Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Mendonsy]

Maybe just updated? This coupon is for a cabinet that isn't listed (yet) on the website.

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Or maybe for a cabinet the doesn't even exist. They have done that before also.

 

[Threepoint]

Michael, interesting. Especially the $449.99 price. Where did you find that coupon? The item numbers are different from the 44" cabinet currently listed on the website for $399, which was just on sale for $349.99 with a super coupon until 3/8/18. http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/9_ITC_44___13_DRAWER_INDUSTRIAL_QUALITY_ROLLER_CABINET_1520441244.8023.png

The artwork also shows it as slightly different. Note the appearance and placement of the U.S. General insignia on the one in the newest coupon. FWIW, according to the manager of one of the local HF stores, Harbor Freight typically uses several different vendors for sourcing what appears to be the same item. That way they assure themselves better control of their supply and costs. So, two different item numbers listed under artwork for, say, a tool chest means that there are two different suppliers that might be the actual source of the one you end up with. My guess is that the newer coupon is for 44" cabinets with slight cosmetic changes, either from the same vendors or from new vendors altogether.

 

[Michael Aos]

The current 44" toolbox depth is listed as 18 1/2" deep -vs- 22" highlighted in the coupon. The current 56" is 22" deep...

The text in the coupon mentions "Series 2", as seen on some of the new 30" 5-drawer mechanic's carts.
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[newbury]

The current 44" toolbox depth is listed as 18 1/2" deep -vs- 22" highlighted in the coupon. The current 56" is 22" deep...

The text in the coupon mentions "Series 2", as seen on some of the new 30" 5-drawer mechanic's carts.
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Good point, another $100 for an inch and a half.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I was in HF today to get some chip brushes and noticed the Yukon $269 tool cart with wood top. I wonder if anyone has bought that. I tried to lift it and it was substantial. Looks like a good deal.

 

[sixdogs]

These drill-to-socket adaptors are $2 on sale and a great buy. I only use them a few times a year but when I do save a lot of time in assembling things or for tedious tasks by turning my portable drill into a power driver.

 

[KubotainNH]

These drill-to-socket adaptors are $2 on sale and a great buy. I only use them a few times a year but when I do save a lot of time in assembling things or for tedious tasks by turning my portable drill into a power driver.


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Those things are great, haven't broken one yet but do seem to lose them. I should buy some more.

 

[Travelover]

These drill-to-socket adaptors are $2 on sale and a great buy. I only use them a few times a year but when I do save a lot of time in assembling things or for tedious tasks by turning my portable drill into a power driver.


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I use these with a cordless impact driver and they are great. I did manage to snap one but for the price, I'm happy.

 

[California]

I use these with a cordless impact driver and they are great.

Likewise. I keep them in the HF cheap socket set box. Use them often. Very handy!

 

[Mace Canute]

These drill-to-socket adaptors are $2 on sale and a great buy. I only use them a few times a year but when I do save a lot of time in assembling things or for tedious tasks by turning my portable drill into a power driver.


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I once made for a friend a small custom "key" for a tamperproof screw and I used the small one out of a cheap set like that which I bought at princess Auto. Were they hard! I had to use a carbide bit to drill a small hole in the end and had to grind a pentagon on the end. I asked him years later about it and he said he was still using it.