5 Woodworking Tools You Need From Harbor Freight Vol. 5

[@willchoate7072]

I'm 67 and I've been doing woodworking since I was 10 years old. I have a bunch of antique tools, harbor freight tool and some high dollar like my boch miter saw. I'm also a wood carver and a blacksmith.

[@dominicchappell1399]

I've said before, and will say again, when you look at someone's finished product you cannot tell if they use top-of-the-line tools or Harbor Freight tools. That's because the skill of the product is in the worker and not in the tools that you use.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Absolutely agree!

[@robertcloe2140]

For the most part I agree but right quality tool makes life way easier.

[@MD-en3zm]

True, but if the tools really suck, it’s just a much bigger pain for the woodworker. That said, a lot of HF stuff is great or at least “good enough.”

[@richardrobertson5186]

Im 54 and just started playing with my wood. HF is the way to go if you want to start off inexpensively to hone your skill. I figure if I ever get good enough, I can always upgrade.

[@quadsquadracingable]

46 and I've been playing with my wood since I was a kid! My grandfather had a mill and I have always loved woodworking!! I have tools from dewalt, makita, Milwaukee, rigid, Hercules, ryobi, grizzly and jet. So things you buy top quality and some things are coming from the exact same factories regardless of where you buy them. Any man that will bash harbor freight shouldn't be so judgment minded! Some of their stuff is crap but they have alot of quality stuff also

[@andicacciatore9279]

I started working with wood as a young, broke, single Mom, (40 years ago), when I needed a gift for a little girls b-day party. I made a Strawberry Shortcake name wall plaque with an old piece of 1x8 using my Dad’s really old jigsaw, one 3” C-clamp, sandpaper, paint and woodstain. All the other Moms at the party saw it and each of them ordered one for their kids. I learned how to use a router, won a Craftsman 14” bandsaw & drillpress when Sears had a scratch off coupon in the Sunday paper, and the rest is history, as they say. Wish I had had those F-clamps back then - have them now and many other affordable tools from HF. Loving your HF reviews - just subscribed, and will check out more of your videos!

[@eeman7994]

69 and just started a month ago. Eng so have been fixing and rough builds for some time but now trying to get my inner craftsman going. Thanks. Guys like you keep me going. Others with 100k$ shops are good but I cant use what they use. Fixed income and much lower after wife passing. This gives you a reason to get up each day! Thanks. Keep it up.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Your story is an inspirational! It’s never too late to start, good luck!

[@davidcarr286]

I'm 71. I have been wood-working since I was 15. No I'm not a beginner, but I love hacks. Thanks for the Planer/Jointer idea. I have the same problem.. small shop.

[@andrewyarnot5911]

I am older than roman cement and this is by far the best harbor freight Video series I have ever seen. Please run for president of the United States.

[@billrobinson8939]

83 and been woodworking for 60 years. Been a Harbor Freight shopper for many years

[@samrdean]

Just found your channel and enjoyed the vids so far. I am a retired machinist (50 years) and an amateur woodworker for nearly as long. Even a 71 year old can learn a new trick or two now and then.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Bold of you to call yourself an amateur of 50 years. I’m sure you know a thing or two!

[@tomsmith3045]

Love your channel. I'm an older guy, in that I remember when you could go to the store, locally, buy a drill and it was made in the US. I still have a US made Stanley router. I go to HF for a lot of things because they're honest about what they're doing - inexpensive imported tools. Loyalty to a tool brand that's using off-shore labor makes just as much sense to me as being loyal to the girlfriend who's cheating on you. Be loyal to your family, your town, your state, your country. Not to a corporation. Now there ARE some US tool companies left, and if I can I'll use those. But the blue/yellow/green/red tool brands aren't those.

[@ralphedge6748]

70 years old......been tearing up and putting back together wood since college at 18......just bumped into your channel, love it. Keep it up.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

That’s a lot of experience Ralph, glad to have you here!

[@dwvoigt]

63, started working with my father who was a carpenter, brick mason, and electrician when I was 5 years old

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Alright… you win!

