The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...

[buckwheat_la]

How do you guys feel about the HF Grade 70 log chains?

I just read this and had to comnent (even though I don't have a dog in this fight) but given that things like grade 70 chain have to be tested to certain standards ,where working load is usually half of tested strength, can there really be a concern with something like grade 70 chain?

 

[BellyUpFish]

I just read this and had to comnent (even though I don't have a dog in this fight) but given that things like grade 70 chain have to be tested to certain standards ,where working load is usually half of tested strength, can there really be a concern with something like grade 70 chain?

Well, that assumes one knows that said chains are tested to such standards.

I won't pretend to know much more than "I use chains to drag things..." about chains. Never really cared.

Sooo.. Thanks for the added knowledge.

 

[buckwheat_la]

Well, that assumes one knows that said chains are tested to such standards.

I won't pretend to know much more than "I use chains to drag things..." about chains. Never really cared.

Sooo.. Thanks for the added knowledge.

Absolutely. And sorry if I came off as a dink. I am Canadian so i don't deal with harbor freight and I don't know if those standards are the same down there or not. I will tell you to be careful of is where they advertise a grade 70 chain but use a light grade chain hook at the end.....

 

[BellyUpFish]

Absolutely. And sorry if I came off as a dink. I am Canadian so i don't deal with harbor freight and I don't know if those standards are the same down there or not. I will tell you to be careful of is where they advertise a grade 70 chain but use a light grade chain hook at the end.....

No sweat. The internet lacks inflection.

I'll keep an eye out for the weak ends.

 

[ineedtools]

I think the HF Chain is probably a bit better than the Iranian rebar

 

[Blazinzuk]

Harbor freight brass hammer. Just as good as ones twice as much.

Of course I consider brass hammers consumable.

Same with their brass drifts.

 

[rodster_67]

I think the HF Chain is probably a bit better than the Iranian rebar

That's scary.... glad none of that stuff makes it into the US.

 

[soj]

No sweat. The internet lacks inflection.

I'll keep an eye out for the weak ends.

A chain is only as strong as it's weakest end. D added for inflection)

 

[FigureItOut]

Anyone have item 62337, electric blower, vacuum, mulcher? Was wondering if it's pass or fail. http://m.harborfreight.com/3-In-1-E...1016_c1316a&utm_referrer=direct/not provided#

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[Wes J]

I've never seen any brass punches at HF. Mayhew makes a great set. I use them all the time.

I have an oil pressure test kit, coolant pressure test kit, and body hammer kit. Those have all been pretty good. The files seem to be OK. The fine tooth ratchets are good, but I think they are so long they are awkward to use.

 

[zendriver]

Until recently, every since they were invented, 12v air compressors just stunk, IMO.

Cheap, hot, slow, terrible chuck, etc. maybe a pressure gauge and some useless clip to hold the chuck on the tire valve, or else I'd get to hold it on myself for the 9 minutes, plus, it take to pump up a tire. Some did not even have a power switch just plug them in and wait for the cord to overheat.

Not any more.

These HF compressors are awesome. They are relatively inexpensive, come in a nice carry bag, have a decent coiled hose with a quick connect air coupler.

They are solidly built, nice switch, good gauge. The best part is the nice brass chuck, that THREADS on to the tire valve.

Hook it up turn it on, relax and keep an eye on the gauge, for the 5 minutes or so, it takes to pump up a flat car tire, not too bad considering the compressor piston bore is probably the size of a quarter.

Definite pass. This is the second-to-smallest size, but it works great. They have larger models also. I'll buy a bigger one, next time, if this one ever wears out.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12v-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-69284.html

 

[FigureItOut]

Until recently, every since they were invented, 12v air compressors just stunk, IMO.

Cheap, hot, slow, terrible chuck, etc. maybe a pressure gauge and some useless clip to hold the chuck on the tire valve, or else I'd get to hold it on myself for the 9 minutes, plus, it take to pump up a tire. Some did not even have a power switch just plug them in and wait for the cord to overheat.

Not any more.

These HF compressors are awesome. They are relatively inexpensive, come in a nice carry bag, have a decent coiled hose with a quick connect air coupler.

