Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[ArTrvlr]

Originally Posted by johnnylight

First let me start off I am one to say you get what you pay for.

well not in this case a saw like this range from $700 to $1000 I didn't want to spend that and I didn't want to rent so:

I bought the 10" tile/paver saw on sale for $199,dimond blade for $29 and the stand for $59 Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

it works just as good as the commercial rental centers-
I finished my paver job lots of cuts, no problems I highly recomend this saw great deal.

It paid for it self already....

I have that same saw, except mine is rated at 5HP and has a different stock #, which is no longer on the website. Mine looks just like the one in the link above, they must have just decided to be more honest about the HP, I don't believe you can get 5HP out of a 15A wall socket. But regardless of the actual HP of the motor, it cuts really well. I used mine on a floor tile job of approximately 500-600 sq. ft. This included six small rooms or areas, so there was lots of wall and door opening cuts. I also have used it quite a bit on pavers about 1.5" to 2" thick. The only problem was the cooling water outlets on the back of the blade, they didn't get water to the front of the blade where the cut is being made, but I just moved the hose to the front and tied it in place, worked great then. I didn't buy the stand, I just set it on a pair of sawhorses.

[Rowdius]

The yellow handled framing hammer has been decent for the money.

Autodark welding helmet has been awesome. It has allowed me to get better at stick welding. Caught it on sale, bought it and the warranty for less than the normal price of just the hood. Ended up breaking the helmet (my fault, dropped it and then piece of 2" tubing on top of it. They replaced it.

Orange pneumatic grease gun has worked well for me.

I have a 1/2" drive rachet that is composite from them. It was cheap, but it has amazed me. It works better than one of the newer craftsman, and for being "plastic" it is strong. I've had a cheater pipe on it, and it has held. Actually, I feel better about some of their basic hand tools than I used to. Now they are standing behind them, and they seem to work decent for the money. I think it is just a matter of closely looking them.

[Taylortractornut]

I usually dont buy HF tools but I was in the new store at Tupelo MS and saw the Tubing notcher they had. I had thought of building one and had a small tubing job that needed one on it. I wanted and Ole Joint Jigger but the 169 plus shipping was too much for the little job. I saw that one at HF and commented how good it looked. While I was next door looking at another job My wife slipped back in and bought me the notcher. Its well made and adjustable I do plan on adding a grease fitting to the bearing to make lubing better. It cut one sided a bit but it was only 1/8th off so I use adjusted it out with a couple washers.

[Travelover]

Originally Posted by California

Here's the most recent:

HF coupons through 1/7

Thanks, not sure why they cut me off. Probably buying too much of the cheap stuff.

[jinman]

Originally Posted by Dargo

Eye yei yei, my dad got me another HF gift for Christmas.

Hey! Your dad is a "big spender" like me. I love shopping at HF for Christmas presents.

[Dargo]

Originally Posted by jinman

Hey! Your dad is a "big spender" like me. I love shopping at HF for Christmas presents.

Well, should I add that "HF creeper with flames" to my signature line now?

[milkman]

I picked up the 5" ceramic kitchen knife and the wife liked it so well that we got the 3" and the 6" the next time we were there and they are the sharpest knives in the drawer, I think I remember reading somewhere to not put them in the dishwasher or throw them in the drawer with other utensils as the edge will break, but they will stay sharp for a long time.

[Ken_CT]

Originally Posted by milkman

I picked up the 5" ceramic kitchen knife and the wife liked it so well that we got the 3" and the 6" the next time we were there and they are the sharpest knives in the drawer, I think I remember reading somewhere to not put them in the dishwasher or throw them in the drawer with other utensils as the edge will break, but they will stay sharp for a long time.

I've seen ceramic knives in the past that cost over $150. I bought my wife a smaller one and it is incredibly sharp. They are for soft foods like tomatoes, not bones or anything hard. Because they are brittle care should be used so as not to chip them and a dishwasher is like sandblasting them. With proper care they last a long time, but the instructions with ours said they can be sent back to be re-sharpened. I don't think you can sharpen them the normal way. The next time I make a HF order I will get a set, for that price you can't go wrong.

[milkman]

I was amazed that these HF cheapies are scary sharp and they are the ones we always grab when we cut meat or veggies and we've had them for a few months. Those high dollar ceramics must really be unbelievable if they're that much better than the cheapies.

[Dargo]

Originally Posted by Dargo

Well, should I add that "HF creeper with flames" to my signature line now?

Scratch that. The Horrible Freight creeper with flames belongs in the Horrible Freight tools that suck category. What a piece of junk! The plastic cover split in the first 5 minutes because I was on my knees and that was too much for it. The padding under the cheapo plastic cover is complete trash. Then, when laying on it and trying to move around the middle wheels grab your clothing and rip while tangling them in the wheels due to a bad design. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Horrible Freight creeper ranks a good solid 0. A decent piece of cardboard by far outranks the HF creeper.

Hopefully my dad can get his money back for this total piece of trash. I can't imagine a creeper not lasting five minutes on a smooth concrete floor with a guy weighing under 200 pounds using it! This item is a loser guys.