Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[downsizingnow48]

Saw one of these at the dump yesterday pretty slick about $1400.

 

[prichard]

Someone posted that they tied to the front of the tarp and pulled. That would work great if the tarp or attachment points don't tear.

 

[PILOON]

Wow! If I understand you, had to be a very light load or you defied gravity.

Roofing material is not exactly a light load, probably helped that the truck bedliner was the lengthwise narrow ribbed style, also the 'tarp' was very HD material that I had on hand. I also had wrapped the pulling end around a large dowel B4 looping the pull line.
Not all different than the crank out system only I eliminated a crank by attaching to a tree and used the truck power for extraction.
LOL, sometimes referred to as 'system D' or McIver's way.

 

[dragoneggs]

I also have simply laid out an old HD tarp that had a loop of rope attached which I'd hooked onto a tree and drove away.

Roofing material is not exactly a light load, probably helped that the truck bedliner was the lengthwise narrow ribbed style, also the 'tarp' was very HD material that I had on hand. I also had wrapped the pulling end around a large dowel B4 looping the pull line.
Not all different than the crank out system only I eliminated a crank by attaching to a tree and used the truck power for extraction.
LOL, sometimes referred to as 'system D' or McIver's way.

Gotcha... obviously not a HF blue tarp. I have tried pulling on them dragging heavy material several times and always rip them up. Takes very little (branches, etc.) to puncture them. That being said, I love them as disposable dropcloths for yard waste, etc. or just coveing piles to keep the contents dry.

 

[KubotainNH]

I've been meaning to buy the little light in the link for a few weeks now and finally got one last week. For $4 it's hard to beat for tight spaces like under a car. The magnet is quite strong and the unit is rugged. It has two light levels. So easy to just stick it in place instead of balancing one of the free flashlights and having it fall on your head. I'll probably pick up a couple more so I always have a unit with good batteries. I've used it for about 3 or 4 hours so far and it still has the crappy batteries that came with it with no noticeable loss of brightness.

https://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/2650_ITEM_215_LUMENS_POCKET_WORK_LIGHT_1535244280.4042.jpg

 

[newbury]

Saw one of these at the dump yesterday pretty slick about $1400.

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Is that in the HF catalog? Haven't seen it in the stores

 

[downsizingnow48]

Is that in the HF catalog? Haven't seen it in the stores

well yes you are right, a bit off topic. I thought I would offer something in between the HF dump thing and a dump trailer. Northern Tool has them which is sort of an upgraded HF at least I think of it that way!

 

[PhysAssist]

Has anyone bought/used one of these?:



https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-portable-scaffold-63050.html

Which I could not find a coupon for in the database, but I'm pretty sure I saw in a sale catalog for $179.99?


I think they would be way easier on my old knees than using ladders for a bunch of applications, so I've been shopping between HF and Northern Tool for them:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441242_200441242

At Northern Tool I have a $-off coupon for $50 off of a $250 purchase, and they're currently on sale for $159.99 there...

BUT I called to see how much it would be to have them shipped to my home.

[I have free regular shipping as part of their version of "Inside Track" which I think is called NT Advance.]

But these are truck-shipped, and that adds >$200 to the cost, so it negates both the $20 less per each AND the $50 off coupon, and makes the HF version significantly less expensive, even with sales tax, but that's only good IF they're at least serviceable.

I don't really think there's likely to be a huge quality divide between a generic HF and generic NT item, but you never know.

I did go ahead and buy a set of these- on sale at $114.99 minus my $25 off coupon for total >$100= $89:



https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441244_200441244

so I can stack them 2-high to use in my barn- because they also qualified for the free-shipping.

Can anyone offer any feedback on these?

Or any otherwise helpful tips for scaffold use in general?

[Besides "Don't fall off", and other inane common-sense thoughts.]

Thanks in advance!
PA

 

[4570Man]

I have 2 sets just like that of unknown brand. I also have the optional outriggers and railings. It’s a great piece for working inside a house. Stacking 2 pieces together is a little shaky for my taste. Pulling the legs together with ratchet straps helps some. If you plan on only using it with 2 pieces high and fitting through doors isn’t a problem I recommend going with the standard 5x5 scaffolding.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I've had one and used it regularly for several years. See post #4574.

 

[newbury]

Has anyone bought/used one of these?:

View attachment 572092

https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-portable-scaffold-63050.html

Which I could not find a coupon for in the database, but I'm pretty sure I saw in a sale catalog for $179.99?


I think they would be way easier on my old knees than using ladders for a bunch of applications, so I've been shopping between HF and Northern Tool for them:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441242_200441242

At Northern Tool I have a $-off coupon for $50 off of a $250 purchase, and they're currently on sale for $159.99 there...

BUT I called to see how much it would be to have them shipped to my home.

[I have free regular shipping as part of their version of "Inside Track" which I think is called NT Advance.]

But these are truck-shipped, and that adds >$200 to the cost, so it negates both the $20 less per each AND the $50 off coupon, and makes the HF version significantly less expensive, even with sales tax, but that's only good IF they're at least serviceable.

I don't really think there's likely to be a huge quality divide between a generic HF and generic NT item, but you never know.

I did go ahead and buy a set of these- on sale at $114.99 minus my $25 off coupon for total >$100= $89:

View attachment 572096

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441244_200441244

so I can stack them 2-high to use in my barn- because they also qualified for the free-shipping.

