10 Tools You Should ONLY Buy From Harbor Freight!

[@ethandoyle8812]

I always see/hear a lot of people hating on HF but I actually love the place! For people like me that don't need professional level tools and equipment but just need stuff for around the house and occasional use Harbor Freight is a great place for that in my opinion. I could spend quite a while in there and still not see everything they have

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Agreed! Thanks for watching man!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I know plenty of pros that use Pittsburgh impact sockets every day with no issues. I can't believe that floor jacks didn't make your list! I've had my OG gray Pittsburgh 3 ton for well over 5 years and it still works great! I also recently bought a black Daytona long/low 3 ton and I LOVE it!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I’ve heard good things about those! I have a Craftsman Jack that has served me well for many years - no reason to buy a new one. Thanks for watching! 🇺🇸🤘

[@nellayema2455]

A couple of years ago I bought some breaker bars and 2 torque wrenches from Harbor Freight. For as little as I use them, it's a no-brainer.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

[@SandBoxJohn]

10 recommendation in less the 5 minutes. Thanks for cutting to chase and leaving out the all the buildup chatter that does nothing but waste people time.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you SO much for saying that! This is exactly what I’m aiming for with all of my videos. I really appreciate that feedback! 🤘

[@rickwhite5352]

EXACTLY !!!!! I FREAKIN HATE THOSE VIDEOS THAT TAKE 15 MINUTES AND SAY NOTHING BUT BLAH BLAH BLAH !!!!

[@creaturemythos]

Agreed. Like it enough to hit subscribe!

[@CM-nq3so]

Yes 👍

[@waterboxer87]

From HF: aluminum floor jacks, wrenches, compression tester, ball joint tool, cordless impact wrench, etc all still working and saving me lots of money.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That compression tester is a life saver. Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@tedparreco5963]

Worked at a Ford dealership after I got out the service back in 1990 in the used car department for a while. I asked the guy that ran it what the difference between Craftsman and Snap-On was, he said, 'bout $12 bucks! Great video!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Hah! That’s awesome. Thanks for watching 🤘

[@cdjhyoung]

Considering that both Snap-on and Craftsman have trash warranty back up anymore, I wouldn't buy either again.

[@tedparreco5963]

@@cdjhyoung Never bought Snap-On, and haven't had to use any warranty on Craftsman, but this is sad to hear. Used to be lifetime for Craftsman no matter what.

[@Tolohtony]

I use to work at a Sears Auto. We would get a 30% discount on Craftman hand tools by just walking across the parking lot. Most of the guys had Snap-on. There is a difference. At least back in the day there was.

[@cdjhyoung]

@@Tolohtony I'm just a hobbyist mechanic, so I don't depend on my tools to make a living. My father was a diesel mechanic. He had Snap-On tools, and I have some of his tools in my tool box. In his era (1950-70) you couldn't buy a better ratchet wrench than Snap-On. Same if you needed a breaker bar. Their Sockets were all but indestructible. But not anymore. I returned a Craftsman ratchet that I wore out after 25 years of use before they ended supporting warranties and had no problem getting a new one. It has lasted me ever since. I live in the boon docks. If a I break a tool it is 30 minutes each way to get another one. I really need the tools I buy to hold up under normal use, but the modern (last 7-8 years) Craftsman socket I've bought have broken all too frequently.

[@MikeyMack303]

Thanks for that, Jimmy! All the stuff that I have bought from Harbor Freight over the years has always been very dependable, despite all the naysayers and haters! Good to hear the positive remarks!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Just like anything, you pay for what you need. Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@cbmech2563]

The roller seat just got recalled. Took mine back last night. I'm a heavy truck mechanic and I have zero problem with the Pittsburgh impact sockets

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I just saw that. I think I’ll reinforce mine instead of driving back to the store. Although not a heavy mechanic (anymore), I’ve had great success with the impact sockets as well. Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@cbmech2563]

@@jimmysgarage9068 I've broken one impact socket in 7 years, a 15/16ths after 100s of 5/8s frame bolts with a nitrocat rated at 900 ft lbs

[@powellmountainmike8853]

I have bought tools from Harbor Freight for years. I am retired now, I worked for years as an electronics engineer. I found the small needle nose pliers, and small hog nose pliers, little diagonal cutters, etc. were perfectly serviceable and a great bargain. The same goes for lots of their other tools too.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Those inexpensive tools can be great options for sure. Thanks for watching! 🇺🇸🤘

[@remfj40]

Absolutely agree. Consumables like shop towels, cut off wheels, shop brush etc. are also good values. Thanks for showcasing.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Very good points! Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@terrmaso]

Great video 👍 I have the rolling bench with drawers and love it. I have several air tools and have had no complaints or issues. Broke the tip on a 3/8" breaker bar and they swapped it out. I have also begun the process of switching out my mix and match sockets to their Icon line. Lastly, if you ever need to replace an inner tie rod, their $25 inner tie rod tool is amazing. Thanks for the great info.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for the tip and thanks for watching! 🤘

[@sabledriver]

Ditto on that inner tie rod tool!

