IONH
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Funny. Talking about a wood burner and had to read halfway through your uses to get to the actual wood burning.
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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Funny. Talking about a wood burner and had to read halfway through your uses to get to the actual wood burning.
Ford52PU
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I purchased the Chicago Electric Heavy Duty Deck/Drywall Screwgun, I used the living daylights out of it, never could have gotten my 8X12 deck done with out it. PASS!!!
Item 9624 On sale $37.99
Item 9624 On sale $37.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-12-drive-metric-deep-wall-impact-socket-set-67915.html
So far I'll have to give a nice PASS to this 1/2" Deep Metric Impact Socket set. I've been using it at work for 4 (or so, not really sure) months now. The 17mm especially gets repeated daily use with both pneumatic and electric impacts. No issues whatsoever yet, though I'll be sure to report back if it starts going south.
So far I'll have to give a nice PASS to this 1/2" Deep Metric Impact Socket set. I've been using it at work for 4 (or so, not really sure) months now. The 17mm especially gets repeated daily use with both pneumatic and electric impacts. No issues whatsoever yet, though I'll be sure to report back if it starts going south.
bigman68
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1/2" Variable Speed Reversible Hammer Drill # 67616- FAIL!! Used it for 2-3 minutes and it went up in smoke. Returned it for 1/2" H.D. Low Speed Drill- PASS!!- I used it for 1/2 hour continuous and had zero problems.
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I tried to use them on something a little heavier, but should have been within their capability - TOTAL FAIL
I did that yesterday. I unscrewed the two plastic halves of the housing, drilled them out, and reassembled with a (I think) a #10 screw with a nut & washer. The clamp works much better now, but with the plastic housing, I don't think it will ever be as strong as a quality clamp, but for free it's now a pass, but I sure wouldn't pay for one. I may make this modification to the rest of my freebies before they break.
Originally Posted by diggerrick
I tried to use them on something a little heavier, but should have been within their capability - TOTAL FAIL
I did that yesterday. I unscrewed the two plastic halves of the housing, drilled them out, and reassembled with a (I think) a #10 screw with a nut & washer. The clamp works much better now, but with the plastic housing, I don't think it will ever be as strong as a quality clamp, but for free it's now a pass, but I sure wouldn't pay for one. I may make this modification to the rest of my freebies before they break.
lorge1989
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Get back to us in a year or so. I don't know how you can pass something when all you've had it for is a day.
IONH
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Now they have had it a month. If they used it a dozen times, that's more than enough for a review.
joebachor
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21 pc. pittsburgh 3/4 drive combo go thru socket set is a pass. i use a snap on 3/4 ratchet wrench with it instead of the cheap ratchet it comes with. this set is very handy and is good for keeping in your car.
IONH
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We need part numbers to make the thread searchable.
Also, it may be a more useful review if you actually used and broke the ratchet than writing it off from the beginning. From your review we know it is a questionable, to you, ratchet which was not used but the sockets are OK.
Craptain
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1/3 Horsepower, 3 Gal., 100 PSI Oilless Pancake Air Compressor
Central Pneumatic - Item#95275
I bought this cheap. I waited for the $39.95 deal and then managed to use a 20% coupon. So I really don't have much money in it. I tried it out for airing up the car tires and a couple of contrived jobs, just to see it work. First I have to say it seemed fairly slow coming up to pressure. The first real use for it was re-doing my bathroom. I used it for trimming out with my brad nailer. This is about the level of use I wanted it for. I was working alone so the use was not continuous, but still for several minutes at a time I was fairly heavy on it and then a break while I cut and fitted the next parts. I have to say it worked really well. It kept up with the brad nailer pretty well. While it ran more than a larger unit might it actually did a good job. After finishing that job it went to the tool shed. I noticed it the other day. It is still holding 95 psi after sitting for about 3 months.
I give it a PASS.
Central Pneumatic - Item#95275
I bought this cheap. I waited for the $39.95 deal and then managed to use a 20% coupon. So I really don't have much money in it. I tried it out for airing up the car tires and a couple of contrived jobs, just to see it work. First I have to say it seemed fairly slow coming up to pressure. The first real use for it was re-doing my bathroom. I used it for trimming out with my brad nailer. This is about the level of use I wanted it for. I was working alone so the use was not continuous, but still for several minutes at a time I was fairly heavy on it and then a break while I cut and fitted the next parts. I have to say it worked really well. It kept up with the brad nailer pretty well. While it ran more than a larger unit might it actually did a good job. After finishing that job it went to the tool shed. I noticed it the other day. It is still holding 95 psi after sitting for about 3 months.
