Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[SPYDERLK]

When mine is off and I move it, no reading shows and the display stays off. Do others work this way?

The newer ones sense motion and come "ON" with the correct reading. IOW, it keeps track while "OFF". -- I asked my question poorly. More exactly; when you turn yours off, wait a minute or so then move it and then turn it back ON, does it display the correct reading for the new position? Or does it display the last reading or a default error code so that you have to re zero before using?

 

[Ford850]

What kind of grease are you using? I've got one of those grinders and it sounds horrid. But works ok needs more torque as it bogs easy.

Most that I've used sound horrid. Even my Dewalt sounds similar. But the one of mine that had dry gears and little grease had a very high pitch to it.
The grease that's in them is very stiff, at least mine was at 30 degrees. I added what I use in most things... a quality EP grease from my grease gun. After reassembling and realizing there is no seal in these, I figured I'll bee seeing my added grease leak out in the heat of summer use.

 

[California]

I've used stuff I already had: Skil worm drive saw grease, outboard motor lower end grease.

These are thicker than lube grease.

 

[DFB]

My first micrometer from HF many years ago was a VIS manufactured in Poland and not China. Had green enameled wrinkled finish. Was good quality, accurate and still my favorite one for one hand use with the swivel lock.

Overall its smaller than the later one with the mechanical readout. #895

 

[Travelover]

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[MF1045]

The Pittsburgh Ratchet wrenches are decent quality. I'v yarned on em pretty good with no failures yet. Noticeably better quality than Trac Supply's version, though a little more expensive. But still relatively cheap.

 

[dragoneggs]

The Pittsburgh Ratchet wrenches are decent quality. I'v yarned on em pretty good with no failures yet. Noticeably better quality than Trac Supply's version, though a little more expensive. But still relatively cheap.

I've wondered about those... thanks for posting. I've always wanted a set as an alternative to sockets.

 

[California]

HF Tools That Catch Fire

I was reading through Consumer Reports magazine (Mar 2016) that says HF is recalling Drill Master cordless drills. An internal switch can stick in the On position and overheat, risking fire and burns. The drills were sold nationally from May 2011 to September 2015 for $35 to $46. If you have one you can return it for replacement; go to the website or call 800.444.3353 for details.

Copied verbatim from a new thread on Welding Web. Maybe we need a 'catch fire' thread here too.

 

[California]

HF Tools That Catch Fire ... Just a Heads Up - another post in the HF forum over at Welding Web:

I have had the 3.4 hp chop saw catch fire the black one

Has anyone here had a similar experience?

 

[5030]

Myself, I've had numerous Chinese power tools that I've gotten as gifts go up in smelly smoke... Seems to be SOP for that stuff. You won't find me buying that stuff.

I've always wondered how come all HF stores stink?