[@jofloresz]

I am 59 years old and have been woodworking since I turned 9 on my own shop. My father taught me woodworking since I turned 6 he passed away when I turned 9 had his tools and I have been woodworking on my own since. I joined the army after graduation and retired but always had my wood shop on base so I have had the best tools money can buy on uncle sam's wood shop and I still love harbor freight! After I retired from the Army I started my own business building homes and still love harbor freight! I am now retired from that also sold my company and still have a small shop in my home and play in there all the time and yes still love harbor freight!

[@Corgiboy98]

I'm 62, and I've been working with wood for over 40 years. Certain HF tools are great for the price.

[@tomsavasta2750]

63, I've worked everything from oil rigs " we break everything" to electro mechanical, Tried to retire and play milling logs into Flintstone furniture. I am a handyman/property manager now. HF is a go-to for "Certain Things" Beware of the 30 year old that is seldom right but never in doubt.

[@rpaulvan]

I am 76 years old and have been working with wood all my life. At 3 I would use small scraps from my dad’s work as cars, trucks, and buildings and play in the dirt. By the time I was 10 I was using hand tools to cut, drill (with a brace and bit), 6-foot wood ruler, and hammer to build boxes, bird houses, and even carts to pull behind a bicycle. I took wood shop in junior and senior high schools. I worked with my dad building and remodeling houses and chh

[@rpaulvan]

Churches until I graduated high school. I had my own construction business for about 40 years and still do hobby wood working still. Since I discovered Harbor Freight several years ago, I stopped buying any new tools anywhere else unless HF doesn’t have what I need. My other favorite tool store is a paw

[@rpaulvan]

Pawn shop.

[@Tom_older_than_dirt]

I'm 76 and have been doing stuff with wood for the past 10 years. I don't say "working with wood" because nothing I do is work. It's all for fun. Harbor Freight has been my go to for clamps except for the two or three red pipe clamps I got at Home Depot.

[@jimrayne811]

Tried HF for the first time after watching your video. Made this 64 year old a HF customer. Some great deals.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

They ought to be paying me!

[@canemont5437]

I love your channel. You are delivering good information without the stuffiness of other content providers. Age: 67. Been working with wood for 50 years. Still only basically skilled.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate the compliment! You’ve got a lifetime of experience!

[@thedoorguycharlie]

70, since I was 10 in my fathers backyard shop. 60 years. Just started my first live edge this afternoon. I agree with the comment below. Clamps squeeze. You just need to squeeze until the glue comes out. The F style clamps from Harbor Freight are fine for that.

[@farmerjim-fat-man-do]

52 and working with wood for about 40 years. Used all kinds of crap tools and good tools over the years. Most of HF stuff falls somewhere in the middle. My shop has a bunch of HF tools mixed in with dewalt, Milwaukee, Stanley, craftsman, old school Porter cable, delta and ryobi. I’m cheap and will only spend as much as necessary to get the job done accurately and efficiently.

[@loafer8422]

62 been building things from wood since i was 8 or 9 years old , of course supervised by my father.

[@joshgreer7196]

49 and I have been wood working for 20 years. Still go to the frieght for many items. There tools have improved. There are several youtubers that use them and make some wonderful projects.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

They have improved for sure!

[@edbaldwin4342]

I am almost 75 and I have worked with wood my whole life!!!🪵

[@steveschultz300]

67 years old. 60 years of farm carpentry advancing to fine woodworking. The internet has allowed folks with no restraint to comment on a person's information without fear of reprisal. I watched all 5 of these videos and will purchase 1 or 2 things suggested on each video. AND I'm going to subscribe. How about doing a video on dust collection....oops sorry; just crossed the line, didn't I!?!?!?

[@CarlosRivera-rp1st]

I’m 38 years old and been working on cars since my dad took me to the hobby shop on the navy bases since I was 12 years old. Even though I have a snap on tool box I have many tools from snap on, craftsman’s, dewalt, Milwaukee, gear wrench and harbor freight especially the Pittsburgh 301 piece mechanic tool set. The sockets torque bits, etc has lasted me years. I would tell the young kids getting in they don’t need to have snap on everything. For the everyday wear tear get the snap on or any of the higher end tools, but for everything else look around and save a few bucks here and there because at the end of the day a customer is not going to care what tools you use as long that you fixed their car and get them back on the road.

