Harbor Freight tools thread.

I've seen some DIY tear drop trailers made out of the HF 4x8 trailers. Many came out great. My wife and I have thought of doing one ourselves.

I've always wondered about the welders from HF too. I've welded in school many, many years ago, but with oxy acetylene torches. So I consider myself a newb as well.

 

I use their cutoff and grinding wheels. Never had a problem, but I also wear a full face mask and usually have a good work jacket on.
They do have marine grade heat shrink. It comes in a plastic box with a bunch of different sizes. Though I usually run out of one size and buy that at napa while using the other sizes every now and then.

 

I've used hundreds of their cutoff wheels and haven't had an issue with any of them.

Also I used 20% on my 6 ton jacks, and have never been turned on on using it for anything. I'll have to read the print sometime. But if the jackstands are no good then that changed in the last 12 months.

 

I've been using a flux core welder for the last 6 years without major issue. Every now and then it skips on the feed, but that just takes loosening the spool retainer a little and it works fine after that. For heavy stuff, I pull out the Lincoln.

 

As long as it does not have a motor or engine their stuff is ok, not great, but ok

 

I'm at 17 hours (including one 15 hour run) on my generator. Granted the first one had a broken motor mount when I unboxed it, the second blew up on first start. But, the third is working great.

 

I used their impact sockets as well and can't beat the $20 price on them. So far they have held up just fine.

I also have their rubber wheel chock, metal car ramp and used their 3 piece titanium coated step drill bits to drill out the holes on my frame for the rock sliders. I read people were having a hard time doing this and with drilling out pilot holes and using the jack method, a total of 8 holes was drilled with no issues and drill bit was still sharp after the last hole. I did use Wd-40 as lubricant while drilling as well.

 

They aren't bad but they wear out faster than better brands. Same with their flapper discs.

 

Sure. But for the price (and for normal guy use) they work great.

No legit production level equipment in that store.

 

No doubt.

 

I buy them because they're cheap and I don't care how fast they wear out at that price. I've actually had good luck with the flapper discs though. It's hit or miss I guess.

I forgot I've got a brad nailer and staple gun that have worked great for me.

 

I've found cheaper, better flappers discs for the shop @Mobtown Offroad. I love HF but not for flappers.

 

Benchmark Abrasives for the win. They're cheaper than the ones from Harbor Freight and last 4-5 times longer.

 

One day I was checking out of HF and the sales associate said I should check out their online items, saying what they have in the store is only a fraction of the total items available.

Has anyone ever order anything from HF and if you have what was your experience like and what items did you find there and not in the store?

 

I have TONS of hand tools from there. Basically, keep it simple and you are good. No moving parts and they're not bad. Their toolboxes are actually pretty nice too.

 

In a pinch you can even use there sockets as sinkers when you go fishing. Heck, if you lose one no big deal.

 

I have ordered from them online with no problems. Quick delivery (except one case where an item apparently was not in stock) and reasonable shipping charges. I don't recall anything on their website that is not in the store.

 

Just picked up this little workbench. I need something for my garage at the moment. And if it sucks I'll put it in my basement storage area for small projects. Either way couldn't pass it up for $120.

Once I get it put together I'll post some pics and review

 

Seen a few random reviews on that. Generally loved except for where the low quality materials were used in drawers and lower storage shelf.

 

A 4 star rating from 960 buyers = (usually)