[@Keyno77]

At the shop I have a Lysle creeper, the one from harbor freight broke on first use. While laying on the creeper it broke on the plastic where caster mounts. Return it got my money back. For reference I weight 215 LBS. The 1/2" swivel impact socket too kept breaking so I bought a gearwrench one that has been holding up pretty good. The pry bars I like but also they're not solid as a recognized brand they flex and will bend. The icon pry bar that's like 36" is pretty solid, worth the extra money. Impact sockets, torque wrenches, 1\2" extendible ratchet have been nice too.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great insight! I’ve never had an issue with the pry bars. I’ve used them to wedge stuck rocks out and to pry stuck brake calipers out. Thank you for watching!

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

Started buying tools 43 years ago and Sears use to be the go to place to get tools but they were ALWAYS expensive. Felt like getting screwed unless what you needed was 50% off sale price, but most everything was American made 🇺🇸 👍😁. Kmart had good inexpensive socket sets in metal trays made in Taiwan when I needed a few metric. J.C. Whitney had special tools very cheap and bought a lot from Harbor Freight whey were mail order only. Be aware of your needs so if a bargain crops up you can take advantage of it. It's better to have a tool and not need it as the other way around. 😉

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Well said. I have a lot of American Craftsman tools as well, but have been hooked on HF over the past decade. Thank you for watching 🤘

[@billjackson9702]

Long time tool junkie here, too. HF has improved substantially over the years; I got my first hammer drill (reconditioned Skil) from HF through a magazine ad. Love just walking through the local store, from one side to the other, just in case they have something I don't already own.

[@DouglasBlake]

I have an old 12v Makita cordless drill that is in perfect shape except both batteries are dead. Makita wants over $100 a battery and aftermarket ones aren't that much cheaper and have mixed reviews. So I told my kids if they wanted to get me a useful gift, HF had a 12v Drill Master drill and flashlight combo for $20. For around the house, it works fine and surprisingly the flashlight gets a lot of use too. And as a bonus, they got me a Drill Master corded angle grinder for $10. It's been about 4 years and both tools still serving their purposes.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That’s awesome! Great inexpensive tools for guys like us. I dig it. 🇺🇸🤘

[@wim0104]

I bought the old corded 1/2" impact & impact sockets from the HF, long before Milwaukee let it rain tools, and they've been awesome for weekend work. they saved the day with the rear diff plugs on a 4runner just now.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Sweet! 🤘🏻

[@toms6756]

I've been using that impact socket set on ride on mowers and never had a problem. Also have both of those breaker bars and the magnet trays.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@ryanrogers8923]

As a professional mechanic, I totally agree with all of this. As a young man I bought the Mac torque wrenches, after that, I use and own all the rest on your list. My snap on sockets are for my job only. HF is in my home garage!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Hey Ryan! Yes - this list is intended for home mechanics, not professionals. I think Mac Tools are awesome, just not necessary for the occasional wrench turner. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤘

[@billyfoster35068]

I was a heavy equipment mechanic for years, bought a ton of HF tools. But, I will say, the best was the impact sockets. I have abused them tremendously for close to 20 years and still have them all and still use them all with no issues at all. Hell, the sockets still look brand new even after all of the abuse.

[@rhunt811]

My son is a "very high end" finish carpenter. He buys HF Cup Spray guns for finishing. They work great and you can just throw them away. He usually waits for a sale and buys 6-12. Also son with a high end Hot Rod Shop. Buys lots of the car dollys to move vehicles around.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

No reason to overspend if you don’t need to!

[@feliperodriguez6885]

I'm a diesel mechanic and I have several HB tools in my roller cabinet, good tools good prices.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

There are definitely some good ones. Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@tonyfarrar92]

I have plenty of HF tools in my box at work. I also have lots of high $$ tools as well. If the HF stuff lasts long enough to earn my money back on them, i'm not pissed if it breaks and i have to buy a new one to replace. ALL of my impact sockets are HF. Had them over 13 yrs now without a single failure! They now have the ICON brand tools which are a very good tool and value as well!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I haven’t gotten my hands on any Icon stuff yet, but would love to! Thanks for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@danalaniz7314]

This is great information. I have the 18 gauge air gun and it performs really well. I will be looking at a couple of other items you highlighted on my next trip to HF. Also, thanks for your service. I was in the Navy from 1976-80.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for yours Don, and thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@UtahDarkHorse]

I have a couple of their brad nailers/staplers. When I first read the reviews I saw complaints about jamming. so when I got mine, I got Porter Cable brads and staples (good chance any quality, name brand would do), instead of the HF ones, and have never had a jam. Have had these for 7 or 8 years now. They make some good air tools for occasional use.

[@wessunde2801]

I got the 2in1 brad nailer/ stapler & HFT nails.. The nails kept doing u-turns & coming back out of the surface of the wood.. I got a (name brand) nailer only, & the same package of HFT nails hasn't given any more problems.. The problem was that the wider space for the staples was not giving the nails enough support.. I am keeping the HFT 2in1 for staples only.. Thank you for your service. I retired 22yrs- 19yrs Army National Guard after 3yrs active duty..

[@josecanisales3491]

US Navy Seabee 1968-1970. Class A school Port Hueneme Ca. I was a young man then, loved it.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Hoorah Bee!

