Official Harbor Freight win or lose thread

[CountryBoy19]

I primarily work on bikes, so...

Motorcycle Lift Table = Super Win... I have 2 in my shop
Believe it or not, their HVLP paint guns = WIN... People pay $400-500 SATA guns (I have a couple myself) but the REAL magic of a paint gun is WHO'S pulling the trigger...

I use their HVLP guns as throw-away. I don't even "clean" them anymore, it's a waste of my time. I dump a bit of acetone in the cup, put the spray tip in the cup with it, shake it around, dump it out, and put a bit more in shake it again and pull the trigger until clean acetone comes out then put it away (with the acetone still in it). That cleaning routine takes about 30 seconds. When something happens and the seals give it up or enough residue builds up inside from the crappy cleaning jobs, I just go buy a new one for $8-10...

Has anybody use their vacuum brake-bleeder? I'm thinking I'm going to pick 1 up.

ETA, I ashamed to admit, I just found this section of the fourm, been snooping around for a few months and posting occasionaly, not sure how I missed it...

 

[swathdiver]

Those 4" and 6" magnetic parts trays are cool. Got both with FREE coupons.

 

[Squirrelsmith]

301 piece mechanics tool kit item #63457
https://m.harborfreight.com/301-pc-mechanics-tool-set-63457.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided
Without it i wouldnt be able to afford the tools to work on my obs tahoe. Only thing its short on is selection of open end wrenches
For me its a WIN!

 

[drakon543]

i work maintenance in a production facility now so aside from my few things i posted earlier i now have harbor freight Pittsburgh wrenches since i needed more than i used to. i needed more 1/2 drive stuff and i picked up a few more items. i usually stick with the idea to buy decent cheap stuff and replace it when it breaks with better stuff. ive had most of it for atleast 6 months some longer than that. ive broken a 3/8 ratchet so far but i was using a cheater bar so it was bound to happen after a few of those anyway.

 

[David Smith]

I have used quite a few tools from HF with no complaints. I used to work at a salvage yard dismantling cars and I would use their socket sets for everything. Literally never broke a socket. Lost a few, but not one broken one. Even if they were to break, you could buy an entire new set for the cost of 1 snap on socket just about.

 

[ncpepperman]

Didn't realize there's a new HF in Asheville NC. Will check it out.
Northern Tool has been the go-to for the past several years......

 

[Garandman]

Trailer Win.

5 years ago we bought the 1,720 [fixed, not folding] lb “Heavy Duty” 4’x8’ tilt Trailer kit as it had a 2” receiver and 5.3x12 5 lug wheels. Bought it on sale with a coupon for less than $250.

Added plywood deck coated with BEHR textured deck paint. Added 10 D ring, 4 down each side, 1 front 1 rear.

We’ve used it to haul furniture, snow throwers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.

There was a recall on tires and they swapped me for two new Carlisle tires and rims. Changed the rear lights and brackets for LED.

HF took these off the market and now only sells the folding version. https://www.harborfreight.com/1720-lbs-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62647.html

How popular ar3 they? Decided to upgrade and when I sent out a text, got back an, “I’ll take it” three seconds later.....

 

[itsbo1313]

https://www.harborfreight.com/30-in-5-drawer-red-mechanics-cart-64059.html

I picked up a red one on sale for $159, WIN

 

[iamdub]

https://www.harborfreight.com/30-in-5-drawer-red-mechanics-cart-64059.html

I picked up a red one on sale for $159, WIN

Nice! You got yours for the price of the one I bought about a month ago. I couldn't justify spending the extra on the one you got, but I studied them closely. Other than the different drawer layout and side tray, the legs on yours is made of slightly thicker steel. You can't beat 'em for the cost. Their 20%-off coupons don't apply to the carts or tool boxes, but it does for the optional fold-out tray, which I recommend adding.

Mine:

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-carts/30-in-4-drawer-black-tech-cart-64096.html

 

[David Smith]

I actually just found out they will be opening a HF in my hometown! Win for me!

 

[W8TVI]

Nice! You got yours for the price of the one I bought about a month ago. I couldn't justify spending the extra on the one you got, but I studied them closely. Other than the different drawer layout and side tray, the legs on yours is made of slightly thicker steel. You can't beat 'em for the cost. Their 20%-off coupons don't apply to the carts or tool boxes, but it does for the optional fold-out tray, which I recommend adding.

Mine:

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-carts/30-in-4-drawer-black-tech-cart-64096.html

We have the same black one as you do. Love it, just wish it was bigger.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

US general 44" roller tool cabinet... WIN

Bauer Orbital Buffer/Polisher .... WIN

 

[iamdub]

US general 44" roller tool cabinet... WIN

I'm a fan of their tool cabinets and carts.

Bauer Orbital Buffer/Polisher .... WIN

You'd be one to know with your hood's Hubble telescope mirror-quality surface.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

I'm a fan of their tool cabinets and carts.




You'd be one to know with your hood's Hubble telescope mirror-quality surface.

Haha. Tuning in the stars.

 

[iddqd]

EARTHQUAKE XT 12V Max Lithium 3/8 In. Cordless Xtreme Torque Ratchet Wrench Kit:
Absolute win. $99 with a coupon

 

[iddqd]

BRAUN 390 Lumen Magnetic Slim Bar Folding LED Work Light:

Almost win. A full change lasts for a couple of hours, very bright. $25 with a coupon

 

[iamdub]

I'm waiting for someone to buy and review the new 3/8 cordless ratchet

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It took 2+ years, but check with @iddqd.

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Can't recall the model number but my floor jack from HF worked great to put my jeep lift on. Used it several times without issue.

 

[iamdub]

9 Mil nitrile gloves- WIN.

These things are TOUGH. I pulled a 5.3, disassembled it, scrubbed about 95% of every internal surface with a multitude of wire brushes, reassembled and installed it and used only about 6 pair of these throughout the entire process.

 

[iamdub]

Can't recall the model number but my floor jack from HF worked great to put my jeep lift on. Used it several times without issue.

Yaaaas. I had a 2 (or 2.5?) ton aluminum "racing" jack that I abused for almost a decade before the seals wore out. I now have a 3 ton low-profile steel floor jack:

...that I outfitted with their cross beam:

I also scored a new 3 ton low-profile/long reach floor jack:

It was a demo that spent it's life zip-tied to the display rack. I wasn't really in the market for another one, but it was in the clearance section for $75 cuz it was missing a handle. As I carried the heavy sum'***** to the checkout, a store employee told me I could have the handle from a jack a customer returned damaged. I got a new $180+ jack for ~$80. Either one of my 3-tons pick up the side of my neighbor's crewcab 2500 with no problem.