7 Hidden Gems at Harbor Freight

[@margaretbedwell58]

My late husband called Harbor Freight "The Big Boys Toy Store." He could always count on getting a gift card for Harbor Freight in his stocking. Thanks for sharing your favorites. Have a Blessed day.

[@22lyric]

Aww, a nice memory!

[@dontblameme6328]

It used to be commonly called a "man store", but now we can't use that term since gender has been made dynamic and ambiguous.

[@SOLDOZER]

Commonly called "Horrible Freight".

[@JRPittman]

Movers’ blankets! Especially when they go on sale. Great emergency blanket to keep in the car, works as a drop cloth, covers the seat to keep pet hair off, protect plants in a surprise freeze, & keep ice off the windshield at night. Oh the possibilities

[@samTollefson]

That brought back a memory from when I was a kid. Back in the '60s. my parents shipped me off to the "Boys Club" camp for a month every summer, The sleeping bags they gave us were made from old shipping blankets folded in half and sewed across the bottom and halfway up the side. Oh, how I hated the sand fleas that would get down in the bag! You always tried to get one that didn't have a hole in the bottom.

[@bvnseven]

use for blanket when working under car/truck

[@thepitpatrol]

Also great for pet blanket in cold weather

[@brianm6117]

@@bvnseven That's exactly what I keep mine for. I have one in each car. As well as at least one of the HF tarps. Moving blanket kept me dry when I had to change a flat tire in a snowy parking lot.

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

Get the moving blanket and team it up with a HF wool blanket and you have one hell of s sleeping bag.

[@robertmoore1472]

Been shopping at Harbor Freight since 2008/2009. I still have nail guns, and hand tools that I purchased back then. They still do the job I bought them for. I shop there for gardening supplies as well.

[@wildbill23c]

My oldest brad nail gun from Harbor Freight is from 1999. It still works great.

[@michaelspencer831]

As a professional carpenter I had to laugh, I have been using the "cheap clamps" for over 10 years, there great! I never have less than four of them in the van, and many more in the shop. Harbor Freight packing blankets are a must have JP is correct.

[@MojoPup]

Yeah, me too on the clamps. I have nicer ones, but still grab the HF ones..

[@andrewheffel3565]

Great prices on all kinds of tools. Been shopping there since early 80's, when they were "Harbor Freight Salvage." I had a construction company and several crews back then. It was hard to keep the tools on the trucks, the workers lost or stole them. So keeping the trucks supplied with decent tools at bargain prices was great. A few years ago, I took my younger son there for a shopping spree. He had gotten his own place and I got him set up with all the hand and power tools he wanted for a few hundred bucks. Its like a candy store to me!

[@thinkfirst6431]

Your workers sound like miners. For every miner you supply 3 of each tool. One for them to break, one to steal, and hopefully they will have one to actually use.

[@andrewheffel3565]

@@thinkfirst6431 Exactly! Tools didn't last long. The work was hard, dirty, and dangerous, we did underground construction at landfills. You don't know scary until you work in a 20' deep excavation in trash at a landfill. The men were incredibly tough and hardworking, and the pay was not great. I ran the projects, but I worked alongside the men. My safety rule was never send a man to do something I would not do myself. There were several times I chose to do it myself because it was clearly not safe. God was with us, we never had a serious injury. I miss the men and the challenge. We had a group of guys from Kelso, WA. One was a former lumberjack, all were tough as nails. Good times.

[@thinking6307]

@@andrewheffel3565 Yes Andrew, agreed. Memories of working times like yours mentioned...are some of the best. The team members...getting the difficult jobs done, as a unit, together. These experiences build and satisfy the self worth affirmation that we so need...and later cherish. Making hard men smile.

[@andrewheffel3565]

@@thinking6307 I like your post, well put and true. Those days were hard, and glorious. I am old now, my body is weak, but my heart is content. When those days of owning my own small company were over, I worked as the estimating manager for a small but national company building environmental protection systems at landfills all over the US. We did projects from border to border and coast to coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. And it was a very different job than I was used to. I worked in the office, not at the jobsites. My days were filled with doing estimates for construction projects, attending conferences, and a lot of traveling to see the projects. I went to Hawaii 3 times for work we bid there. We did about 6 projects. I worked there for 24 years and I knew all the senior managers. I am thankful to have had such a good job working for a company I loved. I am blessed to have the career I did, especially without a college education.

[@thinking6307]

@@andrewheffel3565 Andrew, I could read your posts all day long. Your life experience accounts are ... life from a perspective close to...my understanding. A great part of it...is your "team/group/coworkers" feeling...and the value you place on it. Anyone would have been lucky to have you as part of their team...chief or indian. And... I feel certain you are deeply loved by your family and friends.

[@jameskennedy673]

It’s nice to see a woman other than my wife who likes HF. We shop there all the time because it’s budget friendly. I have a four an half inch grinder that our son bought for me about ten to fifteen years ago, when they go around to different towns & do a truckload/tent sale. It’s still working. I really like that they have stores now that you can go to, especially when it’s five miles from us. Keep on doing what you do an have a blessed day

[@laurasmith9726]

I rather spend my time any day in Harbor Freight than Walmart

[@victoryak86]

I bought a chain hoist (2 ton) from them for $60 and it worked perfectly. Same thing anywhere else would’ve cost probably twice as much. I built an 8’ x 12’ porch roof to go over a deck ( a hip roof w lots of angles) on the deck surface. Got it completely constructed and then rigged the hoist to raise the roof frame until I could place the posts under it. Took some time to get the system rigged properly but it worked like a charm. I’d do it that way again. Harbor Freight came through.

[@rwind656]

@victoryak86 well done on building a roof at deck level, then hoisting it into place... Could you please explain what you mounted the hoist onto (or what you hung it from) to get it high enough to then lift the roof? Ty.

[@victoryak86]

@@rwind656 thanks. I basically had to create a 6x6 beam above, supported by two heavy duty ladders above, off of brackets. Rigging this up safely and adequately took some time. The other thing was setting the whole thing on a sort of platform under it which was really just two rough sawn planks to which I attached the thing at the bottom (a four way splayed chain contraption called ?). I should have some pics if you’re interested. Thx.

[@rwind656]

@@victoryak86 thanks so much. I think I get the idea... Did you consider using a series of jacks and wedges from underneath instead? I have no idea if that would work, the idea just popped in as I was thinking of what you did. We did raise a shed roof six feet once, to make a dormer, but I can't remember how we did it.

