Harbor Freight tools thread.

Daytona seems to be one of the few brands thats almost never on sale though. None of the 20/25% off coupons are valid on Daytonas

 

I do keep a husky set in my vehicle at all times just in case. Honestly I have worked on friends cars or helped a stranger with it more than I have ever used it on my own vehicle. For the trays, I have a ratchet in each one and I typically carry the whole tray to my work bench for easy access while working on my stuff.

 

Don't mean to hijack the HF thread, but for the $, this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-Ton-Low-Profile-Floor-Jack-with-Speedy-Lift-HD00120/206386467
vs
Daytona for $169 after coupon.

 

Only lifts to 19 3/4”. You get another 6” with the Daytona. Those precious inches matter on lifted trucks.

 

That husky has 4 1/2” less lift.

 

But, does it rub?

 

That’s comparable in design and build as the Pittsburg jack from HF. Completely different animal than the Daytona. I went there to buy the Pittsburg but it wasn’t up to par for what I wanted.

 

I'm new to this thread and would like to know if anybody have experiences with Habor Freight Pittsburg torque wrench(s)?

 

I have both 3/8 and 1/2” drive and have no complaints for the money.

 

I've had their 1/2in drive for over 20yrs. Bought it for $20 and had it checked once by a tech. He said as long as you come up on the torque properly, it is good to go.

Always store it backed completely off.

Also, grab one of the torque adapters: These things are incredibly useful and work down to about 6N-m. Just stellar and great for verifying the clickers are in good shape.

 

Daytona vs Husky is like comparing a Tacoma and Raptor. Yeah they are both trucks, but that is where the comparison ends.

 

Bought one of these lights a little bit ago and I love it! Has a nice strong magnet on the bottom and is bright.

If the Daytona jack was available a few years ago, I would have bought it, but my 3 ton Pittsburgh hasn't let me down yet.

 

Thanks for the input. I'll go check out their torque wrenchs.

 

You're welcome!

 

Is there a post # that has a listing of tools that are worth buying from Harbor Freight?

 

Everything that feels good?

My only bad experience was recently with their exhaust pipe expander. A friend tried their loading ramps and returned them. Looking at them, I can see why.

I would stay away from their multi piece general tool kits.

I have only had good experiences with their electric tools. Even the cheap / free flashlights have been solid for me.

 

Not necessarily tools but...just got a bulk order of their plastic disposable paint gun cups in. They come with adapters to fit most paint guns...at just over $1 each they can't be beat

 

There's this neat magnifying glass in the upper right of every page of TW.

 

I'd used it, didn't find what I was looking for.

 

I just saw this one today....there's a video on here comparing it to the SnapOn and this beat it out...

Edit: Post #64
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/any-deals-for-torque-wrenches.589168/page-4#post-20177463