[@d.brownjr.4845]

The picks are good too. So is the air chuck tools. I also like the Jack's they carry. I have a 20 ton and floor jack both work great.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Nice! Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@nauy]

I bought lots of stuff from HF over the years. All were great deals for what they’re used for. The most recent tool was a 20 Gal air compressor. It’s a workhorse. I already got more than my money’s worth from blowing out sprinklers at my family’s houses for 2 winters. Their 3/8” air hoses are great also - same quality but 1/2 the price as elsewhere.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I agree! Thank you for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@UtahDarkHorse]

I had one of their 20 gal ones for over 10 years. sister-in-law's son cranked the back right out of the regulator so I upgraded to one of their oiled 29 gal models. Then went back, replaced the regulator on the 20 gal one and it still works great. Going to give it away to a friend. Would never buy hoses from them however. I never buy consumables like hoses, brads, bits, staples, etc from them. I think they make most of their money from their consumables and the price difference between theirs and name brand is not as great as on the tools. So, I buy tools from them, then match them up with name brand consumables and end up with a much better performing tool.

[@robertlehnert4148]

Went to the Topeka KS store today, 7/18/2020 and got pretty much everything I wanted for at home work-- I don't need the highest grade pro stuff, so that $19.99 Warrior cordless drill will do just fine, and even when I threw in the bit set, driver/bit set, wire brush, and drill holster it was still less than a premium cordless drill by itself I wouldn't use enough to justify it. Also got the oiled tanned leather tool belt (18 pockets), 6" bubble level, utility knife, replacement blades w/ dispenser (@ $4.99, it cost more than the 1.99 knife!), Hand jigsaw and blades, and I splurged and got the "pro" rip hammer for 7.49 instead of the claw hammer for 4.99 ( the rip just felt better), and a 1.99 4-bit screwdriver when I don't need to mess with the drill. Oh, a pack of zip ties, bring the total after discounts to $183

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great example of how this store can be beneficial to so many people. Thanks for your testimony and I hope you enjoy your new tools and accessories! \m/

[@johnself3408]

We use the impact sockets and adapters in steel erection. Have a Harbor freight in most towns and never been hassled over exchanges

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Exchange are pretty easy. Grab a new one, give me the old one.

[@jimbossemi-customs3129]

Great video! I've beaten the heck out of my impact sockets and never broke a single one. Also have the C clamps, magnet trays (6) and pry bars. I've had very few misses over the years buying from HF,

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Nice! I mean, they’re so great for the general homeowner. My garage is like a Harbor Freight showroom haha

[@booneautomotive4174]

I work as a professional tech and I use HF tools especially anything that has a lifetime warranty. Hey if it breaks I just stop by on my way home or at lunch and get a new one. No waiting for the truck to show up and then wait longer to get it replaced. My HF impact sockets are doing good and I have the stool too along with other items. Nice vid CB take care Brother

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate all the feedback brother. 🤘🇺🇸

[@jayyarnell4710]

In 2013 I bought their oscillating tool on sale for $20. I bought the $5(?) extended warranty. It lasted thru two flooring jobs undercutting doors, etc. I took it back to HF and they gave me a new one. It just died within the last month after using it for many, many projects over the last 7-8 yrs. A true bargain.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Whoa, that’s awesome. 🤘🇺🇸

[@agentx3458]

There impact sockets have blown my mind! I've honestly had my 1 1/4 deepwell with my half inch breaker bar with a 10 foot pipe on that with my full weight on the pipe and those things held up.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That’s awesome! I’ve only used mine for light stuff (air impact for wheel removal) and I think they’re great. Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Great video. just so happens that I have most of the items on that list, so, I apparently agree with you!. Only thing I've had issues with is the C-clamp. Seems it stripped fairly easily, if you can believe that. Was using it for brake jobs. May just be the one I got as HF isn't known for their QA. Would probably give it another try for that price. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for watching Mark! 🤘🇺🇸

[@SirHeadly84]

HF is great for the average person /homeowner/weekend warrior. Sometimes they sell tools that survive punishment from the pros as well. I have one of their Chicago electric branded grinders and its great. Their miter saw..no so much. Their black plastic coated rachets work great, every time. They work better than Stanley branded rachets.The breaker bars are excellent and will stand up to the abuse of adding an additional 3 FEET of lead pipe to it for some extra persuasion. Definitely pick and choose carefully. But you absolutely do not need to buy everything from Lowes, home depot, or the professional suppliers.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Well said!

[@tripives1858]

As a tool junkie, this is great information. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for watching! 🤘

[@billjackson9702]

Tool Junkies Unite! Been one since the late 60s!

[@juddrobinson6762]

I also like 10$ 4.5 grinders. I keep a cutting wheel on one, wire brush on another, and regular grinder on another. No stopping for changing heads.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I do the same with multiple grinders I’ve collected. Totally worth it to do it that way! 🤘

[@juddrobinson6762]

Every tool you mentioned, i have. Also cant beat their air tools! I take all mine out and run oil through them every once in awhile and have had my die grinder for 15 yrs or better! It was 8$!!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@juddrobinson6762 I agree! A couple drops of oil before I use them.

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Saw that SeaBee sticker, and all those challenge coins. Semper Fortis “shipmate” 😂 this is the first video I’m seeing of yours and you have a lot of energy and this list of yours is great! Thanks for all the info!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for watching! Hoorah!

[@lbahr11]

Navy Seabee, buying and endorsing Chinese tools. That’s great!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@lbahr11 I like to focus on the American company that employs thousands of American workers. Thank you for watching! 🤘

[@Derbittguy]

I saw that k-bar sitting there and I was wondering why would you spend $100 on the K bar when you can get the Harbor Freight survival knife for six bucks.....