[@TechTimeWithEric]

I’m 38, and I’m a jack of all trades, I tend to be more of a mechanical and tech guy. I’ve been building subwoofer boxes my whole life. I currently work in the automotive field. I’ve done the whole tool truck debt thing, never again. When it comes to Harbor Freight there’s definitely things that are great, and other things that you wouldn’t want to touch with a 10 foot pole. As far as the welders go, the little black box isn’t bad, but if you want to do more welding the Titanium Easy Flux is a great step up, I’ve been using that for 4 years now and it’s my go to welder.

[@robertcasey3528]

That snap action center punch is definitely a must have.

[@lynnetonn796]

Enjoy your videos, I'm 60 and only been woodworking for about two years.

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

placing planed wood in the aluminum clamps changes everything!

[@tamoroso]

I'm 60. About 10 years. I have a bunch of stuff from HF for the same reason you do: the price is right, and it does the job I occasionally need done. I have higher end tools I use all the time, but for the "I need this once a year" tools, HF, for the win, baybee.

[@tonyschmidt8741]

im 65. Been working with wood about 25 years

[@josephlathrop1914]

@The Reformation Woodshop - Im almost 50 and been "Playing with wood" for more than 40 years these videos help me because i live on 1000 dollars a month so i have to be very careful what i spend my money on. i go to HF to get everything if its a one time use kind of thing like your Planer its on a shelf till i need one again and it didn't break the monthly budget if it gets More use than that i expect it to Fail and use its Life to give me time to save for its replacement

[@dannybaker2763]

I only discovered your channel today, and so far I am really enjoying it. I am 47, a woodworking noob. 25 years ago I was a bricklayer, but am trying to learn something new and absorbing as much content as I can on KZbin.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Glad to have you Danny! Hope I can help.

[@wyildcard]

I have been woodworking for 35 years. First job out of high school was building storage sheds.

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

I'm using HFT moving blankets to insulate my whistleblower bugout tent in Vermont winters. Like a DIY Russian Bear tent. I'm warm & cozy.

[@a9ball1]

I'm 61, been working with wood since the 7th grade wood shop 1974. Now retired and have my own little itty bitty enclosed carport shop with a $25 delta table saw, $25 craftsman band saw, 10" harb or freight drill press and a Bucktool belt/disc sander all on flip carts that I made to save space. Great channel here.

[@joeldcanfield_spinhead]

62. At the foot of our bed is an upholstered footstool I made when I was 15. Later worked as a framer for a few years. Puttering in my garage building 3-legged stools, builing a swingset, planter box, little home projects like that the past 5 years. I don't know, you add it up.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Every time I pass a new construction home I think.. Maybe I could be a framer... then that thought quickly leaves my head and I remember I like air conditioning

[@melissabreedlove8211]

44ys old… and I have been doing woodworking projects for probably close to 20yrs… but I also use to play around in the shop with my dad and make little things while he was working on something…

[@wysowl1776]

age 58 just found your channel but seen about 7 what to buy a harbor frieght videos always looking for a good buy. I know i'm getting old cause you look so young to me. but your work is also really good keep it up. all the best

[@yodhanhunter]

I have a rule. Every time I go into HF, I get at least two of the smaller F style clamps because they work great through the dog holes in my work bench. I think I have 16 now. I have the aluminum big ones, but I put some planed wood through them and they stiffened up a lot.

[@jofloresz]

But have you tried the new big blue ones with the hand cranks? I am loving them. If you put a board inside the aluminum ones they are great and if you use hard wood wow they are great for making panels! I actually like them better than my black bar clamps!

[@hedgehog6412]

I've used Harbor Freight tools for a while now. If I'm doing a project and I need a one time use tool, I will get it at Harbor Freight. I redid my bathroom and I needed to put some tile up. I bought a table top tile saw and it works great.

[@louislandi938]

I’m 77 and have been doing home projects for over 40 years. I have a mix of HF and name brand tools. There are many times I only need light duty tools and clamps.

