Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[5030]

Removing fence posts ...... the easy way.

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I've always used my 3 point with a choker chain to pull posts.

 

[5030]

Someone was asking about the HF 4' LED shop lights a few days ago. They're on sale, this weekend for $19.99 instead of regular $29.99.

4 Ft. LED Hanging Shop Light

Menards is cheaper every day. Did my entire shop with the Menards LED lights 2 years ago. No failures to date.

 

[Diggin It]

A coupon I don't recall seeing before .... $10 off any wagon. I've been eyeing the yellow one with flip down sides.

 

[flyerdan]

Was out there today and got one of the variable speed multitools for $23 on a coupon that expires today. They're supposed to be pretty handy, I plan to use it where a circular saw or regular sander won't fit. Also got a couple more of the magnetic parts holders as it seems the one I have already always has something in it when I need it. Got some of their AA batteries, I have a camera that eats them bad, everytime I go to use it I need to put new batteries in so it might as well burn thru these rather than the Costco ones.
All was basically free as it was paid from the gift card from the settlement a while back.

 

[mpsmith60]

For driving nails in tight spaces, I have found that the Harbor Freight Compact Palm Air Nailer is a great tool for the job and a good value for about $20. I recently did a review and demo video on it.

It has come in handy in a lot of tight situations and I recently found out it's great for nailing wiring staples into studs.

 

[Diggin It]

I recently did a review and demo video on it.

Oh.


Goody.

 

[crazyal]

Ok, I'll check tomorrow to be sure, but they looked like it.. I'll let you know. But at 30,000 hrs that's like 7 years.. not bad.

LEDs last forever. It's the electronics needed to convert 120VAC to the correct DC voltage for the diodes that will fail.

 

[newbury]

I haven't read through all 1156 pages has anyone mentioned the jump boxes they sell? I pull mine out of the car tonight. New young man mowing at the church. Ran the tractor out of fuel. We are close to needing a new battery on the tractor. I hooked it up let it set a couple minutes and cranked the tractor right up. I have started everything here that has a battery with it at some point I have used it and a small inverter to power a pump to inflate air mattresses when camping

For small engines I really like the Lithium iron phosphate Lithium Ion Jump Starter and Power Pack. I've used it for my B7610 and my Honda Civic. Real small, won't explode and keeps the charge a long time. Often on sale for about $60 it keeps my cell phone recharged for a LONG TIME.

How easy is it to move on something other than a concrete floor? Seems like it would be kind of heavy/awkward to move out in a field, etc. to pull posts.

For moving stuff like that across fields I use planks to put under the wheels.

 

[hunt4570]

Was out there today and got one of the variable speed multitools for $23 on a coupon that expires today. They're supposed to be pretty handy, I plan to use it where a circular saw or regular sander won't fit. Also got a couple more of the magnetic parts holders as it seems the one I have already always has something in it when I need it. Got some of their AA batteries, I have a camera that eats them bad, everytime I go to use it I need to put new batteries in so it might as well burn thru these rather than the Costco ones.
All was basically free as it was paid from the gift card from the settlement a while back.

You ought to think about rechargeable batteries and a good charger. I switched a few years back and I love it... a little investment at the start, but I always have batteries on hand and hardly ever buy them anymore..

 

[hunt4570]

For driving nails in tight spaces, I have found that the Harbor Freight Compact Palm Air Nailer is a great tool for the job and a good value for about $20. I recently did a review and demo video on it.

It has come in handy in a lot of tight situations and I recently found out it's great for nailing wiring staples into studs.

Nice... now if they only made it cordless! Recently went to a Cordless Dewalt framing nailer to replace my Pneumatic... Love it!!