[@9liveslisa]

I buy dollies at Harbor Freight to stack storage plastic bins on (winter/summer clothes; stuff I want to keep) so I can move them easily around the garage as necessary. They work like a charm and keep me organized.

[@rosehill1595]

That's a brilliant idea! Luv

[@billschiller6649]

We covered fiberglass acoustic panels with drop cloth material years ago. Still looks great and she’s right, the cheapest fabric by the yard is a drop cloth.

[@altaloma7789]

On the clamps, there's a little plastic tab that can tend to break if overloaded. Easy fix. Take apart the clamp and shape a small bit of wood to fill in behind that tab, and the clamp becomes much stronger. Easy fix, but best done before the clamp breaks. You can glue in the wood bit with superglue.

[@victoryak86]

Very good piece of advice. I was eying theirclamps and will keep this in mind. Cheers.

[@gapratt4955]

Another point to mention, HF clamps can be taken apart and fixed unlike the other ones.

[@pamelavalente3731]

I have 2 of the dollies ($10 ea.) from Harbor Freight that I've used for the past 3 yrs. I store my small window A/C units on them.Roll the unit from my storage closet over to the window, install the unit at the start of summer. Remove the unit in Fall, place it back on the dolly and roll it back into the closet till next summer. It's a real back-saver.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

I have used the Cotton drop cloths with great success. The 7 inch grinders are good too. Use a 5 inch disc and becomes a rather heavy duty shop worthy tool. The air operated brake bleeder is great for thirty-five dollars. And the list goes on.

[@bbo40]

They opened a Harbor Freight close to where I live and it was 'the talk' of me and my buddies , everyone was excited. No more driving 22 miles to find a store !

[@Bob_Adkins]

I drove 55 miles, now I only have to drive 19. 😁

[@Lumpah]

I've gotten a couple of bad clamps from HF...but 100% thumbs up because of their return policy. Got new ones with no questions asked.

[@Bob_Adkins]

A set of 4 awls for $3 have been great, use them almost every day. You get 1 straight, 1 "L" shaped, 1 hook-shaped, and my favorite for removing O-rings is funny-shaped. For those doubting the HF spirit levels, you can make your own precision toolmakers level for $15 and use it to check all your other levels. Most of the HF levels are spot-on.

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

Bought a lot of cheap Taiwan tools, (wire strippers, ratcheting screwball bit screwdriver, etc.) from J.C. Whitney 40 years ago I thought was crap then, but still doing the job now. Same with Harbor Freight, started buying from them 30 years ago mail order only, been reasonably satisfied. Life's short, don't sweat the small stuff.

[@ricksorber9562]

I like the scissors they used to give away. Get a pair for every room in the house. The little LED flashlights are good for an emergency too. Tools might not be brand name quality but if you need a sander or nail gun for a one time job it beats paying hundreds for a "good" one.

[@mayorb3366]

If it's for a project and you'll rarely (if ever) use the tool after that, people should consider renting. You'll also be working with a professional grade tool. And no need to find space to store it indefinitely.

[@samuelhowie4543]

@@mayorb3366 Problem with renting is you don't know how rough the tool has been treated.

[@mayorb3366]

@@samuelhowie4543 Actually they are kept in good working order. That's their business to do so. Occasionally, no doubt, some tool will crap out during use, but that's rare.

[@samuelhowie4543]

@@mayorb3366 I'm thinking more like floor Sanders or outdoor tools such as powered augers, Bobcats or backhoes.

[@grabitz]

Love Harbor Freight. My first purchase was a welder. I didn't notice but my computer put my old address on the order. I tried to go get it but the new homeowner wasn't giving it up. I call Harber Freight and told them what happened. Really nice understanding customer service helped me get a new one at no cost. You can't beat that or the prices.

[@RockThisTown2000]

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒑"? Are you kidding? That's theft! At the very least haul his/her butt into SC court! Sounds like an air-tight case to me, Judge Judy won't stand for any of that nonsense! That's like keeping $ mistakenly deposited into your bank account. The bank sure won't let you get away with that!

[@grabitz]

@@RockThisTown2000 No I'm not kidding. UPS drop ships with just a little knock on the door. I would have to prove he's the guy that got it. I would lose paying court cost and without a welder. I'm happy with the way it turned out without Judge Judy.

[@ericwhite6141]

Mouse Palm sander (I think it was like $20) and sanding pads. Sanded down all my deck spindles and tight spots. Worked great, no fail

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

Everybody likes to pick on Harbor Freight, but there's a hell of a LOT of American businesses that wouldn't have gotten started if people didn't have HF for their "starter set" of tools. When the COVID 19 pandemic hit and hospitals, nursing homes, etc. ran out of masks and disposable gloves for their health care workers, Harbor Freight stepped up and took ALL of that stuff off their shelves AND DONATED IT TO LOCAL HOSPITALS, EMTs, NURSING HOMES, etc. As to the "junk" designation that gets thrown onto anything Harbor Freight, I have many of their tools that I'm still using DECADES after I bought them there.

[@milesparris4045]

The furniture dollies are on sale for $3.99 fairly often. I buy them to get the casters that cost $3.99 each regular price.

[@johnhannon]

Their 6 piece wood handle chisel set (Windsor Design) is excellent. They discontinued them a while ago but brought them back the past year.

[@roger80465]

Funny thing is, people always comment 'sure that's a great price but how long will it last?' My response is 'I just paid $7.99 for a palm sander. How long does it have to last to get $8 value out of it?'

[@zone4garlicfarm]

When it dies in the middle of a project and you lose 2 hours going to get a replacement a $70 DeWalt sander looks like a bargain.

[@roger80465]

@@zone4garlicfarm never happened - in fact it still works 10 years later. More than my money's worth.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

@@zone4garlicfarm Yes, this is the issue. It's not like a tool works great right up until it dies. Many times it just doesn't work very well and gets worse and worse. But it really depends on the person. Some people need long lasting, some never use what they buy, some used it once. I got an $20 oscillating saw which I don't use everyday, but very useful when needed. One broke so I bought another. I took the broken one apart (not easy) to find the problem which was just the plastic switch. Now I know how to take one apart and fix it if needed. So that works for me. Generally I do buy the best tools I can. But there are a few tools I rarely use or don't have to be precise. And part of it is learning too. I've know about oscillating saws for decades, few times wished I had one but could always make do with a hand saw. $20 for the HF saw allowed me to learn how useful that type of tool could be. Yeah, I might invest more down the line.

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

Better bet than Red 34, on a spinning wheel. 🤠

[@mccoma11]

@@zone4garlicfarm for $8, buy 2 or 3. You always have backups. By the way... I've had $70 palm sanders go out in the middle of a project, too.

