ineedtools
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Thanks for the links, book marked for future use!
I was on the fence and bought a manual one from HD, now after reading your review I wish I would have put the $25 towards the HF electric one.
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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Thanks for the links, book marked for future use!
I was on the fence and bought a manual one from HD, now after reading your review I wish I would have put the $25 towards the HF electric one.
dkop1
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Central pneumatic 3/8 air ratchet, pass. Lower torque than a snap on I had borrowed once, but again looking at the price point.... Beyond good value. Wish it had more than a 90 day warranty, but still, not bad for $15 after coupon. Awesome for radiator, water pump (after bolts broken loose), etc. I loaded it with oil before first use and ran it with 100 psi, woops.... Shot a nice mist of oil across the shop wall xD be careful of that
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Andy Griffith
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I agree, these are a very good value. I have some of the 69853 and some of the 69828 (rubber wheel chock w/ eyebolt). I prefer the 69828 as it has more mass and a larger surface area, but it is also twice the price as 69853.
I have these chocks in all of our trailers and tow vehicles. I put a heavy duty zip tie on each one for easy removal and carrying.
Vegaman_Dan
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Item 68199 Powered Metal Shears
PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/14-gauge-4-amp-heavy-duty-metal-shears-68199.html
I'm surprised how well this goes through sheet metal. It's quite handy in making patches for doing bodywork. It doesn't bog down and gets the job done.
PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/14-gauge-4-amp-heavy-duty-metal-shears-68199.html
I'm surprised how well this goes through sheet metal. It's quite handy in making patches for doing bodywork. It doesn't bog down and gets the job done.
I did a search for this and could not find "under-hoist tripod jack stands"
Part number please! Or a photo.
Might be # 60759 -- underhoist safety stand:
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-capacity-underhoist-safety-stand-60759.html
wildbill23c
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20-gauge-wide-crown-stapler-68029
Pass: Ive had for a few months now-rarely pic up the Arrow manual .
Used again to day-had to open up wifes recliner to do some repairs. Bazillion staples-As to finding staples for it, any hardware store-uses any T50 staple (5/32" to 5/8").
ammo-box-61451
Pass: Small but perfect to store above stapler and all its assorted staples. Should have picked up a couple more.
Great idea for the ammo box. Too bad they don't build something larger to store pneumatic tools in that is stackable so I could clear out a couple drawers of my tool chest LOL.
wildbill23c
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I 2nd the Pass for this saw. It does work great. I used mine a couple times to trim some maple branches. It works very well. Had issues at the beginning trying to get the oiler to work though.
subarub4
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Ok this is the 2nd time I used my 750 lb engine stand (red one) why does this stand lean so far forward with a light 250 lb or so subaru engine? I'm thinking about getting the 1000 lb one but I heard people were putting better rated bolts in.. Is it the bolts that are flexing?
TAMPAGT07
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Pass- Backpack Sprayer
I bought this a while ago for my Landscaping business to spray weed killer and it works better than the expensive name brand sprayers, I've had other sprayers that always would break and not work properly.
The HF Sprayer only cost $25 and its much better than a $75 sprayer that most landscapers use.
I just picked up one of these today.. I'm going spray some chlorine with it tomorrow on my cement roof... Hope it holds up...
Craptain
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It should do fine. But flush it through really well with fresh water when you are done. The chlorine breaks down the plastic parts in the nozzle.
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TAMPAGT07
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mike528
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need to make this a sticky for faster reference.
Been bumped enough for the last 7 years that I have not had any problem finding it.
nuclearlemon
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or subscribe
Andy Griffith
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Please, no more stickies.
Too many times Discussion forums end up with half a page of stickies that I suspect few people ever look at.
Just say No to forum death by stickies.
I've found that just subscribing to threads that are of interest to me is the simplest way.
Did I mention how much I like the HF moving blankets?
