Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[PJSprog]

The rare earth magnets definitely don't suck.

I needed to modify the airflow in my home recording studio. It seems like it's always too cold in there. Even with the vent closed, there is still air coming out, so I decided to get one of those magnetic vent covers. Those things probably work great on the floor, but not so much on the ceiling. Just not quite enough umph to hold it in place when the air is blowing. They were $7 for a pack of three from the local Ace hardware store, so I was going to take them back. But then I remembered a few people talking about how strong those little rare earth magnets are from Harbor Freight. So, I took a drive there Saturday and picked up a pack of them. Strong is an understatement. I chuckled at myself trying to pry them apart. They definitely hold the weak magnet cover in place.

 

[hunt4570]

The rare earth magnets definitely don't suck.

I needed to modify the airflow in my home recording studio. It seems like it's always too cold in there. Even with the vent closed, there is still air coming out, so I decided to get one of those magnetic vent covers. Those things probably work great on the floor, but not so much on the ceiling. Just not quite enough umph to hold it in place when the air is blowing. They were $7 for a pack of three from the local Ace hardware store, so I was going to take them back. But then I remembered a few people talking about how strong those little rare earth magnets are from Harbor Freight. So, I took a drive there Saturday and picked up a pack of them. Strong is an understatement. I chuckled at myself trying to pry them apart. They definitely hold the weak magnet cover in place.

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Boy band?? :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Sorry I couldn't resist..:cool2:

 

[Diggin It]

I will stick with my Tenergy LSD rechargeables!!

Those could be a real trip, man.

 

[hunt4570]

Those could be a real trip, man.

HEHEHE... "Low Self Discharge" They don't drain as bad just sitting there..

 

[dragoneggs]

HEHEHE... "Low Self Discharge" They don't drain as bad just sitting there..

Either do I

 

[Diggin It]

Either do I

I'm not sure I can say that anymore.

 

[hunt4570]

I'm not sure I can say that anymore.

I'm going to have to agree with you on that one..

 

[PJSprog]

Boy band?? :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Sorry I couldn't resist..:cool2:

Oh, **** no. :laughing:

Progressive rock, electric power funk, Baroque-style string quartets, modern jazz, and some atmospheric electronic stuff.

No boy bands (or any "pop"), no country, no rap.

 

[hunt4570]

Oh, **** no. :laughing:

Progressive rock, electric power funk, Baroque-style string quartets, modern jazz, and some atmospheric electronic stuff.

No boy bands (or any "pop"), no country, no rap.

Nice!! Got a video you could post?

 

[PJSprog]

Nice!! Got a video you could post?

No videos yet. I started a YouTube account awhile back, just haven't had any time to make videos.

Here is a link to some of the funk stuff on Soundcloud. All me on guitar, bass, and keyboards, and I programmed the drums on a Roland synthesizer.
Chickenhead Soundcloud

 

[dragoneggs]

No videos yet. I started a YouTube account awhile back, just haven't had any time to make videos.

Here is a link to some of the funk stuff on Soundcloud. All me on guitar, bass, and keyboards, and I programmed the drums on a Roland synthesizer.
Chickenhead Soundcloud

Not sure what this has to do with HF but Y'unta doesn't suck! :thumbsup:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Not sure what this has to do with HF but Y'unta doesn't suck! :thumbsup:

HF Magnets to block air vent.

 

[dragoneggs]

HF Magnets to block air vent.

I got it... but did you listen to Y'unta?

 

[lostcreekranch]

I got it... but did you listen to Y'unta?

Yes, very good stuff. It was new to me.

 

[BRMyers]

We bought 14-ft and 20-ft logging chains about three months ago from HF when they had a sale on chains and they let us use our 20% coupon. They have worked just fine pulling trees around, lifting equipment, and were a LOT cheaper than the other chains that were being sold at other stores.

 

[hunt4570]

I got it... but did you listen to Y'unta?

Listened to several of them.. I was digging it!

This guy sits on a shelf in my living room, I call him chickenhead.. he's kinda funky too!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Not sure what this has to do with HF but Y'unta doesn't suck!

HF is getting the band back together.

 

[stuckmotor]

HF is getting the band back together.

Do you think they'll go on the road?

 

[mpsmith60]

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

Give it time. They'll probably figure out a way to do that too!

 

[mpsmith60]

I recently bought the HF 20-ton shop press mainly to straighten bent things or bend straight things. Assembly was straight forward and the manual provide is clear and easy to follow. One person can assemble it but it would be easier with two. All the parts were there - nothing missing.

This thing weighs 190 lbs so it is best to have two people to load and unload the boxes from store to shop.

Having it has all ready saved me money because the first use was to straighten a bent backhoe thumb pin that is 1" round and about 9" long. It worked like a champ! Will be using it to straighten the teeth on a BXpanded trencher bucket soon. A great tool for any shop!

I made a video of the assembly and testing: