Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[lilranch2001]

I’ve been seeing some videos on the Internet, saying that the ICON BRAND wrenches can compete with snap on. What’s your thoughts on it? And do they ever go on sale?

 

[lilranch2001]

I purchased a US General top chest the other day in Kubota orange. I love it! I have the USG floor box too but it's in yellow. I will be replacing it with an orange one eventually.

I was looking at them today, was curious if they were worth the investment

 

[John_Mc]

I’ve been seeing some videos on the Internet, saying that the ICON BRAND wrenches can compete with snap on. What’s your thoughts on it? And do they ever go on sale?

Yes, they do go on sale occasionally. I've been very happy with the Icon hand tools I've purchased (mostly torque wrenches, a ratchet, and a couple of sets of sockets.)

 

[lilranch2001]

Thanks I’ve been reading back this this thread not seeing a whole Lotta mention of icon, I have bought two or three icon tools so far and just recently bought a set of metric wrenches but I paid full price for them. I don’t wanna pay full price if I can avoid it, I’ve lost so many of my craftsman wrenches over the years, it’s not funny, now I’ve got a mishmash of this that and the other thing .

 

[jyoutz]

Thanks I’ve been reading back this this thread not seeing a whole Lotta mention of icon, I have bought two or three icon tools so far and just recently bought a set of metric wrenches but I paid full price for them. I don’t wanna pay full price if I can avoid it, I’ve lost so many of my craftsman wrenches over the years, it’s not funny, now I’ve got a mishmash of this that and the other thing .

HF will often run 20% and even 30% off anything sales. That’s the time to stock up.

 

[California]

Project Farm on YouTube has included Icon in some of his product comparisons.

I haven't viewed this recent video on Torque Test Channel but just glancing through it, $60 Icon slightly exceeded $175 Snap On in how much torque before breakage but the reviewer ranked Snap On higher overall, for smaller head size and slightly fewer clicks to rotate a bolt 360 degrees.

 

[KubotainNH]

Project Farm on YouTube has included Icon in some of his product comparisons.

I haven't viewed this recent video on Torque Test Channel but just glancing through it, $60 Icon slightly exceeded $175 Snap On in how much torque before breakage but the reviewer ranked Snap On higher overall, for smaller head size and slightly fewer clicks to rotate a bolt 360 degrees.

I watched that video recently. They tested 10 Icon ratchets and 2 had substantially lower breakage numbers than the rest. Interesting but not really surprising. Some are just inferior from manufacturing.

 

[lilranch2001]

A little of that Project Farm dudes voice goes a long way…..
It’s kinda like listening to both of my ex wife’s, and a few of my ex girl friend talk all at the same time

 

[ArlyA]

A little of that Project Farm dudes voice goes a long way…..
It’s kinda like listening to both of my ex wife’s, and a few of my ex girl friend talk all at the same time

I still like his testing.

 

[lilranch2001]

I can introduce you to my ex-wife’s, and some of my ex-girlfriend if you’d like

 

[Mike1955]

I wonder if that 1inch square drive impact wrench is any good? $299 with an extra 25 prevent off until tomorrow. I’m almost pulling the trigger on it. I own a couple of dozers

 

[California]

I wonder if that 1inch square drive impact wrench is any good? $299 with an extra 25 prevent off until tomorrow. I’m almost pulling the trigger on it. I own a couple of dozers

Do a search on YouTube for that specific product name. There seem to be reviews of everything on there.

 

[flyerdan]

I see in the latest round of coupons they have the Variable speed rotary tool on sale, I have this exact one and it's a keeper. It has it's own case so you can keep accessories with it, I use it quite a bit.

 

[Mike1955]

I see in the latest round of coupons they have the Variable speed rotary tool on sale, I have this exact one and it's a keeper. It has it's own case so you can keep accessories with it, I use it quite a bit.

Thanks flyerdan that is what I was looking for. It looks identical to a ingersaw Rand I borrowed. And I found out a half inch air line make it much more effective. I guess I will buy one that is a pretty good discount. But you never know what Labor Day holds in store. Thanks again for the info

 

[flyerdan]

You do realize that the one I linked is the electric Dremel style with .125" collet size?
I do have the HF die grinder, 3" cutter and 90 degree die grinder for roloc discs and am quite happy with them as well.

 

[Mike1955]

No I didn’t. I was looking at a one inch square drive impact. It went off sale today and I didn’t buy it. Neighbor has one easy to borrow. And I needed the money elsewhere. I have a one inch square drive pull handle ordered off eBay. A Proto for hundred bucks. So I’m set

 

[jjeff]

This Bauer 1/2" chuck slow speed supposed heavy duty spade handle drill, smoked a corded 1/2" DeWalt before buying this drill it's been working great for my occasional projects for mixing thin set and grout if some one needs to do that buy this drill imo or keep smoking more expensive drills I guess.

 

[crazyal]

Does anyone know exactly what the difference is between the Bauer and Hercules lines are? I have an adapter so I can use my Milwaukee batteries on Bauer 20v tools. I also have an adapter for the 20v Hercules tools but I don't own any. I could use a cordless circular saw for very rare use. The price difference is only $10. Looking at the pictures it looks like the base on the Hercules is aluminum vs stamped steel on the Bauer.

 

[jjeff]

Never used my cordless circular saw much cuz it ate threw my old DeWalt not hf 18 volt batteries then I bought a 20v 7.25 DeWalt circular saw and rarely use my corded anymore. In fact if I go somewhere to help a buddy with projects usually all I take is my cordless circular saw even if I'm doing lots of cutting like stair stringers or rafters. I apologize can't speak for your original question really but if you buy a cordless circular saw I'd probably make sure you have extra charged batteries til you at least get a feel for how long a battery will last with whatever cordless circular saw you get.

 

[Jeff Lary]

A little of that Project Farm dudes voice goes a long way…..
It’s kinda like listening to both of my ex wife’s, and a few of my ex girl friend talk all at the same time

I like most of what he does but I have to turn the volume waaay down