[@thomassmestead6424]

I like the HF WOOL moving blankets. They say they are not to be used as bedding, but I have slept with them nightly for three years or more. I'm into black powder reenacting and once I remove the labeling, I use them as 'trade blankets'. Out of the bag, they have a dry cleaner fluid smell, but a wash in cold water, and a few hours on a clothesline usually removes that odor. Others have made boreal shirts and blanket coats from them, but I opted for a simple, hoodless, poncho to be worn underneath an oilcloth poncho in wet, cold, weather. The best part? They are between 10 and 11 dollars, as opposed to over $100 dollars for other wool blankets. Believe me, if you have to cut into a wool blanket that is over $100, to do a project, and you make a mistake, you kick yourself! They aren't 100% wool, but a mix of wool, acrylic, nylon and polyester, but are surprisingly warm, despite that. They measure 60"X 80". I have a few other tricks up my sleeve for getting good service from a REALLY inexpensive item, too lengthy to go into, here.

[@65csx83]

The bedding caveat is a CPSC safety issue and alleviates them of legal repercussions.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks for making the video.

[@cathys949]

I love to shop at HF! Most recent purchase was 8" zip ties to use in making masks that don't go up your nose, and a long metal ruler for the kitchen. I bought the 40" size (inches AND centimeters!) for $3, and my grandson cut it down to 22" so it fits in my kitchen drawer.

[@brianmax8147]

Why would you want to wear a mask ? You are bowing down to the communist takeover of America from within. Look around you .Do you see all the political hacks wearing masks /NO ! If people like you quit wearing masks we could stop this takeover from the evil liers in our medical and government agencys. QUIT WEARING MASKS !

[@SgtBooker44]

Your energy alone rated a thumbs up. Their clamps are awesome. Especially the ones on the square tube.

[@coloradostrong]

$26 for a Chicago Electric "saz-all". Beat it senseless. Cord frayed internally at the handle, and I replaced it with some 6' cord from around the garage. It lasted 2 more years before the motor brushes wore totally out. Cut down a garage wall, a 40' tall Mimosa tree, a dead 20' Dogwood tree, and dozens of 10' long branches from a Pecan tree. And the trees had to be pieced-out so the garbage truck people would take them. Went and bought another one. I like using it with the 9" super pruning wood blade because it is so much easier to replace a blade than sharpen chainsaw teeth. Would recommend one over the "name brand" type of reciprocating saws.

[@rexmericle5068]

If I may add another item. HFT's super glue is awesome. I literally have a dozen tubes in my tool box right now. How good is it? I customized a motorcycle and super glued beer bottle caps to the exposed bolts heads to clean it up, including my two license plate bolts. Those caps have been on there for over two years! I also bought the drop cloths to cover my collection of bikes. Bike cover = $125.00 Drop cloth = $15.00 That's a no brainer. And lastly. I have a complete ratchet sets 1/2", 3/8" & 1/4" drive I bought when they were Harbor Freight Salvage and were setting tents up beside the highway in NC over 30 years ago. I still use them all the time. Oh yeah, if you are at HFT expect to see Craftsman branded tools on the racks right next to the Pittsburghs.

[@philso7872]

I have been buying superglue at dollar stores. 99 Cents Only sells both the gel type and the runny type. They come in different size packages. I get the larger bottle when I know I will use a lot very quickly. I get the packages of several small tubes for when I don't need a lot at any one time.

[@McJulieO]

My FAVORITE “tool” from HF is the pair of magnifying goggles that makes intricate jewelry work (and threading needles!) a breeze. The flip down extra lenses (also jewelry lens) makes even the tiniest chore easy, the working part of the goggles can be easily flipped up for macro views, and the newer goggles actually come with battery powered lights at the temples… I concede that they make me look like a space alien, but it’s WORTH it!

[@thinking6307]

YES Mc!!!! I'd forgotten that I got the same "goggles" from HF!!! MANY years ago! Love your description of them. As "plastic..y" and flimsey as they look...they have been GREAT!!!! I use them ALL the time!!! "space alien"....ha, love it.

[@Inkling777]

Another tip. Loctite was over $7 at the home improvement stores. Its "Threadlock" equivalent was only $2.29.

[@gadgetsage]

It's just weak glue after all

[@puirYorick]

@@gadgetsage Agreed if you're just talking about thread locking. Loctite makes some pretty space age products to high performance specifications too. JS

[@PawOfRizzo]

Thanks for the vid. I really like HF. They recently have seemed to change that once daily 20% off coupon that one could also use to same on an item each visit, which helps save even more cash on their already good deals. They do periodically run a weekend coupon with "30% off any item under $10" where you can get up to 5 items each day of the coupon run (usually Friday to Monday), so that can make the products you mention an even better deal. I, too, have numerous HF clamps, and they still all work great.

[@AButterflyHouse]

Yes! The coupons are great - but I didn't mention them, since so much has changed this past year and I'm not positive I have their new system down. Regardless, they're definitely worth watching for!

[@PawOfRizzo]

@@AButterflyHouse Yeah at this point figuring out their new coupon processes would be tricky.

[@joeguilfoyle1922]

Great video. I've had clamps from HF that have broken and the drill bits suck. Not sure about the forstner bits though. Now the wheel dollies are a great bargain. I agree with you 100% of those. I thought about making my own but once you purchase the wheels, wood and carpet, you'll spend a lot more than just paying the 10 bucks. And they're awesome for moving furniture around.

[@justdoingitjim7095]

I can appreciate your enthusiasm, because as a retired professional tradesman I used a lot of HF tools. The clamps don't hold up to hard clamping. The plastic breaks when you squeeze too hard so just use them to clamp soft or moderately. Always check the levels against each other to see if they both say level and plumb. Cheap levels are usually out of level or plumb a little and the aluminum bends quite easily, knocking it out of whack as well. Now if your project calls for accuracy then go to a masonry supply store and buy one of their wooden ones with brass edging. It will last forever (mine is 45 years old and I bought it new in 1976) and will not bend! One item she didn't mention that I believe is a GREAT buy is the Quantum 588 Lumen flashlight! It's as bright as my 5 D cell Mag Lite. This one uses 4 AAA batteries and comes with 4 installed. I use Eneloop rechargeable batteries in all 3 of mine, so I can leave one in my car for long periods of time and know it'll still be charged up when I need it, one in my bug out bag and the other for general use around the house. The one feature I like about this particular light is when you push the button on the end one time you get full light. Push it again and it goes off. It always starts off with the full brightness beam. It also has 50% power and strobe, but you have to purposely turn those functions on to use them. My other brand ALWAYS cycled between full bright and strobe every other time I turned it on. It's in the trash now. I paid $5.99 each for my Quantum flashlights when they went on sale. I think it's normally about $10. Get one, they're rugged and well worth the money even at full price!