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@Derbittguy I have that knife too! The Ka Bar was a gift from my dad when I enlisted way back when. I’ll always have it.

[@harleyhexxe9806]

Good video! I agree a lot of bargains to be had at Harbor Freight. I recently bought a Predator 2500PSI pressure washer there. Pressure hose ruptured within 10 minutes of first fire-up, but I worked a deal with the manager, and got a replacement the next day. No problems ever since. My next purchase is going to be a roll-away tool box. I'm not going to pay 3-4 times that much somewhere else.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great points! Thanks for watching 🤘

[@daviddawson7630]

I agree with everything except for the clamps. I've had bad experiences with both the c clamp, and the slide clamps. Most the time, the swivel end pops off and now you just have a ball point sliding all over the work piece.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I'll be sure to look out for that! Thanks for watching.

[@rev.dr.funnyshoe7497]

Real Talk. The clamps are crap. if you dot use them often, maybe they are fine. I don't even want to touch them long enough to throw them in the trash. Bessy, and WIlton Clamps have lasted me for 30 years. HF clamps are straight turd.

[@Dnlboon]

I bought the 1/2 breaker bar 18 years ago because it was required for pulling tension off of the serpentine belt on a Ford Tempo. To this day, I’ve never used it again. So glad I paid $10 instead of $80.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That’s an awesome story, and literally why I always tell people to buy from HF. Thanks for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

I was a professional mechanic and I owned those impact sockets and used them hard every day and they never let me down. I never broke one.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great to know! Thanks for watching.

[@hottshot1939]

I've had the impact sockets for over 10 year's and have beat the hell out of them. The only complaint is that when I got mine for some reason they skipped 16 mm in the set and that's pretty common when working on heavy equipment.

[@Greg_Gatsby]

I just recently bought the 25” breaker bar and a 21mm deep impact socket to remove wheels on my car. That combination gave me all the brute force I needed, and cost under $20 total.

[@glennrishton5679]

I can attest to the C clamps, dead blow hammers and rolling stools. I also like their 48" LED shop lights for about $20 5000 lumens is bright. Had to replace a couple of the switches with toggle switches but no major problem. I like their sandpaper for my random orbital sander also. Oh and those small LED lights they sometimes give away with a purchase are very handy too.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Good call on the lights. Check out my follow-up video to this - there’s 10 more! Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@BillLaBrie]

The only real disappointments I’ve had at HF: centec battery charger and a ceiling texture spray gun. Got money back on one, at least. Everything else has been “kinda lame but worth more than I paid.”

[@miltonbarnes4049]

Great segment, man. I'm an industrial mechanic for many a year and I will shop at HF in a heartbeat

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for watching! 🇺🇸🤘

[@jamesanthony8438]

Love the 4" magnetic dish. Base can pop off if it's dropped on the floor, but the magnet will hold it in place again if you put them back together. Picked up several recently because I had a coupon to get them for 63 cents each! Coupon expires on July 17th, though.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

They’re awesome. I’ve had to superglue some of mine back together, but that’s an easy fix.

[@swaggerdo7231]

J&B Weld and you're good.

[@flexxmuhlin9994]

Is that a 3rd group coin second from the right? And is the far left coin a CJSOTF coin?

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Good eye! 🇺🇸🤘

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

used the cheap colored sockets for 20 years as a professional mb tech. never broke one. f snap on. hf is awesome

[@jimmysgarage9068]

🤘

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Snap On is expensive as hell for a simple socket set. I’m not a rich person. Harbor freight is my destination for cheap but good quality tool. I own a 1/2 Pittsburgh torque for many years still works perfectly fine.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

@@_thebusphotograher_cali me too

[@ed9958]

One of the tools not mentioned is the miter saw stand that will accommodate 16ft lumber & will not tip over when folded with saw attached, as with others, & the price is very good & not flimsy, well made. The impact sockets are very good that I use with my HF electric impact tool that I have owned for at least 20 yrs.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Nice! Thanks for watching and for the input. 🇺🇸🤘

[@Kekker1944]

I wish they would bring back the Adds and Discounts, half my shop is Harbor Freight.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Same! 🤘🇺🇸

[@amerlin388]

Agree with most. I've heard complaints of their C-Clamps cracking. I'm very cautious when tightening mine - so far so good.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Same with me! Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@mar91942]

Coupons, coupons, coupons! I have most of those tools and they are frequently 20% to 40% off of the prices you cited if you have a HF coupon! I rarely opt in to email marketing but HF emails are so worth it!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I agree completely. I wait for the coupons to come, plan out my strategy, and then attack.

[@jkxss]

Use the harbor freight coupon database app or website! www.hfqpdb.com/

[@pssst3]

If you want shorter breaker bars, they are marketed by Crescent for similarly low prices, sold through Home Depot for store delivery. I just got a 12" x 3/8" for jobs where a normal ratchet is too short for the leverage needed and a longer breaker bar is too long Side by side it looks exactly like my HF Pittsburg Pros except for the name stamp.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great advice!

