Armoredhaulin Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 As of late, I have been very disapointed with the quality of the tools made by the "brand name" companies. I decided to try the cheap tools that Harbor Freight offers. I never though that I would say that my tools are from Harbor Freight, but, I can honestly say that I have had much, much better results with their tools. They are much cheaper than any of the "brand name" tools and hold up much better as far as my experience with them goes & the extended service protection is dirt cheap and if the tools ever crap out on you, bring it to the store and get a brand new unit no questions asked. As the "brand name" tools that I have slowly die on me, I am replacing them with the tools from Harbor. Plus, they have alot of odd-ball stuff that nobody else seems to carry! Anyone had experience with Harbors tools? "I don't bullshit. I do what I say & say what I mean." http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2925230 http://www.armoredhaulin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactownstang Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Their ok, but I wouldn't go that far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 its you get the pittsburgh stuff its decent hand tools, the other off branded stuff they have there ive snapped alot of sockets and stripped alot of allen keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armoredhaulin Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Their ok, but I wouldn't go that far! Ok, within reason I guess. I don't think I would get rid of my Lincoln welder or Hypertherm plasma cutter any time soon or at all to be honest, but for regular electric hand tools, drills, saws, sanders etc etc.... "I don't bullshit. I do what I say & say what I mean." http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2925230 http://www.armoredhaulin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Tools that I use everyday at work: Power tools = Makita or Bosch pneumatic tools = snap-on or mac hand tools = usually craftsman or snap-on tools i'll only use a few times = harbor freight -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armoredhaulin Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Tools that I use everyday at work: Power tools = Makita or Bosch pneumatic tools = snap-on or mac hand tools = usually craftsman or snap-on tools i'll only use a few times = harbor freight Had issues with both Makita & Bosch. As far as Snap-on goes....I used to work for Snap-on in the pneumatic tools plant up here in MA doing the CNC machine work for them. Seeing some of the things that the let go out the door was somewhat concerning to me. Even with the 80% employee discount, or whatever it was 4 years ago, I still didn't buy any tools from them. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/public/style_emoticons/default/01nocomment8so.gif "I don't bullshit. I do what I say & say what I mean." http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2925230 http://www.armoredhaulin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeskey Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 i personally love harbor freight for the price u pay its worth it, also they got alot of random stuff there that helps out in a lot of side projects, "never drive faster then your guardian angel flies... good think my guardian angel drives a twin turbo ed beast" "its time has come for those who are different to stand united" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 45. Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 i will agree with a few things its cool because i buy alot of cheap lil stuff there ill never buy anything electric there ever after seeing it catch on fire after 5 or 6 mins of use (beltsander) smelled awful lol must be nice huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 James said it with the Pittsburgh stuff, they are pretty good but......... Stay away from the ORANGE products! 1 other thing I will admit, I bought a $29 jigsaw there about 5-6years ago, which they still sell i believe, and its working like a champ, when my $70 Craftsman jigsaw, with all the lasers, ultra bright LEDs, and very nice build, couldn't cut a straight line any more after only 4 months of use, and has been just lacking in performance before that happened Sad..... But I love my Harbor Freight jigsaw lol I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theabunai Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 For what you pay they are great Ascendant Audio Hawaii Rep Sundown Audio Hawaii Rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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