[@wdtaut5650]

The first clamp she showed (called 'F' clamps, I think) are very good clamps. The handles are much better than my Bessey or Pony clamps of the same style. On the longer clamps, the bar may flex a bit with heavy pressure. The second clamp (one-hand clamps) are OK for light clamping, not so good with more pressure. Mine slip but, so far, no breakage. You are right about the flashlight and sometimes they are on sale. Buy several.

[@michaelhamerin3814]

I strip the wheels off those cheap furniture dollies and use them for carts and mobile work stations around the shop. 4 wheels for $10 is a steal.

[@YSLRD]

I salvage them off anything that wears out- desk chairs, shop vac, space heater etc. I have a nice collection.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

There’s something addle comforting about having a stash of wheels in the garage. I have a milk crate full of all sizes. I strip them off everything.

[@politicalpartyagnostic268]

Shhhhhh.🤫 They’ll raise the price

[@Matt357676]

Exactly the thing I was going to comment

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

Took me a sec to kick in - I started to wonder how you used the wheel-less dollies for carts and mobile...Ohhh, I get it. You use the WHEELS.

[@James-bv4nu]

LOL I wish my daughters are more like you =) HF recently had a 30% off on 5 items each under $10. I bought exactly that yellow level, drop cloth, clamp, and paint roller. A tip on using a $10 level vs a $100 one: Find a flat surface, place the cheap level on it, and note the location of the bubble. Now turn the level 180 around and again note the location of the bubble. The true level of the surface is the average of the two bubble locations. If your level tool has screw adjustments, so much the better.

[@CurtisDrew1]

I just replaced all my Craftsman Tool Boxes with the US General one, in Orange, because of the ball bearing slides on the drawers. And I prefer Orange. This thing is a Monster because it has a 72" Lower with a 57" top box and I added an 28" (?) end box. I ran the top box over the top of the end box so I could have a little work space for setting tools & parts down on. Cut a cutting board down for a work bench top to protect the tool box top. I drilled & bolted down the add on box. Then mounted the normal end handles on it. Next I put on some of those magnetic paint can holders to gIves me a place to set my Orange Yeti Coffee Mug. I have a pair of (Orange) MusiBaby-M68 Bluetooth speakers that I set on the handles on both ends of the tool box and play my music through them most of the day. They sound great BTY! (I recharge them at night with my USB charger on my power strip.) This way I can still keep my phone in my pocket for calls, but they fill my shop with music when not talking on the phone. And the best part is they stay silent while you are talking on the phone. Then switch back to music when I hang up. How cool is that? And the best part is I can take a speaker across the shop if I'm working away from the HF toolbox, and have my stereo music spread all the way across the shop. Love that big tool box! And yes, I have it filled up. Just thought I'd share!

[@bobresuali6483]

I'd love to see pics of your rig. I have the 5 drawer tool cart in blue and it does just what I need it to do but I'm always looking for ways to improve it.

[@CurtisDrew1]

@@bobresuali6483 I'd send you a picture of it all if I had somewhere to post it. Can't post pictures here in Replies.. Are you on Facebook? There are 4 Bob Resuali's on there.

[@oculosprudentium8486]

2:30 I love the moving dolly! I got 2 of them and they are such a very helpful thing around the house

[@RebeccaMcCagueSipe]

Their little spotlights are blinding. I keep mine by the back door to see if the dog is lost. haha It's also good for cleaning up the yard after dark. Sometimes I try to find a thief in the yard. But, someone stole my hubby's bicycle in the daytime.

[@GunNut37086]

I couldn't agree more about the moving dolly and the forstner bits (I'll literally never use them enough to know if they aren't as good as the $100 set, so why spend that much money?). My experience was different with their clamps though. I've had plastic contact points fall off, rubber pads tear, handles snap when I squeezed too hard, and release levers get stuck. It's about the only HF woodworking tool that I couldn't make work for my needs. Your drop cloth tip and your foam recommendation are epic. You saved me a ton of $$ on materials for my window seat cover, so thanks a million for that!!!

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

I've bought some very good tools from harbor freight. In the early 90s I bought an air impact gun for 50 bucks that I used hard on a daily basis working as a mechanic. It lasted 4 years and it was stronger than my coworkers 900 dollar snapon. And their impact sockets were unbreakable, at least at that time.

[@ianboard544]

I bought a complete set of 1/2 in. drive nitrided impact sockets some years back for about $20. The set came in a steel case and went all the way up to 36mm. I have beaten the daylights out of them with an air impact gun over the years and they're as good as new. Second prize goes to a pneumatic crown molding stapler. I don't remember what the normal price was, but it was on some kind of super sale and ended up costing $9.95. I bought it on general principles and used it to reline the cats scratching post with sisal rope (also bought at HF). Considering what the Bostitch equivalent would cost, I still find that amazing.

[@royurick]

("dental") picks and probes are AWESOME there. I've also casually been using the plug in electric impact wrench for doing brake jobs for nearly 10 years. While I wouldnt recommend it for daily or weekly use, for casual use its awesome.

[@mickjager5974]

Yeah I think use or lack there of is one of the major reasons not to pay an arm and a leg for a lot of the tools folks need every now and then.

[@blauer2551]

Love it, and bought the impact sockets to go with it. Can’t say anything bad about it

[@jasonrobinson9242]

I have to agree,ive had a harbor freight motor picker, parts washer and sandblasting cabinet for at least 16 years. They have gotten steady work the whole time and still good!

[@odnanrf1]

I must agree, can’t argue with you on these items.. perfect price/ perfect items...

[@tomschmidt381]

I agree with most of your recommendations and have most of the stuff you mentioned. It may have been a one off but I disagree about the 72 in level. The one I bought the horizontal bubble was fine but the vertical one was significantly off. I ended up buying a Stanly. I have a bunch of the clamps and except for the longest one they work find. The long one have a lot of flex. Bottom line HF is a great source for the DIYer, and now they are even trying to go upscale. My recommendation is if they have a range of price point for a specific item stay away from the cheapest.

[@kenlee74]

Levels can be ruined while shipping or negligence during stocking or by customers. No matter the brand or price check them in store before buying.

[@steelasp]

It's not just you. All their levels are garbage.

