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Old 01-23-2008, 10:07 AM   #36 (permalink)
patrick_g
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Default Re: Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

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Originally Posted by schmism
4.5" grinder discs i have noticed a diffrence in. the dewalt ones cut a lot better (but they both last about the same amount of time) but the 1/8" cut off wheels dont last as long as the name brand ones. (if you ratio'd the price diffrence, and applied it to the life span... it would be a positive number... ie if they cost half as much they last more than half as long)
A few months ago I bought a trailer load (overload?) of used pipe and had to cut it up for transport. I went through just a few 14 inch abrasive blades. It reconfirmed my previous observation. The cheap (especially on sale) HF blades do not last as long as "BRAND" blades but are the best price/performance ratio by quite a margin. Changing blades is trivial and quick so if I use 5 HF blades instead of 2-3 DeWalt blades I am way ahead on $.

(Numbers quoted for effect and may not be my actual results. Your results may vary with varying circumstances and will not be considered prima facie evidence for any liability action.)

Pat
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