[@ndmusick11]

Good stuff. I buy the cheep stuff and if it breaks I get the high-end one. I would disagree with the pry-bar there is to much flex in the HF to be the go-to.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for watching! I’ve always had great luck with the pry bars - but I’m not a professional anything, so it’s good enough for me! 🤘

[@GarageGear]

Dude! Finally got a chance to watch this video! I have at least half of these same exact tools and TOTALLY AGREE with you on your reviews of each one. The nail gun is spot on! Take care of it and it lasts forever. Breaker bars too! Great video bud! Don’t know how I didn’t watch this sooner! 👍🤘

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for the kind words! No need to overspend! Also - check out my video on the new Garage Boss gas can from HF - there’s a specific shoutout in there “geared” toward someone….

[@GarageGear]

@@jimmysgarage9068 AWESOME 🤘👍

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Wow! Thanks for all the support on this video everyone! Be sure to check out my other Harbor Freight lists! 🇺🇸🤘

[@williamchapman2607]

I quite agree with all of those tools. I'd add at least two more: The Bauer Cordless Hand-Vacuum - it's $39.99 now but goes on sale for about half that - far exceeds any other brand I've used. Also, the CEN-TECH Automatic Battery Float Charger - it's $9.99 but goes on sale for $5.99. It's a trickle-charger but will fully charge a fully run-down series 24 automotive battery over night. Let's add a third: The BAUER 20V Cordless 5 In. Random Orbital Sander With Dust Bag. Even at its full price of $34.95 it's an excellent deal. Any of their 1" belt sanders are good also.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for the insights! I have a few of the BAUER tools, and I think they're great as well. Thanks for watching!

[@danhoyland142]

I’d like to see a side by side comparison of the mechanics rolling seats. The Pittsburg piece is a great deal and I’m sure it rolls around nice and supports weight but how well built is it? I’d like to see the differences in gauge steel used on this seat and the one at Home Depot. Also curious about the wheels.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That would be a great video idea!

[@hottshot1939]

Mine is two years old and is holding up great

[@rcud1]

I agree on most of these tools but not the torque wrenches. I had one and brought it back because did not work well. Also I got a nice little sliding stool from Depot for $10 less than HF. I didn't like the HF impact sockets, or chrome sockets either.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I mostly just use the torque wrenches for tire rotations and work on small engines. Nothing too strenuous. Thank you for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@zwebslinger3526]

One key point is that HF will also replace those hand tools if they break. Much like the Craftsman warranty. Just bring it in and they give you a new one, no questions asked.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Very true. Also gives me a reason to go back and spend more money haha

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

I love Harbor Freight. They have the best warranty. I literally bought cheap tools from their but I’m happy with them because their well made. I saved a ton of money. And if they do break than they can replace it for you

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@_thebusphotograher_cali Agreed! It’s a great place for home mechanics and home DIYers.

[@crippleguy415]

They told me I needed to show them the original receipt . 🤦🏿🤷🏿‍♂️

[@justinyates1154]

I work at HF and I tell people as they are checking out about the warranty on the hand tools and some people are amazed! One guy said, "So if I can't get the bolt loose and throw on a 4' pipe for a little more leverage and break, it I get a new one?" Yes. Even if I see the marks from the cheater pipe on the handle, always, every time, you get a new one. You can't beat that.

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Hey Jimmie, never got beyond number 3 til I subscribed. Looking forward to your next vlog. Thanks for posting and sharing this vlog! And a HIGH FIVE too!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you! I appreciate the support. More videos to come!

[@chadvalliere8697]

I’ve bent my HF pry bars. 17 years and still have yet to bend my Snap On pry bars. Wish HF had magnetic sockets.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I must have a great set of pry bars - I’ve never bent them and have put them under some serious load. Magnetic sockets would be great! Thanks for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

I actually you could probably buy some magnets on Amazon depending on the depth of the socket you could probably put them in the socket. Use a little epoxy on them and put them in.

[@coolhluke8089]

I bought that 18 gauge nail gun on sale at Harbor Freight for $10 I used it for two years and it finally died. I sent my buddy over while I was on a job with the gun and told him to buy another one like it any purchased it for $10 as well but they also traded in the broken one for a new one. The thing works great

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Wow! Yeah I use mine for a few projects a year and I love it for that. Also the stapler does a good job as well - I drove in a few thousand staples in a fence I built a few years back - worked great! Thanks for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@danr1920]

Do a search for coupons, the breaker bar and torque wrench go for about $10. Or just buy the torque wrench and use it for a breaker bar. I have an led rechargeable magnetic work light that is awesome. With coupon about $27.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great tip! I found those coupons after I bought those. $20 is still a deal though. Thanks for watching \m/

[@handyhippie6548]

magnetic trays i make myself. i glue a speaker magnet, or a couple of hard drive magnets to the bottom of a dollar store stainless steel pet bowl with rtv. they are bigger, with deeper sides, and if you can find one at a garage sale for a quarter, or in a free box, it's a really cheap alternative that's actually better than one you can buy for a lot more. same thing with old muffin baking tins. lots of compartments to keep things separated, and handy when you take something apart to repair it.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Those are GREAT ideas!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Man I wanted a magnetic Tray for years Finally bought one last year And we'll honestly Ive used it twice

[@handyhippie6548]

@@GeorgiaRidgerunner i use one almost every time i work on something. it keeps me from losing small parts, especially if i'm working outside, and i will use more than one to keep like things grouped together on a complicated job. i even put magnets on old aluminum skillets that the teflon is coming up from for bigger stuff. once you get in the habit of using them, it kinda takes over.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

@@handyhippie6548 I don't have a problem with the trays but Never remember to get it out to use it

[@mikeniles7488]

I have actually broken a couple of the 3/8” breaker bars, harbor freight and others. Harbor freight replaces them no questions asked just like any other.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Good to know! I haven’t broken one yet - hopefully I won’t. Thanks for watching. 🤘🇺🇸

[@jockellis]

Fellow comes in with the same problem. I won’t give him a new one but gave him his money back and sold him a 1/2” pull handle which was on sale for a buck less than the 3/8. He walked out with a buck in his pocket. Don’t buy a 3/8” pull handle. No matter whose it is it will get broken.

