Got my Harbor-Master

[David Nebenzahl]

Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for $35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls). It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond one. We'll see how it does.

[Red Green]

David Nebenzahl wrote in news:4b6cc271$0$13135 $ [e-mail]:

In case you missed it and find the tooth blade wears out fast, the Dremel works in it.

[WW]

David...Keep us posted on how well it works. WW

[Joe]

Here's how well they work: the one I bought last year now has racked up maybe 100 hours or more, sawing, slicing up old linoleum, cutting drywall, on and on. Resharpened the cutting blade successfully with a disc cut off tool. So what are you waiting for? You know you need one .

Joe

[salty]

I've been abusing my HB multi-tool heavily for a year with no issues.

[Van Chocstraw]

Regular price is $39.95 on the internet.

[Bill Gill]

I got one last week. I haven't used it yet, but I did try it out. I cut a cube out of the corner of a scrap of 2X4. I got it out in less than a minute with flat sides and sharp corners. I was really impressed. Now I just need to find some good uses. One I am planning is to insulate my garage door. I figure it will be great for cutting the foam panels to fit.

Bill

[salty]

There is almost always a coupon to get it for $35. Links to these coupons get posted here all the time.

[salty]

I even use mine to flush cut framing nails that are in the way.

[RichterScale]

got a link?

[willshak]

[Red Green]

Bill Gill wrote in news:1Iebn.94405$ [e-mail]:

I was in HF like a week ago. They must be selling like hotcakes. They had a 6' 5 shelf rack in prime display area right by the front door. Entirely stocked with them. Another disply off to the side with the different blades.