Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Wasmeneh]

I bought one a while back and have used is many times good tool for the money.

 

[PJSprog]

With me the problem is remembering WHERE I put the specialty tool when I need it X years later.

This one was easy. Went right in the toolbox drawer with the other screwdrivers. :thumbsup:

I bought one a while back and have used is many times good tool for the money.

$2.99. I thought the ratchet was rather tight for such an inexpensive tool. No slippage at all.

 

[Wasmeneh]

I had purchased thw older version years ago but when I saw the knob on the top to speed tighten/unscrew it's a much better tool.

 

[Diggin It]

Do they really NOT have a right angle chuck?

 

[California]

Do they really NOT have a right angle chuck?

Sometimes you have only an inch of headspace and that ratchet screwdriver is the only thing that will get in there. I wish I could remember what I needed it for, but I recall it avoided a half hour of disassembling something that was blocking access.

 

[Diggin It]

I know, I have that one.

But I need a right angle chuck for a drill. They have a low profile drill, but that's not what I want.

 

[Ford850]

I know, I have that one.

But I need a right angle chuck for a drill. They have a low profile drill, but that's not what I want.

Here's one. 3/8 in. 9deg Angle Drill Attachment

 

[KubotainNH]

Has anyone here ever needed to replace the original brushes with the ones that were included with their electric tool. I think I did it one time and confirmed that bad brushes weren't the problem.

I'm pretty sure my $10 grinder needs new brushes, it sparks all over the place now. I have had to repair the cord multiple times and found a set of brushes that are now taped to the tool to try. I just haven't got there and I have 5 other grinders if needed.

Looking forward to Rockcrawler reviewing that new tool set.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I'm pretty sure my $10 grinder needs new brushes, it sparks all over the place now. I have had to repair the cord multiple times and found a set of brushes that are now taped to the tool to try. I just haven't got there and I have 5 other grinders if needed.

Looking forward to Rockcrawler reviewing that new tool set.

I'm returning them

I found the Ridgid 5 tool deal for $279 and ordered that. For around $80 more I'll have the 1/2" impact, 1/4" impact, drill, 4.5" grinder and LED light plus a 2 amp battery and 4 amp battery and a single charger.

I can't pass that deal up.

 

[sixdogs]

I picked up one of those right-angle ratchet screwdrivers last weekend while there for other things. Had the opportunity to use it this weekend to tighten some ceiling fan blades, and it worked just fine.

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I bought something similar to this 10 years ago at HF but with a greatly expanded assortment of bits. My use was a one time only thing, or so I thought, but it turns out I use it maybe 10 times a year for obscure things from tightening a knife handle with odd screws to adjusting the carb idle on a tight clearance truck. If you see the expanded version, it's a buy. Only cost maybe $6 or $8.