[@thomastuorto9929]

Some of th tools you mention are ok. The air nailer if your not using it every day all day to make a living seems alright. Things like the mech chair, hammer ect. I own from Snap-on, Matco thru Craftsmen &Harbor Freight. Their is a difference. Like you said if your not a proffessional. I have used Harbor Freight's impat sockets for working on large industrial equipment for a few years & it held up. peace out!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@rtemplar4004]

My dad was a mechanic and he gave me the same advice “you don’t need to spend the money on “professional “ tools if you don’t work as a professional “

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Wise words! Thanks for watching 🤘

[@moefuggerr2970]

I use those impact sockets and the large Y style breaker bar at work. They are just fine. You showed the weaker large style with the stronger Y style small breaker..

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Nice! Thanks for the tip and thank you for watching 🤘🇺🇸

[@nickdannunzio7683]

CE-2 of NMCB 21 from 1989 to 2005... "The difficult we do right away... the impossible takes a little longer"...

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Hoorah brother bee!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I was attached to 21 from 09-10.

[@stephendall2329]

I have all of them except for the Torque wrench and the seat, have a different seat from years ago, Haven’t had a problem with anything from HF!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@tonyvinesmusic]

Those c clamps are great, so are the Banks nailers.....roller seat not so much. Thanks for the video!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

A Good Report Thanks for watching!

[@WikkedR1]

I have that same seat. No complaints.

[@leadpilled5567]

I love harbor freight. Considering I might do a brake job a year or maybe a ball joint there is no justification to spend $1000s on tools. And if you break something it’s not like you’re out much money. I just got the 5 drawer tool cart and love it

[@jimmysgarage9068]

I agree. Thank you for watching! 🤘🇺🇸

[@BigDadio1967]

Techs where I work buy HF because they can pick up a replacement on the way home from work. They don't have to wait for the SO or Mac truck to show up.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That’s a good strategy.

[@suzukisentinel9570]

Doing some concrete work. Bought the PITTSBURGH Concrete Hand Tool Set, 4 Pc. at Harbor Freight for $13.99. ~ Lowes wanted more than that for ONE flat trowel. ~ Jimmy, I was a Corpsman (8404) from 97' -04' - You ever stationed @ Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico?

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Hey man! Nope, never made it to PR. They sent me to Kandahar instead. Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@ralphswink136]

I have plenty of harbor freight tools never been disappointed

[@jacobmccandles1767]

I certainly have been...but they were at a disposable price.

[@topcat5988]

Yep, have to buy plenty of them as they need to be replaced constantly. Of course if they stay in the tool box they will last forever.

[@ralphswink136]

never have any problems with their tools

[@bwana3006]

I have, any of their electric stuff, grinders, band saws ect JUNK JUNK JUNK

[@tjr8063]

As someone getting into the pro level. A impact socket is a impact socket. There all made to do the same thing. Mac does have the best sense mass makes for a better socket with impacts. But never really needed one. Now macs super low profile impact sockets are a definitely a way to go for today’s cars but today’s diesels. You can get away with a breaker bar and a regular low profile. Use a lot of harbor fright icon bluepoint snap on and a few Mac tools. Get this. The guys that make icon. Also make all of Mac tools (hand tools) as for tq wrenches. I won’t use a Pittsburgh tq wrench for anything further then head bolts on a low powered motor. But there is kobalt and tekton. As for sockets and a better grade ratchet. Highly recommend tekton. Super good people to work with and never had a issue with them. Amazing prices on complete socket sets wrench sets and so forth. And after doing testing. There wrenches are actually better then snap on wrenches. Don’t waste your money fkr my fellow technicians getting intk the pro level Also just tk add. Don’t have much Home Depot tools other then a few breaker bars and a 1/2 impact that I use at home and all them was gave to me over the years but I’m pretty sure they sell some tekton tools as well Also one last thing. Tekton super super low profile screw drivers. Definitely a great investment for only 10-15 bucks. Even if you think you will never need them. One day you will. Get them throw them in the box and forget em till ya need em

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for all the insight! 🇺🇸🤘

[@darylw792]

Got my Harbor Freight air nailer for $5 when they had a sale on it.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

That’s the deal of the year!

[@15sowens]

I'm a Soldier, not a Sailor, but I did a year of training with Seabee MUSE techs.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

🤘🇺🇸

[@juliuslucia3665]

Fan of harbor freight. Tools are ok and the price is always great. I have 2 portable garage that allows me to keep all my equipment under cover. The only draw back is you can’t purchase replacement cover. I like your Sea Be insignia. I also severed. Great time

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Julius Lucia Thanks for watching and thanks for your feedback and thank you for your service!

