The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

[NC-Shaun]

I tried a search here first and came up with lots of reviews on the steel jacks, the 1.5 ton aluminum jack,but I need feedback on this one. I will be using it for servicing my Toyota FJ.

Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®, 3 Tons
Pittsburgh Automotive - item#68052

Any feedback on this one?

 

[cagullett1]

Has anyone purchased 1.5HP plunge router? It has good reviews on their website, but I've been eyeing the Bosch 1617. My wife and I just bought a new house so money is tight, so if I can save money, I will (if its worth saving).

 

[89GLH]

A friend of mine purchased the 56" box from the Parkville, MD location for $300 less the list price, because of locked drawers with no keys. After a tubular lockpick was introduced to it, they were removed and replaced with Ace hardware locks (with keys). Paid around $450 for a $720 box. I'm sure a locksmith would have been cheaper, but wasn't going to offer it. Great box for those looking, he thing is HUGE. Makes my 46" look like a junkyard box.

 

[GrantCee]

I tried a search here first and came up with lots of reviews on the steel jacks, the 1.5 ton aluminum jack,but I need feedback on this one. I will be using it for servicing my Toyota FJ.

Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®, 3 Tons
Pittsburgh Automotive - item#68052

Any feedback on this one?

Been using mine for about a year and a half; no issues, works well, and the two-piece handle is surprisingly helpful when the only place you can store a floor jack is under the apron of your table saw I've used it on everything from a passenger vehicle up to a diesel F250 with no problems. The rapid pump feature is really quite nice; fit and finish are much better than you might expect from HF.

My only complaints (and these are kind of picky, I'll admit) regard the handles on the sides: 1) They are not well positioned for balance, so even though it's light enough to carry one-handed you end up using both hands to keep the heavy end from dragging on the ground, and 2) The handles don't need to be as deep as they are; they prevent getting really close to a tire, for instance, when you're trying to get the saddle positioned perfectly on an a-arm. Even so, I've never had a situation that I couldn't make it work.

 

[air]

I tried a search here first and came up with lots of reviews on the steel jacks, the 1.5 ton aluminum jack,but I need feedback on this one. I will be using it for servicing my Toyota FJ.

Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®, 3 Tons
Pittsburgh Automotive - item#68052

Any feedback on this one?

I have one, and I don't care for it. The Steel Jacks are much better.

 

[subarub4]

Can you be more specific? Item#

I just ended up getting one from Amazon using prime so.. but the one in question was http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-12-in-drive-metric-impact-hex-driver-set-61337.html

 

[NC-Shaun]

Been using mine for about a year and a half; no issues, works well, and the two-piece handle is surprisingly helpful when the only place you can store a floor jack is under the apron of your table saw I've used it on everything from a passenger vehicle up to a diesel F250 with no problems. The rapid pump feature is really quite nice; fit and finish are much better than you might expect from HF.

My only complaints (and these are kind of picky, I'll admit) regard the handles on the sides: 1) They are not well positioned for balance, so even though it's light enough to carry one-handed you end up using both hands to keep the heavy end from dragging on the ground, and 2) The handles don't need to be as deep as they are; they prevent getting really close to a tire, for instance, when you're trying to get the saddle positioned perfectly on an a-arm. Even so, I've never had a situation that I couldn't make it work.

Thank You

I have one, and I don't care for it. The Steel Jacks are much better.

Thats a broad statement, could you clarify why you dont like yours? Keep in mind I will be using this mostly for stock height cars, and my 4wd Toyota. Was it something to do with clearance, etc?
Thank You

 

[soloz2]

If you're talking about this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-x-30-inch-belt-sander-2485.html

I'd give it a PASS. Used it for a year or so, think I paid $29 back then. Not very powerful, but it's fine for light sanding, works well for rough sharpening tools, etc. On my second or third belt.

Note that the Grizzly -
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Belt-Sander-1-x-30-/H3140

is the same sander for $59.95, or you can order from Enco and pay $108!

http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/2213-belt-disc-combination-sanders-163-4831.html

I have the one without the disk and it has worked well for over a year. Sometimes it takes a few seconds to get up to speed but once it does it works fine.

Thanks! I think maybe I'll pick one up when I get paid then. I just picked up a new Craftsman table saw and router, and the sander will make sanding the wine glass shelf I'm going to build the wife easier.

