Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[newbury]

What happened to HF's yellow funnel tray? They are ideal for pouring random parts out of a jar when searching for a 'I knew I had one - somewhere'.

The funnel is what makes this worthwhile, for reloading the parts into the jar.

Not found at HF, and none on Amazon, except for third-party with substantial shipping cost.

Any ideas for an alternative?

I tend to use brownie pans, wife never misses them.

 

[bcp]

Clipped the corner off a steel pan about 40 years ago. Still works.

Bruce

 

[Popgadget]

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/workshop/storage/storage-containers/70669-sorting-tray?item=93K8412&utm_source=free_google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_campaign=USA%7CPLA%7CShopping%7CTools%7CNon-displayItems&gclid=CjwKCAjwrranBhAEEiwAzbhNtWNAw2p4HsOj_bQVqZWIo0FuWC04QzNeyH4zn83ZYNMLClqBiHf-QxoCqCcQAvD_BwE

 

[California]

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/workshop/storage/storage-containers/70669-sorting-tray?item=93K8412&utm_source=free_google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_campaign=USA%7CPLA%7CShopping%7CTools%7CNon-displayItems&gclid=CjwKCAjwrranBhAEEiwAzbhNtWNAw2p4HsOj_bQVqZWIo0FuWC04QzNeyH4zn83ZYNMLClqBiHf-QxoCqCcQAvD_BwE

Bingo! That's it. Thanks!

 

[Oaktree]

I got one that day and multiple days after not to miss the sidewalk sale. No percent off coupons though. The sidewalk sale was not impressive even after 3 or 4 reminder emails. SPAM.

Even the coupons are worthless unless you have a smartphone to take a picture of for them to scan. Store will only accept "original", and not one that's been printed out. I agree on spam.

 

[Grumpycat]

Got a friend with a 3D printer? They could print one for you.

Everything I have seen printed with a 3D printer was rough with laminations from the print head passes. Would make a very bad oil pan, or pan for anything dirty, without having the surface machined or heavily sanded.

 

[BravoXray]

Everything I have seen printed with a 3D printer was rough with laminations from the print head passes. Would make a very bad oil pan, or pan for anything dirty, without having the surface machined or heavily sanded.

The finish depends a lot on the layer thickness and extruder nozzle size. A coat of filler/primer, an little sanding and paint and you can have some pretty nice looking items.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I got a Harbor Freight trash pump today, worked great filling tank & watering things.

 

[stuckmotor]

The mini magnetic sweeper that I got on sale came close to paying for itself today when it found a tiny governor spring among the leaves.

17 In. Mini Magnetic Sweeper

Amazing deals on this 17In Magnetic Sweeper at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[California]

The mini magnetic sweeper that I got on sale came close to paying for itself today when it found a tiny governor spring among the leaves.

17 In. Mini Magnetic Sweeper

Amazing deals on this 17In Magnetic Sweeper at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Yeah, they're great. Mine saved the day when the roofers departed with old nails spilling out of the gap below their truck's tailgate.

But as I've posted here before, if you're going to use it outdoors the handle-to-magnet-bar joint will soon bend. I reinforced mine with a shelf bracket to preserve the right angle there.