Can anyone offer any feedback on these?

Or any otherwise helpful tips for scaffold use in general?

[Besides "Don't fall off", and other inane common-sense thoughts.]

Thanks in advance!
PA

Look for scaffold at hfqpdb - http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/195_ITEM_HEAVY_DUTY_PORTABLE_SCAFFOLD_1535071832.3862.png

 

[TMGT]

Has anyone bought/used one of these?:

View attachment 572092

https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-portable-scaffold-63050.html

Which I could not find a coupon for in the database, but I'm pretty sure I saw in a sale catalog for $179.99?


I think they would be way easier on my old knees than using ladders for a bunch of applications, so I've been shopping between HF and Northern Tool for them:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441242_200441242

At Northern Tool I have a $-off coupon for $50 off of a $250 purchase, and they're currently on sale for $159.99 there...

BUT I called to see how much it would be to have them shipped to my home.

[I have free regular shipping as part of their version of "Inside Track" which I think is called NT Advance.]

But these are truck-shipped, and that adds >$200 to the cost, so it negates both the $20 less per each AND the $50 off coupon, and makes the HF version significantly less expensive, even with sales tax, but that's only good IF they're at least serviceable.

I don't really think there's likely to be a huge quality divide between a generic HF and generic NT item, but you never know.

I did go ahead and buy a set of these- on sale at $114.99 minus my $25 off coupon for total >$100= $89:

View attachment 572096

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441244_200441244

so I can stack them 2-high to use in my barn- because they also qualified for the free-shipping.

Can anyone offer any feedback on these?

Or any otherwise helpful tips for scaffold use in general?

[Besides "Don't fall off", and other inane common-sense thoughts.]

Thanks in advance!
PA

I have the double high, bought them to work on the new shop, they have a bit of movement around full height but nothing bad and I quickly got used to it.
I opted to buy them instead of a large A frame ladder and glad I did, much quicker to run wire with a second person to move you around or even pull yourself around if you have an open ceiling.
The ceiling in my shop is 16.5ft

The only thing I would recommend is the trap door for the top platform so it's easier to get in, and maybe add some traction material to the rungs.

I had it delivered to the local Northern Tool store for free but guess that doesn't do much good if you don't have one nearby though.

If you already have the stabilizers then all you need is 2 of the platform assemblies, I looked at the HF versions and they look identical to the NT version.

I don't have a picture of just the scaffolding but you can see it in the pictures, it's a couple inches below full height, it really helped getting the garage door, electrical and lighting in.

 

[PhysAssist]

I have 2 sets just like that of unknown brand. I also have the optional outriggers and railings. It痴 a great piece for working inside a house. Stacking 2 pieces together is a little shaky for my taste. Pulling the legs together with ratchet straps helps some. If you plan on only using it with 2 pieces high and fitting through doors isn稚 a problem I recommend going with the standard 5x5 scaffolding.

I've had one and used it regularly for several years. See post #4574.

Look for scaffold at hfqpdb - Very helpful coupon deleted

Information and pictures of NT scaffolding deleted ]

Hi 4570Man, Pat, Newbury, and TMGT-


Thanks TONS for the feedback and for the coupon!!

I did search the HFQPDB, but I think I used scaffolding, not just scaffold -oops..

I will definitely be using either ratchet straps or angle bracing- or maybe both to decrease the pucker factor when I have them stacked up

I really appreciate the help!

PA

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Look for scaffold at hfqpdb - http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/195_ITEM_HEAVY_DUTY_PORTABLE_SCAFFOLD_1535071832.3862.png

I have one from tsc. Very narrow, be careful. Has made a good place to store junk on.

 

[dragoneggs]

Look for scaffold at hfqpdb - http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/195_ITEM_HEAVY_DUTY_PORTABLE_SCAFFOLD_1535071832.3862.png

I have one from tsc. Very narrow, be careful. Has made a good place to store junk on.

That's exactly what would happen if I had one. I would make it unusable as intended in about two weekends.

 

[TMGT]

That's exactly what would happen if I had one. I would make it unusable as intended in about two weekends.

Easy solution, have 2 platforms, if the top one is tall enough it'll be to inconvenient to clutter up! At least that's how mine works (look at the lower platform in the second picture........)

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I have one of the rolling platforms (scaffold also). Bought when I was around while on it. It would not be legal to use it commercially, strictly for DIY work. Wish they made a guardrail for it. Stacking two would be dicey for stability w/o the outriggers offered w/NT ones. I think they have pretty much banned the use of more than one section for moving around with worker(s) on it. Overall for what I use it for it serves the purpose. Really handy in constrained spaces compared to the commercial rentals and I hate working off step ladders with mt neck vertebrae problems. My DIY projects, timing wise, preclude renting as economical. Never a one time shot.

Ron

 

[TMGT]

Have to have the outriggers with the second stage! I wouldn't get on it without them, mine has a guardrail at the top.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Have to have the outriggers with the second stage! I wouldn't get on it without them, mine has a guardrail at the top.

Is yours the HF one? I did not see those accessories on their web site.

Ron

 

[TMGT]

Is yours the HF one? I did not see those accessories on their web site.

Ron

Mine is from Northern Tool, I bought it as a package. I've seen the outriggers offered separately from a couple places, not HF though.