[@CharlesBiller-sc4rk]

I have several aluminum bar clamps and love them. Paul Sellers has a video where he cut a piece of wood to fit inside the rail (snug) and that stiffens them up quite well. Still they won't compete with high dollar clamps but for most cases we use them for, they work just fine.

[@timothymbess]

I have the big aluminum bar clamps from HF. I bought mine because I needed clamps that would span +4ft for a big countertop project. Yes, they twist. You're not going to pull two mountains back together with them. But if you're relying on clamps for THAT much pressure, you probably have some twist in your boards or slop in your cuts. In most cases, a good firm hold is more than enough for the glue to set, and you don't need the pull of the sun's gravity to meld your workpieces together.

[@RayCollins-dv4ts]

56. Over 40 years. Started working with my dad and he turned me on to Harbor Freight about 25 years ago.

[@ronrakes7971]

I have been wood working for over 40yrs. And still find uses for tools from Harbor Freight. Some of the tool today are much better than the older stuff. I have a 3/4 hp router (from HF) that is 30 yrs old. My mother got me.

[@bobnicholas5994]

I have been a wood worker for real ten years I am 62 yo. I have bought the long aluminum clamps. Paul Sellers had a hack vid where you put scrape wood in the center and they do not deflect it took 5 minutes each clamp. I use alot of Harbor freight tools. I have used a WEN electric hand planer 4 in wide for a very long time for $36.. I looked at the Harbor freight the Wen seems better built. I have a 2 x 6 moon clamp which is 2 2x6s clamped on the workbench with two Harbor freight clamps so the whole think cost $20 it is sweet. If you spend alot of money on tools you don't make as much profit. I bought 2 Narex chisels and a paint can opening set. The Narex are beautiful.

[@chrissetter]

I’m 30 and I started working in a cabinet and furniture shop 7 years ago and I currently have my own wood shop. To be honest, I’ve never bought their tools for woodworking. But I love HF for consumables, auto mechanic needs, shop tools (hand trucks, vices, etc.) and welding. I find that in general their woodworking tools are great for building and getting the job done, but not the best for the finer details and reliability. But, I will NEVER hate anyone for purchasing HF tools. If anything, I have greater respect those that use HF.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Good insight! I’ve been at a cabinet shop going on 2 years now. It’s good work 👍🏻

[@TimEpperson]

61 and woodworking for only 2 years. I'm in total agreement about the F style clamps. The rest aren't terrible depending on your use. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@wayne3754]

If you take a 3/4' board and cut it down to slide inside the bar clamps, full length, then dimple the metal to keep the wood from sliding out, you will not twist or distort the Harbor Freight bar clamps, been using them for years this way. Thanks for your reviews.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

I actually mentioned that in my original recording but I cut it due to time constraints. It’s a great tip for sure.

[@joejeter]

I'm 47 and have been a woodworker for 25 years. In that time I have broken one metal HF F-clamp (24 inch) using hand pressure. The bar split at a weak point and I was able to get it replaced on my next HF trip. I now have several and they are my go-to clamps for almost everything. Also, the Hercules 12" sliding miter saw is a beast. They compare it to Dewalt and I would agree. It's great quality, accurate out of the box and you can add a mobile stand which I highly recommend if you ever need to move it around to do flooring, moulding or outdoor with it.

[@frankagee3157]

I am 74 years old, and have been hobby woodworking over 60 years. I have seen a lot of "junk" come and go in that time. I am somewhat in agreement with you when it comes to Harbor Freight. I have a number of items in my shop that has come from them. Clamps being a number of those items. When it comes to Harbor Freight you need to be very picky. Some of their items are great and some of them are useless. Most of my clamps are from HF, and I love them. When I can buy 3 or 4 of theirs for the price of 1 from someone else, I tend to purchase the cheaper one. When it comes to electric tools, I tend to shy away from HF because they do not last, I want a tool I will still be using in 10 years. Their tools don't make it that long. I have other brands I have had over 10 years and will probably still have 10 years from now. HF can't make that time. I have a cut off grinder I bought from them 4 or 5 years ago that I needed for one project and I thought the cheaper one would be able to do that one project then who cares. I still have it and still use it occasionally. I am impressed with it. That is the exception to the rule though. I would not have expected it to last this long. On the other side of the argument, when buying "Brand Names" you don' always get what you pay for either. Most high end brand names are expensive because of the name, not because they are worth more. Best advice I can give is don't buy the cheapest or the most expensive. The midrange expense tools are usually the best bargain. I have just recently found your channel and am impressed. Keep up the good work.