I use them for all kinds of tasks around the place - lay them down on the muddy ground when working on a installing a new cattle gate, lay one out in the bed of my truck so my buddies and I can lay our rifles/pistols on while out shooting or to lay on while shooting from the prone position from truck bed, cover up shop equipment or other items in the shop to keep the shop dust/dirt off them, put one on the ground to crawl under a vehicle, put one in the bath tub so I could set the toilet in the tub while replacing a toilet/floor gasket, etc.
I have no idea how they work for moving tasks though.
Too many times Discussion forums end up with half a page of stickies that I suspect few people ever look at.
Just say No to forum death by stickies.
I've found that just subscribing to threads that are of interest to me is the simplest way.
Did I mention how much I like the HF moving blankets?
I use them for all kinds of tasks around the place - lay them down on the muddy ground when working on a installing a new cattle gate, lay one out in the bed of my truck so my buddies and I can lay our rifles/pistols on while out shooting or to lay on while shooting from the prone position from truck bed, cover up shop equipment or other items in the shop to keep the shop dust/dirt off them, put one on the ground to crawl under a vehicle, put one in the bath tub so I could set the toilet in the tub while replacing a toilet/floor gasket, etc.
I have no idea how they work for moving tasks though.
Please, no more stickies.
Too many times Discussion forums end up with half a page of stickies that I suspect few people ever look at.
Just say No to forum death by stickies.
I've found that just subscribing to threads that are of interest to me is the simplest way.
Did I mention how much I like the HF moving blankets?
I use them for all kinds of tasks around the place - lay them down on the muddy ground when working on a installing a new cattle gate, lay one out in the bed of my truck so my buddies and I can lay our rifles/pistols on while out shooting or to lay on while shooting from the prone position from truck bed, cover up shop equipment or other items in the shop to keep the shop dust/dirt off them, put one on the ground to crawl under a vehicle, put one in the bath tub so I could set the toilet in the tub while replacing a toilet/floor gasket, etc.
I have no idea how they work for moving tasks though.
Which one? They list nine of them!
Please, no more stickies.
Too many times Discussion forums end up with half a page of stickies that I suspect few people ever look at.
Just say No to forum death by stickies.
I've found that just subscribing to threads that are of interest to me is the simplest way.
Did I mention how much I like the HF moving blankets?
I use them for all kinds of tasks around the place - lay them down on the muddy ground when working on a installing a new cattle gate, lay one out in the bed of my truck so my buddies and I can lay our rifles/pistols on while out shooting or to lay on while shooting from the prone position from truck bed, cover up shop equipment or other items in the shop to keep the shop dust/dirt off them, put one on the ground to crawl under a vehicle, put one in the bath tub so I could set the toilet in the tub while replacing a toilet/floor gasket, etc.
I have no idea how they work for moving tasks though.
Yes these are very nice. I use them for all sorts of stuff. I put them on sawhorses if I want to sit painted stuff on them to prevent scratches also works well as a fender cover. I commonly use the small ones. I think they're all about the same besides size though. I also picked up a wide crown air stapler because it was mentioned and I wanted one for upholstery reasons. Was surprised how powerful it is. haven't used it much yet but seems alright
FigureItOut
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I don't know if it's accurate, but one reviewer went into some detail about how the material and stitching was far better on the camouflage ones. He convinced me and so I buy those ones when I need them.
Andy Griffith
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I have a half dozen of the 40x72 as it is a real handy size.
http://www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html
For example used them to cover the lift arms and protect the side of the boat while I worked on the inside of the boat.
Cat bed. In this case Boots is supervising me build a deck.
Provides padded surface for important items.
And I like the 60x72 size although it looks like that one is in the 'clearance' section so I don't know if that means it's going away?
http://www.harborfreight.com/72-inch-x-60-inch-movers-blanket-93156.html
I have two of the blue 72x80 but don't seem to use those as much as the other two sizes for whatever reason.
http://www.harborfreight.com/72-inch-x-80-inch-movers-blanket-66537.html
It wouldn't surprise me if the stitching was in fact better on the camo blankets. I may try one of those next.
