bananahamuck Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I like to go to Harbor Freight because of the smell, it`s got a kinda rejuvenating property to it.. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 ..........GOOD ............ ( I'm not a mechanic ) For light usage ... Their drill bits work ok ... Giving one uses a pilot punch , cutting lube , and properly step drills .... Then they last somewhat longer on the larger bits ... The smaller bits break often for me ... Heat gun works very well ! Three jaw pullers ... Are fair- Tranny jack works good enough .... Heavier floor jack is good ... Low profile aluminum one quickly died ... Hydraulic rams work ok ... If not pulling motors often or maxing out capacity often ... Otherwise get a quality cylinder 1/2" impact sockets work fine for home usage ... Friends cars ... Few side jobs ... Etc ...seen 1 break ... Rest are still good Grinder ... Works good ... Killed a couple of them ... But .... I used them a lot and was tough on them ... , Electric impact gun ... Fine for lighter use ... A bit noisy ... But fairly powerful for electric really .. Torque wrench ... Mixed feelings ... I use an old beam style craftsman now since one from harbor freight fell apart on me ... It worked for a bit ... Verfied against another torque wrench . .. I will not buy again ... Lesson learned ... Who knows coulda been my problem lol Fuel injection test kit works fine ... Industrial metal cut off saw works very well for me ... Pencil torch .. good Soldering gun ... Good Hand truck works surprising well ... ......... BAD .............. Vehicle dollys are shit .... Vise grips can be dissapointing ... Depending on your usage or purpose. Oiless compressors ... No thankyou ..... Flux welding wire spoils ... Avoid Reciprocating saw blades ... Shit ... Buy Milwaukee or DeWalt etc ... Cheap version recipeocating saw ... Shit ... Stripped out gears !!! Quote Link to comment
0.C. Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Throatless shear - Highly recommended English wheel - It seems to do the job, it has a little bit of flex Heavy duty shrinker/strecher - really good Planishing hammer - I had to return it, they dies are really crappy Bead Roller - Don't buy it, it's crap I don' trust most of their pneumatic tools, they seem really loud and last about 6 months with frequent use. I heard good things about their earthquake impacts but I had never tried them. Quote Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 are there sheet metal brakes anygood? looking at trying this one out. need to make some patches for my rocker panels and other various small patch panes My link Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just bought, first try, one turn. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yeah I did that back in the 70s with a bargain $4 ratchet. A good lifetime replacement one was $10 and up but I was like 'fuck that' Quote Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 that was just a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter not the whole ratchet. Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 i like the auto darkening welding helmet metal break ( not used much and dont rush) the orange 4" grinder is sweet have 2 of them there is more just cant think of them now dislike the blue 4" grinder( exploded when a tooth broke ) i have bent every c clamp grinding wheels are junk Quote Link to comment
Str8_69 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just bought, first try, one turn. I've seen guys do this to Mac and Snap On 3/8 to 1/4's, usually cuz they couldn't find the right size socket in a 3/8. At least if it's a Pittsburgh you can run down to HF and get it replaced free, and not have to wait for the truck guy to come to you. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just bought, first try, one turn. What were you trying to loosen? Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 What were you trying to loosen? [/quote Rusty datsun parts. Prolly one of them tricky 521 bolts that you think is metric untill the rust breaks off only to realize its a std fastener and your bleeding! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Rusty datsun parts. Prolly one of them tricky 521 bolts that you think is metric untill the rust breaks off only to realize its a std fastener and your bleeding! Err, I dislike working on 521's. 510s are so much easier, not that a 521 is difficult. Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 hmm that pic was from awhile ago, I think maybe an alternator bolt? Went right down and bought a stanley and have the same one since What were you trying to loosen? Quote Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 +1 4" Angle Grinder... Buy them with a coupon for $9.99. Got one for grinding, cut off and a sanding disk. -1 Small blue dremel thing - I went with a Foredom Tool cable grinder on the advise of my Jeweler brother. Motor hangs from the ceiling. You can do dentistry in the garage with this. :) I broke the 1/2 to 3/8 socket adapter using a 2 ft. breaker bar. Quote Link to comment