[@stephenking1218]

I'm 55, have been working with wood on small and medium scale (not counting a summer as a carpenter's helper) for about 30 years. I appreciate the really nice stuff and can certainly understand the difference between, say, a high end router and one from Harbor Freight. I can tell the wood burn marks if you use a cheaper bit. Poor (read: imperfect) sanding jobs drive me nuts. But I've used everything, including manual draw knives and auger drills, so tool snobs can bite my tuckus. If a tool you have can do the job you need it to do, the pretty brand name on its side is just paint.

[@BishjamIC]

I'm 37, I've been playing with wood for a bit over 2 years. My philosophy on tools is getting to the point of if it works well then that's the tool I want. I have lots of nice vintage hand tools and they're great. I also have dozens of those f style bar clamps of various sizes because they just work and are incredibly affordable.

[@markanix70]

52 here and have been a carpenter, woodworker, and cabinet maker for 35+ years. I have high-end tools and HF tools. Throwaways are nice to have and it's surprising when they just keep on going!

[@fahcpa]

So, 77 and making sawdust for about 10 years (only last 5 consistently). I've shopped HF sporadically in the past...dust collector and odds and ends. But...they just opened a store near me in Auburn, CA. YEA! Some of the early purchases (drill press, i.e.) I subsequently gave away).

[@434tech]

62 yo, sometimes I just walk thru a HF for my mental health, its my feel good store.

[@davidfarmer6988]

67 and been building Adirondack Chairs for sale for about four year and use HF tools a lot.

[@ericengwall9926]

56 and have been doing wood projects for about 5 years. I have some HF clamps, including the aluminum bar clamps you mentioned. When I was first starting I had no idea if I was going to stick with woodworking as a hobby, so it made no sense to invest in all the best and most costly stuff. Now that I know a little more - I can selectively upgrade on the things that matter most and keep buying HF for the things that just need to be “good enough.”

[@efraer]

I'm 53, and new to woodworking on a hobby level (beyond simple home repairs), and my 17yo daughter is joining me on this new venture. Your insight on what is worthwhile, and what it not, is valuable knowledge for us as we build out and equip our small shop. Thanks for your videos.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it Eric! You're living the dream. I'm hoping my kiddos will one day be right alongside me working.

[@josesalinas894]

I am 65 and did woodworking for thirty years.

[@JRS986]

I saw someone else also commented on Brad point drills. They go where planted, will not wander. Also predrilled with a center point drill (a machine tool product). They will not wander and a standard twist drill will stay in hole. Think of the twist drill wandering on steel. The center drill makes a hole the twist drill will follow. Just look at the business end of a twist drill and you will see a chisel point not a pointy point. That is why the twist drill will wander and the center drill makes a large enough hole to take the entire chisel point. Your hole was still off slightly when you used your brass "power" punch. But great for screws. I have been woodworking and metal working for about 60+ years.

[@danielmaxwell6676]

I am 68 years old. I work at a big box dept store in hardware. I've been wood working over 40 years. And yes , I buy Harbor Freight tools for spciality items that i don't use much.

[@Walkercolt1]

Nearly 69 years-old been working with wood since shop class in First Grade (Mr. Reeves) so 61+ years and always lived in an old house-first my parents 1932 built then I bought my Grandparents 1925 built house I've lived in 38 years. Talk about "This Ol' House" and DIY!!! I've built and engineered cabinets for bathrooms, kitchens, photographic darkrooms (my Daddy's), mostly with a Skil-saw and good board for an edge guide. HF stuff mostly isn't as bad as reported, but it isn't made for 40 hour a week service either. Their "C" clams(sic) work as good as the high priced ones, will break if over stressed or dropped wrong on a concrete floor like the high-end brands. Before Snears got so snotty about replacements (limit 3 with receipt!) I'd go there.

