On the flip side, the 14 dollar 2 piece set with the bolt on exchangable tips in the blow molded case are far better. They held up on a shop setting for years but I still like my Channellocks a bit better.
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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On the flip side, the 14 dollar 2 piece set with the bolt on exchangable tips in the blow molded case are far better. They held up on a shop setting for years but I still like my Channellocks a bit better.
aka Larry
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Pittsburg Pneumatic Rivet Gun - PASS!
I need to install about (50) 3/16" steel mandrel rivets for the Lexan rear window on my race car and doing it by hand was not an option for me. Worked like a champ!
I need to install about (50) 3/16" steel mandrel rivets for the Lexan rear window on my race car and doing it by hand was not an option for me. Worked like a champ!
Parrothead
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90-93 Integra. Nice
aka Larry
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Thanks! In two weeks she'll be ready for her debut in the 24 Hours Of Lemons race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL.
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skulldrinker
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I have to agree. I have the 12 ton version and after using it I said I could have gotten away with the lesser 5 ton and saved some money.
Mr onetwo
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A huge pass on the marine grade shrink tube kit http://www.harborfreight.com/42-piece-marine-heat-shrink-tubing-67598.html I just rewired my tractor and this stuff works great a 1/10th the cost at marine supply store.On sale now @ $4.99
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If you read the instructions with that stapler it says to drive staples flush you need to put your hand on the back of the stapler to absorb the recoil by pressing down slightly. *****, but not really a fail and its on the back of the package to read before purchase. OK, maybe fail, depends on use.
pushrod-racing
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Im sure its been mentioned more than 20 times, but for 369.99 the us general 44" tool chest is def a winner. Double ball bearing slides on the thicker drawers. I own several of these. Im a machinist and actually sold my high end kennedy machinist tool box and replaced it with 3 of these 2 for home and one for what kennedy originally was used for. At first the guys at work made fun of me until they seen my side of the story in tool and die work you have a lot of heavy setup blocks etc and the kennedy boxes once filled the drawers needed 3 guys to pull them open. SO I am a huge believe in there boxes
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Pittsburg Pneumatic Rivet Gun - PASS!
I need to install about (50) 3/16" steel mandrel rivets for the Lexan rear window on my race car and doing it by hand was not an option for me. Worked like a champ!
Nice!!!
Did the bend give you any trouble?
Colin Len
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Hey, that car looks familiar! I've had a few of these over the past 15yrs, my current one is a 92 GSR track day car. We also built one for LeMons but that was back in '07. That lexan window, is that the FAL "race" version (flat, not molded)?
Wow, another DA Integra fan
Wow, another DA Integra fan
9 Pc Wobble Socket Extension Set
Pittsburgh - item#67971
Spent the day wrenching and was disappointed in these extensions. If you apply alot of torque on them they jam in the socket. They could have their place, like when a bolt is a fairly low torque at an odd angle? I think these will be returned for a locking set.
Pittsburgh - item#67971
Spent the day wrenching and was disappointed in these extensions. If you apply alot of torque on them they jam in the socket. They could have their place, like when a bolt is a fairly low torque at an odd angle? I think these will be returned for a locking set.
I got the 3 or 4 pc set 3/8 Pittsburgh Pro wobble extensions, use them with a M12 3/8 impact at the junk yard. Haven't had any issues with things using them. I wonder if these are better quality than what you got?
littleponderosa
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On the 2nd 3/8" earthquake impact - round 1 lasted less than 1 project. Pulled apart the old JD mower deck to see what parts I needed and the damn thing quit when bolting it back up. Returned with no issue but there wasn't a fastener all that tight. If this one doesn't have some life, I'll get a store refund hopefully and put the cashola towards a IR.
Bill
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No I haven't however I don't use them very often Shaun. Just that I don't remember any difficulty the times I did. And this was at junk yards in Greensboro & Thomasville, removing doors and chassis parts in the July sun.
