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Harbor Freight tools thread.

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Markcal, Nov 24, 2016.

  1. Sep 9, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    whitedlite

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    I didn't even think about my creeper under toolbox. good stuff.
     
  2. Sep 9, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    CanisLupus

    CanisLupus Member since 2011

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    Used to have it stuck behind the 56" but better use of space and more accessible underneath :thumbsup:

    I'm really debating getting the top chest for the 56" but I do like using the current box as a workbench so I don't know...

    Matt
     
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  3. Sep 9, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    whitedlite

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    don't get the full 56" top box, get one that takes up about half that for the smaller stuff and keep half for work bench.

    Or just build a table lol.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    I had one of those laser temperature guns from Harbor Freight. I loved that thing, but I don’t know what I did with it...
     
  5. Sep 9, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    CanisLupus

    CanisLupus Member since 2011

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    I'm not super pressed for tool storage right now so I think I'll just hold off until we move into a bigger place. New place is just a one car garage so I don't want to take up another large space with a stand alone workbench right now, especially since I can still pull a car in to do maintenance right now if I pull my bike out.

    Once we have a two or three car garage so I can still pull a car in one of the bays and keep another space for tools, I'm gonna build one and probably get the top chest then.

    Matt
     
  6. Sep 12, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    The list keeps shrinking
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  7. Sep 12, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    Rakso

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    These aren't too bad for $13
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  8. Sep 12, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    I tried to use the coupon for the microfiber cloths you posted(got it off the HD app). The register would not accept it. I read the print, it doesn't start till in October.
     
  9. Sep 12, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    :notsure:
     
  10. Sep 13, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    Download the app. I dont know why you guys waste your time with printed coupons!
     
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  11. Sep 13, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    Just a heads up, their MF is horrible. I got the same ones and only use them for wiping tools down, maybe some interior stuff. Being a detailer I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to MF.
     
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  12. Sep 13, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    used this caliper to measure my brake rotor thickness worked good and was accurate enough for the money plus a 20% off coupon
     
  13. Sep 13, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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  14. Sep 13, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    If you guys got any questions I’m a Store Manager for HFT. Lots of good stuff coming! Just wait for the new Icon tool boxes and sockets/wrenches coming later this month.
     
  15. Sep 13, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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  17. Sep 13, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    i'm ready to see differences in product and price for the series 2, also how's the return policy on boxes if I want this instead?!?
     
  18. Sep 13, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    For free I'm a fan of them.
     
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  19. Sep 13, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I’d love to open my own Harbor Freight. I wish they were publicly traded!
     
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  20. Sep 13, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    Hell no!!!! I'm sure you've heard the saying "never get high on your own supply". Different concept, but I still believe the situation is the same here.
     
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