Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[paulharvey]

I have a Chicago Electric Arc-180 130 amp AC/105 amp DC arc welder. I know it is no longer made, or at least no longer sold by harbor freight. I need a new main power switch (the magic blue smoke got loose from my switch). I've already emailed HF customer support, and am still waiting; but the basic question is... do the sell replacement parts for discontinued models?

Failing that I'm going to try to figure out a simple ghetto way to switch the main power and eliminate the fan, power on light, and over heat light/thermostat.

Edit: I'm surprised I smoked the switch, wasn't hot, and I wasn't running it too hard I didn't think; 1/8" 6011 at max amp, made it about 2/3rd threw the rod and I heard a couple "pops" from switch.

Edit-edit: I should mention, the book and all info lists 130/105 as max amps, but the machine it's self lists 160/135 (I belive, not looking at it right now) as the max; and that's what I had it at. Don't know if sticker or manual is right. Also; unrelated; but the Arc-180 name is a bit miss leading, and the guy I bought from on Ebay listed it as an arc welder, 180 amps....

 

[IslandTractor]

I have a Chicago Electric Arc-180 130 amp AC/105 amp DC arc welder. I know it is no longer made, or at least no longer sold by harbor freight. I need a new main power switch (the magic blue smoke got loose from my switch). I've already emailed HF customer support, and am still waiting; but the basic question is... do the sell replacement parts for discontinued models?

Failing that I'm going to try to figure out a simple ghetto way to switch the main power and eliminate the fan, power on light, and over heat light/thermostat.

Edit: I'm surprised I smoked the switch, wasn't hot, and I wasn't running it too hard I didn't think; 1/8" 6011 at max amp, made it about 2/3rd threw the rod and I heard a couple "pops" from switch.

HF doesn't even sell replacement parts for their current models as best I can tell. If I were you I'd take the old switch to an electrical supply store and see what they can do to match it.

 

[sixdogs]

I'm going to give the trailer jack below a qualified two thumbs up. It's perfect to roll around my empty 16 ft, 1500 lb trailer in my barn with a cement floor. For that use it's perfect.

If you want to leave it loaded to the gills with weight and roll it around very much you will likely have a problem after a few uses. It's not heavy duty enough or designed for that type of use. If this is your use, don't buy it.

1500 Lb. Capacity Dual Wheel Swing-Back Boat Trailer Jack

It shows it's $29.99 but sometimes it's on sale for $25 and with 20% off you can get it priced even better.

 

[California]

HF WEBSITE HIJACKED !!!

Sixdogs link above shows HF, but clicking it took me to

It's a trap!
Reported phishing or malware site

This web site at emjcd.com has been reported
as malicious and has been blocked by your Internet Service Provider.

MCafee reports that 100% of the reports to Mcafee from users describe emjcd as virus or unwanted popups.

 

[aczlan]

HF WEBSITE HIJACKED !!!
Sixdogs link above shows HF, but clicking it took me to

Check your computer for malware, the link goes to http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-dual-wheel-swing-back-boat-trailer-jack-67500.html for me, NOT to the site you linked.

Aaron Z

 

[California]

Thanks for the reply. It could be here - this AM I changed DNS from ISP default, to 8.8.8.8 (google) after images.frys.com not found.

I'll investigate here.

Did anyone else get that redirect?

 

[murphy1244]

HF is opening a new store in Medina soon. Oh Boys!

 

[Bird]

HF is opening a new store in Medina soon. Oh Boys!

Years ago I ordered some things from Harbor Freight's catalog and of course got the stuff from California. And now . . . I have 3 of their stores within 30 miles, one only about 4 miles from my house.

 

[murphy1244]

Years ago I ordered some things from Harbor Freight's catalog and of course got the stuff from California. And now . . . I have 3 of their stores within 30 miles, one only about 4 miles from my house.

This is the only store in this county far as I know. Be scared having a lot of stores.

 

[Pixguy]

Has anyone bought and installed this lift?

1300 lb. Electric Hoist with Remote Control

I'd like to lift implements and move them to a storage rack. Assuming the rail is not included, I want to know where to get a rail that could allow the lift to slide on it? Ideas?