Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[Alan W.]

Are the Horrible Freight “Pittsburgh Jumbo Socket sets” worth buying?

94% positive reviews, but the 1 star reviews said the ratchet broke (which is what you’d expect).

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Cant say about current production but the 3/4” set I bought in the early 80s is still going strong. No breakage even when I used them on impact guns. Had a 6’ cheater pipe on the ratchet trying to get a bushhog blade bolt loose without a problem.

 

[rangerfredbob]

My brother got their 3/4" breaker bar last year to break tractor lugnuts (couldn't find the rest of his kit, but we found the right socket), put a 6' pipe on the thing and it worked fine, I think it was a ratcheting breaker bar or something with course teeth...

 

[WM75Guy]

My problem with HF coupons is that they're digital only, they won't accept a print-out of one. Not gonna go out and buy a smart phone just so I can save 10% on something I don't really need or to get a free 5 in 1 screwdriver.

I print out coupons and my local Harber Freight accepts them.

 

[svendawg]

Were you really cranking on it when it broke?
How has the new one held up?m

Mine didn't break while torqueing down a bolt. The ratchet assembly came apart and would not change the direction of the socket. I do admit it is not the highest quality tool but I'm not using it everyday. I only use when something on my tractor need to come apart or tightened. If I really need to torque something down I use the ratchet to get it tight and then use the breaker bar to finish tightening the bolt.
My point was that they have a lifetime warranty, so if it breaks I can get it replaced. I couldn't justify the price of a good 1" ratchet set for the amount of times I use it.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Not sure if it sucks because I haven't used it yet, but I have high hopes. Going to use it to cut the 6x6s and 4x6s for my sawmill base tomorrow. Will edit the post if it does suck. Not bad for $135($75 for beam cutter and $60 for used worm drive)

 

[daugen]

most of this is common sense, interesting HF employee comments on quality
I like the one idea, put an expensive item in your outbox and let it sit there for awhile.
HF sees that and apparently may send you a 25% off coupon (wish you were back stuff) soon thereafter to
motivate you to buy.
worth a try...

 

[daugen]

has anyone tried HF's cheap greenhouse?
my seeds are in, and I have the itch.....
it seems to get good marks for basically a simple structure

6 Ft. x 6 Ft. Greenhouse

Amazing deals on this 6Ft X 6Ft Greenhouse at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Not sure if it sucks because I haven't used it yet, but I have high hopes. Going to use it to cut the 6x6s and 4x6s for my sawmill base tomorrow. Will edit the post if it does suck. Not bad for $135($75 for beam cutter and $60 for used worm drive)

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So I used the Beam cutter. Works pretty well. A little rough where the chain comes up out of the wood but nothing that a razor blade and a bit of sanding couldn't take care of if it really mattered.

 

[Hay Dude]

So I used the Beam cutter. Works pretty well. A little rough where the chain comes up out of the wood but nothing that a razor blade and a bit of sanding couldn't take care of if it really mattered.

I have one of those, too.
Then I went with an 8&1/4” worm drive and just cut them in 2 passes.
Yes, you have to flip the beam, but I liked the cut quality.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I have one of those, too.
Then I went with an 8&1/4” worm drive and just cut them in 2 passes.
Yes, you have to flip the beam, but I liked the cut quality.

Yeah, to be honest I used my regular worm drive to cut the 6x6s because the kerf would have screwed me with this beam saw (needed 4 30" blocks and I had a 10'er).