[@AreaThirteenThirteen]

I have a sawsall that I bought back in the 90's (the old Chicago Electric orange version) that still works, it came with extra brushes and I haven't had to replace them yet.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Nice! Stretching that dollar, baby! 🤘🇺🇸

[@TaintedMojo]

I hear the rolling seat sometime breaks and inappropriately touches its user.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Goodness... Must be some lawsuits out there.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Years ago harbor freight really didn't have good stuff. But that was then and this is now. I have a harbor freight a couple miles away so I go there for tools when I need something quick. I don't use my tools everyday I don't see investing in tools they cost a heck of a lot more as a good idea. I will tell you their new compressor line, Fortress, is excellent!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Agree completely!

[@michealfigueroa6325]

"C" clamps at H/F are a very good buy and after you get the damn label off work great.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Haha! I know what you mean!

[@richardschaffling9882]

I agree they need to figure out a better place for the sticker

[@michaelporra6230]

Just use a heat gun. 30 seconds and they come right off.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@michaelporra6230 Genius

[@kirkjohnson9353]

@@jimmysgarage9068 I got a really nice heat gun that I've used a lot from HF for 8 bucks. I love it. Removed ALL the vinyl stickers from my back hoe with it to put on new ones.

[@thzzzt]

I own a lot of HF stuff, but my best purchase so far is their 2-ton wire rope hoist. Just try to find a brand name that is not 20x the cost. I use it to hoist 800-lb joists up the side of a building.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Wow, great buy!

[@rogerwert9946]

I'm a professional mechanic harbor freight is good to me

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Totally Agree on all your picks one more winner are their plastic interior panel removal pry sets they look and work like the tool truck sets but a fraction of the cost ! go Navy ! My old man was a Seabee in the 50s he helped redo all the airstrips and housing in the Phillipines updating WW2 era construction lots of cool stories and he could do almost anything DIY from putting a 2nd story on our house to rebuilding a automatic transmission with me as cheap labor he didn’t hire anyone Lol it’s okay I learned how to make a comfortable living with my hands as well and as they say the Apple didn’t fall far from the Tree as I too was a DIY. Guy my whole life who was a Professional Woodworker by trade

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks for the tip on the pet set. Also cool to hear that your dad was one of the early Seabees - he truly paved the way for the next generations! Thanks for watching man!

[@lesswatt]

Well supposedly the Hyper Tough pry bars at Walmart are very good and made in the USA so they maybe a better deal than the ones at Harbor Freight.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

lesswatt I just did some research - Hyper Tough tools are manufactured in Taiwan and China. They’re definitely worth reviewing though!

[@lesswatt]

@@jimmysgarage9068 - they have the cheap green handle set that's the same price as the harbor freight ones, but they have the slightly higher priced red handle ones made in the USA. Those I've read are very good. www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-17-Steel-Pry-Bar/329920156?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&&adid=22222222228160686473&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=272052117787&wl4=aud-566049426705:pla-451951878605&wl5=9010779&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=329920156&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7X4BRA4EiwAUXjbt6N3KmRsxgue8GxaaM2-6kdv0qD7pisfh1nCwrRIhKtwhgsi8xIDCRoCtNgQAvD_BwE

[@ronaldzeoli7528]

Bought some hyper tough wrench sets no skips in both SAE and metric and they were cheaper than the Harbor Freight

[@smitty54017]

Hyper Tough pry bars are USA. Exact same as the old USA Craftsman pry bars.

[@gregmartin1757]

Literally anything is better.

[@timsilva5110]

I bought the ratcheting breaker bar works great for changing tires on my car.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Nice! I may have to get one of those. Thanks for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@leejohnson2294]

Navy Seabees,,, cool.. was going that way then went subs... good video shipmate

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thanks brother, and take care!

[@nanope773]

bubblehead also and trained with seabee's 👍👊

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@nanope773 Hoorah!

[@navret1707]

@@nanope773 I used to hunt subs, from the air. Fly Navy.

[@ronpunt6029]

Ol Squid here to . Thanks brothers for your commitment

[@LordFalconsword]

My toolbox behind my cab is full of harbor freight stuff. Some has worked perfectly, a few I've had to replace. But considering some prices elsewhere, you can buy 4 at harbor freight for less than 1 elsewhere, and with stuff like you showed, it's a win no matter how you stack it.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great points! Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘

[@johngibson3594]

Great vide and I agree great tools at a lower price save money when u can

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Totally. No need to overspend.

[@vinnyjones2621]

There is a quality difference on things. The high end sockets and wrenches DO last longer period !! I use both harbor freight and high end. As a mechanic it's what gets the job done. I can't stop in the middle of the day to drive to a store and get " yet another " 18 mm socket that keeps breaking, using your head, a breaker bar is great gave 20 bucks 15 years ago at harbor freight. Still works great, torque wrench I got 20 years ago harbor freight was more accurate on the tester than high end ones... Anyway great show , thanks

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Oh, I completely agree with you. This video pertains to the “home wrenchers” like myself. Thanks for watching Vinny! 🤘

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Jimmy's getting edgy but still keeps it kid friendly! I have everything but the cargo carrier, and fully endorse my buddy Jimmies recommendations. Ring that bell and smash him in the like button. I've been pushing his buttons since 13 subscribers, when it was just me and his family!