They are solidly built, nice switch, good gauge. The best part is the nice brass chuck, that THREADS on to the tire valve.

Hook it up turn it on, relax and keep an eye on the gauge, for the 5 minutes or so, it takes to pump up a flat car tire, not too bad considering the compressor piston bore is probably the size of a quarter.

Definite pass. This is the second-to-smallest size, but it works great. They have larger models also. I'll buy a bigger one, next time, if this one ever wears out.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12v-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-69284.html

Agreed! They run pretty warm, but cost/performance is exceptional. Everything else in the $20-$100 range are just toys, then you get into the type off-roaders use that cost hundreds.

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[gte718p]

I haven't read all 400 pages to see if it has been passed already, but the red 4x6 metal cutting band saw is definitely a pass.

I think I gave $230 after coupon. Out of the box it didn't cut square and the blade guard hit the base keeping it from going all the way down. A little tinkering got the blade and swing square and a couple of good whacks with the dead blow convinced the sheet metal to get out of the way. It now cuts nice square and reliable.

 

[Hoopty Mike]

HF 1/2" drive 25" long breaker bar- PASS.

put it through a lot of abuse these last couple months expecting to break the drive end but it hasn't been an issue. From what i've seen it would probably bend the actual bar before breaking anything else. Plus I flirt with all the chicks that worth there so i get 20% off every time I shop there, so it was 8 bucks well spent and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Also have their 44" tool box. Steal for the price but have only had it about 3 months now. Seems a lot more heavy duty than the craftsman and husky stuff. No complaints, love it.

 

[FarFire70]

Agreed! They run pretty warm, but cost/performance is exceptional. Everything else in the $20-$100 range are just toys, then you get into the type off-roaders use that cost hundreds.

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x2 been using HF one for 6 years now airing up tires after off roading my Jeep from 8-10 psi to 25 psi on all 4 tires.

Takes a while (maybe 5-8 minutes each tire) but it's time to check the Jeep anyway before the road trip back.

It blows its fuse as it gets hot so put an extra pack of fuses ($4) if you air up all 4 consecutively regularly. Maybe blows a fuse once per all four but not each time. Good to have the spares tho.

 

[michiganhotrod1]

Three Ton Jack Stands : Fail!!
See photo. Just holding up an old Imperial, sort of!

 

[jd_1138]

HF 1/2" drive 25" long breaker bar- PASS.

put it through a lot of abuse these last couple months expecting to break the drive end but it hasn't been an issue. From what i've seen it would probably bend the actual bar before breaking anything else. Plus I flirt with all the chicks that worth there so i get 20% off every time I shop there, so it was 8 bucks well spent and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Also have their 44" tool box. Steal for the price but have only had it about 3 months now. Seems a lot more heavy duty than the craftsman and husky stuff. No complaints, love it.

At $8 a pop, I own 4 of them -- each vehicle has one and one for the shop. I also put one in my mom's Jeep Patriot SUV. Also, those silly little HF 12V compressors are great for $10 a pop. Never had one fail on me. Nice to not have to go to a gas station for air.

Speaking of HF, I took the trash out today and right there in front of the mailbox on the ground was a Pittsburgh Pro medium size adjustable wrench. It looked fairly new and unused. I brought it inside and cleaned it and sprayed it with WD-40 and wiped it down and threw it in the catchall drawer in the kitchen where I keep a few basic tools. Must've falled out of someone's truck.

 

[jd_1138]

Three Ton Jack Stands : Fail!!
See photo. Just holding up an old Imperial, sort of!

I'd take that in to the local HF and show them. Instead of apologizing for almost killing you, the customer service drone will probably just say "only hand tools have a lifetime warranty sir" because let's face it their clerks are not mechanically inclined usually. If they see a broken frame stand, they won't "get" that it was holding a car up and it failed.

 

[crackit]

Three Ton Jack Stands : Fail!!
See photo. Just holding up an old Imperial, sort of!

More info, please. What exactly were the circumstances under which this failed? Was it being used on level ground or a hill?

