Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[DK35vince]

The XT has a coupon sale at $127.99 with coupon code. I don't think it ever goes lower than that.

1/2 in. Composite Xtreme Torque Air Impact Wrench

I think I paid $129 when I ordered mine back in Nov.

 

[dragoneggs]

I think I paid $129 when I ordered mine back in Nov.

You did well. For those that are considering the Earthquake just be aware there is the Earthquake and Earthquake Xtreme (XT).

 

[sixdogs]

Finally got my 1/2" Earthquake XT air gun that has been on backorder since beginning of November 2016

And? How does it look ad feel? Fit and finish? Comments? Use it yet?

 

[DK35vince]

And? How does it look ad feel? Fit and finish? Comments? Use it yet?

Looks and feels good. Have not used it yet

 

[slow84ta]

I haven't had any issues with Harbor Freight tools yet. But I am just a weekend DIY Mechanic that use the tools 1-2x a month and I'd like to think I'm not too hard on them. I had 1 tool break once, it was a clamp. But i was able to exchange it at the store without any questions asked and I've been using this one now for about 3 years with no issues!

 

[dragoneggs]

I haven't had any issues with Harbor Freight tools yet. But I am just a weekend DIY Mechanic that use the tools 1-2x a month and I'd like to think I'm not too hard on them. I had 1 tool break once, it was a clamp. But i was able to exchange it at the store without any questions asked and I've been using this one now for about 3 years with no issues!

HF is good that way for some tools where it's hard to make the investment in a little used tool.

 

[dragoneggs]

Okay here is a HF tool that kinda doesn't suck. I just bought an easy out (screw extractor) set. Very first use, I shattered two drill bits in seconds. Reverted to my non HF bits and drilled the pilot holes. The HF extractor worked perfectly though to back out two 5/16-18 screws in the vice I am restoring.

 

[newbury]

They also make good "loaner" tools

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Last time I used an easy out, the easy out broke off. My next easy out was to pay someone to remove the bolt.

 

[IslandTractor]

Last time I used an easy out, the easy out broke off. My next easy out was to pay someone to remove the bolt.

I don't think I've ever used an easy out that didn't break. I suspect the reason is that I rarely use a drill press to drill out the stuck bolt and doing the drilling by hand just puts too much stress on the bit.

The last time I broke my easy out I ended up using a special small chisel to back the broken bolt out. I was impressed how well it worked compared to the easy out.