±~~∞ Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Bad: 5" (or there-abouts) wire wheel for grinder. It will throw wires at you brand new. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Bad: 5" (or there-abouts) wire wheel for grinder. It will throw wires at you brand new. Agreed. Anyone know how the threaded insert rivet gun works and if they sell insert refills? Can't seem to find refills anywhere for them. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Agreed. Anyone know how the threaded insert rivet gun works and if they sell insert refills? Can't seem to find refills anywhere for them. The small wire wheel cups work ok with moderate use.... It's self explanatory once u buy and try ;) I have one ... Load it , grip , it pushes through , expands head , and clips in one stroke Hf sells an assortment of refills ... Look through the aisles carefully :) Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 The small wire wheel cups work ok with moderate use.... It's self explanatory once u buy and try ;) I have one ... Load it , grip , it pushes through , expands head , and clips in one stroke Hf sells an assortment of refills ... Look through the aisles carefully :) Oh I know how it works, I have their standard rivet gun with the swivel head, and other than getting the pin stuck inside it now and then, it's been good. I just wanted to make sure the thread ones were a nice. I'm glad to hear they have refills, I wasn't able to find any mention of them on the web site. There's a number of projects that I have that being able to add threaded mounting points would be a huge bonus. Thank you for the info DTP. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Oh I know how it works, I have their standard rivet gun with the swivel head, and other than getting the pin stuck inside it now and then, it's been good. I just wanted to make sure the thread ones were a nice. I'm glad to hear they have refills, I wasn't able to find any mention of them on the web site. There's a number of projects that I have that being able to add threaded mounting points would be a huge bonus. Thank you for the info DTP. Oh sorry bout that Haha ... I have noticed different Hf stores have Different inventory ... Some workers are helpful ... Some don't know either way ... I found I have to physically go and look myself :) I'm sure you can buy them if Hf does not have ... Just expect to pay a bit more as you planned Another method is to drill a hole ,,, let's say 1/8" ... Stick bolt through with washer ,,, on other side install nut ... Then grab your MIG welder ... Tack weld nut ... Pull out bolt and done !!! Threads into sheetmetal or whatever !!! For extra flare use Allen head bolts or possibly recessed holes , or torque head bolts if you wish !!! I like this method and datsun used this method to attach our genders on the top edges ... :) Of course it sounds like you want a nice , tight and neat look. Or you are working in tight spaces where you cannot use this method . Best luck man !!! Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Oh sorry bout that Haha ... I have noticed different Hf stores have Different inventory ... Some workers are helpful ... Some don't know either way ... I found I have to physically go and look myself :) I'm sure you can buy them if Hf does not have ... Just expect to pay a bit more as you planned Another method is to drill a hole ,,, let's say 1/8" ... Stick bolt through with washer ,,, on other side install nut ... Then grab your MIG welder ... Tack weld nut ... Pull out bolt and done !!! Threads into sheetmetal or whatever !!! For extra flare use Allen head bolts or possibly recessed holes , or torque head bolts if you wish !!! I like this method and datsun used this method to attach our genders on the top edges ... :) Of course it sounds like you want a nice , tight and neat look. Or you are working in tight spaces where you cannot use this method . Best luck man !!! I used that exact method when making my coil bracket :) Terrible welds of course :) Powder coated in a toaster. Looking pretty! Should have used chrome cap head screws though. Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think there was a better thread on harbor freight crap but it's hard to search on my phone. Anyways, who's got a harbor freight compressor? Finally have a garage and want to get one. Can't find squat used. Will just be used to run air tools Any input will be appreciated Looking at the 21 gallon 2 1/2 hp cast iron one To add to the list in this thread. Screw their battery chargers. Gone through three of em Thanks Jef Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 The portable media blaster is good. The Grey one. Must have dry air and a decent amount of it. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I have the HF 10gal horizontal tank one. Works well, No way it puts out the claimed 5.3 SCFM @90. But is pretty good. I hook it up to the the HF 11gal portable tank for extra capacity, worked well for painting a car, and allowed me to keep the compressor further away for noise management. Mine is kinda loud. I have heard the HF oil ones (Black ones) are ok. Just make sure to break in the compressor and change out the fluid right after. Quote Link to comment
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