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[KaHuNaZ]

Has anyone purchased 1.5HP plunge router? It has good reviews on their website, but I've been eyeing the Bosch 1617. My wife and I just bought a new house so money is tight, so if I can save money, I will (if its worth saving).

I was in the same boat recently. I ended up picking up the craftsman 1 3/4hp plunge router. It was on sale for $76 and I had a coupon for $10 off anything over $50. I have only used it to cut speaker holes and chamfer the edges on poplar, but so far I love it a lot more than my fixed base router. My experience with HF power tools has been bad enough to not even consider them.

 

[soloz2]

I was in the same boat recently. I ended up picking up the craftsman 1 3/4hp plunge router. It was on sale for $76 and I had a coupon for $10 off anything over $50. I have only used it to cut speaker holes and chamfer the edges on poplar, but so far I love it a lot more than my fixed base router. My experience with HF power tools has been bad enough to not even consider them.

I just picked up the 2hp with swappable fixed & plunge bases for $99 and used I a $15 off coupon. I haven't gotten the chance to try it out yet though.

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[Harrison2]

dead blow hammers holding up pretty well

 

[Danglerb]

I just ended up getting one from Amazon using prime so.. but the one in question was http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-12-in-drive-metric-impact-hex-driver-set-61337.html

I've heard bad things about the Lisle version all in ones like those, but these are tools that may seem some very hard use.

 

[cheechi]

Thats a broad statement, could you clarify why you dont like yours? Keep in mind I will be using this mostly for stock height cars, and my 4wd Toyota. Was it something to do with clearance, etc?
Thank You

Compared to the weight of a steel trolley, aluminum jacks move around a bit more than I personally am comfortable with before they 'settle'. Since most are rapid pump now, you're several inches jacked up in that time, can be frustrating.

KaHuNaZ whatever you buy, get a standard router. When you eventually want to put it in a table, get a jig or accessory of any kind (assuming you don't make it) you will want a router that's common enough that it's compatible out of the box. The 1617 is a great router.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

KaHuNaZ whatever you buy, get a standard router. When you eventually want to put it in a table, get a jig or accessory of any kind (assuming you don't make it) you will want a router that's common enough that it's compatible out of the box. The 1617 is a great router.

I already had an older fixed base craftsman router with table. I needed a plunge option to cut clean holes with my circle jig. The bosch router is pretty nice, but was out of my budget.

 

[NC-Shaun]

I am thinking of buying the 8 pc 3/4 drive Impact Sockets because its the only kit I can find the Metric/SAE sizes I use on dirt bikes and Harleys. I dont need them to withstand much more than 200 ft lbs of torque and I only have a 1/2 Earthquake Impact Gun to use with these.I have no interest in the 3/4 Impact Guns because I do not work on large equipment or have the air supply to support it anyway.

So the question I have is.....

Have any of you guys used the 1/2 to 3/4 adapter in this kit for 200-250 ft lb use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-impact-socket-adapter-set-67936.html

Thank You

 

[Kracin]

I am thinking of buying the 8 pc 3/4 drive Impact Sockets because its the only kit I can find the Metric/SAE sizes I use on dirt bikes and Harleys. I dont need them to withstand much more than 200 ft lbs of torque and I only have a 1/2 Earthquake Impact Gun to use with these.I have no interest in the 3/4 Impact Guns because I do not work on large equipment or have the air supply to support it anyway.

So the question I have is.....

Have any of you guys used the 1/2 to 3/4 adapter in this kit for 200-250 ft lb use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-impact-socket-adapter-set-67936.html

Thank You

i've used the 3/4 to 1/2 adapter on my CP8072 (3/4" pneumatic impact).

it puts out 1217 ft/lbs in reverse and i did snap one of those reducers, but when i took the set back and got a second one, i swore i'd get a quality set if it broke, and the second set never broke.

was taking out rusted in 1/2" socket cap bolts out of large rollers

 

[NC-Shaun]

i've used the 3/4 to 1/2 adapter on my CP8072 (3/4" pneumatic impact).

it puts out 1217 ft/lbs in reverse and i did snap one of those reducers, but when i took the set back and got a second one, i swore i'd get a quality set if it broke, and the second set never broke.

was taking out rusted in 1/2" socket cap bolts out of large rollers

I would think that since I am gonna be using the 1/2 to 3/4 size on a 1/2 impact gun I should be OK then.