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

How do you guys feel about the HF Grade 70 log chains?

Their price *****

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Flatb...0-Short-Link?gclid=CMve7Nzb5csCFUlufgodMWIJGw

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...70-Tow-Chain-with-Grab-Hooks-803082/203958797

I agree with the others, these have been proven to be good wrenches. What exactly is wrong with yours?

Never had an accuracy problem, but...

The latch self engaging repeatedly as you tighten the adjuster is a huge ergonomic and productivity fail.

and the ratchet parts that fly into the woods make it a nonstarter for me.

I have a couple fresh off the warranty boat, and they will not leave their case unless some derp asks to borrow a torque wrench. Or maybe if I have to torque something underwater?

 

[Hoopty Mike]

A pass for the HF torque wrench I bought in a pinch when I wasn't working and someone had screwed up my cman one. 1/2 drive, been on a friends tool truck calibrator and it's definitely "good enough" for basic needs.

Flare wrenches were a complete FAIL from my experience, but promising at first when it had a good tight fit. Snapped one in friend's set, it was replaced and had a completely different feel/tolerance compared to the other one, it just rounded everything off.

1/2" non impact sockets were also a fail for me. Cracked two in the same friends set. It's a running joke that I break at least one of his tools every time I help him! Statistically speaking it might be true..

 

[GSMotorrad]

The stuff from H.F. I've had good luck with are thier oil filter pliers, breaker bar, rubber wheel chocks, heat shrink tubing, and my 1x30 belt sander has been working for three or four years so far, but it's loud.

I had bad luck with their plastic creeper, it cracked from my 185 lbs the first time I used it. I got the Lisle version that looks identical, and it's held up to everything, even sitting on it hard - huge difference.

 

[decableguy2000]

Pass- grade 70 chain, but wait to the go on sale and then use coupon. Item #97712. Have 2 of the on the tractor and use them for pulling logs, brush, and what ever else. Have some grab hooks welded to the loader and use them lifting logs for bucking.

JR

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I love those 1/2" breaker bars. For the price you can't beat them. Definitely good enough for the home mechanic or to have in the car for emergencies.

 

[bubinga]

I love those 1/2" breaker bars. For the price you can't beat them. Definitely good enough for the home mechanic or to have in the car for emergencies.

You got the pro. one, or the about $10.00 one?

 

[michiganhotrod1]

More info, please. What exactly were the circumstances under which this failed? Was it being used on level ground or a hill?

Yes, the HF store said too bad, didn't care.
I had four of these holding up a car on a concrete floor in my shop while I removed the transmission (with a trans jack). The broken part was lying on the floor under the jack, I only noticed it when chasing a nut that rolled away.
Mark

 

[nealric]

Yes, the HF store said too bad, didn't care.
I had four of these holding up a car on a concrete floor in my shop while I removed the transmission (with a trans jack). The broken part was lying on the floor under the jack, I only noticed it when chasing a nut that rolled away.
Mark

This is why I don't use anything from HF for mission critical things like keeping a car from falling on me. I have had good luck with their long-reach high lift jack though

 

[thebeekeeper1]

This is why I don't use anything from HF for mission critical things like keeping a car from falling on me. I have had good luck with their long-reach high lift jack though

I'm not a mechanic, but I am really a chicken when it comes to being crushed, so I can't imagine crawling under anything that is supported by ANY kind of jack stand, and not also having wood cribbing in place. It takes up room, but is fool proof and idiot proof.

 

[nealric]

I'm not a mechanic, but I am really a chicken when it comes to being crushed, so I can't imagine crawling under anything that is supported by ANY kind of jack stand, and not also having wood cribbing in place. It takes up room, but is fool proof and idiot proof.

My approach is to go total overkill. I use 6 ton rated stands on my 1 ton car, with two backup stands at points near where I'm working. I also keep the jack in place just low enough that the tension is on the stands instead of the jack. Cribbing would be a nice addition, but space is at a premium.

 

[TooMuchHair]

1000 pound single line/2000 pound double line HF Electric Hoist is a big pass!

