Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[sixdogs]

For the number of air connectors I use, maybe a dozen total, I have always just bought good quality. No leaks, no fitment problems. Saving one or two dollars and then suffering with bad fit and leaks does not make sense.

That has taken me a long time to learn. One day about 10 years ago I got tired of all the leans and one Saturday morning snapped and replaced every one with USA made Milton parts. No more leaks since and problem fixed. I saved a whole few dollars to do it the right way.

 

[IXLR8]

I am looking at either the 3100 psi pressure washer or the 4400 psi pressure washer. Does anybody have any experience with either of these? I have spend a good deal of time searching and I have only found one comment on the 3100 psi unit.
TIA

 

[bigtiller]

I am looking at either the 3100 psi pressure washer or the 4400 psi pressure washer. Does anybody have any experience with either of these? I have spend a good deal of time searching and I have only found one comment on the 3100 psi unit.
TIA

I don't have experience with either of them but have an opinion.
PSI is cheap, spend your money on GPM.

 

[rbstern]

Just picked up the Predator Power Auger yesterday. Drilled 8 fence post holes in 30 minutes. Great tool.

Question: Anyone know if there are 8" bits that will work with this auger? The shaft size is supposedly 7/8", most single person power augers seem to be specified at 3/4", but the bit 6" that came with the auger is slightly loose. Wondering if other manufacturers' 3/4" bits will work.

 

[rbstern]

Just picked up the Predator Power Auger yesterday. Drilled 8 fence post holes in 30 minutes. Great tool.

Question: Anyone know if there are 8" bits that will work with this auger? The shaft size is supposedly 7/8", most single person power augers seem to be specified at 3/4", but the bit 6" that came with the auger is slightly loose. Wondering if other manufacturers' 3/4" bits will work.

Answered my own question:

https://www.amazon.com/Southland-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-SEAB8/dp/B00KYUH78O

 

[WVH1977]

Has anyone used the cordless circular 20v circular saw? Are they any good? How long will they last before having to be recharged? Already own several Dewalt 20v cordless tools but wanted to see if I could save some money with the cordless saw from Harbor Freight.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Anybody with recent experience with the HF pallet jack? I found a TBN thread from 2011 that gave positive reviews but wonder if the current model is also good.

 

[Threepoint]

Has anyone used the cordless circular 20v circular saw? Are they any good? How long will they last before having to be recharged? Already own several Dewalt 20v cordless tools but wanted to see if I could save some money with the cordless saw from Harbor Freight.

The HF Bauer lithium tools look to be the successor to the Chicago Electric line, with some improvements. I have the Chicago Electric 18v nicad version of this saw and it works well, so I'd be confidant that the Bauer will be fine. But, since you already have several DeWalt 20v tools, I'd be reluctant to commit to yet another battery design just to save on the initial tool cost.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Anybody with recent experience with the HF pallet jack? I found a TBN thread from 2011 that gave positive reviews but wonder if the current model is also good.

We bought one for warehouse work at my company about a year ago. Still no problems with it. We only use it for bulky pallets, not really anything heavy. I doubt we've ever come close to it's max weight. But it still works fine for our use. No issues with the hydraulics or casters so far.

 

[downsizingnow48]

We bought one for warehouse work at my company about a year ago. Still no problems with it. We only use it for bulky pallets, not really anything heavy. I doubt we've ever come close to it's max weight. But it still works fine for our use. No issues with the hydraulics or casters so far.

Thanks very helpful!