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Chris Logan Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate that. 🤘

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

My pry bars from harbor freight have worked great. The ones I got from home Depot one of the handles broke off in my hand while I was prying on something that was not pleasant. The borrow almost hit me in the face and I skinned up my knuckles to hell and back.

[@kerrijodierberger]

What do you think about the welders they sell compared to the big box stores.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

So I have used very expensive machines, and I own the cheapest welder that Harbor Freight sells - and it works just fine. Like anything, you get what you pay for. Higher end Lincoln’s and Miller’s are professional machines meant for professional welders. The cheap machines they sell work great for small projects, for the home DIY guys like myself. I haven’t tried the Vulcan or Titanium brands yet.

[@kerrijodierberger]

@@jimmysgarage9068 I myself am a somewhat beginner welder, it’s been many years, but really want to start up again along with plasma cutting, I’m going to but the Titanium flux core 180 I believe it’s about 179.00 I’ve tried the Chicago Electric flux core 90, a friend loaned it to me, but I would like an upgrade, I’ve heard really great things about the Titanium brand so going to pull the trigger, I haven’t yet decided on a Plasma cutter. If you have a recommendation on one, descent price, let me know. Thanks for the video. I’m a retired female car painter, and currently have a wood shop in my garage, but I would love to get into some metal work being as that’s my first passion.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

So, plasma cutters are GREAT to have, but certainly come at a high cost. I use an angle grinder and an air cutoff tool for all my metal work, as far as cutting goes. Unless you plan on using plate steel/sheet metal for artistic work, you can go without a plasma cutter. As a beginner welder, you’ll need plenty of practice with your new machine. Often you can find people getting rid of bed frames and other items made of solid steel, which provides great material to practice your new craft with. Best of luck to you with your new endeavor!

[@marty6055]

I was at HF recently and the clerk told me that the 20% off super coupons are going away.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Bummer!

[@eugsmiley]

I live within 40 miles of their HQ and the 20% coupons have been gone for at least a month here. They are going heavy on the email deals. I get 1-3 emails a day from them about their latest promotions/sale deals. I mostly find it to be a lot of noise.

[@computer5450]

@@jimmysgarage9068 only if they have your email add. and they only send emails out on the sale items

[@dirkgross1603]

Probably not such a big deal. The list of exclusions on those was so big it precluded almost anything you'd want. I did use one on the trailer though years ago and it was a big savings. They are pushing the Inside Track Club and it is a pretty good deal.

[@consequence8836]

This is true, the coupons are going away but it is a bit misleading. HF is pushing people to get the Insider track club instead so that you get offers via email and they now offer store wide sales that are pretty much a mimic to the old coupons. They recently had a 20% sale on any 1 item(1 per day lasted 4 days) but you only got it if you were a ITC member. Non members got a 10% coupon offer. Furthermore, ITC members now automatically get the best current deal on any item applied at the register without having to say a thing. If I had to guess, I would say they are moving into a sales model that is more internet friendly. So the coupons are going and being replaced with sales.

[@chromolitho]

On the c-clamps, your examination should include tightening them to check if they warp under pressure.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Maybe I'll do a separate review for those! Thanks for the idea!

[@adminwrh]

I have that nail gun. It digests everything I put through it without incident.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

It’s a good one for sure.

[@rickdff62]

Same but the only downside for me is it leaves a small dent in the wood. Am I using it wrong?

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@rickdff62 Try turning the air pressure down. I use 55-60 psi, but typically will adjust for whatever wood in nailing into.

[@rickdff62]

@@jimmysgarage9068 Will do. Thanks!

[@drillerdave]

3/8 breaker bar with the comfort grip and a set of flip sockets is a must

[@jimmysgarage9068]

🇺🇸🤘

[@generalawareness101]

HF is dead to me after their prices shot up, and they stopped coupons as well as percentage off. No more free items either.

[@jimmysgarage9068]

👍

[@ace34usmc]

thanks for your service my dad was a seabee i was in the marines and i grew up on the seabee base on Naval CBC Port Hueneme

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Thank you for your service Tracy! I’ve spent a few stints in Port Hueneme, not a bad area for a young and stupid guy with money to blow! Haha. Thanks for watching 🤘

[@ace34usmc]

@@jimmysgarage9068 it was fun growing up there last time I was there was 1979 or 80

[@donotrobme9295]

Thanks jimmy great vid

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Donot Robme Thank you for watching!

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

1.The pry bars, I don’t trust. Seen them fail and I won’t use them (I did work with heavy equipment and do buses now, though). 2.I had that rolling stool and took it back 3 times in 4 months. If you have a good floor, it will probably be fine. But being a cheap seat and having trash floor, mine just wouldn’t last. 3.Impact sockets are good, I just don’t like that they skip. I am a professional though, so this may or may not bother you. Definitely gonna depends person to person. Everything else you listed I think is good or heard is good. The breaker bars are a good value, I had a coworker that used one. Another thing to mention on the torque wrenches is they have a lifetime warranty. That’s a rare thing for torque wrenches, tool trucks don’t even do that (most are 3 years, I believe).

[@jimmysgarage9068]

Great insight! Also I love the user name - very funny. Thank you for watching 🇺🇸🤘