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Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... 9 Piece Hollow Punch Set - Fail
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3838 These are very soft. |
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QUOTE] I have to disagree on this one. it's a FAIL. I bought this one and it's totally useless. The arbor is so out of true that if you use a scotch bright pad on it it will damage most surfaces you are trying to clean. It's got to be over 1/8" out at the edge of the pad. I don't know what it's still doing in my box.... RickP |
Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... 4'x4' utility trailer kit. Extremely chinese looking and feeling, but assembled it with care and some modification, and, darn it, was a PASS.
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A 50 amp starting boost is a JOKE! Won't even help my tractor (Onan B48M engine) turn over. There is another patter emerging... the "fails" are often HF's cheapest offerings. Come on, guys, buying HF's cheapest impact gun and expecting it to work is just naive and stupid! |
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Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... Pneumatic riveter-pass
Pneumatic 3/8ths drill-pass Pneumatic 3/8ths right angle drill-pass uni-bits-pass 25-pack of double-ended 1/8th drill bits-pass 1/2" drive impact sockets-pass various sockets/wrenches/pliers etc.-pass (but they are all in my "pick-n-pull" tool bag and only used there) rubber gloves-fail pry bars-pass (but I haven't used them much) grinder stand (used for 4-inch vise) pass 10-inch wet tile saw-pass (cuts concrete bricks also) Magnetic trailer lights-pass right angle electric drill-fail (arbor wobbled as did the two replacements i tried at the store before I got a refund) Various other items bought, used until they broke, or didn't work but it wasn't worth driving 30-miles just to return--fail HF store personnel-pass (have always been helpful and friendly) I look at HF items if I need a tool for a single job. If it lasts for that particular job, fine. If it last longer, great. It I need a tool to last, I buy one to last. Ray |
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Air nibbler - F-i-L has one, used it to cut his new house's air ducts. still going strong. PASS magnetic bowls - PASS 20 ton press - you need to assemble it carefully and true it up but it's really just a metal frame. pass jack stands - never bought them and never would. FAIL without even thinking about it (more below) nitrile/latex gloves - FAIL, buy them at costco/sam's. HF's are pre-hardened and brittle. Reinforcing what eschoendorff & Ray-Ca say: if it's a one-off and you think the tool will last the job, go for it. If you want something to last, either buy their nicest model (the cream of the crap :-) or shop somewhere else. If I want something precision, I'll go somewhere else. If I want something that could kill me if it fails (like a jackstand), there ain't no way in H$LL I'm buying it at HF! |
Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... What is it about HF jack stands? I've sold five brands (three US made, two import) back when I was in autoparts.
None were any better than the HF stands, most were inferior. Never had a claim, never had a failed one, except for a car one that was used under a motorhome, no one hurt but the guy wanted to sue, after using it at 10 times it's rating. Settled for a new jack stand... I've been using the HF ones under a F-350 Superduty dually, F-150 new model and of course cars. Show me any weakness in them before posting 'fail' without even trying one. |
Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... As for their jack stands, I remember long ago the frame support area was made out of pot metal and would break very easily. I think today they're made with better steel.
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Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... To those against the HF Jack Stands, without even trying them, I did find a pair of Jack stands today that I wouldn't use, even under a Metro.
But they were at Kragens. Shape was like the HF ones, but about .6 scale. Those I wouldn't use. Seriously, they are dinky. What would be the point? eschoendorff, the HF six ton jack stands are great, if you don't mind lifting the truck WAY up in the air. I can't use my six tons under my F150 due to the low celing in my Garage. But I have used them under my Class A motorhome in the driveway. That's about 4 tons on the two of them. No problem, but my 20 ton bottle jack wasn't too happy.:sad: |
Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... I got my jack stands at Advance Auto and another set at Mao Mart. One of my friends got a set at Agri-Supply. Except for different paint, they all look the same as the HF ones.
"Never had a claim, never had a failed one, except for a car one that was used under a motorhome, no one hurt but the guy wanted to sue, after using it at 10 times it's rating. Settled for a new jack stand..." LMAO. Is going to sue, but takes a new $6 jack stand instead!:headscrat Coach |
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Re: The Harbor Freight PASS/FAIL Thread... FInally I feel like i can contribute...
I have a Harbor Frieght store down the street... here is my pile oF pass/fail: Lasted about a year I bought the protection plan, and ended up getting my money back since they didnt have one in stock to swap it with 3 HP, 21 Gallon, 125 PSI Cast Iron Vertical Air Compressor FAIL 3 HP, 21 Gallon, 125 PSI Cast Iron Vertical Air Compressor [IMG] http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...4699/94667.gif [/IMG] FAIL 5 Piece Solid Brass Quick Coupler Set http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...2499/42444.gif FAIL 1/2" Pneumatic Impact Wrench http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...5399/95310.gif PASS 13 Piece 1/2" Metric Deep Wall Impact Socket Set http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...4699/34683.gif PASS I have a bunch of these I think for around 2.00 a piece cant beat that… you can always use a few clamps… these are great 6" Industrial C-Clamp http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...7899/37850.gif PASS Got it for 10.00 bucks cant beat that deal 1500 Watt Dual Temperature Heat Gun (572°/1112°) Two temperature settings http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...6299/96289.gif On the Fence This works but I am suspect of the long term life of this unit. It smoked the first time I squeezed the trigger, but then I laid 800+ sf of hardwood floors with n more smoke… just doesn’t sound smooth inside… grinding metal… but I got it cheap and it did its job. I amp planning on getting a nice Dewalt compound miter to replace it when it goes. So that’s why I am on the fence… 10" COMPOUND MITER SAW INCLUDES 10'' x 60 TOOTH CARBIDE BLADE http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...1999/91995.gif AWESOME PASS Best item I have bought yet… I beat the living SH!T out of this and it still in great shape. I wasn’t too sure how it would hold up in a kitchen remodel, but it sure showed me. Great buy! 15-1/2" HEAVY DUTY PRY BAR Made of Heavy Duty Steel Rugged bevelled edges with nail slots at both ends make this powerful pry bar ideal for all kinds of prying jobs. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...2599/02529.gif GREAT PASS This is solid and one piece. There is another line that I looked at and I would recommend staying far away from. The head is GLUED on to the fiberglass shaft. I don’t know about you fellas… but I don’t usually pussyfoot a hammer. So if its not one piece I stay away. This one beat the snot out of the pry bar above and is my fav hammer in the box. 20 OZ. SOLID STEEL CLAW HAMMER This hammer features one-piece construction, a solid steel shank, and a well-balanced design with a comfortable, nonslip rubber handle. • Meets ANSI specifications http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...7799/37718.gif AWFUL FAIL The tips are garbage. Don’t buy any screwdrivers from HF… this is where you get what you pay for. 22 Piece Screwdriver Set • Chrome vanadium steel • Double-injected nonslip grip • Each driver is marked for easy identification • Seven Phillips, eight slotted, four star, two square, one double end slotted/Phillips http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...5199/95114.gif AWFUL FAIL 32 Piece Screwdriver Set • Heat treated carbon steel shanks • Soft grip handles http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...0799/90764.gif Back to Awesome! 6 Ton Jack Stand Set • Designed to safely hold most cars and trucks over 2 feet off the ground • Super heavy-duty construction • Perfect for repair or storage http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...8899/38847.gif AND 3 TON SUPER HEAVY DUTY FLOOR JACK http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...4299/34271.gif And back to Junk FAIL 13 Piece Titanium Nitride Coated Drill Bits 1/4'' hex shank for fast changes http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...1899/01800.gif |
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