Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[dragoneggs]

I have the Werner 22 (which I think is 9' step ladder size). Other than it being heavy it works fine. It's a little bouncy when fully extended but I rarely use it as an extension ladder. I'm not sure if I would like one that was lighter weight. I did get some of the LG attachments, like the stand that hooks onto a step for things like a paint bucket. At the time the Werner was a good $100 cheaper than the Little Giant.

I got a few accessories thrown in to sweeten the deal on the Little Giant. The paint bucket (used a couple of times) but the one I do like is the clamp on extension leg for sloped ground. My house is built on a steep slope so the sides are impossible to access without a 'strap on' peg leg (what I call it).

No question the Little Giant is sturdy even extended completely. As I get older I am more conscious of going up ladders. Best ladder I have ever been on. Been eyeing the HF smaller knock off and I could see me grabbing that for more mundane tasks at lower heights if the weight is much less (need to do the research on that) My dad's old rickety wooden step ladder needs to be retired. But another sentimental tool that I have been hanging on to more than it deserves. I hope he would understand. RIP dad.

 

[MossRoad]

I got a few accessories thrown in to sweeten the deal on the Little Giant. The paint bucket (used a couple of times) but the one I do like is the clamp on extension leg for sloped ground. My house is built on a steep slope so the sides are impossible to access without a 'strap on' peg leg (what I call it).

No question the Little Giant is sturdy even extended completely. As I get older I am more conscious of going up ladders. Best ladder I have ever been on. Been eyeing the HF smaller knock off and I could see me grabbing that for more mundane tasks at lower heights if the weight is much less (need to do the research on that) My dad's old rickety wooden step ladder needs to be retired. But another sentimental tool that I have been hanging on to more than it deserves. I hope he would understand. RIP dad.

36 Best Repurposed Old Ladder Ideas and Designs for 2

 

[dragoneggs]

36 Best Repurposed Old Ladder Ideas and Designs for 22

I'll be sure NOT to show this to my wife. This is right up her alley. However my ladder is so ugly I don't even think she would bite.

 

[MossRoad]

I have some things of my relatives that are retired to places of honor in the garage as well. :thumbsup:

 

[dlctcg]

I'll be sure NOT to show this to my wife. This is right up her alley. However my ladder is so ugly I don't even think she would bite.

So many comments... so little time... so not the right forum... ... sorry couldn't resist...

 

[MossRoad]

I'll be sure NOT to show:laughing: this to my wife. This is right up her alley. However my ladder is so ugly I don't even think she would bite.

Shabby chic!

 

[MossRoad]

Speaking of Harbor Freight tools that don't suck... :laughing:

I bought this framing nailer last week and ran about 900 nails through it Saturday and Sunday framing up the walls for our garage addition. After 20% off coupon, it was about $72.00. First framing nailer I've ever used. Seems to work just fine.

30deg-34deg Framing Nailer

 

[3Ts]

I got a few accessories thrown in to sweeten the deal on the Little Giant. The paint bucket (used a couple of times) but the one I do like is the clamp on extension leg for sloped ground. My house is built on a steep slope so the sides are impossible to access without a 'strap on' peg leg (what I call it).

No question the Little Giant is sturdy even extended completely. As I get older I am more conscious of going up ladders. Best ladder I have ever been on. Been eyeing the HF smaller knock off and I could see me grabbing that for more mundane tasks at lower heights if the weight is much less (need to do the research on that) My dad's old rickety wooden step ladder needs to be retired. But another sentimental tool that I have been hanging on to more than it deserves. I hope he would understand. RIP dad.

Please do retire it. It is not worth someone getting injured on it like my dad did on his.
I've gone to using only the OSHA certified 300# ladders. (I'm about 250# at the moment so that leaves a little room for tools).

 

[dragoneggs]

Please do retire it. It is not worth someone getting injured on it like my dad did on his.
I've gone to using only the OSHA certified 300# ladders. (I'm about 250# at the moment so that leaves a little room for tools).

Ya know, my grandfather (an architect) died falling off a ladder. Good advice. :thumbsup:

 

[TMGT]

I just picked up this blast cabinet from an auction today, I have the smaller red cabinet and was pretty impressed with its performance so hopefully this one won't disappoint.

The red one works very well, but by the time I did some upgrades and added a vac/reclaimer to it I was about what I git this one for (used of course) and I have the advantage of a larger work space. Plus it's not that horrible red HF likes to use!

So far I would say it's well built, metal is quite a bit thicker then the smaller red model in a lot of areas. Access and work area are pretty good, and the components like foot pedal and gun seem to be pretty good quality and the reclaimer that came with seems to have a decent reputation.

Looking forward to trying it out soon. (Don't look at the mess of a shop behind it!)