You have to be selective. Much of what they sell is garbage, but their nitrile glove are okay, as are many other items.
Or are you just trying to start a flame war between HF lovers and haters? Put me down as neutral.
You have to be selective. Much of what they sell is garbage, but their nitrile glove are okay, as are many other items.
Or are you just trying to start a flame war between HF lovers and haters? Put me down as neutral.
Ditto. You have to use your head. Some items, you learn by experience one way or the other.
Yeah, what the other two said. You have to have a brain. Even Walmart has some junk in their store.
steve
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Yes, they do.
And from what I've read in this NG some people get things that last for years. Consider the too good to be true prices, keep your expectations low and you won't be disappointed.
Did you expect Snap-On quality?
Going to try Wal-Mart now?
You are right there... It all depends on what you buy from them. I would never buy a Chicago Brand table saw from them but I regularly buy tool bits and drill bits from them, tie-downs, air hoses, flash lights, sanding & grinding disks, certain hand tools...... stuff like that and have never been disappointed plus saved a bunch.
Regards,
That very much depends on what you buy. I've been satisfied with their bar clamps, air fittings, electrical tape, and things of that nature. I wouldn't spend any money on anything expensive there.
Harbor Freight sells GARBAGE tools. Unless you enjoy tossing money in the garbage, DO NOT buy from them.
I have a few of the air tools, (drill, 3/8 ratchet and a die grinder) So far its been almost 4 years and they still work great. The ratchet gets used heavily because I actually use it at work, yes its a loud screamer, but it works! I don't like the cut off wheels, they get eaten up too fast and the welding wire, thats just plain dirty! I have the air hoses and fittings and I buy my consumables such as sand paper and dust masks. All in all a wise choice if you use your head, spend
9.95 for that air ratchet and expect 10 bucks worth of use out of it any more and thats a PLUS!SD
As others have said, you need to be selective. I just bought a tile saw on clearance for $15.00 because it was cheaper then renting and there was no way I was going to pay $150.00 and up for the small job I needed it for. I have also bought pneumatic tools, drill bits, tie- downs, nail guns, etc because the jobs and the frequency I use them for do not warrant the expense of contractor grade tools. Would I buy a cordless drill, a table saw, a compound miter saw from them? No. I use them too frequently and/or I need quality results. Would they be OK for people that need them for a small job and/or won't use them frequently? Sure.
For pros, the quality of HF products may be questionable. For amateurs, it is a godsend. For the price of renting a lot of tools, I now have a shop full of reasonably good working tools at my fingertips. Could not have afforded American made tools at those prices, for my occasional use.
Exactly!
FWIW if you cruise through Harbor Freight but look for "real" brand names, you generally will be OK.
nate
So, what was your experience?
I've bought at least a few tools from them. The only ones that were useless were the Pittsburgh flare nut wrenches.
I've had good results with their tree saw, impact socket set, plug in 116.833333 volt impact wrench, breaker bars, ball point press (over glorified c-clamp) and at least a few other tools.
I've got a couple of their 12 volt Drill master cordless drills. Fairly slow, 500 RPM max. But they have served me well for a few years. I use them for remove and replace screws. Not fast enough to start sheet metal screws for HVAC, but plenty good for installing locks.
They also drill, but slowly.
Ditto that. I have been stung once but it was only a few dollars. Have bought other things no problem. Latest is a 'stretchy' towing strap for $6.99 that I have been using for two years snaking logs out of the bush with my F150. It has brought the PU to a full stop several times. I figure it will break one of these times but the current listing doesn't have it anymore.
Harry K
So, tell me. Is it tough being a genius?
Craftsman sells garbage, too.
Snap On sells garbage, too.
Every tool manufacturer has items that are garbage.
The secret every smart man knows is how to tell the difference between the good tools and the garbage.
But you, being the genius you are, knew that.
Right?
Steve
*Of course* they do. That's why we go! If you don't need "top quality" tool (I bought a rubber mallet there -- how much can you expect from it? It's still going (c: ), they're a great deal!
FBt
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Geniuses come in many flavors ya know:
:-)
Latest is a 'stretchy' towing
be careful when it does,
you can get very hurt
Mark
Blanket condemnation like that doesn't make sense. The answer is probably 'yes'. Some of it might be junky. But when you (we) buy 'anything' we must use our knowledge and judgment of what it will be used for, how often, how heavily and how much we are willing to pay. For example: We have an commercial 230 volt electric drill purchased in 1953. Works fine, electric cord still good, the Jacobs chuck is strong etc. Built a couple of houses with it but otherwise its received fairly light use. But it cost, even back then a weeks salary. Recently my son gave me a dandy little lightweight electric screwdriver (about 10 bucks) for taking screws out of radios. Light usage I'd guess and if it lasts five years will be satisfied. So you gotta know what you are buying; and talking about!
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