Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[sixdogs]

Here are coupons for two winners.

First is the two ton folding "shop crane" or engine hoist for $159. This is the cheapest I can recall and is what I paid maybe six years ago. These are handy for lifting anything and I've moved my 1,000 lb tiller with one and taken my loader brackets off and back on with no problems or scratches. The one ton doesn't have a long enough reach but the two ton here is perfect.
2 ton Capacity Foldable Shop Crane


Second are the 11" black cable ties. The 11" ones are very strong and resistant to sunlight. We use them for everything from tying garden posts to holding tractor hoses. $2 for pack of 100 is a good deal.
11" Black Cable Ties, Pack of 1


Those links show the "sale" price that will expire at some point so when the price changes the ad will no longer show the discounted price.

 

[hutchman]

Here are coupons for two winners.

First is the two ton folding "shop crane" or engine hoist for $159. This is the cheapest I can recall and is what I paid maybe six years ago. These are handy for lifting anything and I've moved my 1,000 lb tiller with one and taken my loader brackets off and back on with no problems or scratches. The one ton doesn't have a long enough reach but the two ton here is perfect.
2 ton Capacity Foldable Shop Crane


Second are the 11" black cable ties. The 11" ones are very strong and resistant to sunlight. We use them for everything from tying garden posts to holding tractor hoses. $2 for pack of 100 is a good deal.
11" Black Cable Ties, Pack of 1


Those links show the "sale" price that will expire at some point so when the price changes the ad will no longer show the discounted price.

That lift goes on sale about once a year at that price. Funny you mentioned loader mounts ... I bought mine about a year ago specifically for that reason ... to take mine off and weld reinforcing bracket to them.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Parking Lot Sale time!

http://view.harborfreightemail.com/...ac88e6c514e833cf637be7d95b85ac514e258987aa0e9

:cool2:

 

[Norm W]

I purchased a Chonda engine from HF many years ago for a project that never happened. It was the old blue painted one that still had the HP marked on it. A week ago the engine on my Ariens mower/snow blower died. It was a Tecumseh engine and I believe that Tecumseh is native American for, "It will die when you need it." Supposedly it was a 7 horse and the Chonda was a 6.5. I opened the box and found I had to make some parts to adapt it to the mower. I made an adapter to put the 1"ID pulley on the .750" shaft. Bolted the engine up to the base, tapped the bolt circle holes to 5/16 NF (they were metric on this engine) for the belt keeper, added oil and gas. On the second pull it started. By now the lawn was more of a hay field. The mower didn't even slow down for the heavy stuff. If this engine lasts half as long as the original I'll be 85 and probably not worried about mowing the lawn.

 

[dragoneggs]

I'm thinking about buying the pole saw at $59.99. I'm sure it's been addressed here but I'm lazy and all ears.

 

[dirtymartini]

I'm thinking about buying the pole saw at $59.99. I'm sure it's been addressed here but I'm lazy and all ears.

That makes two of us....

 

[vulcancowboy]

I think one of those 44" tool cabinets may be in my garage soon!

 

[DFB]

Best buy is the Voyager 15" tool bag for 5.99 with coupon. Not a bad bag for that money and a similar sized Milwaukee branded bag is $18+ on Amazon.


My Boss sent me for pile of cheap HF crap today.

Everybody loves cheap tools!

 

[lostcreekranch]

I think one of those 44" tool cabinets may be in my garage soon!

Yep, I tried waiting them out for better price but, bought 2 back in May. First one was a return w/o box for $312 with no dents or problems. The second was $370 on sale. These are great cabinets. Go for it. They were $345 for Inside Track Club yesterday.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I'm thinking about buying the pole saw at $59.99. I'm sure it's been addressed here but I'm lazy and all ears.

Its actually a pretty good saw. Brother owns a couple of the Portland tools and is very satisfied... I was gonna buy one @ $69, but found the Remington version for $45 once so got that instead.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Best buy is the Voyager 15" tool bag for 5.99 with coupon. Not a bad bag for that money and a similar sized Milwaukee branded bag is $18+ on Amazon.


My Boss sent me for pile of cheap HF crap today.

Everybody loves cheap tools!

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Bought one from my local discount store, Bailey's, for $10 that looks like the same bag but this one had a bottom storage compartment.

