The 6 in 1 framing nailer is back on sale for $99. With a 20% coupon, it's an awesome deal.
The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread...
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The 6 in 1 framing nailer is back on sale for $99. With a 20% coupon, it's an awesome deal.
supertooljunkie
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Has anybody else used the 3/4-2" hydraulic knockout set? I bought one for $90 in Houston then ordered the 2-1/2 and 3" die set by phone. Total cost for the set with the ordered dies was approx. $150. Figured if I got the job done and it crapped out I could salvage the good stuff and scrap the rest. Worked great. Bought a 4" die and adaptors to use the 4". Another guy on the job jammed the adaptor in the ram. I bought another set for $90 and finished the job.
Got home used my HF 20 ton shop press and fixed the ram. Now I have two knock out sets up to 4" The 4" die and adaptors to make it work in the HF set are mfd. by Current Tools USA. I have $800 in the two sets, while Current wants $1200-1300 for their set. Greenlee wants $1400-1500. Pass
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Got home used my HF 20 ton shop press and fixed the ram. Now I have two knock out sets up to 4" The 4" die and adaptors to make it work in the HF set are mfd. by Current Tools USA. I have $800 in the two sets, while Current wants $1200-1300 for their set. Greenlee wants $1400-1500. Pass
Shop press Pass
Iroc-Z
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Picked up this pulley remover/installer from HF for $10 and it works perfectly. Or you could always buy it from Matco for $100....
Matco's version is made with the same fine Chinese craftsmanship.
I had a harbor freight p/s puller and it broke the first time I used it. The matco one doesn't look much better.
tooltrader
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Man. My head would explode if I had a box that big...so awesome. What's with the Craftsman trim/badge? How much did that thing cost? Did your local HF stock it, or did you have to order it and get it freighted to your house?
And, what's the part number on that for their website?
And, what's the part number on that for their website?
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tooltrader
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This was in a local store in Ohio. Normally it is a catalog order only item but for some reason a local store had one (no one ther including the manager knew why it was delivered there). Since it was in the store I was able to use a 20% off coupon (avaialble in the back of popular science magazine). It knocked $320.00 of the price so with tax it cost me $1350.00. A steal for a toolbox of this quality. I just used a U-Haul trailer to get it home. I had to take the US General emblem off and put a Craftsman one on. I'm a Craftsman nut. I think if you order one on-line it is only $100.00 to have it delivered.
tooltrader
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Part number # 67428
I am so envious of you right now. Nice score with that discount. I could never afford even a used truck-brand box of this size. I'[m not sure I can even afford this box, but I sure am going to dream about it.
You should start a thread about it and review it. Lots of pics of all the different parts, meausurements etc. Would you be willing to do that?
You should start a thread about it and review it. Lots of pics of all the different parts, meausurements etc. Would you be willing to do that?
rjohnson
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Pneumatic belt sander - PASS
Nick the grinder chainsaw sharpener -PASS
Nick the grinder chainsaw sharpener -PASS
Steve87475
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Has anyone noticed that they have a set of chromoly impact sockets and a set of chrome vandium? my cv ones rounded out just like the craftsman set i have, the pittsburgh chromoly ones were 20$ and have outlasted my snapon set.
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Dust
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I think the general consensus around here is that the Pittsburg 1/2" deep impacts are a great value at the ~$30 they cost.
I know I love my set. Had it for a year, use it virtually every day and have noticed no wear or damage.
I know I love my set. Had it for a year, use it virtually every day and have noticed no wear or damage.
LOL, I have a set of HF sockets I bought in the 90's, used them for 8 years as primary impacts, upgraded to SO, the SO ones looked worse after 2 months
I have Cornwell ones now, I think Cornwell and Proto impact sockets are the best in the market. p.s. the HF ones still live lolrhastings80
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Barley Pass
Bought the Harbor Freight Appliance Hand Cart today as I needed to get rid of an old refrigerator and get a new one. It worked pretty good but the clasps on the braided straps **** or I can't figure them out as they slip very easy. Other then the the cart is ok. Not super bad quality but not great either. Maybe 7 out of 10 stars. But for just under $64 bucks with coupon and tax not too bad. The rubber on the part that rubes when you go on stairs also is not real durable. It was made in Taiwan. Anybody have one of these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=65685
Bought the Harbor Freight Appliance Hand Cart today as I needed to get rid of an old refrigerator and get a new one. It worked pretty good but the clasps on the braided straps **** or I can't figure them out as they slip very easy. Other then the the cart is ok. Not super bad quality but not great either. Maybe 7 out of 10 stars. But for just under $64 bucks with coupon and tax not too bad. The rubber on the part that rubes when you go on stairs also is not real durable. It was made in Taiwan. Anybody have one of these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=65685
Stick Figure
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I've always just used the regular "two wheel cart" or whatever they call it. I haven't had to do multiple stairs or anything, but it has held up to things far heavier than a fridge. It is has moved my air compressor, my bolt bin which weighs over 300#'s. only thing i've ever had to do is fill up the tires.
thedrivel
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Long Reach Air Scraper - PASS
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37073
Used this to scrape up black mastic from a slab floor. Saved my ***, only $80 on sale with coupon.
5-In-1 Stud Finder/Voltage Tester - FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92375
Said my whole wall was a stud. Went and bought one at Lowes for $15 that worked perfectly.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37073
Used this to scrape up black mastic from a slab floor. Saved my ***, only $80 on sale with coupon.
5-In-1 Stud Finder/Voltage Tester - FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92375
Said my whole wall was a stud. Went and bought one at Lowes for $15 that worked perfectly.
