Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Ford850]

I don't understand why so many here have such a problem with restrictions on the 20% off coupons. Plenty of items that they DO work on. Name one other store that allows customers to get a discount on the item of their choosing.
Many/most of the excluded items go on sale periodically.

I don't have a problem with the restrictions, but there are many more exclusions being added now that HF is selling higher quality, higher priced items. I mentioned it so others are aware before they try to get 20% off on a pole saw, code reader, battery jump starter, floor jack, tool chest, etc. Read the rules, know the rules, no problem. Like you said, watch for coupons for those items excluded. I'd rather have the better selection of better quality tools they are offering now, compared to what they offered before.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I have hard time finding something to use 20% coupon on.

Might be near HF tonight, what should i buy????

 

[lostcreekranch]

I saw the list, but "tool box" is not listed. So I figured I'd ask the collective brain instead of driving a half hour to try it.

They’re considered to be “cabinets” which are excluded.

 

[fried1765]

I have hard time finding something to use 20% coupon on.

Might be near HF tonight, what should i buy????

Buy an extra pair of $3+ needle nose pliers!
Then you can get a "free" mini flashlight?

 

[Travelover]

Took our Odyssey minivan to buy the 1,000 lb motorcycle lift as it痴 on sale this weekend. The store I went to would only load it with a forklift into a pickup truck.

The box is 340 lbs and 89 long and the cargo area over 90? Have to go to another store that understands material handling.

At our local HF, the guys use a hydraulic lift table and raise the box to deck height then slide it onto a minivan, for example.

 

[John_Mc]

At our local HF, the guys use a hydraulic lift table and raise the box to deck height then slide it onto a minivan, for example.

Did they use a Harbor Freight hydraulic lift table?

 

[aczlan]

I suspect it's an OSHA or insurance rule so employees don't potentially injure themselves loading large, heavy boxes into customers' vehicles.
Maybe borrow a truck from a friend?

That and the general difficulty of getting a forklift close enough to the back of the minivan to get the box in without hitting the mast of the forklift on the tailgate of minivan.

Aaron Z

 

[Garandman]

I suspect it's an OSHA or insurance rule so employees don't potentially injure themselves loading large, heavy boxes into customers' vehicles. Maybe borrow a truck from a friend?

That Store (Medford, MA) only.

That and the general difficulty of getting a forklift close enough to the back of the minivan to get the box in without hitting the mast of the forklift on the tailgate of minivan.

Aaron Z

At another store they wheeled the box out on two hydraulic lift tables they also sell, jacked it up to the right height, and slid it in. I had two sections of PVC pipe to use as rollers.

The manager just didn’t want to be bothered. Tomorrow I’ll go to Braintree.

 

[Travelover]

Did they use a Harbor Freight hydraulic lift table?

Yes. Apparently, they don't suck. :laughing:

 

[lostcreekranch]

Did they use a Harbor Freight hydraulic lift table?

I caught a good sale on their 1000 lb. lift table about 3 years ago. Last time I used it, it leaked down over several hours. I need to check Fluid in it.

1 lbs. Capacity Hydraulic Table Cart

 

[newbury]

Was just browsing HFQPDB and ran across this recently uploaded coupon :
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/501_ITC_4_GALLON_BACKPACK_SPRAYER_1520695220.9873.jpg

on this page Harbor Freight Tools Coupon Database - Free coupons, 25 percent off coupons, toolbox coupons - 4 GALLON BACKPACK SPRAYER

obviously a bad upload.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Was just browsing HFQPDB and ran across this recently uploaded coupon :
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/501_ITC_4_GALLON_BACKPACK_SPRAYER_1520695220.9873.jpg

How much off???

I see, only $19.99 with coupon. How many are in stock?

 

[California]

The 4 gallon backpack sprayer is $17.99 at HF's Parking Lot Sale through March 11.

I have one, and built an extension to the right floorboard of my little Yanmar to carry it. Pumping mounted there is a little awkward, the handle swings out away from the tractor, but it sure was convenient to drive up to a weed along the fence line (volunteer blackberry shrub or scrub oak) and douse it. TSC has a stainless wand extension that fits it. Using that I could reach anything without getting off the tractor.

Well worth $18.

Normal price is mid-20's, sale $20 occasionally. I wonder if they are closing them out to replace with something more expensive.

 

[John_Mc]

I don't understand why so many here have such a problem with restrictions on the 20% off coupons.

I just enjoy busting on Harbor Freight every once in a while. I do buy from them occasionally.

 

[newbury]

How much off???

I see, only $19.99 with coupon. How many are in stock?

The 4 gallon backpack sprayer is $17.99 at HF's Parking Lot Sale through March 11.

I have one, and built an extension to the right floorboard of my little Yanmar to carry it. Pumping mounted there is a little awkward, the handle swings out away from the tractor, but it sure was convenient to drive up to a weed along the fence line (volunteer blackberry shrub or scrub oak) and douse it. TSC has a stainless wand extension that fits it. Using that I could reach anything without getting off the tractor.

Well worth $18.

Normal price is mid-20's, sale $20 occasionally. I wonder if they are closing them out to replace with something more expensive.

When I click the link
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/501_ITC_4_GALLON_BACKPACK_SPRAYER_1520695220.9873.jpg
this shows up

Well worth $18.

 

[Michael Aos]

Unloaded it myself yesterday. Much easier to do than I expected.

Set it near the garage with pallet forks. Lifted off the cardboard, tilted it onto the the cardboard and pulled out the pallet. Stood it back up and rolled it in.

I bought that same one a couple of years ago (on sale). It is one of my best purchases at Harbor Freight. :thumbsup:

 

[Threepoint]

I snagged the 44" while it was on sale.

View attachment 543154

I've had their 44" U.S. General cabinets, both bottom and top, for around three years. Excellent.

Procrastination is often rewarded, but sometimes not. I've held off adding the 18" 7-drawer end cabinet that hangs on the side of the 44" bottom cabinet. Item 68785/62580.


Two days ago I noticed it on the HF website for $149, the lowest price ever. BUT, all three local HFs within 30 miles are out of stock. Today I checked the HF website again and the end cabinet has disappeared. Called Customer Service and learned it's newly discontinued. :hissyfit:

I also notice that the tall 18" "side cabinet" (Item 62661/68991) that hangs on the opposite side has disappeared from the website. I guess discontinued as well.


Maybe a TBN'r that has either of these will post that they actually suck. Or maybe even just that the colors don't match perfectly. Doubt it, but it would make me feel a bit better. :laughing:

 

[bigtiller]

I caught a good sale on their 1000 lb. lift table about 3 years ago. Last time I used it, it leaked down over several hours. I need to check Fluid in it.

1 lbs. Capacity Hydraulic Table Cart

How many pumps are required to go from lowest to highest table position?

 

[Michael Aos]

I'd heard the 56" top chest and 44" locker were being discontinued.

Rumor is the 56" version is getting a refresh. That's part of why I decided to get the 44" now and wait and see what the new 56" looks like.

I was kind of counting on the end cabinet for the 44" being around for a while.
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Two days ago I noticed it on the HF website for $149, the lowest price ever. BUT, all three local HFs within 30 miles are out of stock. Today I checked the HF website again and the end cabinet has disappeared. Called Customer Service and learned it's newly discontinued. :hissyfit:

I also notice that the tall 18" "side cabinet" (Item 62661/68991) that hangs on the opposite side has disappeared from the website. I guess discontinued as well.
View attachment 543507

 

[lostcreekranch]

How many pumps are required to go from lowest to highest table position?

Probably 20-25. I’ve never counted. Is this a concern?