Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Travelover]

i use an old square steel cake pan with one corner cut off.

Bruce

Good idea and they are only a buck at Dollar Tree.

 

[txdon]

Good idea and they are only a buck at Dollar Tree.

https://www.dollartree.com/Cooking-Concepts-Square-Cake-Pans-7-189-/p302769/index.pro
But being 7.5" square that's taking up a lot of shelf space.

 

[PILOON]

HF Funnel tray. $2.99

Highly recommended! These are ideal to dump out a random mix, say nuts/bolts/washers of one size - to find the one lockwasher you know was in there, and then pour everything back into the container.

Essentially what the pharmacy uses to sort pills. Same idea.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

i use an old square steel cake pan with one corner cut off. Bruce

ROFL, I did the same thing with an old 8x8 aluminum one with falling off non stick. That had to have been 15 years ago and I still haven't heard the end of it. Since she uses it as an excuse for any kitchen gadget she needs/wants I guess that old "free" parts sorter has cost me plenty

 

[txdon]

ROFL, I did the same thing with an old 8x8 aluminum one with falling off non stick. That had to have been 15 years ago and I still haven't heard the end of it. Since she uses it as an excuse for any kitchen gadget she needs/wants I guess that old "free" parts sorter has cost me plenty

I was wondering who would be the first to admit being caught!

 

[lostcreekranch]

HF Funnel tray. $2.99

Highly recommended! These are ideal to dump out a random mix, say nuts/bolts/washers of one size - to find the one lockwasher you know was in there, and then pour everything back into the container.

Thanks California!

 

[Travelover]

https://www.dollartree.com/Cooking-Concepts-Square-Cake-Pans-7-189-/p302769/index.pro
But being 7.5" square that's taking up a lot of shelf space.

Hang it on the wall. :laughing:

 

[txdon]

Hang it on the wall. :laughing:

Well that sounds good but every wall has shelves and they are full.

 

[California]

A few pages back I noted I found a $10 Remington cordless pole chainsaw, less battery and charger. Those accessories are NLA, not even on Ebay.

Here's my juryrigged setup to try it out. Its battery input takes ordinary extension cord blades (but modified farther apart) so I hacked a Ryobi flashlight for a power supply to carry in a fanny pack. When I discovered my power supply fits its battery cavity, I mounted it there.

The chain is identical to my Ryobi 18 volt chainsaw and the Ryobi Li-Ion battery is stronger than the original Remington battery so this should work ok.

A new toy! It runs but I haven't tried it for real cutting yet. This beats paying over $100 for similar from HF that I might use an hour per year. Hopefully this will make it unnecessary to reach way off the ladder like I do sometimes with the Robi 18 volt chainsaw.

 

[Travelover]

A few pages back I noted I found a $10 Remington cordless pole chainsaw, less battery and charger. Those accessories are NLA, not even on Ebay.

Here's my juryrigged setup to try it out. Its battery input takes ordinary extension cord blades (but modified farther apart) so I hacked a Ryobi flashlight for a power supply to carry in a fanny pack. When I discovered my power supply fits its battery cavity, I mounted it there.

The chain is identical to my Ryobi 18 volt chainsaw and the Ryobi Li-Ion battery is stronger than the original Remington battery so this should work ok.

A new toy! It runs but I haven't tried it for real cutting yet. This beats paying over $100 for similar from HF that I might use an hour per year. Hopefully this will make it unnecessary to reach way off the ladder like I do sometimes with the Robi 18 volt chainsaw.

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Awesome. This could get you nominated to the hall of fame. :laughing:

 

[paulsharvey]

Anyone try their Quantum 588 Lumen 'Tactical' flashlight (#63934) at $12.99 or $9.99 depending on what page of the same sales ad you look at. Not for 'Tacticool' use, but I need a small, cheap, bright, light for looking in storm manholes while reviewing road work and utility work.

