Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[downsizingnow48]

x2. I tried a bunch of string trimmers, both electric and gas, all frustrating for one reason or the other. So about 6 years ago I got a Husqvarna with a Honda engine. The engine and the trim head work perfectly all the time. It sits most the year but always starts right away in the spring with fresh gas.

 

[KubotainNH]

Guess what came!? I'll get them charged up this evening and start grinding.View attachment 580628View attachment 580629

That set looks very similar to the Craftsman C3 setup I have built except for the flashlight which I don't need. I use all of the tools quite often and at least one pretty much daily. Love the 1/2" impact gun for tire swaps/auto repairs. The compact gun for almost anything you'd use a screwdriver or nutdriver on, super light and portable with the small battery (I never use a drill for screws now). The drill...well ya know and of course the grinder is super useful for a quick cut.

They should come with earplugs for the impact guns though...lol.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Yes, that is the claim by various reports, online and on YouTube. I'm curious to see what RockCrawler finds with his brand new out-of-the-charger Ridgid batteries.

Identical.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I created a little video this evening while I was playing around. All filmed, edited and produced from my Galaxy Note 9. It's amazing what these computer phones can do!

Ridgid Gen5X VS Harbor Freight Hercules. - YouTube

 

[LouNY]

Nice video

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Great video Larry. I am still very happy with my Ridged purchase. The 4ah batteries are great. I was thinking about adding the grinder to my set. I'm looking forward to see you real world test of it. Thanks

 

[lostcreekranch]

Great video Larry. I am still very happy with my Ridged purchase. The 4ah batteries are great. I was thinking about adding the grinder to my set. I'm looking forward to see you real world test of it. Thanks

Me too LS. I have an application for a cordless grinder and I have numerous Ridgid 18V tools, chargers, batteries.

 

[Raspy]

I got two new 3 1/2" "Roadshock" LED lights tonight. Hooked them to a power supply and they are nice. 1050 lumens. They come with a waterproof plug, they have a heavy diecast aluminum housing, stainless steel hardware and have Cree LEDs. They look like a good choice for fog lamps but not for high-beam driving lights. $29. each.

 

[Raspy]

Here's a favorite from Harbor Freight: The stainless steel shoehorn. Very durable, 12" long, last a lifetime, very smooth to the touch with heavy gauge stainless. Works better than any shoehorn I've ever had so I bought a bunch of them for Christmas gifts. $5.99. What a deal.

 

[dragoneggs]

Nice job RC! It is amazing what a smart phone can do production wise now too!