HF goods that are good (NON TOOLS)

[Bedlam]

I was inspired by the two threads of good and bad Harbor Freight products .I have found that there are many that are well worthy and aren't 'tools'
one is;
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
I don't think this can be beat. I bought a couple tubes of these with every order.I also remember paying $2,99 for them. So perhaps this price is on the higher side.
But Ive found the quality to be very good. Only problem is using it in the real cold and that is fine Just heat it up some. but for this price you don't feel bad using it for lots of projects.
Look forward to anyones good experiences

 

[Gary Fowler]

I wouldnt trust the dielectric strength of that tape for high voltage work, but for 12 volt DC it should be fine. Probably good for taping wires together and using for taping other stuff around the farm like we used to use the old cloth friction tape.

 

[EddieWalker]

I've found their grinding and cutoff 4 1/2 inch wheels to be pretty good. They are much better then the DeWalt ones that I used to buy.

I like theie block, foam sanding pads.

I've had good luck with their chain saw chain sharpener. It's not great, but it gets the job done with some finessing. It is plastic and precision is a little iffy, but if I hold it in my vise and keep the preasure just right, I can get my cuts how I want them.

Most everything else that I've tried has failed on me. Sometimes the first time I used it, other times it just wears out extremly quickly.

Eddie

 

[have_blue]

Look forward to anyones good experiences

I've found their tools to be mostly OK if you don't have high expectations for them.

Excellent:

Nothing so far

Very Good:

Grab bag drills
8gal air compressor
Open and box wrenches
Air grease gun
Better grade HSS and cobalt drills
Impact sockets
Hand ax

Good:

Electric drills
1hp Floor model drill press
Air tools
Volt meters
Angle grinders
Allen wrenches
Fortsner bits
Deep sockets
Work gloves

Fair:

Battery chargers
Crow bars
Screwdrivers

Poor:

Battery powered grease gun
Ratchets and breaker bars

Worthless:

All house brand pliers
Hex shank drill set
Hair clippers

 

[ragkar]

Surveyor's tapes in various colors. They are handy for marking off yard areas or by tieing on trees, marking them for cutting or boundaries.

 

[Mark_G]

The yellow hand held fly zapper that looks like a tennis racket is great fun! Can light up a dark room sometimes. I own several (and have broke several). But at 2 or 2.99 on sale, well worth it.

 

[johnnylight]

Poor:

Battery powered grease gun
Ratchets and breaker bars

have_blue,

I been thinking about buying the grease gun.
What don't you like about it?

thanks

 

[charlz]

I don't think you can beat the sale price on the latex and nitrile gloves. I have dirtbikes as well as the tractor and they are great to have on had for quick but messy jobs like changing the air filters on the bikes, greasing the tractor.

 

[philbuilt]

I have the chain saw sharpener as well. I like it once the stops are set it does a great job. I don't like the fact that I have to take the chain off the saw. Now I have a spare chain and do them at the same time. You can't beat the Price $29.99 The sand blast cabinet is good as well.
Phil

 

[studor]

Shrink wrap, copper washers, nylok nuts, nitrile gloves, epoxy glue, cheap tarps, micro fiber cloths and mechanics rags have all been great for all kinds of uses. I'm sure I missed something but the goods stuff so far is pretty good