[@illinidave]

if you want a high quality level that will last then go with the Stabila and I guarantee you will not be disappointed

[@matthewk6731]

Most levels can be tuned if the bubbles are adjustable. For those that don't know how to check a level. Place it on a spot until it reads level, then spin it around and place it in the same spot. Both ways the bubbles should read level. If not it's out of whack.

[@garymartin9777]

I've bought only one tool from HF and that was a bolt cutter I needed to make a one-time removal of a padlock with a fairly thick shackle. HF offers two sizes of cutters. The smaller size was at the time about $15 and the larger about $20. Being cost conscious (cheap!) I choose the smaller cutter and hoped it would do the job without breaking. It did. I had to work at the cut for a about 15 minutes but it finally snipped through without breaking the tool. I believe it was the Pittsburgh brand. Cutters from other stores were way more expensive.

[@brianmoore581]

I used to get coupons for Harbor Freight in the paper all the time. It seems like you have to join the savings club now. I liked it better before, but it's still cheaper than anywhere else. Funny thing is I bought one of those $30 clamps at Home Depot a few weeks ago. I didn't even think about Harbor Freight, which is literally right across the street from Home Depot in my town. Doh! Another waste of money! Of course mine says "DeWalt" on it, so it must be worth an extra $25!

[@thepitpatrol]

The inside track club at H.F. is worth the money. I resisted it at first but it has saved me a ton of money.

[@leewoodhams8764]

Those clamps are ok for light clamping jobs but if you use them hard they easily fail and slip.

[@tankgs11]

the coupons are only available online now. you can print them from your computer or just show the coupon on your phone and they will scan it.

[@samuelhowie4543]

I like my bar clamps. Were my dads and are all metal. Only complaint is their 3 ft long.🤗

[@spot50]

One of my favorite tools that has saved the day numerous times is their 12" locking clamp pliers. It's like a giant hemostat and excels in retrieving fallen bolts, parts, etc. from hard to reach places. Also works great to secure a bolt or nut in behind a panel that can't be reached with one's fingers for screwing on it's mate on the outside. I also like their magnetic mig gun holder and magnetic ground clamp. I've bought numerous of their 97 cent scissors to keep in different tool boxes and other places as they have a way of walking off. They actually cut quite well for my needs

[@hankhawks1306]

You didn't mention the magnetic hooks. They are so handy! I pick up a package everytime I'm at the store.

[@Susan70003]

Where do you put them?

[@donnagarross1730]

These and the magnetic bowls are the best.

[@hankhawks1306]

@@Susan70003 metal tool box, hang stuff on the refrigerator, steel door, drill press, welder kart, and just about anything made of steel.

[@wtmayhew]

The wood worker’s workbench is pretty decent. The top is laminated from tiny pieces of (maple?), but it is well made. The drawers are partially cheap particle board, but solid wood where it counts. The workbench is often generously discounted, so wait for a sale. I liked the first bench enough that I got a second.

[@faelwolf1177]

I've had one of those for years, and it's held up very well. Caught it on sale cheap enough to take a chance on, and am glad I did. A pro carpenter won't like it I suppose, but as a project bench it's been great.

[@LucidDreamer54321]

The last tool I bought at Harbor Freight was the Dial Gauge Angle Finder for $4.49. It works fine.

[@TheUnvarnishedTruth-]

Nice video. I am a machinist. And I'm not trying to argue, however, THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF. Almost every single thing you buy at harbor freight is made in China. And because of that, certain tools will be made of an inferior quality, may not measure exactly what they are supposed to measure, may be crooked or warped, and other problems. For instance, that LEVEL you bought may not show level as accurately as a good quality one. And the beam the level is constructed from might be slightly warped. Those FORSTENER BITS I can guarantee are made of an inferior metal and their heat treatment process is not as good as quality forstener bits, so they will not hold an edge as long as a better quality item. MOTORIZED DEVICES are not made out of quality materials and constructed in an efficient way. Most WRENCHES are made of an inferior alloy that is softer than quality wrenches. And their wrenches sometimes DO NOT FIT EXACTLY RIGHT on nuts and bolts! But yes, as long as you don't use these tools professionally, you may not have any problems on a lot of them, but you should be careful buying certain tools. Because certain tools are definitely made out of inferior materials, with inferior quality, and other small details vary in comparison to quality tools.

[@johnnash9072]

As a machinist you are probably more of a perfectionist than the average Joe/Josie. I agree most of HFs tools are in the lesser quality category but when compared to the house brands at HD or L they are comparable for the most part including country of manufacture. Hencho en Chin a. I too have worked with my hands most of my life and I have used hand tools from SK, MAC, Snap on, Craftsman Kobalt, Huskey and HF.

[@thepitpatrol]

I agree with what you say in principal but I can tell you from years of using H.F. tools on a farm alongside SnapOn that the SnapOn are not worth the price difference and now the famous SnapOn warranty is not what it use to be.

[@johnnash9072]

@@thepitpatrol Snapon and Mac are good quality tools but when you break one you are screwed until you can track down a sales person. I would not try to make a living or maintain farm equipment with HF tools. I believe you would need doubles of your most commonly used tools for what you do no matter the brand but every time a tool breaks I tend to bleed and swear a lot. The best hand tools are the ones made between 1960 and 1990, commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Even Stanley from back then were excellent tools. For sockets I typically use impact rated because they use a stronger metal.

[@mikehannigan848]

Everything I've ever had a problem with from HF was easily returned and the one I got in return always was just fine. Spline sockets, files, impact sockets, are all great deals especially when I can walk 5 minutes to exchange or buy new ones. For the price I could buy 4-5 sets of impact sockets for the price of a matco or snap-on set and haven't broken any of their sockets yet.

[@ramixnudles7958]

At 2:20, I could have sworn she said "Back in the day, I used to have to drag Johnny Depp... Out of my hatch back, onto the dolly, push him across the garage door, into an elevator..." I heard that and, dang tootin'!, I was hooked on her little story... In retrospect, I don't think that's what she said, because I think we would have heard if Johnny Depp suddenly disappeared. :-(

[@duffykohler5827]

Thought I couldn't learn anything new about HF; how wrong I was. Liked and subscribed. Oh, and thanks oh so much for not adding any of the annoying padding most tool/craft channels routinely add. I didn't need to skip forward once! (I usually just eject out of the padded, content-free vids on the second offence).

[@flagmichael]

I have one of those small moving dollies with a HF portable compressor sitting on it. I'm putting in a ton of baseboard with an air nailer and it follows me around like a puppy.