Russmobile1
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All of the quick release roto head ratchets are excellent triple chrome,chrome moly, made in taiwan by williams.Have used them professionally for over a year with excellent results.The only downside is you cant open them up for lubrication.Once in a while Ill soak the head in ATF to keep things smooth.
Made by williams, has this been confirmed?
I bought one of these last week in hopes of doing some sanity checks on my torque wrenches. (Pittsburg Digital Torque Adapter #68283)
Conclusion - Massive FAIL.
The unit would power on but as soon as I applied torque it started blinking "LO". (that means low battery). I replaced the battery with a known good cell and the exact same thing happened.
I went to the store in hope of getting an exchange and the other one on the shelf was used. (package stapled shut and a screw missing from the battery door).
I guess there's a widespread problem with defective units. (some HF reviews also suggest this.
There are other units at Amazon (Powerbuilt, ACDELCO) but I suspect they're all the same electronics and reviews also suggest lots of DOA/short life units.
I guess I'll go back to the string and bucket of sand method.
Conclusion - Massive FAIL.
The unit would power on but as soon as I applied torque it started blinking "LO". (that means low battery). I replaced the battery with a known good cell and the exact same thing happened.
I went to the store in hope of getting an exchange and the other one on the shelf was used. (package stapled shut and a screw missing from the battery door).
I guess there's a widespread problem with defective units. (some HF reviews also suggest this.
There are other units at Amazon (Powerbuilt, ACDELCO) but I suspect they're all the same electronics and reviews also suggest lots of DOA/short life units.
I guess I'll go back to the string and bucket of sand method.
Actually, I'm pretty sure this is wrong. Many of HF's ratchets are made by William Tool in Taiwan, not Williams a division of Snap-on. Notice the s on the end.
emeraldcoupe
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haul master aluminum step stool / working platform - item#66911 - PASS
got it for $24 with 20% coupon, it was actually about a buck cheaper than using the actual coupon for it,lol. anyway, I've been using it for a while and it works fine. sturdy and doesn't wobble.
got it for $24 with 20% coupon, it was actually about a buck cheaper than using the actual coupon for it,lol. anyway, I've been using it for a while and it works fine. sturdy and doesn't wobble.
That's the only thing that could make sense since the HF do not resemble the SO at all and I find no Williams swivel or roto head ratchets on ebay.
02camaro86
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fail the multi-tip snap ring pliers. tips bent and wont grip after taking apart 3 ratchets.
we can also add the chrome 1/2in-3/8 3/8-1/4 etc adapters, they snap in seconds with finger torque, get the black impact ones
we can also add the chrome 1/2in-3/8 3/8-1/4 etc adapters, they snap in seconds with finger torque, get the black impact ones
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Vegaman_Dan
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Item #68897 Shrinker / Stretcher Set
PASS
Units are solid, well built, and seem to be identical to what Eastwood and others offer. There's some good videos online about cleaning up the dies, deburring surfaces and improving their performance with just a bit of cleanup.
I tried it out on a test piece and the tools do the job as described without any fuss.
I built a stand for mine using some repurposed materials, but the stand HF sells for $125 or so might be worth it too.
PASS
Units are solid, well built, and seem to be identical to what Eastwood and others offer. There's some good videos online about cleaning up the dies, deburring surfaces and improving their performance with just a bit of cleanup.
I tried it out on a test piece and the tools do the job as described without any fuss.
I built a stand for mine using some repurposed materials, but the stand HF sells for $125 or so might be worth it too.
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Television remote control.....I know it probably sounds funny coming as my first post but I assure you I am not trolling
ex-x-fire
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Syberia
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14 in. 2 HP Cut-Off Saw - FAIL FAIL FAIL!
Burned up the motor after a couple of cuts. Started smoking and everything.
Burned up the motor after a couple of cuts. Started smoking and everything.
livinloud11
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+1 The chrome adapters are garbage, I broke 1/2 to 3/8 first time I used it. Threw it away, wasn't going to bother warrantying it. I picked up the black impact ones now. Also, Durmast ones are way better as well.
bubinga
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looks like the same one Ace hardware sells, hope the one from Ace hardware is OK.
