Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[crazyal]

I don't even bother watching YouTube video reviews. The last one I did was comparing a Milwaukee and Snap On cordless impact wrench. The reviewer was going on about how much more grease was inside the Snap On. All I could think of was he's probably the guy who over greases every joint on his tractor. Trying to find a good honest review is all but impossible now. A number of sites just copy and paste from places like Amazon. It seams like photography equipment still has people who actually do real reviews.

 

[stuckmotor]

I think one needs to sift through several pieces of advice... especially when it's free. Even seeing one doctor is not always wise. Second opinions are almost always a good idea. And as 'they' say... there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Years ago, I noticed that when I ask for advice on a forum the ratio of unhelpful responses to helpful ones is approximately five to one. Still, the helpful ones are worth sorting through the others as long as none make matters worse.

 

[hunt4570]

Years ago, I noticed that when I ask for advice on a forum the ratio of unhelpful responses to helpful ones is approximately five to one. Still, the helpful ones are worth sorting through the others as long as none make matters worse.

Yep, I don't know what the point is with people giving known bad information or advice! Whats their reasoning or are some people just dicks??

 

[TMGT]

There's a lot of people that don't know what they don't know on certain subjects, forums just provide a way for other people to hear it. I would bet everyone on here has put out false information at some point, including me.

Yep, I don't know what the point is with people giving known bad information or advice! Whats their reasoning or are some people just dicks??

 

[5030]

I 'review' my own tools every time I use them. Don't need no stinking third party review. If it breaks or I find the smoke (HF), woe is me and I don't mind telling people on here about my misfortunes.

Like I said. YT is strictly for entertainment value and nothing more. When I'm bored I tune in.

The guy is humorous in my view but needs to curtail the vulgarity. It don't look good for one and it makes him appear ignorant secondly.

What did it for me (with him) was locking 2 cordless tools together and smoking them. Just plain ignorant. I guess if he has the money to do that crap (and it's pure unadulterated crap) have at it but don't advertise your ignorance on YT for people to see. Makes you appear as an idiot.

 

[hunt4570]

There's a lot of people that don't know what they don't know on certain subjects, forums just provide a way for other people to hear it. I would bet everyone on here has put out false information at some point, including me.

Oh I am sure I have also given incorrect info on something, but not on purpose, THOSE are the guys I'm talking about … the ones that put out incorrect info on purpose

 

[rgr33]

Has anyone tried the HF Pneumatic Paint Shaker? Some of the video reviews show it used for gallons, quarts, and even rattle cans.

It痴 $129.99 and goes on sale for $119.99 and, as I understand, you can use 25% and 20% coupons with it .. so $90 or $96?

Paint Shaker - Pneumatic

I have had one for many years. I use it only a few times a year, but it works well when needed.

I especially like it for shaking up spray cans. Just make sure the container is clamped down tightly, or you will spend considerable time cleaning up a big mess.

 

[California]

Oh I am sure I have also given incorrect info on something, but not on purpose, THOSE are the guys I'm talking about the ones that put out incorrect info on purpose

Then you don't want to look in the "Friendly Politics" forum!

 

[TMGT]

Oh I am sure I have also given incorrect info on something, but not on purpose, THOSE are the guys I'm talking about … the ones that put out incorrect info on purpose

While I'm sure there are people that put out false info on purpose, my point was that I think a lot of people don't know they are inaccurate.

 

[TMGT]

And to try and get back on topic, does anyone have the 20gal rolling oil drain? Now that my lift is in I need one, the HF model looks nice and appears the 20% off coupon will work for it.

 

[Jim Nelson]

And to try and get back on topic, does anyone have the 20gal rolling oil drain? Now that my lift is in I need one, the HF model looks nice and appears the 20% off coupon will work for it.

I have one that is about 10 years old and there is nothing wrong with it, I would buy again.

 

[KubotainNH]

AVE is a smart guy with some interesting content but I could do without the cussing for sure. Some are not worth watching. Keep the F-bombs out and I would really like it better. Project Farm does great reviews without cussing, good content. Vice Grip Garage is comical and interesting while keeping things clean. Stand up comedy with cussing is not worth watching to me, just not funny. I'm surprised YT doesn't force a minimum age for some of the profane videos seeing they do for some movie clips.