I give it a PASS.
That's basically how I look at it. I broke a bunch in the store clamping them all the way down on themselves, the ones that lasted are the ones I got. I probably got the strongest ones out of the bunch.
For $2 (or free in your case) + nuts & bolts, they're not bad for the money. you can get out what you put in.
10 Ft. X 10 Ft. Popup Canopy Item#69456
Actual dimensions 8x8 as mentioned in numerous HF reviews. Conditional PASS. If carefully put up and taken down and used in a light breeze only, it should last a good while. I really don't have anything to compare with as I've never owned a canopy like this. I now know why side curtains are offered on the more expensive ones, as the canopy alone doesn't provided that much shade when the sun is low in the sky......morning/evening.
Actual dimensions 8x8 as mentioned in numerous HF reviews. Conditional PASS. If carefully put up and taken down and used in a light breeze only, it should last a good while. I really don't have anything to compare with as I've never owned a canopy like this. I now know why side curtains are offered on the more expensive ones, as the canopy alone doesn't provided that much shade when the sun is low in the sky......morning/evening.
TAMPAGT07
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96157 - 5-in-1 Portable Power Pack - Preliminary PASS
Bought this for $80 on-sale for Inside Track Club. Fairly solid construction, gauges are not heinously inaccurate. Successfully started two cars with dead batteries. The battery clamps are a tad small but open plenty wide and grip well. Pumped up four tires with the pump. Inverter ran a light for an hour. Not bad. Smells like cheap Chinese ****, but that will dissipate as the probably toxic chemicals leach out of the rubber and plastic.My only wish is that there was a compartment to store at least the DC charging cord.
Any more info on this jumper or any of the other HF jumpers?
TAMPAGT07
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I drilled probably about 5,000 holes in concrete before the cheap plastic reverse buton broke....I bought it back and they swapped it out...I even bought another for a spare....I guess these can be hit or miss..
IONH
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Any more info on this jumper or any of the other HF jumpers?
I have the 3-in-1 Jump Starter and Power Supply and it has done great for me even when I don't charge it for months.
I do wish I bought one with the tire pump though.
TAMPAGT07
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Thanx, IONH.....
doan
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I bought both of these the other night after my Kobalt die grinder seized.
Both are a pass.
The angle die grinder is smaller, more comfortable, and more powerful than the kobalt one. The chuck needed a little lube so it would tighten down easily. they're so cheap I bought a couple to to minimise changing tools.
The drill is also a qualified pass. I bought it solely to use for a wire wheel. it turns 3000 RPM (about as fast as can be bought for a drill) and has plenty of power for wire wheeling. the front bearing is a little sloppy, it would not make a great drill.
Both are a pass.
The angle die grinder is smaller, more comfortable, and more powerful than the kobalt one. The chuck needed a little lube so it would tighten down easily. they're so cheap I bought a couple to to minimise changing tools.
The drill is also a qualified pass. I bought it solely to use for a wire wheel. it turns 3000 RPM (about as fast as can be bought for a drill) and has plenty of power for wire wheeling. the front bearing is a little sloppy, it would not make a great drill.
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Any more info on this jumper or any of the other HF jumpers?
I have probably ten different HF jump boxes, in my experience the cheapest ones last longest. These came on the cheap in pallet lots of HF returns. I have 3 or 4 of the $80 ones, maybe one is marginal, the rest weak batteries. I have better luck if I charge them with a regular battery charger (2amp setting) than the cord they come with. For some reason the 3in1's have had better batteries in my experience.
fourtythree
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How can it be a pass then? Its a drill after all.
doan
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Not great for precision drilling, but fine wire wheels and sanders. 3000 RPM is a big plus for wire wheels, all my other drills are slower than that.
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I bought the Pittsburgh 9 Piece Metric Fully Polished Combination Wrench Set item#42305 for 5 dollars with a coupon 4 months ago. I have used the 14mm, 10mm, and 8mm several times a week working on motorcycles. I really cranked on the 10 and the 14 a few times and they have held up. I have used them along side my craftsman wrenches and they are holding up fine. I measured them and they are all within tolerance. I have noticed alot of folks on here bagging on the wrenches, I personally think these are great, especially for the 5 dollars I spent. PASS. I will be sure to update this if I bend or break one...like I did a gearwrench 2 days ago...that one hurt.
jakemac
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A couple months ago, I bought the Propane Torch w/starter (#91037). It fits the propane tank on my grill. I just got around to using it. This one rated both Pass and Fail.
