Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[TractorGuy]

If it hasn't been mentioned the yellow steel sawhorses work great. Buy them one at a time with a coupon. I use some twist ties to keep the leg support from flopping around when I store mine.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions on these two rotary hammers to drill 5/8" holes in granite about 4" deep? Currently $70 vs. $150. I already have an electric demo hammer.

 

[Midniteoyl]

If it hasn't been mentioned the yellow steel sawhorses work great. Buy them one at a time with a coupon. I use some twist ties to keep the leg support from flopping around when I store mine.

I have a pair that came together w/o the telescoping legs from, I believe, Menards for the same price on sale.

 

[ronjhall]

I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions on these two rotary hammers to drill 5/8" holes in granite about 4" deep? Currently $70 vs. $150. I already have an electric demo hammer.

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I have the 10 amp model. Only used it in concrete. Drilled 2 holes 5/8" diameter 36" deep recently in cement block. Had no problems. It is heavy to hold in a horizontal position. I used Bosch drills in it.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I don't even know when the compressor is running. Before, I have a Craftsman 40 gallon POS compressor in the upper bays, that thing was unbearable loud! I hated it.

I have the same compressor and one needs ear plugs when it runs in the same room with you.
I moved it thru the wall and into my boat shed but is was still pretty loud.
I saw an ad for a Kobalt compressor at Lowes as being the quietest compressor on the market so I bought one. It only has about 6CFM at 90 PSI but man is it quiet. I doubled it up with my Puma compressor (6.5 CFM) (somewhat loud but not as much as the Craftsman) for those times when I need a bit more volume. So far I have totally quit using the Craftsman which was basically just using the tank for volume storage anyway.

As a side issue, anyone have a fix for a leaking pressure regulator on the Craftsman. I have replaced it multiple times with a non OEM regulator and the same thing happens. It cuts on and off ok but a relief valve? on the regulator pops off and doesn't close till it is down to 90 PSI at which time the compressor kick on again and just keeps cycling that way. I have tried adjusting the relief valve but with no luck. I wont spend $150+ for a Sear regulator for it which is why I now have a Puma and a Kobalt small piggy back double tank compressors.

 

[TomIre]

I have decided to get a sun canopy for my new tractor. I'm going to need to get rid of some low branches in my fields. The ROPS didn't mind them but don't want to ruin my canopy.
Anyone have experience with this? Thinking electric might be cheaper and I won't care if I have to stop and recharge. Not really any hurry.

9.5 In. 7 Amp Electric Pole Saw

 

[bcp]

That is the 120 volt saw. How will you power it?

Here's the battery saw:
40V Lithium Cordless Pole Saw

Bruce

 

[TomIre]

That is the 120 volt saw. How will you power it?

Here's the battery saw:
40V Lithium Cordless Pole Saw

Bruce

Funny, just realized that. Battery is about 2x cost. I don't have a generator so will need to be battery. Any body have any experience with this one?

4V Lithium Cordless Pole Saw

 

[Rock Crawler]

Funny, just realized that. Battery is about 2x cost. I don't have a generator so will need to be battery. Any body have any experience with this one?

4V Lithium Cordless Pole Saw

I have the Lynxx pole saw, it's an amazing saw for the money. The battery will far outlast you. I love it!

 

[dragoneggs]

I have decided to get a sun canopy for my new tractor. I'm going to need to get rid of some low branches in my fields. The ROPS didn't mind them but don't want to ruin my canopy.
Anyone have experience with this? Thinking electric might be cheaper and I won't care if I have to stop and recharge. Not really any hurry.

9.5 In. 7 Amp Electric Pole Saw

I have it and its awesome for the price. I put a portable generator in my FEL bucket and go where I want.