Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[5030]

Removing fence posts ...... the easy way.

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I've always used my 3 point with a choker chain to pull posts.

 

[5030]

Someone was asking about the HF 4' LED shop lights a few days ago. They're on sale, this weekend for $19.99 instead of regular $29.99.

4 Ft. LED Hanging Shop Light

Menards is cheaper every day. Did my entire shop with the Menards LED lights 2 years ago. No failures to date.

 

[Diggin It]

A coupon I don't recall seeing before .... $10 off any wagon. I've been eyeing the yellow one with flip down sides.

 

[flyerdan]

Was out there today and got one of the variable speed multitools for $23 on a coupon that expires today. They're supposed to be pretty handy, I plan to use it where a circular saw or regular sander won't fit. Also got a couple more of the magnetic parts holders as it seems the one I have already always has something in it when I need it. Got some of their AA batteries, I have a camera that eats them bad, everytime I go to use it I need to put new batteries in so it might as well burn thru these rather than the Costco ones.
All was basically free as it was paid from the gift card from the settlement a while back.

 

[mpsmith60]

For driving nails in tight spaces, I have found that the Harbor Freight Compact Palm Air Nailer is a great tool for the job and a good value for about $20. I recently did a review and demo video on it.

It has come in handy in a lot of tight situations and I recently found out it's great for nailing wiring staples into studs.

 

[Diggin It]

I recently did a review and demo video on it.

Oh.


Goody.

 

[crazyal]

Ok, I'll check tomorrow to be sure, but they looked like it.. I'll let you know. But at 30,000 hrs that's like 7 years.. not bad.

LEDs last forever. It's the electronics needed to convert 120VAC to the correct DC voltage for the diodes that will fail.

 

[newbury]

I haven't read through all 1156 pages has anyone mentioned the jump boxes they sell? I pull mine out of the car tonight. New young man mowing at the church. Ran the tractor out of fuel. We are close to needing a new battery on the tractor. I hooked it up let it set a couple minutes and cranked the tractor right up. I have started everything here that has a battery with it at some point I have used it and a small inverter to power a pump to inflate air mattresses when camping

For small engines I really like the Lithium iron phosphate Lithium Ion Jump Starter and Power Pack. I've used it for my B7610 and my Honda Civic. Real small, won't explode and keeps the charge a long time. Often on sale for about $60 it keeps my cell phone recharged for a LONG TIME.

How easy is it to move on something other than a concrete floor? Seems like it would be kind of heavy/awkward to move out in a field, etc. to pull posts.

For moving stuff like that across fields I use planks to put under the wheels.

 

[hunt4570]

Was out there today and got one of the variable speed multitools for $23 on a coupon that expires today. They're supposed to be pretty handy, I plan to use it where a circular saw or regular sander won't fit. Also got a couple more of the magnetic parts holders as it seems the one I have already always has something in it when I need it. Got some of their AA batteries, I have a camera that eats them bad, everytime I go to use it I need to put new batteries in so it might as well burn thru these rather than the Costco ones.
All was basically free as it was paid from the gift card from the settlement a while back.

You ought to think about rechargeable batteries and a good charger. I switched a few years back and I love it... a little investment at the start, but I always have batteries on hand and hardly ever buy them anymore..

 

[hunt4570]

For driving nails in tight spaces, I have found that the Harbor Freight Compact Palm Air Nailer is a great tool for the job and a good value for about $20. I recently did a review and demo video on it.

It has come in handy in a lot of tight situations and I recently found out it's great for nailing wiring staples into studs.

Nice... now if they only made it cordless! Recently went to a Cordless Dewalt framing nailer to replace my Pneumatic... Love it!!

 

[5030]

Bought a Bauer 3/8" 20 volt impact wrench, very capable tool plus they offer a bunch of 20 volt tools that are compatible, complete tools (battery and charger) or tool only. Have the Icon 1/2" drive torque wrench as well. Try to find a 1/2" drive torque wrench that torque's in forward and reverse for under 300 bucks. I use left torque all the time for spindle nuts. Good wrench, helluva price.

 

[John_Mc]

I keep missing the rare sales on Icon Torque Wrenches. I'm in the market for a good 1/2" drive (looking to step up from the $20 Pittsburgh wrench, both in quality and in max torque rating). I was debating between the Icon, and just ordering a CDI wrench. Not sure I really want the digital Quinn torque wrench HF recently added to their line up. I've used digital a fair amount in the past. I think I prefer the "feel" of the click-type wrench.

Does anyone have thoughts on the Icon vs Quinn vs CDI wrenches?

I'm also considering picking up one of the 25" Icon 1/2" drive breaker bar. Currently $49.99. Has been on sale for $39.99. I'd love to hit the sale for that as well. I've seen three of their 25" Pittsburgh 1/2" drive breaker bars which broke after a few uses (no "cheater bar" was used on them), so I'm staying away from them.

I wish there was an alert for when these went on sale.

 

[LouNY]

Bought a Bauer 3/8" 20 volt impact wrench, very capable tool plus they offer a bunch of 20 volt tools that are compatible, complete tools (battery and charger) or tool only. Have the Icon 1/2" drive torque wrench as well. Try to find a 1/2" drive torque wrench that torque's in forward and reverse for under 300 bucks. I use left torque all the time for spindle nuts. Good wrench, helluva price.

Here's one for quite a bit under;
1/2 in. Drive Digital Torque Adapter

 

[5030]

Here's one for quite a bit under;
1/2 in. Drive Digital Torque Adapter

Torque range is not sufficient for my uses....Torque range: 29.5 to 147.6 ft. lbs. (40 to 200 NM) and it's right hand only. I specifically require a left hand reading wrench. Spindle nuts are left hand threaded on Dana axles.

 

[5030]

The everyday price on the Icon is very reasonable. A Snap-On 1/2" drive right and left hand torque wrench is 400 plus. and I too prefer a clicker over a digital wrench. I have a couple Blu-Point dial wrenches now.

 

[Imold]

Picked this up almost 2 years ago and it still works fine for what I use it for.


Would like to get this so I can go back to using my air tools, my small compressor does not cut it. Anyone have one like this from HF.




Jim.

 

[LouNY]

Torque range is not sufficient for my uses....Torque range: 29.5 to 147.6 ft. lbs. (40 to 200 NM) and it's right hand only. I specifically require a left hand reading wrench. Spindle nuts are left hand threaded on Dana axles.

Interesting both of my click style work in both directions and my old beam style definitely does, where did you see that the digital only works in the right hand direction?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Picked this up almost 2 years ago and it still works fine for what I use it for.
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Would like to get this so I can go back to using my air tools, my small compressor does not cut it. Anyone have one like this from HF.
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Jim.

I picked up a good sized Craftsman Electric impact in the $5 bin at a local Sears store back in the early 1970's. Turned out the the strain relief, on the power cord had come loose and one wire pulled in two. It took about 10 minutes to fix and it still works great today. Retail on it was nearly $100 back then.

I've looked at that compressor and it is a 2 stage with good specifications. It's rated at 15.8 CFM @ 90 PSI, 16.4 CFM @ 40 PSI.

Less than a year ago it was $799 and would go on sale often for $749. At $899 it getting into Ingersoll-Rand price territory.

 

[5030]

Is the tank ASME certified?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Is the tank ASME certified?

The description says it is.

6 Gallon Air Compressor - 2 Stage, 5 HP, 165 PSI