Since it was raining this morning, I thought that I'd pull out the torch and burn the weeds off my brick walkway. I don't use weedkiller because my dog licks everything. The rain keeps me from burning down the neighborhood.
PASS - It's a torch, and it burns things.
FAIL - The starter sparks, but didn't ignite the torch.
Save yourself a few dollars and buy the one without the starter. Use a Bic to (carefully) light the torch.
Since it was raining this morning, I thought that I'd pull out the torch and burn the weeds off my brick walkway. I don't use weedkiller because my dog licks everything. The rain keeps me from burning down the neighborhood.
PASS - It's a torch, and it burns things.
FAIL - The starter sparks, but didn't ignite the torch.
Save yourself a few dollars and buy the one without the starter. Use a Bic to (carefully) light the torch.
pauls_workshop
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Anyone try the Wireless Winch Remote yet?
I have one of the old camo wireless winches that works great for light duty stuff (like pulling things onto my 4x8 utility trailer, etc.). The wireless remote looks like a perfect upgrade to the Superwinch on the race car trailer. The sale flyer says it works with most other brands, but the website does not say the same.
http://www.harborfreight.com/merchandising-promotions/merchandising/2012-ise/10-2-12-fall-super-sale/wireless-winch-remote-control-69229.html
For less than $18 ($22 sale price + 20% coupon) it's worth a try.
I remember seeing a similar universal wireless winch remote in car magazine ads a few years ago for $100, but then they kinda disappeared.
Hey, can I use this winch control on my wife, to get her to change the tv channel for me when she gets mad at me?
Canadian Charlie
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40 piece 3/8" and 1/4" drive socket set: PASS. Make sure you get a good ratchet when buying and not a broken one. I couldn't go wrong for $4. Bought 1 and it's held up as a set to take to the junkyard and to keep in my daily driver.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47902
I have one too
diggerrick
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Mine has always worked great - I use it frequently. I actually bought the non-starting one first and liked it, but upgraded to the self-starter and sold the other. You have to ignite it at a low gas flow then crank it up.
A definite PASS for me.
Craptain
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I think we need one of these threads for northern tool also.
Well you know what to do then.
I think we need one of these threads for northern tool also.
Like this? Northern Tool Pass/Fail Thread
MystralHawk
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Also helps if you gently pull the electrode slightly out from the starter. I found that the starter was tucked a bit far in. It greatly benefited from pulling it out. But like diggerrick said, start low gas and then ramp it up once lit.
diggerrick
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I have that recurring problem with item #91061 - electrode won't hold it's position very long - maybe I'm bumping it into stuff, but I'm usually pretty careful.
fourtythree
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I posted a review for the polisher a few pages back. It and the pads are a pass.
I searched again for it and found some more reviews and went ahead and ordered it. Going to be first DA buffer but I've read to throw backing plates and pads away so jow I'm the look for decent replacements
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So the pads seem to last for you, huh? I saw a review on YouTube that showed how the backing plate is to large in diameter and chews up the pad. I bought one and a set of pads a while back, but just haven't had the time to try it out.
fourtythree
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Yep, the pads are decent IF you use a 5" backing plate. I've done 4 cars with them so far and they're holding up fine. Price some of the better known pads and you'll appreciate them more. Hell, the Meguiars pads I've used in the past lasted half as long these have so far.
If you are using a weed burner style torch and the igniter does not work well, please don't try to light it with just a BIC lighter. It can be a hassle, and you are asking for trouble safetywise, because it puts your hands right in the flame zone when it does light. A flint starter is a much better choice. One is available from any hardware store, welding supply store, etc. for a few bucks. It will light the torch much easier, because the flint sparks will not be affected by the propane flow coming out the end of the weed burner like happens when trying to use a lighter (BIC flame easily blows out). A flint lighter also moves your hand well out of the path of the weed burner flame after it does light.
I have a couple weed burners (not from Harbor Freight) and I just turn the gas on until I can easily hear it coming out the end. Then one flick of the flint striker anywhere just past the very end of the burner head and it safely lights every time.
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jakemac
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You are right about using a striker. I own at least 5 of them, and can never find one when I need it. As a chain smoker, I always have a lighter on me. I keep my hand behind the tube shield and touch-n-go.
Good to know. Thanks