Thank You

 

[subarub4]

I have a question has anyone seen the coal slag abrasive in stores yet? Given it's like $9.99 for 50lb I'm willing to try it over the AO which is like $1/lb

 

[fitz11]

I have a question has anyone seen the coal slag abrasive in stores yet? Given it's like $9.99 for 50lb I'm willing to try it over the AO which is like $1/lb

Northern tool and tractor supply both carry it around here

 

[subarub4]

Northern tool and tractor supply both carry it around here

Don't have northern tool in the north east and tractor supply is too out of the way for me..

I'm just going to call in the morning before I drive out to the store.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Any reviews on the 25 Ft. Drain Cleaner With Drill Attachment? It's on sale for $10...I have a clogged pipe in my pool piping...The wifes gonna pick me one up today...

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ft-drain-cleaner-with-drill-attachment-66262.html

 

[RAYJAY]

I have a question has anyone seen the coal slag abrasive in stores yet? Given it's like $9.99 for 50lb I'm willing to try it over the AO which is like $1/lb

I use this product get it my local hardware store

http://www.blackbeautyabrasives.com/products/black-beauty-original-abrasives.php

 

[Stang65]

I use this product get it my local hardware store

http://www.blackbeautyabrasives.com/products/black-beauty-original-abrasives.php

I am pretty sure tractor supply has it, Good stuff.

 

[NC-Shaun]

I picked up a set of these today.

13 Piece 1/2" Drive SAE Deep Wall Impact Socket Set
Pittsburgh - item#67903

and these

13 Piece 1/2" Drive Metric Deep Wall Impact Socket Set
Pittsburgh - item#67904


They had great reviews along with the fact that I worked side by side with a fella that had them at the shop and he also praised them. I needed the Metric 30,and 32mm for my dirt bikes, and my OCD requires I buy the matching SAE set. Not bad for about $35 bux for both sets after coupons. These sizes will also allow me to have sockets for CV axles, and suspension service on 4wd trucks.

I have a set of Campbell Hausfeld SAE Chrome Vanadium Deep Well sockets that lasted me for at least 10 years in a shop environment. I will admit they had a nicer smooth finish than the Pittsburgh sets I just bought, but they stopped at 1 inch. I needed the larger sizes and Metrics that the Pittsburgh sets included.

 

[subarub4]

I am pretty sure tractor supply has it, Good stuff.

I use this product get it my local hardware store

http://www.blackbeautyabrasives.com/products/black-beauty-original-abrasives.php

Northern tool and tractor supply both carry it around here

Ugh two stores did not have the credit card systems up today so two stores were only cash only, I was told to check the New Haven store, I stopped in that store (I never knew it existed) it was clean, no waiting and nice.

So I was looking and I saw the coal slag but no bags, so I asked the store manger and he pulled one from the back and loaded it for me on one of the hand carts.

can't wait to try it out!

 

[cagullett1]

Ugh two stores did not have the credit card systems up today so two stores were only cash only, I was told to check the New Haven store, I stopped in that store (I never knew it existed) it was clean, no waiting and nice

My store's computer system was down as well... I drove 20 minutes to the store to find out I couldn't return a couple things, and I had to go to an ATM if I wanted to purchase the stuff I went there for.

 

[subarub4]

My store's computer system was down as well... I drove 20 minutes to the store to find out I couldn't return a couple things, and I had to go to an ATM if I wanted to purchase the stuff I went there for.

It sucked because I was in a area with no ATM's well I did have one (gas store) but it was across a major road and it was too busy to cross.

I liked the other store I went to really nice and the manger was nice, I will have to stop by more often.

 

[lightning02]

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pry-bars/3-piece-pry-bar-set-68339.html

pass or fail??

 

[diggerrick]

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pry-bars/3-piece-pry-bar-set-68339.html

pass or fail??

I've had that set for 10+ years - didn't know they still made them.

I give a conditional PASS as I haven't used them nearly as much as I thought I would. I kinda forgot I had them as they're in a toolbox in my back shop.