[@timma_thy]

$8 heat gun at HF within coupon. Gets hot af, what more could you ask?

[@stevewhite8263]

I love their 5000 Lumen LED shop lights

[@bikerbobcat]

As an HVAC contractor, artist and former theatre career professional - HARBOR FREIGHT IS AMAZING. Most of their stuff is really, really good. I just bought their Yukon 46in mobile 9 drawer cabinet and storage bench and attached them together with plywood to make a full size (4x8) work table strong enough to park a motorcycle on. Their customer service was really good when I needed to call in. Can't recommend them enough. Good video, definitely subscribed. :D

[@jeffbentley8029]

Just mentioned this store at work to a co-worker (we are both technicians). He had never heard of it. How does anyone not know of Harbor Freight. I buy all my work tools there. If I lose them out on the floor, I replace them for only a couple of dollars.

[@michaelperine2780]

A contractor/relative sent me to HF to buy a concrete mixer for a project. It was about 60% of the cost at HD. I used it for four months and it held up fantastically.

[@richthepilot9906]

A lot of folks don’t know that all of their hand tools, like the Sears Craftsman line, are guaranteed for life. Plus, they’ve come a long way in quality and appearance.

[@SOLDOZER]

Their "pro" line of hand tools are pretty decent.

[@klinttaylor1810]

I buy alot of hand tools at h.f. and didnt know this. Thank you for the information

[@SOLDOZER]

The Craftsman tools being sold at Home Depot is complete garbage. Id buy that Horrible Freight Pro line before them.

[@shadvan9494]

There Pittsburg line is junk. Suffered a severe hand injury and almost lost a finger do to the poor quality of Pittsburg tools. This was 20 years ago before I knew about the importance of good quality tools. But the icon line s very very good. However I like Tekton better. They are snapon level quality for about a quarter of the price.

[@normbarrows]

Northern Freight and Ebay are also possible places to find deals on tools, supplies, and parts.

[@johndelucchi719]

I'm with you on the furniture dolly all the way. In fact instead of buying individual wheels for say everything storage it's cheaper to by these and you get a nice durable to mounting surface for shop cabinets or even machinery.

[@marylhere]

My file cabinet (which I use as a tool chest) sits on one so I can store it at the end of my kitchen island.

[@cbly]

Their ball joint/ujoint press is the identical model sold at other auto parts stores for over $200. It even has the same document code on the instructions.

[@cswilliams29]

Do they sell safety glasses? Even if you have to pay $10.00 for them at HD, you should get some. Way cheaper than a trip to the doctor to have debris removed from your eye!

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

im sure she is adult enough to make that decision herself

[@aaronwilliams6439]

You arent kidding. I had a buddy of mine who was cleaning a small engine carburetor with brake cleaner (actually works better and no leftover film) and when he sprayed it into the bowl, it ricocheted out of the bowl into his eye. Luckily applying water within 15 seconds and a trip to the E room,he didn't lose any sight, but people should ALWAYS USE safety glasses/goggles for any job!

[@notahotshot]

@@shadowsilverlight1651 I'm not sure that you're adult enough to realize that giving someone safety advice should be seen as a good thing.

[@izzie-digs-in]

@@notahotshot oh my goodness. Finally. You said it. Several people have advised her to use some PPE . That same guy/girl/them person responds to most of them about her right to choose. I didn't waste my time replying to him. And, I know I'm late. But kudos to you 👏 🙌 👍. Seriously. Thank you for saying it. I guess you know she cut off her thumb too. Hmmm 🤔

[@NanookFieryArcticSkyy]

Background of pocket hole joints is nice touch. Thank you.

[@wtmayhew]

Thank you! I absolutely agree on the clamps; the HF clamps are every bit as good as others. The other tools HF gets right are the Pittsburgh box wrenches - I bought a set of the brake line wrenches and they’re high quality forged steel. The air tool brass quick connect pieces parts are cheap and well made, I recommend them. What NOT to get - the titanium nitride drill bits, those are basically disposable single use hole makers.

[@danielboughton3624]

I have a few of those clamps and they are wet noodles compared to my bessey clamps. They do have inexpensive dial calipers though. For knock around the shop projects where you don't want to use your nice ones those are a good value.

[@wtmayhew]

@@danielboughton3624 Thanks for the reply. I have some of the older German man Bessey clamps with the red wood handles and heavy iron castings. You’re right, they’re the best for applications where you need some pretty strong force. I wish I had bought more Bessey clamps back in the day. I am pretty sure the newer Bessey clamps aren’t as rugged as the old ones. The Harbor Freight clamps are OK if you don’t need a lot of force to be applied.

[@danielboughton3624]

@@wtmayhew so I was in the shop last night and noticed I had some older HF clamps in the corner and those are seriously more stout than the newer ones I bought but obviously still not bessey stout. Now I am wondering if they have more than one grade still available. The last set I got are pretty much throw aways.

[@wtmayhew]

@@danielboughton3624 I believe you are correct. I don’t remember exactly when, but it was at least five years ago that I picked up a handful of the HF clamps when they were on sale for $3 or $4. The HF clamps have some plastic parts in the jaws, but they aren’t awful. They’re acceptable for holding flat parts together while wood glue dries. I should qualify, when I wrote “as good as the others” that I was thinking of the generic (Kobalt?) ones from Lowes. The old German Bessey clamps are the gold standard - at least in my hobbyist experience.

[@bradroon5538]

My HF clamps slip. The Forstner bit box falls apart. I have open end/ratchet wrenches that don't fit their stated sized nuts and bolts...

[@FrancisFurtak]

Go girl! Thanks, those are some big differences in price!

[@sicily6740]

I sort of agree with most of what she says. My wife has some big plants in big, heavy pots. I bought some dollies from HF, screwed some scrap wood across the wood bars to support the pots; she loves them. I have a number of HF clamps - the aluminum bar clamps are terrific. The clamps where you squeeze the handle are marginal - I've broken several. The Irwin clamps I've purchased on sale elsewhere have never broken.

[@njsongwriter]

Last thing I bought at Harbor Freight was a fiberglass pole that comes in one foot sections for fishing wires inside finished walls. The item is nearly $14 on Amazon but at HF it was only $8. The only thing I don't like is that the majority of stuff is made in China.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Everything is made in China indeed.

[@davidho2977]

If you go to other places such as HOme Despot, or Lowe's, I think you'll find almost everything there is made in China too.

