Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[California]

Look at that... Haha

Huh?

 

[bmaverick]

HF has now discontinued the tractor rear work light. 55W H3 Halogen automotive bulb.

This was a great buy for anyone from Ford 2N up to modern tractors.
Easy rear fender mounting style.

It's been replaced by an LED type costing 3X the price. I can not use it due to LEDs tend to spook the cattle causing irregular shadows against large hay bales, barns, and trees. They stamped together.

This was my go-to light for under $10.

 

[jyoutz]

HF has now discontinued the tractor rear work light. 55W H3 Halogen automotive bulb.

This was a great buy for anyone from Ford 2N up to modern tractors.
Easy rear fender mounting style.

It's been replaced by an LED type costing 3X the price. I can not use it due to LEDs tend to spook the cattle causing irregular shadows against large hay bales, barns, and trees. They stamped together.

This was my go-to light for under $10.
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Pretty much the lighting world is all LED now. Maybe try one of these as a flood light, not spot light.

ROADSHOCK 3 in. LED Flood Light for $17.99

Inside Track Club members can buy the ROADSHOCK 3 in. LED Flood Light (Item 64322) for $17.99, valid through January 2, 2025.Save on Harbor Freight’s customer favorites with our super coupons…

go.harborfreight.com

https://www.harborfreight.com/1224v-led-automotive-floodlight-70773.html?utm_source=go&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shortener

 

[bmaverick]

Pretty much the lighting world is all LED now. Maybe try one of these as a flood light, not spot light.

ROADSHOCK 3 in. LED Flood Light for $17.99

Inside Track Club members can buy the ROADSHOCK 3 in. LED Flood Light (Item 64322) for $17.99, valid through January 2, 2025.Save on Harbor Freight’s customer favorites with our super coupons…

go.harborfreight.com

https://www.harborfreight.com/1224v-led-automotive-floodlight-70773.html?utm_source=go&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shortener

Nope, will not work.

 

[jyoutz]

Nope, will not work.

It’s going to get more and more difficult to find non LED lighting.

 

[slckeys]

Huh?

Doing what he said worked... Would you look at that. I thought he meant he could see 2 days away for the sales though.

 

[KubotainNH]

Nope, will not work.

Maybe use the website to see if there's any in stores that are within driving distance?

I picked up the grinder for $35 today, hopefully it's as good as my Porter Cable has been.

 

[jyoutz]

Maybe use the website to see if there's any in stores that are within driving distance?

I picked up the grinder for $35 today, hopefully it's as good as my Porter Cable has been.

I’m impressed with the HF Hercules tools. The couple I have perform as well as my Dewalt and Milwaukee tools.

 

[bmaverick]

Maybe use the website to see if there's any in stores that are within driving distance?

I picked up the grinder for $35 today, hopefully it's as good as my Porter Cable has been.

I went to all 4 stores, nothing. 2hr away to one that does show some stock.

 

[California]

I’m impressed with the HF Hercules tools. The couple I have perform as well as my Dewalt and Milwaukee tools.

I have that Hercules grinder. There's a review somewhere on YouTube showing it's the same thing as the 11 amp DeWalt with slight differences in unimportant trim.

I like it. This is a big step up from the HF 7 amp grinder, and a whole different world from the older 4.5 to 5.5 amp versions that that HF has sold for years.

I worry a little about shattering grinding discs because it can take a lot of pressure without bogging down.

 

[KubotainNH]

I went to all 4 stores, nothing. 2hr away to one that does show some stock.

That's a bummer. According to the manual, the bulb is replaceable with a H3 bulb.

How about these guys?

35-Watt Halogen Post Mount Work Light With Rubber Housing

35-Watt Halogen Post Mount Work Light With Rubber Housing

www.bigrigchromeshop.com

 

[John_Mc]

How are you seeing the next 2 days deals? I'm not. Thanks.

Go to HF website and click on 12 days of deals. Tomorrow is day 8.

I'm only seeing the current day plus one day into the future.

 

[jyoutz]

I'm only seeing the current day plus one day into the future.

That’s what I see now also. Interesting.

 

[BryceSteiner]

I do really like that stand. I used it today. Here is the video I made - though the special price is obviously done since it was yesterday:

 

[bigtiller]

I do really like that stand. I used it today. Here is the video I made - though the special price is obviously done since it was yesterday:

I have one that breaks down just like yours but it is a Sears Craftsman and maybe 20 years old.

If someone asked, I'd give it away. Those locking tabs are troublesome for arthritic hands.

Much rather have a Bosch "gravity-up" stand.

 

[Happy in NC]

Are the winches showing the sale price or the price after discount??

I saw this on their holiday 12 days of deals. They show today’s deal and the next 2 days.

 

[JeepHead]

Are the winches showing the sale price or the price after discount??

The winches are showing their normal price and you take 40% off of that...

 

[walhondingMF]

I've been in2 different HF stores in the last week. Both have a few predator generators that were returns marked down significantly. Not in the market for one but man is that tempting. Good idea on their part putting all the returns right out front where you walk in.

 

[bmaverick]

That's a bummer. According to the manual, the bulb is replaceable with a H3 bulb.

How about these guys?

35-Watt Halogen Post Mount Work Light With Rubber Housing

35-Watt Halogen Post Mount Work Light With Rubber Housing

www.bigrigchromeshop.com

Oh my, thanks soooooo much! It is similar. just 35W in a 4411 sealed beam.
I recall these on old Jeeps and old Japanese import cars of the late 70s into the 80s.

And the price is REASONABLE too, just like HF !

 

[BryceSteiner]

I've been in2 different HF stores in the last week. Both have a few predator generators that were returns marked down significantly. Not in the market for one but man is that tempting. Good idea on their part putting all the returns right out front where you walk in.

The returns can be good, but sometimes the sale prices are better. I can't complain on either of my predator generators. The 2000 has been through hundreds of hours, storms, high humidity, etc. and still runs great.