[@bradbonnema5979]

69 years old. Worked for a cabinet maker the summer i turned 19

[@lawrenceashworth7668]

I just started watching your videos but I’m 51 and have using harbor freight tools most of my adult life and over the years you learn what is junk and what is actually a pretty good tool. The 2 new cordless lines they have now are both reliable tools especially for the DYIer ! The Icon tools they have are good mechanic tools and the new icon tool boxes are great! I have a lot of high end tools for woodworking also but I still buy a lot of stuff at harbor freight!

[@Immolate62]

Use bradpoint drill bits to hit your mark. Use Vix bits to hit the center of the hinge. Test clamps at their maximum extent. I'm 60 and I've been woodworking all my life. I have thousands of dollars of Harbor Freight tools with the biggest dollars in tool boxes, generators, welders, plasma cutters and Icon tools. I have countless other tools from there which are quite adequate, although I don't like their clamps. Two stars you didn't mention are the plastic utility cart, which is seriously solid, and their lift carts. Also in my shop are numerous 12 and 18 volt Milwaukee tools, Powermatic, Snap-on, Makita, Ryobi, Dewalt and countless others. I do my research and I rely upon the wisdom of others before making a significant purchase.

[@GmoneyFoShizzle]

Started framing houses when I was 16. Shortly after, I mean real shortly after I graduated to finish carpentry. Today, I own a custom woodworking business. Off the wall creations by Gary. No B.S. , Half the tools I own I got from HF. Power wise, I've got the 10"drill press and the 16" scroll saw. Not the best but I bought both of them for under $100! At least 30 clamps but like you, Ive got close to 45 Pony. One thing I seen you haven't mentioned in the 5 episodes I've seen is the toolboxes. Bro, I've got 12 of them. Well worth the money. Build on brotha!

[@RWAllen-jx8gi]

I recently bought a metal Pocket Hole Jig at HF. It was $30 cheaper than the "plastic jig" at HD.

[@BarlowBrigade]

I am 67...been working with wood fer 57 of them years ..HF...👍👍👍👍😎

[@paytonmoore6559]

I was waiting for you to put in clamps. Clamps are expensive ! Especially for the insane amount we need to use for almost every single project. Love these videos 👍

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it Payton! I think a lot of people were waiting on clamps!

[@blayne2029]

Have the moving blankets. Completely agree that they are great!

[@Jimc4007]

I'm 61 and still have the first wood project, a tool box, I did with help from my uncle who was a carpenter when I was10 or 11. He wasn't quite ready to turn me loose with a power saw! Won first place in my cub scout contest with it!

[@bradbonnema5979]

Can you show us a photo? Love to see what a person can do so well as a kid that their work has lasted this long!

[@moosewerks6646]

54 here, been woodworking for 20 years or so.

[@Lutzboater]

Learned and developed a love for woodworking in High School wood shop in the mid 60's. I'm 75 and still learning and still loving it. Thanks for your enthusiasm and enjoyable vids.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Glad to have someone of your tenure hanging around the channel!

[@georgehopper7310]

It is vitally important that all of your clamps match and are arranged to type and size. Kidding aside, Being OCD is a sign of a good trim carpenter/cabinet maker.

[@georgehopper7310]

Also, I have been a Shipwright for 20+ years and am rushing headlong into my dotage at age 62.

[@georgepinchem7229]

I am 76 yo, love your blog.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Thank you George!

[@RS8XB]

5:00 Try the HF steel clamps. I've been doing wood working for over 30 years much of that in automotive/12v fabrication; fiberglass boxes, panels, pods and 600+ pound sub boxes and I love the steel ones for my many uses from making rings to clamping panels and baffles. Now I'm making home furniture and other projects.

[@grantwillnow7090]

I bought a Harbor Freight variable speed multi tool 5 years ago, about 20-25 bucks, to do a single project, I’m still using it today, it’s been indispensable on so many jobs, cannot imagine a better return on investment!