[@wtmayhew]

It is pretty tough to find US-made basic hand tools. US manufacturers can’t sell inexpensively enough to make any profit. Ironically, if you can find US-made hand tools, they are often junk because they have to be really low quality to be able to match Asian imports on price.

[@marylhere]

As is most Amazon stuff.

[@puirYorick]

A lot of stuff that you wouldn't think so are also made in China or have major components made there. Some US brands were bought by China just for the name. Behind an anonymous holding corporation, some famous "American" names are made in China too.

[@photog1529]

The HF bar clamps with the blue rubber handle are pretty good, although they do flex a bit when you really have to crank down on them. The squeeze clamp with the plastic handle? Not so good. Tried one but it broke on the second day. Since HF is a bit of a drive for me, I just tossed it...I'd burn that much in gas trying to return it. I bought an Earthquake 1/2" impact about 6 years ago, along with some of the Pittsburgh impact sockets. Still going strong with zero issues. You're right about the dolleys...I have two and they're well worth it. The paint brushes are cheap enough to just toss them when done, especially if used with oil based products.

[@alexllc2958]

make sure you oil the Forstner Bits after you use them to keep them in good condition ;)

[@mcoram3486]

clean them with brake cleaner before use so as to not get oil in the wood. That wont be good come finishing time.

[@ron0126]

And learn how to sharpen them after one use … they’ll burn wood right out of the box.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

Yep! Harbor Freight is my official go-to supplier for all things clamp and clamping related. I buy at least one clamp almost every time I go there just because. Those forstner bits are a good deal as long as you don’t se them very often. The furniture dollies are good too. I have at least a couple of those too. And I can literally see a harbor freight canvas drop cloth from where I’m sitting right now. Good call on all points.

[@erbenton07]

One thing to be careful of at HB is air compressors. The ones with the drain part way up the bowl are going to rust out fast as the drain cant get all the water out. They have others where the drain is right at the lowest point where it should be so get one of those instead. Another thing - if you buy one of the larger toolboxes its up to you to get it home and unloaded. HB will put it in your truck or trailer and that's all.

[@eddolan2125]

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[@bobbywoods684]

Does HF sell eye protection? Mortal sin- no eye protection at 1:59.

[@roadrunner8428]

I totally agree with you and more that who have not mentioned. I would rather own American made tools, but I too have put Snap On and MAC tools aside. I shopped Sears for their American made hand tools that said 'Made In USA' that were just as good as the previously mentioned. Sears tools are now made in Chine, reason why you don't see 'Made In USA' logo anymore. I needed a set of box wrenches of some sizes I didn't have. I stopped at HF to pick up a box of disposable work gloves on the cheap. Stopped to look at the wrenches and was surprised at how well made they might be for 8.99. Break ? return for replacement or refund. Don't like?? same return policy. I put them to the test on a four wheel brake job. Brake job done on a honda accord with no hassle or regrets. I then removed the brakes and replaced an axle shaft and hub/bearing on my grand cherokee with no hassle of slippage etc. ANDDD I received a free flash lite that is still working after almost a year. A friend gave me the thumb down signal because I went to HF and purchased China made tools. He has Husky tools from Home Depot, and where are they made ??? SHHHH Crickets.

[@wtmayhew]

The HF brake line wrenches are every bit as good as Husky or most other brands. Good luck trying to find US made hand tools, especially if you shop at any big box store. I found a set of US made screwdrivers at Lowes a year ago and gave them to a friend. Other than that, Asia rules the day.

[@dc6233]

It really sucks that we lost Sears...

[@russellbuot9357]

Have you ever checked the harbor freight levels? I bought one, took it home checked it . It was 3/16 off level. I went back to return it to trade it for another one. Before check out, I double checked,all of the levels on the shelf was off between 1/8 to 3/16 off level.

[@Jackson-T23]

I disagree on their clamps. I've replaced every one of their F-Style and quick clamps that I've ever bought from them. They slip and bend under high pressure. But they do have a bunch of other tools which are fantastic. Their extreme duty tarps, movers blankets, hammers, car jacks, and tool chests are nice. The 97049 scissors are some of the best scissors I've ever owned.

[@ThePipingViking]

i agree on the clamps i had 2 of the smaller squeeze clamps and had the trigger break off both of them.

[@Name-ps9fx]

Key word is "high pressure"... it's pretty rare that a clamp with the hugging force of King Kong would be needed (especially in a home environment)...if you need that kind of strength, of course you should shop professional quality.

[@paulgraumann2774]

Their squeeze clamps are Only for light duty at best, their F clamps are good for medium duty but have 60 degree pointed machine threads so if dented or thrown to ground against other metal will dent and then strip out female threads because they are not acme threads but their metal c clamps are good and impact sockets are a great deal as most of the other

[@stevehamman4465]

Harbor freight is great for the home owner!!! Tools don't last long but are great for emergency!! Bought a $400.00 chop saw for $80.00 , was amazed how long it lasted!! You can buy tools for the cost of one day rental!!

[@TUKByV1]

My favorite thing from HF are their magnets. Specifically, the twin packs of rectangular ones (about the size and shape of dominoes).

[@wdtaut5650]

Their welding magnets are also good. I don't weld, just find plenty of uses around the shop. Can't beat their rare-earth magnets if they are the size you need.

[@graybeard2113]

@@wdtaut5650 Had a couple of albums by Rare Earth.. 😎

[@davidherdman9798]

So I bought some clamps from HF, like she says here. Cheap prices, for sure. Then after about a year one broke. The "grabber" part just snapped in half. So I took it back (with no receipt) and got a replacement with NO questions asked. None. Piece of cake. If you need tools, and are not using them all the time, then this is the place to start. That said, I buy name brand battery stuff, as my previous experience with HF battery stuff was less than top notch. (I still have my old 18 volt DeWalt battery drill working fine after 20 years.)

[@Susan70003]

Mine just started smoking. It is not designed to let me change the brushes out so it's toast.

[@gregsettle9725]

"...does what it needs to do." True words for tools!

[@robertrobinson2649]

Tell that to the Festering stool junkies. lol

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Best prices on tarps & cargo nets around. When a hurricane is coming, the cargo nets are perfect for securing down around deck boxes & outdoor furniture. Keeps everything together while not catching the wind. Quinn screwdriver s are great, too. And magnesium fire starters!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

If I can add a couple more, the bag of acid brushes for a dollar. These are the small brushes with the metal tube handle. I use them to spread glue and then just toss them. Cheapest you can find anywhere and they do the job. My rule is, if I am only going to use the tool rarely, go to Harbor Freight. If I use it regularly, invest in the best you can afford.