I got the Ace one on there 50% off sale.
Black friday I think it was.
Vegaman_Dan
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Does that mean it passes as a heater then?
Mohawk Dave
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Yep, I agree. and it's comfy. I feel just a little bad when I pass over my Snap On one to reach for this.
^Kool Aid joke. but serious.
pauls_workshop
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The metal wrench racks hold great but they bite into the wrenches badly. You'll scratch up all your wrenches with those. Either "modify" the grips to have less bite or go with the plastic. I like the plastic much better for this reason in the toolbox, but not if you are moving them around with you. Plastic is just to stay in the toolbox. So I call the metal rack a FAIL unless modified. - Paul
fourtythree
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Tire Repair Kit Item#45183 .....FAIL
Not even sure why I picked this up since I knew it would be garbage. Finally had a chance to use it. The hook was bent out of the box and got worse when I tried to use it. Ended up using a cheapo "Slime" kit which worked fine. The plugs have been fine so far, surprisingly.
Not even sure why I picked this up since I knew it would be garbage. Finally had a chance to use it. The hook was bent out of the box and got worse when I tried to use it. Ended up using a cheapo "Slime" kit which worked fine. The plugs have been fine so far, surprisingly.
I bought one of these last week in hopes of doing some sanity checks on my torque wrenches. (Pittsburg Digital Torque Adapter #68283)
Conclusion - Massive FAIL.
The unit would power on but as soon as I applied torque it started blinking "LO". (that means low battery). I replaced the battery with a known good cell and the exact same thing happened.
I went to the store in hope of getting an exchange and the other one on the shelf was used. (package stapled shut and a screw missing from the battery door).
I guess there's a widespread problem with defective units. (some HF reviews also suggest this.
There are other units at Amazon (Powerbuilt, ACDELCO) but I suspect they're all the same electronics and reviews also suggest lots of DOA/short life units.
I guess I'll go back to the string and bucket of sand method.
Same result for same use here......BUT if you take in the house overnight to warm it up, then take it out to the shop and do your checks, it works just fine. It just doesn't like to work after sitting in a cold shop.
the metal rack is great for those craftsman RPs though... no worries about scratching up the pretty chrome job
Bib Overalls
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I have used a friend's Harbor Freight 20 Ton Shop Press a number of times over the years and it has always done the job. Well built. From mid December to mid January they had them on sale. I gathered up my coupons and checked it out. Looked just like my friend's press with at least one upgrade, a one piece handle for the bottle jack. Headed up to the cashier, made my deal and took it home. When I had it out of the box and set up I was very disappointed. The press was no where near as nice as the one on display. So, I loaded it up and went back to Harbor Freight and accused them of "bait and switch." They said they would do right by me and eventually they did.
This is what I have learned. Harbor Freight sells two different 20 ton shop presses. The first one I got was Item 32870, called a "three box press" by the store staff. It apparently appears when the 20 ton shop presses are deeply discounted. I call it a "fail."
The press that I finally got today is Item 60603, called a "two box press" by the store staff. It is better all of the way around. Beefier construction, a more robust bottle jack, and even the instructions are printed on better paper. I give this model a "pass."
The key thing here is to make sure the press you buy comes in two boxes. If you get one in three boxes your most likely going to be disapointed.
This is what I have learned. Harbor Freight sells two different 20 ton shop presses. The first one I got was Item 32870, called a "three box press" by the store staff. It apparently appears when the 20 ton shop presses are deeply discounted. I call it a "fail."
The press that I finally got today is Item 60603, called a "two box press" by the store staff. It is better all of the way around. Beefier construction, a more robust bottle jack, and even the instructions are printed on better paper. I give this model a "pass."
The key thing here is to make sure the press you buy comes in two boxes. If you get one in three boxes your most likely going to be disapointed.
+1 fail
The part that pushes the plug through the tire is shaped like a C so the bottom hangs up with the tire belts. No real issues with the rest of the kit, which I added to the parts of the kit I replaced the HF with that has a tip like tweezers with two prongs that meet at the front, easy to use.