Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[crazyal]

I don't even bother watching YouTube video reviews. The last one I did was comparing a Milwaukee and Snap On cordless impact wrench. The reviewer was going on about how much more grease was inside the Snap On. All I could think of was he's probably the guy who over greases every joint on his tractor. Trying to find a good honest review is all but impossible now. A number of sites just copy and paste from places like Amazon. It seams like photography equipment still has people who actually do real reviews.

 

[stuckmotor]

I think one needs to sift through several pieces of advice... especially when it's free. Even seeing one doctor is not always wise. Second opinions are almost always a good idea. And as 'they' say... there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Years ago, I noticed that when I ask for advice on a forum the ratio of unhelpful responses to helpful ones is approximately five to one. Still, the helpful ones are worth sorting through the others as long as none make matters worse.

 

[hunt4570]

Years ago, I noticed that when I ask for advice on a forum the ratio of unhelpful responses to helpful ones is approximately five to one. Still, the helpful ones are worth sorting through the others as long as none make matters worse.

Yep, I don't know what the point is with people giving known bad information or advice! Whats their reasoning or are some people just dicks??

 

[TMGT]

There's a lot of people that don't know what they don't know on certain subjects, forums just provide a way for other people to hear it. I would bet everyone on here has put out false information at some point, including me.

Yep, I don't know what the point is with people giving known bad information or advice! Whats their reasoning or are some people just dicks??

 

[5030]

I 'review' my own tools every time I use them. Don't need no stinking third party review. If it breaks or I find the smoke (HF), woe is me and I don't mind telling people on here about my misfortunes.

Like I said. YT is strictly for entertainment value and nothing more. When I'm bored I tune in.

The guy is humorous in my view but needs to curtail the vulgarity. It don't look good for one and it makes him appear ignorant secondly.

What did it for me (with him) was locking 2 cordless tools together and smoking them. Just plain ignorant. I guess if he has the money to do that crap (and it's pure unadulterated crap) have at it but don't advertise your ignorance on YT for people to see. Makes you appear as an idiot.

 

[hunt4570]

There's a lot of people that don't know what they don't know on certain subjects, forums just provide a way for other people to hear it. I would bet everyone on here has put out false information at some point, including me.

Oh I am sure I have also given incorrect info on something, but not on purpose, THOSE are the guys I'm talking about … the ones that put out incorrect info on purpose

 

[rgr33]

Has anyone tried the HF Pneumatic Paint Shaker? Some of the video reviews show it used for gallons, quarts, and even rattle cans.

It痴 $129.99 and goes on sale for $119.99 and, as I understand, you can use 25% and 20% coupons with it .. so $90 or $96?

Paint Shaker - Pneumatic

I have had one for many years. I use it only a few times a year, but it works well when needed.

I especially like it for shaking up spray cans. Just make sure the container is clamped down tightly, or you will spend considerable time cleaning up a big mess.

 

[California]

Oh I am sure I have also given incorrect info on something, but not on purpose, THOSE are the guys I'm talking about the ones that put out incorrect info on purpose

Then you don't want to look in the "Friendly Politics" forum!

 

[TMGT]

Oh I am sure I have also given incorrect info on something, but not on purpose, THOSE are the guys I'm talking about … the ones that put out incorrect info on purpose

While I'm sure there are people that put out false info on purpose, my point was that I think a lot of people don't know they are inaccurate.

 

[TMGT]

And to try and get back on topic, does anyone have the 20gal rolling oil drain? Now that my lift is in I need one, the HF model looks nice and appears the 20% off coupon will work for it.