Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Wasmeneh]

I have had a Portland pole saw(corded) for a few years. Works fine no issues so far. Not as handy as the battery operated one but probably just as strong.

 

[Paul Thornton]

I have a corded pole saw, run it off a small generator, works great.

 

[newbury]

I have it. Use it to store all my power tools, blades, drill bits, kreg stuff. On top is my little belt/disc sander and drill press. Drawers and doors are great. Shelves are ok. The wood top, is a thin wood top. Didnt expect anything as far as that goes. Its chinese, probably rubber wood or whatever they found over there that's cheap. It works fine for what it is.

Thanks, I primarily want it to replace the HF $7 furniture dolly my Husky 36 in. 6-Drawer Tool Chest rides on.


It's the blue one and looks lonely almost sitting on the floor.

 

[Pixguy]

I have a corded pole saw, run it off a small generator, works great.

I do the same with my genny in my fel and pole saw trimming trees along my road.

 

[LD48750]

I have a corded pole saw, run it off a small generator, works great.

Lets see.....
No generator.
No FEL.
Wife won't let my tractor near the house & HER lawn. (Except when she needs raised garden moved or trees taken out.)

 

[countrybumpkin]

Yes I’m aware it’s corded, I have several generators that I could use it with. I’ll more than likely only use it once a season if that so really don’t want another engine or batteries to keep up.

 

[Diggin It]

I use my pole saws a lot more than once a season, but I have ways to use the electric when I need it.

I see the 20 ton bottle jacks for $30 on coupon. Is there any advantage to the floor jacks other than wheels and a longer handle? Clearance maybe? I'm not sure how they compare in height when fully lowered.

 

[Kernopelli]

I am kind of in the market for a 1/2" torque wrench. A you tube video tested the Icon (HF) brand against Snap On. A fraction of the price and the Icon was better in accuracy and repeatibility. Plus, the case had metal hinges and hasps.

I have used the HF digital torque adapter 1/2 in. Drive Digital Torque Adapter for the last 5 years and really like it. It is now branded as "Quinn" but it is identical to my old model. I have used it for complete rebuilds on a 3 cylinder diesel and a 2 cyl. gas Kohler with zero issues afterwards so I assume it is functionally accurate. I like its functions as well....very easy to use and handy. It is not the best reviewed HF item I've bought but mine has worked perfectly ( including the auto shutoff) and I've never experienced any battery drain issues that seem to be the majority of 1 star reviews.

 

[ultrarunner]

Floor Jacks tend to be more stable, have a larger saddle and wider range... they can get into tighter places and often lift higher.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I have used the HF digital torque adapter 1/2 in. Drive Digital Torque Adapter for the last 5 years and really like it. It is now branded as "Quinn" but it is identical to my old model. I have used it for complete rebuilds on a 3 cylinder diesel and a 2 cyl. gas Kohler with zero issues afterwards so I assume it is functionally accurate. I like its functions as well....very easy to use and handy. It is not the best reviewed HF item I've bought but mine has worked perfectly ( including the auto shutoff) and I've never experienced any battery drain issues that seem to be the majority of 1 star reviews.

Wow! That would be great if they would extend the range up to about 300ft-lb.