Back to HF, anyone try a poly hose like below? Sick of the rubber ones I have being hard to manage especially in cold weather.
1/4 in. x 25 ft. Polyurethane Air Hose

 

[Peter 315]

AVE is a smart guy with some interesting content but I could do without the cussing for sure. Some are not worth watching. Keep the F-bombs out and I would really like it better. Project Farm does great reviews without cussing, good content. Vice Grip Garage is comical and interesting while keeping things clean. Stand up comedy with cussing is not worth watching to me, just not funny. I'm surprised YT doesn't force a minimum age for some of the profane videos seeing they do for some movie clips.

Back to HF, anyone try a poly hose like below? Sick of the rubber ones I have being hard to manage especially in cold weather.
1/4 in. x 25 ft. Polyurethane Air Hose

I have Flexeel poly hose about the same works good...

 

[5030]

They are just ok in my opinion. Had 2, one ruptured and I only run 135 psi line pressure, the outer jacket failed and split. The second one is still going but the big issue with me at least is when it's cold it don't want to hang up neatly. remember, I live up north. Now maybe in Florida would be a non issue but here, big issue.

I still prefer the red rubber air hose. Costs more but is more durable.

 

[buck12]

Then you don't want to look in the "Friendly Politics" forum!

That is one forum I stay out of. Nothing friendly about it.

 

[5030]

That is one forum I stay out of.

Didn't know there was one...

 

[hunt4570]

AVE is a smart guy with some interesting content but I could do without the cussing for sure. Some are not worth watching. Keep the F-bombs out and I would really like it better. Project Farm does great reviews without cussing, good content. Vice Grip Garage is comical and interesting while keeping things clean. Stand up comedy with cussing is not worth watching to me, just not funny. I'm surprised YT doesn't force a minimum age for some of the profane videos seeing they do for some movie clips.

Back to HF, anyone try a poly hose like below? Sick of the rubber ones I have being hard to manage especially in cold weather.
1/4 in. x 25 ft. Polyurethane Air Hose

Pretty much garbage in my book. I bought that exact thing, once you uncoil it its almost impossible to recoil it, kept tripping me all the time.. bout 3 weeks and it was gone!

 

[hunt4570]

Didn't know there was one...

Me either..

 

[crazyal]

And to try and get back on topic, does anyone have the 20gal rolling oil drain? Now that my lift is in I need one, the HF model looks nice and appears the 20% off coupon will work for it.

I have the smaller one (5 gallons maybe?) and it works fine. The funnel on the top was plastic and on a cold day it broke when something hit it (not very hard). I didn't try to buy a replacement from HF. Instead I got a steel one for a Lincoln from Amazon that was pretty easy to make fit. The only other issue was the paint was coming off the outside bottom where the wheels bolted to it and along the welded seam. I figured the inside wouldn't rust but the outside would so I made sure to prime/ paint it with bed liner. In 10+ years I haven't seen any rust. If I had to do it over I probably would have gotten the larger one but as long as the one I have now works just fine (dumping the oil out is a little messy) I doubt I'll upgrade. It's real nice to use under a lift as you can put the funnel pretty much right under the drain plug and filter so the oil doesn't make a mess.

 

[John_Mc]

Years ago, I noticed that when I ask for advice on a forum the ratio of unhelpful responses to helpful ones is approximately five to one. Still, the helpful ones are worth sorting through the others as long as none make matters worse.

I find that ratio varies tremendously from forum to forum. A lot has to do with how much BS the administrators are willing to put up with. Even when the admins don't directly jump on posts with inaccurate information, those forums where rudeness and personal attacks are not tolerated also seem to have a better "junk:helpful" ratio than unmoderated or less tightly moderated forums. I suspect the jerks who are intentionally posting incorrect information eventually get kicked off for other reasons or simply realize that they wont be tolerated and leave on their own.