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IMCA38 · 01-26-2008, 03:17 PM

Here is my list of good HF tools.

Metal band saw- I'm not saying its as good as a high dollar commercial unit, but for the money t does a nice job. I much prefer using it to my chop saw. One day though, I do hope to make a decent stand for it.

1/4 3/8 1/2 SAE socket set package- I got this probably over 20 years ago. Has worked great. My only real gripe was that the metal box for the 1/4 set was too small and was impossible to get everything back into it. I did eventually buy a nice Craftsman set, but these sets went in the race car trailer and served us well at the track every week.

Air riveter- What a great tool this is! Having a race car, these things pay for themselves just in the time and fatigue they save.

Step drill bits- In some regards, nicer than the Irwins since they have a hex shaft.

4 ton porta power- I'm on my second one. I killed the first, but the miracle is that I didn't kill it sooner. I totally tortured that thing and it performed well beyond my expectations. Finally blew a seal, so I got a new one.

C clamp locking pliers- I have some of the Vise Grip ones, but I hate to use them for welding in case I get too close and weld them to my work or something like that. These are cheap enough that I don't care if that happens.

Car dollys- I use these on my race car, work great.

3 pack detail brushes, tape measures, halogen bulbs, welding magnets etc.- I buy these any time they're on sale, just like supplies, can never have too many.

01-26-2008, 03:17 PM	#51 (permalink)
IMCA38 Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 126	Re: Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck Here is my list of good HF tools. Metal band saw- I'm not saying its as good as a high dollar commercial unit, but for the money t does a nice job. I much prefer using it to my chop saw. One day though, I do hope to make a decent stand for it. 1/4 3/8 1/2 SAE socket set package- I got this probably over 20 years ago. Has worked great. My only real gripe was that the metal box for the 1/4 set was too small and was impossible to get everything back into it. I did eventually buy a nice Craftsman set, but these sets went in the race car trailer and served us well at the track every week. Air riveter- What a great tool this is! Having a race car, these things pay for themselves just in the time and fatigue they save. Step drill bits- In some regards, nicer than the Irwins since they have a hex shaft. 4 ton porta power- I'm on my second one. I killed the first, but the miracle is that I didn't kill it sooner. I totally tortured that thing and it performed well beyond my expectations. Finally blew a seal, so I got a new one. C clamp locking pliers- I have some of the Vise Grip ones, but I hate to use them for welding in case I get too close and weld them to my work or something like that. These are cheap enough that I don't care if that happens. Car dollys- I use these on my race car, work great. 3 pack detail brushes, tape measures, halogen bulbs, welding magnets etc.- I buy these any time they're on sale, just like supplies, can never have too many.