Harbor Freight tools thread.

Both

 

Don't forget the foot switch.

 

Didn't care to fo back inside to check them out.

 

Gonna pickup the hydraulic crimper today to work on battery terminals and dual battery setup.

Also gonna pickup the cheap drill press vice

 

I’m gonna pick up the Vulcan welding mask. With coupon it’ll be $130. Faster dark time, more sensors and larger viewing area. Should be a nice upgrade from their $35 one.

 

Wow just watched some videos on it, looks sweet

 

Which coupon? None that I get are valid on Vulcan brand stuff..... Thats why I bought an AHP welder.

 

http://struggleville.net/?s=63749

 

Use this site and search the part number before buying anything at Hf.

https://www.hfqpdb.com/

 

I got an inexpensive welding helmet on Amazon that I've been very happy with, for much less monies:

Pro Welding Helmet with Highest Optical Class (1/1/1/1), Larger Viewing Area(3.94"x2.87"), Wide Shade Range DIN 3/4-8/9-13, 6Pcs Replacement Lenses, Grinding Feature for TIG MIG MMA Plasma - PAH03D

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PY7F68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_tFJkCbX443T8C

Not sure how it compares to the Vulcan but I used to use one of the hf blue flame ones and this one sure blows that out of the water!

 

So of course I left with more stuff than intended. Used a 25% coupon to get a welding table for $48, some wire brushes, slag hammer and the Vulcan mig gloves. As well as the helmet of course

 

They were out of my crimper D:

 

Well shit! I’ve never been to HF and them not have something I’m looking for. That’s surprising.

 

It also doesn’t have a UL or CSA approval. So your relying on the manufacturer to meet the ANSI standards without any objective 3rd party verifying. Essentially, your trusting the long term health of your eyes to an unknown party.

 

I've had it for a year. No issues so far.

 

Guess I'll die

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1
CSA Z94.3
AS/NZS 1338.1
3/4-8/9-13ART1/1/1/1EN379 CE

Doesn't have UL though. Still... if my mom was right I'm pretty sure there are other things I do far more often than I weld that will turn me blind first

 

Those are the standards for welding protection, but there is no CSA cert logo showing that the product was verified to conform to those standards.

I’m not here to tell you not to use it. Just informing you that in 10years when you have cataracts it might not be from jerking off, but from saving $50 on a weld helmet.

 

I was given a miller digital elite for a recent purchase offer!!!

apparently HF says the Vulcan helmet is just as good.

 

Eh- found same one on Amazon for a dollar less anyway. But I was tempted to get that helmet. Let us know how you like it