I got it Xmas week with a 25% off coupon and really like it a lot! I fabbed up a trolley out of a 10' piece of 2"x4" rec. tube with 6 pairs of ball bearing barn door hangers to spread the load out over more trusses. It all rides on a 40" long box rail track i made out of 10- 8 foot long sections of box rail welded together end to end and 2 wide. Like a few others have said I had to extend the control wire to hang about 14' high. Also as others have talked about it does run pretty fast even with the dual line ****** block that comes with it, so I made a very heavy additional block with a 6" cable pulley and 2 real nice swivel hooks I found on Ebay to make it a 3 line set up. Speed is good now,and with the added weight hanging the cable rolls up perfectly like it needs to. It picked up my new 72" Harbor freight tool cab crate out of my p/u effortlessly. I also really like this box. Truth is I have learned to pick and choose at HF over the years and GJ has really helped!

 

[mrrooG8]

My approach is to go total overkill. I use 6 ton rated stands on my 1 ton car, with two backup stands at points near where I'm working. I also keep the jack in place just low enough that the tension is on the stands instead of the jack. Cribbing would be a nice addition, but space is at a premium.

I always have a backup to the jack stands. I use quality Ausco USA built stands. But I always have a couple wheels/tires placed under the vehicle somewhere to act as a backup. Or something that will not give if a stand or jack fails.

 

[soj]

Anyone have item 62337, electric blower, vacuum, mulcher? Was wondering if it's pass or fail. http://m.harborfreight.com/3-In-1-E...1016_c1316a&utm_referrer=direct/not provided#Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using Tapatalk

I have one. It is as good as the Toro it replaced, as far as power goes. Only got it last fall, so no idea how long it will last.
jp

 

[crackit]

I had four of these holding up a car on a concrete floor in my shop while I removed the transmission (with a trans jack). The broken part was lying on the floor under the jack, I only noticed it when chasing a nut that rolled away.
Mark

Thanks for the additional info -- that is frightening. I have the same model jack stands and have been leery of how porous the cast part looks (the part that broke on yours). I'm glad no one was hurt.

 

[ImStricken06]

i love their plastic organizers:

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[L.Cheapo]

i love their plastic organizers:

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I hope you didn't buy the fuses at HF too...

 

[ImStricken06]

I hope you didn't buy the fuses at HF too...

nope. these are a collection of factory/oem ones. why what do you have against HF fuses?

 

[L.Cheapo]

nope. these are a collection of factory/oem ones. why what do you have against HF fuses?

...and the recalls...
...and the fact that my BIL's 300ZX is in my way in my backyard rotting because the wiring harness melted because of those substandard defective fuses.

Just a word of caution.

 

[Showkey]

nope. these are a collection of factory/oem ones. why what do you have against HF fuses?

http://images.harborfreight.com/cpi/recalls/fuse_sets.html

SAFETY RECALL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS IS RECALLING THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:
STOREHOUSE 120 PC. AUTOMOTIVE FUSE SETS, MINI BLADE TYPE AND BLADE TYPE, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS' ITEM NOS. 92939 AND 92940 (SHOWN BELOW)

MANUFACTURING INCONSISTENCIES MAY EXIST WITH THE MATERIALS, CONNECTIONS OR SIZE OF THE FUSE ELEMENTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE FUSES FAILING TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT FROM EXCESSIVE CURRENT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.


Consumers should IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THESE FUSES, EVEN IF THERE IS NO APPARENT PROBLEM and email Harbor Freight Tools at [email protected] to arrange for a return of all the fuses and to receive a refund. A representative will be available to assist Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm PST.

 

[mike_s]

Is this drill decent?
Asking because this is cheaper than buying replacement batteries for my old drills

 

[BMack37]

Is this drill decent?
Asking because this is cheaper than buying replacement batteries for my old drills

It will work but it's not powerful at all and it has a noticeable amount of chuck wobble. I would recommend buying factory reconditioned drills, at times you can find Milwaukees for around $130 with impact driver and two batteries.

A friend of mine bought a recon Porter Cable drill with two batteries for $50.

The HF drill can literally be stopped in drill mode with your hand on the chuck.