Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[lostcreekranch]

I have the Little Giant as well, and find that the built-in wheels make a big difference for me when moving it around. Twenty years ago, I wouldn't have cared. All the multi-task ladders are pretty heavy to hump around, as another poster noted. The HF and Werner models that I've seen don't have them.

Both HF and LG weigh about 32# in the 17' models.

 

[hunt4570]

So has anyone tried the little benchtop bandsaw HF sells????

1/3 HP 9 in. Benchtop Band Saw

 

[rScotty]

Like I've said for the mystery lubricants found in Jinma's - perhaps that unwanted 'sizing' to wash out after purchase, is just another solution by China to get rid of their industrial waste by exporting it.

For an interesting view of the highly commercial world of sizing compounds, look at the comments on this website:

What Is Sizing | Purpose Of Textile Sizing | Properties Of Sized Yarn | Textile Fashion Study

 

[Diggin It]

Decisions, decisions, decisions ....

HF has this on Coupon for $54.99, canopy only, no chairs: 1 ft. x 1 ft. Slant Leg Pop-Up Canopy

Northern Tool has their version for $59.99 including two folding camp chairs and no additional charge shipping.

I don't need it for a while, so waiting for shipping is no issue, but are the two chairs (that I could use, but don't really need) worth the extra $5? Yeah, I already know. Bigger question is about any differences in quality.

 

[radios1]

So has anyone tried the little benchtop bandsaw HF sells????

1/3 HP 9 in. Benchtop Band Saw

there's a lot of bad reviews on that site about it. if you do get it, buy it in a store so you can check the box for shipping damage. other points are the blade that comes with it is not wide enough to cut straight, a 3/8" wide blade has fixed that problem for one commenter, and the table not being level is another problem with an unknown cause.

 

[radios1]

Decisions, decisions, decisions ....

HF has this on Coupon for $54.99, canopy only, no chairs: 1 ft. x 1 ft. Slant Leg Pop-Up Canopy

Northern Tool has their version for $59.99 including two folding camp chairs and no additional charge shipping.

I don't need it for a while, so waiting for shipping is no issue, but are the two chairs (that I could use, but don't really need) worth the extra $5? Yeah, I already know. Bigger question is about any differences in quality.

Northern Tool has a better reputation for quality, and I always use screw in anchors to keep others I had down, else, it would blow away in a medium wind..

 

[Diggin It]

^^ Kind of wish NT would increase their store count. Closest one is about 80 miles and requires a trip over city roads I don't care for.

 

[4get gto]

^^ Kind of wish NT would increase their store count. Closest one is about 80 miles and requires a trip over city roads I don't care for.

Don't feel bad. I'd have to go over 300 miles to nearest one.
Order on line...... Thinking the shipping costs would be a deal for me. And I don't buy enough from them to keep a store in business if it was a mile down the road.

 

[Ford850]

^^ Kind of wish NT would increase their store count. Closest one is about 80 miles and requires a trip over city roads I don't care for.

You can find these at several places for the similar or better price. Dunham's Sporting goods has one for $49, while Menards, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc have them in the $50 - $60 range.

 

[PJSprog]

^^ Kind of wish NT would increase their store count. Closest one is about 80 miles and requires a trip over city roads I don't care for.

We just got a new one recently, about 20 miles from us, which is actually about 5 miles closer than HF. It opened in part of the old Gander Mtn building in O'Fallon IL (most of that building is one of those trendy new fitness clubs). I haven't been there yet.