Iroc-Z
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What blast cabinet do you have? And why does it barely pass?
Chris Adams
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I have to change my pass to fail on the newer unibits.
They look the same, but are not. I used my first set several times a week for three years, no failures. These came in a wooden box.
The new ones, come with a pouch, I broke the small bit the third day. My buddy broke one on the first use. They warranty them, of course, but hauling a bit up there every couple days makes no sense.
They look the same, but are not. I used my first set several times a week for three years, no failures. These came in a wooden box.
The new ones, come with a pouch, I broke the small bit the third day. My buddy broke one on the first use. They warranty them, of course, but hauling a bit up there every couple days makes no sense.
Joe69
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Jumbo wrench sets-1 3/8 through 2 1/2- pass
just be careful of the chrome peeling off, it's like a razor blade.
Aluminum pipe wrenches-pass
Large drill bit set (9/16- 1") pass
Plastic folding sawhorses- pass
Roofing nailgun- barely pass
it lasted long enough to roof my house and garage then quit
Joe
just be careful of the chrome peeling off, it's like a razor blade.
Aluminum pipe wrenches-pass
Large drill bit set (9/16- 1") pass
Plastic folding sawhorses- pass
Roofing nailgun- barely pass
it lasted long enough to roof my house and garage then quit
Joe
JohnFreeman
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Two jaw puller - Fail (stripped out on first use)
(20 yrs old used C'man - Pass)
(20 yrs old used C'man - Pass)
srosa707
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Has anyone used the shot bags?
DDavis89325is
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Has anyone used their 3/8 or 1/2 Metric or SAE swivel sockets? Thinking of getting a set compared to spending $400 from a tool truck...
Stick Figure
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i thought about it, but decided to start w/ just a universal swivel first ... feels pretty rough compared to the snap on one i have, but i don't remember what the snap on one felt like new. i haven't had a chance to really put it to use yet. maybe i'll take it into work and see how it holds up there.
nissan_crawler
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I have 3 sets of the ones in the pouch, and they've worked fine for several years.
Stick Figure
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mine have always been fine as long as i keep them away from the stainless.
alamerang
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I bought the 3/8 and 1/2 inch CV type impact swivels. I constantly put around 350 ft pounds on the 1/2 with my IR 231, (limited by my compressor volume) and its held up nicely. PASS
Joe H
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Yeah I have had the same set for over a year and I use them every day at work. I have not had a single problem with any of them and no reason to think I ever will.
phy6
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Harbor freight coupons, PASS 
93221-1VGA 9 oz Gravity Feed Blaster Gun - FAIL. Cheapo plastic handle and trigger mechanism. Trigger jams with sand. Hopper too small to be useful.
95793-3VGA 21 Oz. Hopper Gravity Feed Spot Blaster Gun - Pass. All-metal handle and trigger mechanism. Hopper size ok for small parts. Makes a hell of a mess, use it outside over a large tarp or over the grass. Wear a full face mask/hood & respirator.
95793-3VGA 21 Oz. Hopper Gravity Feed Spot Blaster Gun - Pass. All-metal handle and trigger mechanism. Hopper size ok for small parts. Makes a hell of a mess, use it outside over a large tarp or over the grass. Wear a full face mask/hood & respirator.
Ed ke6bnl
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93221-1VGA 9 oz Gravity Feed Blaster Gun - FAIL. Cheapo plastic handle and trigger mechanism. Trigger jams with sand. Hopper too small to be useful.
95793-3VGA 21 Oz. Hopper Gravity Feed Spot Blaster Gun - Pass. All-metal handle and trigger mechanism. Hopper size ok for small parts. Makes a hell of a mess, use it outside over a large tarp or over the grass. Wear a full face mask/hood & respirator.
I would give the lower one a not so good fail. just poor worker especially compared to a cheap syphon gun. ED
norry
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In fairness to HF, this is true of all sandblasting equipment.
On the other hand, I'll also say that when I first traded up from my old Campbell Hausfeld handle to an ALC Sandy-Jet (still on the old C-H hopper, with rubber hose from Advance Auto!), I about fell over when I realized how much faster the job was going.
I would also note that if you're using crushed-glass media, which is a lot better than sand (both in action and in its health effects), you really want a robust gun. I ended up retiring the C-H because the crushed glass ate the gun from within. That stuff can cut!
phy6
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Wife and I each got the free flashlights today --they are just opening the red&blue two packs and giving you one. They are nice and bright! Runs off 3 AAAs. Can't beat free.
stovall
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I'm new to the boards, but I joined because of this thread alone! Has anyone ever considered starting a database, or even just an Excel sheet to make it easier to find what you are looking for? I don't know if the admin could set one up as part of the board or not, but it wouldn't be hard to set one up on Google Docs, or Yahoo groups. We might even be able to create a form that you enter your info into & have it write everything to the database or worksheet. It's just an idea. I'm unemployed right now & have some spare time I could work on trying to set it up. Any & all feedback is more than welcome, I just thought it would be easier to search for a part by name, part number, & even maybe a web link to the item & a small photo. Like I said though....let me know what you think!!!
I love tools...ALL of them!!!
Brian
I love tools...ALL of them!!!
Brian
Welcome to GJ! Stick around, it's a fun place.
You must be clairvoyant!
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stovall
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Both are very similar to what I had in mind! Since these are already under way, I would like to help both projects in any way I can!
Thanks
Brian
Thanks
Brian
Has anyone used the chain saw sharpener? If so is it any good?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93213
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93213