[@MrSTOUT73]

I use those brushes all the time soldering. Great bargain!

[@davea344]

All fun aside your very knowledgeable about the tools you buy and use. You sparked my interest in most it not all you mentioned in this video. Well done Pup!

[@ViperSRTnACR]

They also have some really good flash lights, brushes and hand tools (Quinn, Doyle). I also use some of their higher end power tools for automotive use and have never had any issues with them.

[@tshadow6]

Amen on the clamps! I bought three spring clamps for $1.50 each to repair my bench seat in my travel trailer. Compared to Home Depot clamps costing $7 each, I look up the nearest Harbor Freight at every RV park I stay at now.

[@Qulevra]

Pull saws (Japanese style), $8 or $9. Super sharp and when it craps up just toss it and buy a new one. Probably one of the most overlooked gems in HF.

[@elfpimp1]

No, don't toss it out the blades are replaceable! 😬👍 I own one, and the irwin thinner blade model at Lowe's, ABSOLUTELY worth having both saws. Sadly the Irwin doesn't have a removable blade...

[@Qulevra]

@@elfpimp1 Do they carry replacement blades too ? Never seen one.

[@donny_bahama]

@@Qulevra They do. They’re only $8 or $9 and they come with a free replacement handle!

[@dozi3r]

@@donny_bahama replacement blades come preinstalled on replacement handles

[@marlonestrella8105]

Lol I almost got duped. I didn’t realize it was Japanese style until I went to a friends house who actually has a real one and it cut dowels like a hot knife cutting butter. I returned my HF Japanese style saw lol

[@philr2664]

As a general rule, I agree with all you say and find most of the tools are perfectly functional for anything I need. Not the case with the clamp. When I really needed it to clamp down tight, they would slip. Yes, the Irwin cost more but they don't ever slip. As a home owner that occasionally need a special tool, Harbor Freight has some awesome products at a great price. I have a power washer and air compressor, that I have used for years. I can't even remember when I bought the moving dolly. May times I figured this load would break it. Still hanging in there. As far as the CHINA comment below, everything is made in China. Name brands just get a 700% mark up. You Nike or Adidas are made in China. Thanks for you video.

[@RobertKarlBerta]

There are several good deals at HF. The moving blankets of course and various tarps. They also have a LED light that looks like a wall light switch that runs on batteries....you can attach with velcro or the magnets that come with them. I have them in several places such as attic, workshop, etc. They are sold at other places like Home Depot and Lowes but at 3 times the price. Impact sockets and regular socket wrench tools are more than fine for home shop use. I haven't broken one yet and if you do they have life time warranty like Sears used to have. I got an ultra low and long reach hydraulic jack for use with my sports car....it has held up fine. Some of their electric powered tools are fine. Maybe not ultra heavy duty pro use but for home shop they work good....I have a corded impact wrench, a 1/2' belt sander, and a powered hand held hack saw that has seen lots of use and still working fine. I have a small table top drill press that has since been replaced by a Jet drill press which is of course much higher quality but the old one worked fine for years.

[@marylhere]

I love those lights…I have them inside my lower kitchen cabinets because they’re deep. I just forget to turn them off because I am thinking they will automatically go of when I shut the door. To be fair, my cabinets are 50s steel with wire shelves like a fridge. The ones on the outside wall are pretty cold in winter.

[@markfuller]

I got a floor jack at a good price. But, the first thing I did was replace the hydraulic fluid with name-brand product. I imagine it doesn't come with good fluid. HF's jackstands are a good value too. There's a lot of stuff that's decent there. I used their $20 cheapo power drill to drill 2" vent holes in all my soffits (3 holes each board). I figured I'd go through 2-3 drills. I was working it hard. I went through 3 hole saws. But, the power drill continues to work fine today (years later).

[@kurtkucharik9664]

I agree with everything but the level. I work commercial construction, I'd never trust a harbor freight level to tell me what's plumb or level, especially an I-beam style one. We use Empire and Stabila spirit levels along with Bosch, DeWalt and Hilti Laser levels. It might sound like I'm being a snob about it but practically the most important thing in construction is things being plumb, level and square.

[@izzie-digs-in]

Old surveyor here. I'm definitely a level snob.

[@bobnwashington]

Of course you want a level to be level, if you’re a builder you should know how to check a level, no mater the brand, check before you buy!

[@adio222]

@@izzie-digs-in luckily it doesn't seem like harbor freight makes transit levels or theodolites

[@kurtkucharik9664]

@@bobnwashington Yes, you would usually check a level for trueness before you buy it by putting it on a shelf, noting the position of the bubble within the vial, and then flipping it and comparing it with the previous position of the bubble as stacking them on the ground is not an effective method of testing. However since I am relying on this tool to stay true over time, I am more likely to trust a reputable source than I am to trust harbor freight. Like they say, buy cheap buy twice.

[@joemendoza675]

I also the have the tube-shaped clamps, the screw-adjusted clamps, and have the drop cloths. Their heat gun, electric stapler, casters with brakes, moving blankets, tarps, digital calipers, small angle grinder, and various rotary tool accessories are great too. I have bought some items that didn't work out for me, but most do. The last purchase was for a miter saw stand that helps me stay off the ground when I use my miter saw. By the way, are you making those cabinets with drawers in back of you? Cool project, making one myself.

[@joseaguilar5020]

Yes I been using tools from harbor freight forever never had any broken, only one problem I got and is my metal cutting lathe the 7X10 às the speed control went bad and they don't sell parts for it, but the lathe still work with an external control, mechanic tools are good as the operator knowledge and the best thing is that if you ever brake one you get a replacement for free

[@sixstrings1063]

Check out the rechargeable camping light with bug zapper. I always look at the cloth drop cloths and think I can use them for something.

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Great tips! I’ve bought the drop cloths too. Good finds. Just subscribed. BTW-you need to wear safety goggles while doing some of those projects.

[@shadowsilverlight1651]

she is an adult and can make the decision whether to use safety equipment or not.

[@barnienunya4573]

Cheap level are not alway accurate but real easy to check. Just set the level on anything flat and close to level then read it, pick it up and turn it 180 and set it back in the same place. If it reads the same both ways it is good.

[@vincearmstrong5654]

Their 'Badlands' winches are great, and WAY cheaper than most all other choices.

[@billverheyden2561]

Great buy on a great winch.

[@aaronwilliams6439]

My buddy has been happy with his 12000 lb winch, and he used a coupon that he got in the mail and got an awesome deal to boot

[@piraltas]

Do they sell 4k cameras? Cause you need one