 

[California]

Awesome. This could get you nominated to the hall of fame. :laughing:

I love it! Why didn't I think of putting a clothespin spring between the two chopsticks????

I was going to carry that power supply externally in a fanny pack. But when I saw how well it fit there .....:scratchchin: Hmmm. Why not!

 

[California]

Anyone try their Quantum 588 Lumen 'Tactical' flashlight (#63934) ... I need a small, cheap, bright, light for looking in storm manholes while reviewing road work and utility work.

Looks good but you can probably buy the same item with less markup on Ebay. There are hundreds of similar models there, and incredibly inexpensive if you don't mind waiting 2~3 weeks for mailorder from China. You might find one considerably brighter, for that price. I have a couple of similar lights from China - lumens unknown - that work well for seeing wildlife at night.

 

[dragoneggs]

Looks good but you can probably buy the same item with less markup on Ebay. There are hundreds of similar models there, and incredibly inexpensive if you don't mind waiting 2~3 weeks for mailorder from China. You might find one considerably brighter, for that price. I have a couple of similar lights from China - lumens unknown - that work well for seeing wildlife at night.

Brightness not an issue with the Chinese versions. Have had more than a handful different pocket high lumen LED. Probably should have saved and reviewed. What I find is the biggest issue is contacts. I can shake some and get them to go on/off. If they would put a few extra pennies into the switch and springs and make them just a little more rugged they would would be a steal for the price. Shouldn't have to pay $80 plus for a tactical pocket light with high lumens.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Anyone try their Quantum 588 Lumen 'Tactical' flashlight (#63934) at $12.99 or $9.99 depending on what page of the same sales ad you look at. Not for 'Tacticool' use, but I need a small, cheap, bright, light for looking in storm manholes while reviewing road work and utility work.

Not HF, but, I bought this one last May and its pretty good. Nice and bright.. Hi/Mid/Low, strobe, SOS modes.. The battery it comes with is total crap, however.. Revtronic Rechargeable Flashlight - Super Bright, Waterproof LED Flashlight for Camping and Hiking, 8 Lumens CREE LED Flashlight, Adjustable Brightness - Bundle with USB Smart Charger, 1865 Battery - - Amazon.com

 

[newbury]

I've two and use them primarily for nuts, bolts, washers etc.

3 Bin Wall Mount Parts Rack

Anyone use the above? I am just a homeowner, not a commercial repair guy. Building up the usual assortment of nuts, bolts, screws and whatsits from projects. Like to keep the left overs organized so when the next project comes along I don't have to run to the hardware store.

So I do not need anything too beefy, it will get some occasional use.

Checking hfqpdb they often have a coupon for $14 http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/329_ITEM_30_BIN_WALL_MOUNT_PARTS_RACK_1506754480.3502.png

AND the coupon for $13.99 Harbor Freight Tools Coupon Database - Free coupons, 25 percent off coupons, toolbox coupons - 30 BIN WALL MOUNT PARTS RACK is back today.

 

[Travelover]

Another useful freebie in case you have enough flashlights, tarps and tape measures.

 

[Oaktree]

Another new freebie. I use a similar one from Dollar Tree as a night light in my camper for midnite potty trips. Harbor Freight Tools Coupon Database - Free coupons, 25 percent off coupons, toolbox coupons - LED SUPER BRIGHT FLIP LIGHT

Wow, I can think of 1001 uses for these. Picked one up a couple weeks ago, good thing I did they've been out of stock since.

 

[PJSprog]

Wow, I can think of 1001 uses for these. Picked one up a couple weeks ago, good thing I did they've been out of stock since.

Was just telling The Wife about these earlier this week. I could use one for the new plumbing closet in the basement. May have to stop there on the way home tonight.

 

[KubotainNH]

Another useful freebie in case you have enough flashlights, tarps and tape measures.

That is a useful one. I cut one out of the recent flyer I got, it's sitting on my desk waiting for the next trip to HF.