Harbor Freight tools thread.

My 500lb hydraulic lift table from harbor freight came in CLUTCH during my 4wd conversion. Used it as a transmission jack to install new trans and front diff. Also jacks up right to the tailgate to unload heavy stuff. No issues with it yet, this thing goes hard AF

 

They got me today... went in the jack and walked out with the small grinder to try and rivet gun lol also picked up one of the plier organizers. It’s okay. Jack is on sale for another day. 70 bucks

 

Picked up the black trim kit today for the 5 drawer carts. I like it, it’s subtle especially with how glossy it is. Kind of annoying part though was that all of the pieces were half an inch to an inch too long. Had to trim each one up with some tin snips. Not a big deal though. Worth the $10 IMHO.

 

I installed mine a few weeks ago and I like them, but thought the same thing. If it's made only for the 5 drawer cart, why isn't it trimmed to fit . I used a hack saw and cut to length, they were tight to press on compared to the chrome ones. Big brother and baby brother next to each other.

And just for entertainment, here is a HF tool in a HF organizer in a HF toolbox. This motor brush kit comes in handy for cleaning out screw holes and such or the inside of small tubes, you can attach right to the drill as well. $15 for inside track members.

 

Got this in my email today.

 

Apparently you have to wear flannel to work on stuff as a child and father.

 

Well that's just science. Adverse tolerance stack is reduced by 95% while wearing flannel.

 

Plus wearing flannel allows beer intake increase at 2x the normal rate.

 

Nice ! I’m considering buying the 50-250 one for doing front wheel bearings , I just did mine and had to borrow a torque wrench from a friend and it was kinda crappy . So for alittle over a hundred I might get the icon

I have the other three HF torque wrenches and they’ve worked good for the few times I’ve used them .

 

It’s one of those tools where you don’t wanna be off by a lot. Quality tools are usually worth the purchase

 

Not HF butI have the Kobalt one that goes to 250. Its a little under 100 bucks and well worth the money for the couple wheel bearings and stuff Ive used it for.

 

I have been thinking about the Icon myself, I have watched a couple videos and they seem pretty decent. I have a few of the Icon tools and I like what I have. But I will say, I bought one of their Ratchets and it doesn't compare with the Snap-On Ratchets that I own.

 

Not really a tool but I decided to try the Braun 10k lumen shop lights out. They are bright, pictures are hard to capture lighting but here’s one during the day


And here are two at night with only the HF lights on in the garage. as long as they hold up for a decent amount of time they are definitely bright and seem worth the money, they’re also on sale until July 1st I believe.

 

Gold ratchet is in stock online, for those that are still looking

 

10mm everything AMMIRITE?!?

 

FYI, if anyone has the Warrior Magnetic Nut runners.
I don’t advise using them in an impact. I’ve broken the magnets in 2 sets now.
They don’t claim to be impact rated. I take full responsibility for the failure.

Just be careful if you are working on critical components.
The little pieces of broken magnet can come out with the bolt/nut head.

 

Not sure if this is actually 12 awg but for $30 I think I need a new 50’ extension cord.

 

MUST. RESIST

 

Lmfao

 

Anybody have the hitch mounted motorcycle carrier? I have a cap that I leave on all the time now. I used to must throw my motorcycle in the bed, but would prefer not to if I can avoid it. Bike will be. Yamaha Zuma 125 moped. Google says 260 pounds, and the carrier is rated to 400. I would never use it for my real motorcycle, but would be nice for vacations to the beach.