Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Wattsleft]

I have had several pairs of the blue/black mechanics gloves and they were good for what you pay for. I have had "Mechanix" gloves before and they are better but you can buy 4 or 5 pairs of the HFWestern Safety for the price of one pair of the "Name brands". The only fault I had with the HF gloves was the fingers came apart @ the seams if they got wet...I wore them rolling up landing gears on trailers and fueling the truck . I still buy them if I catch them on sale..
I prefer the nitrile gloves when wrenching now. Easier to pick up small parts and oil, hydro fluid, grease etc doesn't matter, just throw them in the trash when the job is done..Item #68491

 

[California]

I went in and tried on the blue/black mechanics gloves. I immediately felt they are for a different work environment from what I do. I generally put on gloves for orchard work, for handling weathered lumber (tree props), for handling blackberry bush and rose debris with thorns etc, and even for brief small welding projects.

After trying those I still prefer the 'Roping Gloves' mentioned above - thin split cowhide tanned yellow, with red hem. 1) As natural leather they conform to my hands after a few uses, feeling like impervious natural skin, and 2) by comparison to the blue/black gloves there isn't excess finger length to get in the way.

I agree the nitrile gloves are what's needed for working around grease or fuel. Also around paint, roofing tar, adhesives.

 

[California]

Just found this.

25% Off Coupon, Month of November

 

[Baby Grand]

Just found this.

25% Off Coupon, Month of November

Thanks, California! I'm bringing a copy to our local HF today! Need a cut-off saw to chop some 2x2 steel for a cultipacker project.

 

[iplumb]

So that can't be used on sale items right?

 

[sixdogs]

So that can't be used on sale items right?

Yes, you can use on sale items but no, not on coupon items. Also can't use on toolboxes, etc. Read the fine print. One coupon per day.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Just found this.

25% Off Coupon, Month of November

Thanks!

Funny how the 9k lb winch is 'on sale' for $279, but the 12k lb one is $299

 

[PhysAssist]

What's the item # for your Western Safety gloves ??? HF search on 'gloves' returned 73 matches. I'd like to try them.

I like the #35166 cowhide 'roping gloves' for working outdoors.

I buy a bunch when there is a coupon special, and a pair lasts about 6 months handling orchard debris, rough lumber, etc. They are soft and become like a second skin yet so durable I can tug on blackberry bush canes without getting punctured.

I have big hands and it os hard to find leather gloves that I don't wear thrpugh the fingertips pf in a few days of log splitting, whether by hand with maul, wedge, and sledge; or with the hydraulic splitter (more common these days) and the roping gloves are the exception. They are great, soft and pliable, but also very durable. I really like the blue and black mechanics gloves too, but I do wear the finger tips of these out pretty quickly when splitting, but for other chores they ar excellent.

Look for coupons for the mechanics gloves 'cause they go as low as $3.89 occasionally.

 

[PhysAssist]

those leather gloves look nice, though I wonder if they would stain your hands. Had a pair just like that, my hands sweat say running a chain saw, and when I take the gloves off, my palms are stained yellow. And not easy to get out. And who knows what chemical it is that is coming off on one's hands...we all know how China fastidiously controls its chemical industry...:confused2:

I have never had that happen to me withvthese gloves, and I have very sensitive hands that sweat extensively. I have had to throw out some of my waterproof gloves because of the sweat funk they developed, like some other peoples gym shoes I can think of. (I know TMI right?!?)

 

[PhysAssist]

I just want to say I have been buying from Harbor Freight for at least 35 yrs. and one of the greatest days for me was when they opened a store a couple of years ago only 15 min. from my house...Yeah ! I was in candy land...:thumbsup:

I know what you mean, my last job (for the past 7 years) was about a mile from their nearest store (which is about an hour from my house), which I loved, and my wife hated.

Now, it's only rare we go near enough for me to go there, so the individual receipts are getting pretty long, as I catch on my purchases.

 

[PhysAssist]

I agree, those blue Western gloves are terrific. I bought a red pair a few years ago at the orange box store and although they were nice, I wore through the fingertips within 6 months. I then saw them at HF and figured for less the 5bucks, I'd give them a shot. I now have a pair in my truck, on my tractor and in the garage, can't beat them.

On the other hand, the knit gloves with latex palms and fingers get sticky and unwearable if anything even remotely solvent like got on them, but I bought some similar ones form the local Home Despot in nylon knit with an orange rubber-like coating that I think is actually polyurethane, which is much less sensitive and they got through the washer and dryer like champs. They were sold in a 5-pack and while I bought 2, I wish I had bought several more, though I haven't worn through any yet.

 

[newbury]

I have big hands and it os hard to find leather gloves that I don't wear thrpugh the fingertips pf in a few days of log splitting, whether by hand with maul, wedge, and sledge; or with the hydraulic splitter (more common these days) and the roping gloves are the exception. They are great, soft and pliable, but also very durable. I really like the blue and black mechanics gloves too, but I do wear the finger tips of these out pretty quickly when splitting, but for other chores they ar excellent.

Look for coupons for the mechanics gloves 'cause they go as low as $3.89 occasionally.

I have not found a pair of XL gloves that fit me at HF (are they Chinese XL?). However Costco sells a 3 pack of leather gloves in XL that fit just fine. I bet I've a 18 pair.

And it's weird, every one and a while it seems all I have are "lefties".

 

[newbury]

Just found this.

25% Off Coupon, Month of November

If you search on my posts in this thread you should find the site that almost always has a 25% off coupon. My current one is good till February. I just keep it on my Samsung Note 8 and show it at the register.

 

[brin]

you made me chuckle, you are showing your/our age...whatever Gen the current young folk are, numbers, letters?
probably never played CandyLand. Of course it might be the current retro hot ticket, who knows.
They should put some big striped candy canes at the door for you...

Yeah Drew....Candy canes at the door would be a nice touch for both of us....Time flies on by ...I used to be so envious of folks that lived near a HF store...now I have my own...

 

[Travelover]

If you search on my posts in this thread you should find the site that almost always has a 25% off coupon. ....

This site? Usually has just the 20% coupon.

Digital Savings and Coupons from Harbor Freight

 

[newbury]

This site? Usually has just the 20% coupon.

Digital Savings and Coupons from Harbor Freight

No - it's so frustrating when people either can't read or follow SIMPLE instructions.

Search on my posts - hint - newbury post 3693

 

[aczlan]

No - it's so frustrating when people either can't read or follow SIMPLE instructions.
Search on my posts - hint - newbury post 3693

Or you could just quote it:

Early September we got 2 copies of AARP that had the 25% off coupon. I used one then photographed the second one on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the coupon expiration is January. I have since gone in 4 times and just shown them the picture on my note 8, and they copy the number down. Before that I've gone in with ONLY the coupon number and rec'd the discount.
I recently rec'd another 25% off coupon good till 2/18/14 from www.valpak.com, you can get the same coupon there. Plus coupons for their freebees.

Aaron Z

 

[Travelover]

No - it's so frustrating when people either can't read or follow SIMPLE instructions.

Search on my posts - hint - newbury post 3693

If you want to be helpful, just post a link. I was trying to help out, so don't be rude..

 

[newbury]

Sometimes I'm busy and don't have time to go back and search, plus my net is often slower than molasses.

 

[caver]

I was at a HF store a month ago with my 25% off coupon from Rural Missourian. I was annoyed when the guy ahead of me said "oops, I left my 20% off coupon at home". Cashier said no problem and scanned a 25% off one she had received earlier.