The bottom line for any of these 'blankets' is they are cheap enough that if I screw one up I can toss it out, and I don't risk trying to wash a greasy, dirty, blanket in the wife's washing machine.
FigureItOut
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Yes, they are quite good.are the Harbor Freight "Jumpstart Battery packs" any good?
Ones like this. You routinely see them in the coupon ad's for $39
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308073
Craptain
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My thought is that for about $20 more I bought a lithium pack that is much much smaller and lighter with same capabilities. It has worked well for me. YMMV
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timtim2008
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^ i agree, get the new lithium ones
amazon for $39-49
amazon for $39-49
Ford52PU
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I saw a post earlier on here for the
Harbor freight 7 amp electric pole saw
item#68862
I purchased one this week and used the heck out of it yesterday, got it cheap $70 and it has paid for itself twice over in one day. Thanks to the previous poster for the review and just wanted to add my .02 cents.
Harbor freight 7 amp electric pole saw
item#68862
I purchased one this week and used the heck out of it yesterday, got it cheap $70 and it has paid for itself twice over in one day. Thanks to the previous poster for the review and just wanted to add my .02 cents.
BaMaDuDe87
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garandman
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We have the top-rated Anti Gravity Lithium pack. But we also have a Clore JNC660 as the Lithiums do not work well in cold. They are small and light enough to take in and out with you, and are popular for cold-weather motorcyclists as bikes usually aren't designed for cold starting.
We bought the HF jumper box a few years ago and returned it. My boat batteries were run down and it took almost 10 minutes of charging time to start them. With the Clore they started instantly.
Bottom line we don't buy much of their electrical stuff.
Last month I picked up the bench top blasting cabinet. After a bit of fiddling, it works well. PASS
We found that the 1st nozzle was blocking the media's travel due to a shallow "countersink". Switched nozzles for 1 w/ a deeper countersink & all is good. Hooked up to my Shop-Vac & there is no dust issues.
We found that the 1st nozzle was blocking the media's travel due to a shallow "countersink". Switched nozzles for 1 w/ a deeper countersink & all is good. Hooked up to my Shop-Vac & there is no dust issues.
Picked up a 50' electrical fish tape over the weekend to pull some wire for a tv outlet in the garage. Did the trick for $7.99 plus the 20% coupon. Pass
Would most likely crumble from everyday use, but if I was an electrician I would have something better.
Would most likely crumble from everyday use, but if I was an electrician I would have something better.
Until you run across a car with a bad alternator that backcharges and destroys it, the lithium batteries fail or you need to jumpstart more than 2 cars in a short period. Those little packs have their place, but they do not replace a real jump pack. Ive used the JNC660 forever at several jobs. Its the industry standard for a reason.
garandman
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From CR
But as CJM8515 says, they don't replace an AGM unit like the Clore JNC660 (which we also have) that will start a cold battery when cold. Those Lithium packs don't work well once temps get below 30-40.
Ron Swanson
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Can anyone explain why HF has so many different sku# for identical products?
dodge610
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I think it has something to do with old stock verses new and improved new stock.
wildbill23c
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Exactly right. Some locations don't sell very many of certain items so the old SKU's still exist in some areas. While other areas are selling that item very quickly and the newer items that have supposedly been improved upon will have a different SKU.
FigureItOut
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Anyone know the difference between the red and black composite ratchets and the grey and black ones? Is it only the length of the handle?
Provincial
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It can be different variations of the same item based on 1) Vendor, 2) later or improved design, 3) different purchase order from HF, or 4) HF trying to confuse buyers with different numbers for the same item.
dodge610
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I am thinking gray and black were old stock. And red and black is new improved version.
FigureItOut
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I see. The grey and black are definitely quite a bit shorter. I have the 1/2" flex head and the 3/8" roto head and love them. Picked up a 1/4" grey composite and 3/8" red composite today, looking forward to checking them out.