[@darksiant04]

I'm 55 and I've been working with wood (seriously) since I bought an older home 30+ years ago that was built in the 1870's... I've used bargain tool brands when I didn't have much because I had to, but due to my willingness to learn new skills and techniques I've always been happy with my finished products. Now with that said, your series on the Harbor Freight tools has been very interesting, as there are some real finds that have been showcased. Keep it up!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Your story is very similar to mine except I'm about 20 years behind in age!

[@charminglyrella6909]

Wow, I wish I saw this yesterday! I just paid $12/14 for a center punch at Lowe's! I didn't even think to check out HF first. I get a lot of things from there, clamps, t-squares, sand paper...you name it

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

I'm 66. Been playing with wood, off-and-on, for decades. Retired now, and wife and I are closing on a new home in a week or two, and the new home has a huge garage. I will be upping my game from "playing with wood" to "working with wood"-- things are about to get serious! And, yeah, I'll be starting a bromance with Harbor Freight...

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Good to hear! Congrats!

[@stanellis7805]

Hey! Love your vids! I’m 68, been woodworking as a hobby for at least 30 years off and on. I’m a red guy, Bessey, and have too many said no one. I also have many HF F ones. Certainly not as well made as the Bessey but I’ve yet to have a problem where they didn’t work as needed. Accumulated some DeWalt triggers too and they are great! Thanks again for your great vids!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Thanks for the input and validation Stan!

[@MYT1FL]

At least I know now where to get the center puncher. Thanks man!

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Of course!

[@steveolejnik3774]

I'm 74 and have worked wuth wood for over 60 yrs. I own Bosch, Milwaukee, Black & Decker, Dewalt, Craftsmen, Jet, Ryobi,Porter Cable, Chicago Electric, Shopsmith,& Delta power tools. I don't even want to think about hand tool brands

[@BA-gn3qb]

That punch works almost as good as a simple cheap nail.

[@xof-woodworkinghobbyist]

I am 57 and have been woodworking for a few years now. We do not have Harbor Freight here in Canada, but I am planning a trip to the US soon to go there. There is a place for cheap things in the shop. For instance, the clamps you showed will be perfect. I am not using that much pressure... your videos are helping me to speed up my visit!

[@rongoble3314]

I use the moving blankets a lot. They make a great ground work pad if you have to lay down on concrete to work on a vehicle or under a bench fold one over and so much better on the knees and back.

[@pdelmercado]

I’m 62 hrs old, and I started working with wood and tools as a hobby about 8 years ago. I love your videos and tutorials. Most of my tools are from Harbor Freight because I’m not a professional wood worker, and they work just fine for me.

[@asbrand]

I'm 54. Been seriously doing woodworking about 12 years now. I still have a LOT of Harbor Freight tools, including the electric planer you showed here. I also have a hand held belt sander from them. I've had both about 10 years...and they both still work. Most of my clamps are from HF as well...and do the job just fine.

[@dionromero72]

I'm 17 almost 18 and I've been woodworking for about 4 years for 5 years but just small projects

[@UsNCollord216]

It was pay dayuuhhh…. Now it’s all gone. Probably your greatest HF video yet! 30 with 3 months dedicated experience

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

3 months is a good start! Hopefully you’re still buying HF in 3 years!

[@tedpuckett2779]

Having watched all of theses series vids about HF I’m even more convinced that there are certain items that perform as well as others for less $$. Thanks for the effort in doing these.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it Ted! You’re definitely right!

[@themightyselrahc]

47, just started woodworking last year, nothing wrong with harbor freight tools. They are cheap and good enough to get you started, after awhile, if they break, buy a new one, or upgrade to something better, if you sit around waiting until you can buy all the best tools, you’ll never get anything done.

[@christiantroy3034]

I use the moving blanket to protect the back seat in my truck

[@Swiat34]

Another good HF clamp is the pipe clamps. Granted, you’ll have to go to Lowes or the Homie Depot to get the pipes but the clamps themselves work well.

[@DsrtLeeRacer]

I'm 62 years old and I've been working with wood for 25 plus years. HF is the place to go for what I call consumable products, one time use and a starter tool until you can afford the best. Been using HF for more than 10 years. Great video.

[@jamesstanley4241]

Love your videos, keep them coming. 56 yr old.

[@TheReformationWoodshop]

Appreciate it James!