 

[JRobyn]

Wife is a satisfied polesaw user. We Pair it with the little 900w generator and a 12g 100ft extension. Makes a great mobile branch trimmer rig in the back of the ATV. **warning** expect sore shoulders for a few days!

 

[dragoneggs]

Wife is a satisfied polesaw user. We Pair it with the little 900w generator and a 12g 100ft extension. Makes a great mobile branch trimmer rig in the back of the ATV. **warning** expect sore shoulders for a few days!

Yeah thinking I could 'throw' my 3kW Honda genny in the bucket and go mobile.

 

[PJSprog]

I'm thinking about buying the pole saw at $59.99. I'm sure it's been addressed here but I'm lazy and all ears.

That makes two of us....

Make it an even three. I've been talking myself out of buying one for a couple years now. Maybe I should stop doing that.

 

[Dutch445]

i have to say that their 12" sliding mitre saw has been a trooper for me.
I've owned it for 3 years or so, and used it mostly for deck work, wanted to
cut 4x4s and 2x10s etc. the saw performed well, although it takes a little while
to dial it in so it's square.
the latest project was the outdoor dining table i built out of IPE wood, and i used the
mitre saw for all cuts and rabbits, and it did a decent job. obviously it's not a precision
saw, but i made it work. the depth stop came in handy for the rabbits, and i had some mitres to
cut for the table edge, again for an outdoor table it came out pretty good.
I have replaced the blade, and with this latest project i tried to keep a sharp blade and used 3.

 

[Midniteoyl]

i have to say that their 12" sliding mitre saw has been a trooper for me.
I've owned it for 3 years or so, and used it mostly for deck work, wanted to
cut 4x4s and 2x10s etc. the saw performed well, although it takes a little while
to dial it in so it's square.
the latest project was the outdoor dining table i built out of IPE wood, and i used the
mitre saw for all cuts and rabbits, and it did a decent job. obviously it's not a precision
saw, but i made it work. the depth stop came in handy for the rabbits, and i had some mitres to
cut for the table edge, again for an outdoor table it came out pretty good.
I have replaced the blade, and with this latest project i tried to keep a sharp blade and used 3.

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Have the older version of that saw, and a Tool Shop version from Menards (same thing) for about 10yr now. Used both a ton while remodeling rentals and I wasnt easy on them.. both are still working just fine.

 

[Travelover]

I'm glad to see HF is opening up the free categories. I've got a dozen blue LED lights, dozens of the little flashlight, tons of multi-meters, half a dozen headlamps, more magnetic parts holders than I'll ever use. I do like the magnetic bar and the plastic bin that are occasionally offered free. I buy a 50 cent paintbrush to quality if I don't really need anything. They are worth 50 cents and go straight into the trash once used.

Digital Savings and Coupons from Harbor Freight

 

[California]

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One of the best freebies was the prior version of the 4-in-one screwdriver. I finally saw the present version appear in the list of freebies recently. And looking online I see the current price for this is $1. The prior one was a good tool, I hope these are as good.


Added: These have 2 sizes each of flat head and Phillips drivers, and also 1/4" and 5/16" nut drivers when the screwdriver tips are removed - useful for tightening hose clamps. These are a good all-around tool to keep in the glovebox, kitchen, on the tractor, next to the shop vise along with the dogbone wrenches - instantly ready for use instead of going to the tool cabinet. At $1 (or freebie), why not?

The prior version was hard plastic so easily cleaned. These are textured for a better grip. I wonder if they are as easy to clean.

 

[Travelover]

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One of the best freebies was the prior version of the 4-in-one screwdriver. I finally saw the present version appear in the list of freebies recently. And looking online I see the current price for this is $1. The prior one was a good tool, I hope these are as good.

Thanks, I wondered about this one. I have at least one of everything else.

 

[KubotainNH]

HF is having their parking lot sale today. My son starts collision repair school soon so we picked up some odds and ends that will do for his tool box for now. He'll use his saved money to buy the pro hand tools that are heavily used. Got some wobble extensions for $10, and deep well impact sockets for $20 each set, SAE and metric. I've beat the heck out of mine, never broke one. Also picked up the 26" long 16 drawer tool cabinet listed in the link below. Looks to be built well and they gave us a slightly dented one they had for $275. Just can't afford the Snap-on tool bench, yikes. I actually came on here to see which impact gun folks like.

Savings Coupons at Harbor Freight Tools