 

[MNRZR]

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pry-bars/3-piece-pry-bar-set-68339.html

pass or fail??

The set I bought a few years ago was just slightly stiffer than wet noodles. I'd say fail.

 

[subarub4]

Hey I have a question maybe someone might now.. I have some impact sockets I got from HF about 3-4 years ago and back then they came in that black thin metal case..

Well I've always hated that case because of the weak latch.. but it seems I can't seem to find a replacement as everything is just socket holder which I don't want since I have a tool bag do they make cases just for this?

 

[Kracin]

Hey I have a question maybe someone might now.. I have some impact sockets I got from HF about 3-4 years ago and back then they came in that black thin metal case..

Well I've always hated that case because of the weak latch.. but it seems I can't seem to find a replacement as everything is just socket holder which I don't want since I have a tool bag do they make cases just for this?

hf has done sort of a shift around.

they have gone to much cheaper packaging, and upped the quality of their tools, so unfortunately the sockets come on cheap plastic holders that snap after the second use, but their sockets have increased in durability. weird trade off, but i guess it works for them.

i too wanted to get the impact sockets in that oldschool metal case but they don't sell them anymore as far as ive seen

 

[subarub4]

Yeah it *****, I just got one of the impact hex sockets and I would not trust those plastic holders.. but yeah the new impact sockets look pretty nice, I noticed one of my sockets on the old set with the metal case has a hairline crack I might replace that one but otherwise it's held up pretty good for how I used it.

 

[lightning02]

I've had that set for 10+ years - didn't know they still made them.

I give a conditional PASS as I haven't used them nearly as much as I thought I would. I kinda forgot I had them as they're in a toolbox in my back shop.

The set I bought a few years ago was just slightly stiffer than wet noodles. I'd say fail.

Thanks. I think ill pass on them.

Anyone know of a better brand to buy that doesnt cost alot?

 

[rlitman]

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pry-bars/3-piece-pry-bar-set-68339.html

pass or fail??

FAIL.

They're made from two pieces. A round rod ground at one end to a slight taper, and the rolling head welded to the other end.

They fail on two points.
1) the steel is soft ****
2) the taper is very short, and chunky. Because of this, the tapered end is pretty useless as a drift pin to line up holes (which is exactly what it is supposed to be for)

Good ones are forged from better steel, and have a long slim taper on the handle. Yeah, they cost money.

 

[GoodEnough]

Thanks. I think ill pass on them.

Anyone know of a better brand to buy that doesnt cost alot?

Does this work?
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-pry-bar-set-in-tray/p-00943278000P

 

[usmc_noma]

If you have an Ollies nearby, you should check out the thread in the hot deals section on the Richard's pry bars.

 

[Ray-CA]

I bought this (http://www.harborfreight.com/truck-bed-cargo-unloader-60800.html) last week and it works great! Small mod required to mount it to my truck ('09 Toyota Tacoma) the fabric was to wide which put the mounting brackets to far apart. That interfered with closing of the tailgate. We just unrolled the fabric, trimmed about 3-inches off one edge, re-rolled the fabric onto the roller and installed it onto the truck. Loaded 2-yards of gravel (a half-yard at a time) and spent more time backing into the driveway than it took to unload the gravel.

Bought it on-sale for $30 with a coupon and it's worth every penny.

Ray

PS: Merry Christmas!!!!

 

[wjamyers]

Does this work?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-pry-bar-set-in-tray/p-00943278000P

Worked for me for same price. They are USA made by Wilde

DRhodes
06-04-2012, 04:04 PM
They are Wilde. A good set for the money.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152733

 

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I have purchased several things at HF one was a short roller stool that adjusts. For $20.00 why complain it was $20.00 works great right now. I believe HF makes great priced items for mostly one time use. But to coin a phrase, "You get what you pay for" they are truly not Craftsman which I am a major fan of or should say have been most of my life. I heard a rumor that they are going to make their stores no firearms carry even people with a CPL. If this is truly the case I will be unloading Craftsman and starting over. I will not support their views on gun control but as I said this is through the grapevine so far. Anyone else hear anything about this? Anyone have any suitable value tool name to replace Craftsman tools with. I believe at last check I had somewhere in the neighborhood of $45,000.00 worth of the Craftsman name items. Thank you all for letting me blow off on your/our board.