it turns out I use them constantly. No signs of wear on the cutting edges.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-96275.html
Telescoping gauges: Fail. These are super crude.
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-telescoping-gauge-set-5649.html
OBD Reader/Scanner: Pass. I just use this on my own vehicles. I probably don't even begin to use it to it's fullest….but it works, and it was on sale.
http://www.harborfreight.com/can-obd-ii-code-reader-eobd-scanner-98614.html
Pry Bar set: Fail. I was happy with these for a while, but once I pried on something that really needed it I quickly realized that they're made of butter. Forget putting a hammer to the end. The shank will go right through the handle. At $7.99 I won't complain too hard….but I'll definitely be upgrading.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-heavy-duty-pry-bar-set-1654.html
Long reach metric hex and long reach metric ball sockets: Pass.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-38-metric-long-ball-head-hex-socket-set-67888.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-38-drive-metric-long-reach-hex-bit-socket-set-67890.html
Metal socket rails: Fail. Not enough spring in the clips. Completely worthless.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-socket-rail-39722.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-socket-rail-39721.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-socket-rail-39723.html
1000 Watt twin lamp halogen: Pass. My wife bought me this for working in the evenings. Works great….no complaints.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-watt-twin-lamp-halogen-floodlight-66439.html
Digital Inspection Camera: Pass. Another gift from my wife. Very happy with it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-inspection-camera-67979.html
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SixStringMadness
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I'm taking these back, and going to see if I can modify one of the metal framed ones to wall mount. I looked at one on display that I think will do just fine, but they are all the larger yellow bins. I like the higher count smaller red ones
The Lazy Destroyer
Well-known member
The guy I talked with when I was first there mentioned to look for the keys first, as they sometimes get attached to the styrofoam or just fall out. Mine were taped pretty well to a closed drawer. I guess checking for good keys while at HF is also worth doing while your checking for dents.
allinon72
Well-known member
Pick up an Akrobin, then pick up one of those HF bins, it will feel like they are made of paper. They don't even bother to trim or file the edges.
thaghost87
Well-known member
These have already been posted on here but I just wanted to give my PASS grade... the plastic socket rails are NICEE!! (for the price)! the rail is a little flimsy but the sockets stay on well (including heavy impact, deep sockets). PASS
The Lazy Destroyer
Well-known member
Any input on this 5-lb vibratory tumbler?
PN 67617
It looks nearly identical to the 5 lb Eastwood unit
I only saw one reference to the HF unit in another thread but not much more than that. I've got a lot of used nuts/bolts I'd like to clean up. HF reviews seem to state as long as I add a locking style washer to the bin cover it should work well (aside from being loud).
PN 67617
It looks nearly identical to the 5 lb Eastwood unit
I only saw one reference to the HF unit in another thread but not much more than that. I've got a lot of used nuts/bolts I'd like to clean up. HF reviews seem to state as long as I add a locking style washer to the bin cover it should work well (aside from being loud).
I've got it. Functionally, it works fine. I turn it on and it shakes. I did wind up adding a lock washer to the lid as others have said, otherwise it'll vibrate free. From a practical standpoint, I've found a vibratory tumbler in general to be worthless. I bought the Eastwood rust-removing media, which is supposed to be fairly course. After 24+ hours in the tumbler, the hardware looks no different... just dusty. No rust comes off, hell the painted parts don't even seem to get dull. I bought some more aggressive media but haven't tried it yet. I wound up just taking everything to my wire wheel.Any input on this 5-lb vibratory tumbler?
PN 67617
It looks nearly identical to the 5 lb Eastwood unit
I only saw one reference to the HF unit in another thread but not much more than that. I've got a lot of used nuts/bolts I'd like to clean up. HF reviews seem to state as long as I add a locking style washer to the bin cover it should work well (aside from being loud).
The Lazy Destroyer
Well-known member
I was originally going to look into the rotary tumblers but I seemed to see a lot of recommendations to go with a vibratory type over the rotary style. Do you think it is due to the specific HF product not working very well or just the style not being suited for that type of work?
Maybe I'll just try a wire wheel but I was really trying to avoid that.
Finger Sanding Pad 67481 for oscillating sanding tool.
http://www.harborfreight.com/sanding-finger-67481.html
Fail. Worked for about ten seconds then the sanding piece wouldn't stick to the velcro pad. The online reviews state that the heat from sanding melts the velcro hooks, I would agree.
http://www.harborfreight.com/sanding-finger-67481.html
Fail. Worked for about ten seconds then the sanding piece wouldn't stick to the velcro pad. The online reviews state that the heat from sanding melts the velcro hooks, I would agree.
7 Function Digital Multimeter item 90899
7 Function Digital Multimeter item 90899
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-90899.html
PASS! I think these are an incredible value. I was surprised by how accurate it was, and bought second one. I have not used the transistor test function, or the 10 amp max current input (don't think I would chance that, but all other features work quite well.
It does not have the extremely high input impedance, or self protection circuitry, autoranging, found in much more expensive instruments - but so what. Use good practices - Always start any testing at the highest possible voltage setting, don't rely on the unit's out of range reactions, or polarity protection, or current overload protection, etc. This is an amazing item for under $5.
There is an internal calibration adjustment that is not mentioned in the manual. Nor is likely needed in the context of Garage Journal use.
7 Function Digital Multimeter item 90899
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-90899.html
PASS! I think these are an incredible value. I was surprised by how accurate it was, and bought second one. I have not used the transistor test function, or the 10 amp max current input (don't think I would chance that, but all other features work quite well.
It does not have the extremely high input impedance, or self protection circuitry, autoranging, found in much more expensive instruments - but so what. Use good practices - Always start any testing at the highest possible voltage setting, don't rely on the unit's out of range reactions, or polarity protection, or current overload protection, etc. This is an amazing item for under $5.
There is an internal calibration adjustment that is not mentioned in the manual. Nor is likely needed in the context of Garage Journal use.
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