Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

sixdogs · Oct 29, 2018

Travelover said:
Those free blankets are a really handy size for covering a seat or wrapping a sharp end before you maneuver some cargo inside the vehicle

Any idea what they are made of? I don't think it's just a simple answer.

dragoneggs · Oct 29, 2018

sixdogs said:
Any idea what they are made of? I don't think it's just a simple answer.

Nope but it is sort of a funky material for sure!

Travelover · Oct 29, 2018

sixdogs said:
Any idea what they are made of? I don't think it's just a simple answer.

Outer seems to be some kind of synthetic fabric. Inner is probably ground up rags. In the bad ole days, HF had some awesome moving blankets - they were about 1/2" thick.

bcp · Oct 29, 2018

Reminds me of a sock package shown many years ago:

Made from miscellaneous fibers of undetermined origin

Bruce

Diggin It · Oct 30, 2018

OK HF Connoisseurs, I need some information.

The yellow webbed straps with the metal cinch buckles that come in a two pack for a couple of bucks. If you wanted to find those cinch buckles only, what would you search for? I like the straps, but I have times when I only need one two or three feet long, not 10 or 12. Yeah, they're cheap, so I cut them to length. But then I have a bunch of pieces with no way to fasten them other than tying the ends together. I've done that in a few cases where I needed a strap longer than 10-12 feet. If I could find the cinch buckles, I could make more straps out of the shorter pieces.

I've searched for strap buckles, cinches and so on, but all I find are the chintzy plastic ones or some kind of d-ring thing.

dragoneggs · Oct 30, 2018

Diggin It said:
OK HF Connoisseurs, I need some information.

The yellow webbed straps with the metal cinch buckles that come in a two pack for a couple of bucks. If you wanted to find those cinch buckles only, what would you search for? I like the straps, but I have times when I only need one two or three feet long, not 10 or 12. Yeah, they're cheap, so I cut them to length. But then I have a bunch of pieces with no way to fasten them other than tying the ends together. I've done that in a few cases where I needed a strap longer than 10-12 feet. If I could find the cinch buckles, I could make more straps out of the shorter pieces.

I've searched for strap buckles, cinches and so on, but all I find are the chintzy plastic ones or some kind of d-ring thing.

How about these?

Bronze Heavy Duty Ratchet Tie Down Strap Buckle Pair of Two 2 Inches Wide | eBay

Not sure it is worth it not just to get the full package and repurpose the straps.

Diggin It · Oct 31, 2018

Wrong style buckle. I want something like this ... one piece:

Diggin It · Oct 31, 2018

What does the Peanut Gallery think of the 2K inverter generator? I have a $350 Gift Card coming from the Class Action Settlement and I'm trying to decide between this or a bunch of little tractor related stuff. I'm not sure I want to bite the additional $150+ right now for the generator. With the smaller stuff, I could get it a bit at a time and use the 20% coupons to increase the effective GC amount.

AchingBack · Oct 31, 2018

I picked up this handy linoleum flooring tool, $4.99. It is the best knife for gardening use, especially weeding.
8" Linoleum Knife

aeblank · Oct 31, 2018

Diggin It said:
What does the Peanut Gallery think of the 2K inverter generator? I have a $350 Gift Card coming from the Class Action Settlement and I'm trying to decide between this or a bunch of little tractor related stuff. I'm not sure I want to bite the additional $150+ right now for the generator. With the smaller stuff, I could get it a bit at a time and use the 20% coupons to increase the effective GC amount.

From what I've seen, it's a winner.
It's on my to buy list...