5 Harbor Freight Tools Even The Hater's Will Love!

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[@MrJonnieos3]

Jorgensen 48 inch parallel clamps are still $39 at lowes Love your channel one of the best honest reviews

[@DblodevianT]

@@MrJonnieos3 the vevor miter gauge is unavailable everywhere,even their own website

[@FixItFrench]

Bremen clamps have been through the ringer in my shop. One of the most impressive items at harbor freight in my opinion. I always tell my customers that they are probably the best budget option

[@awesomelegodude720]

As a wood man (its my profession), I appreciate your posts. Great stuff, i always look for better quality, better value and honest posts.

[@marconiandcheese7258]

I love the fastcap lefty righty. The flatback lefty righty is even better. It's flat and 100% flexible. Great.

[@gregghernandez2714]

Great video Matt. I do disagree with you on one point however. You are correct about the larger F style clamps, but the 6 inch clamps are a steal. Whenever they are on sale I pick up at least two. They are critical whenever I build any crosscut sled. I clamp my fences to a nice steel bar I have and they come out completely flat. Give them a try.

[@mikewatson4644]

I agree. The 6" are good for small things. I even have good luck with the 12" BUT I am careful not to clamp too tight.

[@MemelordSupreme]

Was going to make the same comment the 6-inch are great! they have been updated a little bit too they are a bit better than they were before.

[@gregghernandez2714]

@@MemelordSupreme Yeah, I noticed that too with the newer version. The steel seems to be a little thicker and of better quality than the original version.

[@aberger311]

Same, the smaller F clamps are champs. I do glue the rubber feet to them though, they are too loose otherwise and tend to fall off.

[@justashmo9066]

I build cabinets and furniture for a living. I literally have hundreds of clamps and I still use the HF clamps I bought 10+ years ago all the time. Great value!

[@Jadebones]

I use those magnetic trays as paint palettes. They're nice and heavy, which makes them less likely to tip or knock over. Plus, they are easy as hell to clean out no matter if your paint is wet or dried.

[@RiviterRIP]

I'm a low level DIYer and really appreciate how you show some simple example uses for each tool. Thanks!!!

[@jmac0321]

If I am making shop furniture that needs casters, I take apart a Harbor Freight furniture dolly and use the wheels from that. The dollies are usually cheaper than buying casters at the box stores. They don't lock but I have used them on things like lumber racks and they carry a LOT of weight.

[@RayCollins-dv4ts]

I've done the same.

[@Tinkery]

I’ve had great luck with the short F-Style clamps at HF. As long as you stick to the 12” or the relatively soft steal on the bar doesn’t cause any issues. For anything longer than 12” then the Bessie or Jorgensens are definitely the way to go.

[@glumberty1]

I thought the same thing, but several years ago they changed those clamps and the newer versions are weaker and flex more. The older version was much better.

[@Tinkery]

@ good to know! I appreciate the heads up.

[@rrb4kids1]

That fastcap tape measure is where it's at! I'm a just a DIY guy and I have had that tape measure for about 3 years now and it's my go to tape measure hands down... highly recommend! Great stuff, keep up the great work!

[@j.6478]

Thanks for listing all the tools you talk about! That shows how much you care about your subscriber/viewers

[@dennisberry935]

I have had the Hercules dust extractor for 2 months now and I love it. Took two months to come in after I ordered it but got it with a 20% discount coupon. It has worked great, and i noticed that it has now gone up to $349.

[@AEmmick01]

Have had the Hercules dust extractor for 4-5 months now and it has worked flawlessly for me. The one thing I would (will) change on it is the hose itself. Will be looking for a more flexible hose to swap it out for.

[@awesomelegodude720]

Look at pool filter hose. It comes in great lengths, air/water tight, swivel ends and half the price.

[@Kreacher1974]

Based on watching your videos and your recommendations i purchased the fast cap lefty/righty, Skil router, Worx table, Kreg rip guide and a few other tools and accessories. Thanks for all the great videos and recommendations

[@richardwadsworth4259]

Great information! I do have several 6 in F-style clamps in the the short span they hold up very well. I even have a few in the 12 in for some extra where I don't need much force!

[@Damon_Barber]

Great video! Love the shirt!! ❤

[@murderXnumbers]

Buying a few of those tools ASAP, so thanks. Always a good place to find solid info about tools, tips, and safety 👍Remember kids, "Safety first and you'll last"

[@FB_Woodshop]

I love the 6 inch and 12 inch f style clamps. They don’t deflect on the short size.

[@kenerickson4923]

I have 4 of the 24" parallel clamps and am pleased with them. They hang right next to my Jorgensen clamps until I need to do a glue up. In fact, I have 3 of each brand being used to clamp up 2 different projects right now. I bought my 1st 2 HF parallel clamps after your review video a couple of years ago.

[@EricJackson-yc3iv]

Are you from Tennessee by any chance? The reason I asked is the 731, that's our are code. Anyway I love your content

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks! Naw, we are in Arkansas. 731 is my wife and I's anniversary, July 31.

[@brad_neal]

The best tool channel on the web! Thanks for the great info!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you!

[@muddslide8829]

Thanks for giving a little love to Harbor freight. It's how I was able to get started in wood working .

[@gregghernandez2714]

@@muddslide8829 I agree. I used to feel there was some tool shaming going on with Harbor freight on KZbin. Then I saw a video a few years back on the Make Something channel. He explained that due to HF he was able to get into woodworking by purchasing their tools. He showed he still uses a small sander and their 6" f style clamps. I thought if HF is good enough for him, it will be for me too.

[@cuzimpoor7785]

Hes getting paid by them to advertise their race to the bottom garbage. These aren’t reviews.

[@ceeweedsl]

I recently bought into the Bauer 20V line. I have M12 but M18 seems too expensive battery wise and I needed a cordless saw for a job. The Bauer cordless 7 1/4" saw is awesome for it's price. Considering I got it free with their 5 amp battery deal. I got a second 5 amp to get the work done and was in. Actually, the battery will generally last me a day if not a project. 7 1/4"! Cheap blades and full depth bevels. Quiet. a big win. We will see what else I might need, but it seems like a quality cordless system and the batteries are priced fairly.

[@jhans3278]

Thanks Matt. I have the dust extractor and agree it’s a fine tool. I use a 1-1/4 inch ID central vac hose instead of the stiff Harbor Freight hose. In addition, I have the hose covered with a fabric sock so I don’t feel any static electricity. Correction to your comment about filter cleaning, the air flow rate drops about 50% for about 2 seconds during the filter cleaning. However, it’s not a big deal and you learn to work with it.

[@jamespape9916]

I love the fortress quiet air compressor. I’ve used it for years w/o issue. Fairly light. Pretty quiet. They have smaller and larger versions as well. FORTRESS 2 Gallon, 135 PSI Ultra Quiet Oil-Free Hand-Carry Jobsite Air Compressor

[@russbowers3683]

I came here to say this! I can EASILY carry a nice conversation without raid voices right next to my Fortress Ultra Quiet 2G compressor. Especially when working inside doing flooring, trim, etc. this is a must have tool

[@a9ball1]

I just got the 1 gallon version for free and I'm curious as to what I can use with a 1 gallon compressor? When I got it it was so loud. It turned out the housing for the air filter was loose and rattling. I made a rubber washer for it and now it's as quiet as my kitty cat.

[@ceeweedsl]

Yes, me too. I think the Fortress quiet 2 gal is better than the similar looking Senco quiet mini compressor. And for me, the fundamental need was that my off-grid garage's inverter couldn't power my rigid hot dog compressor but the 2 gallon fortress is not just QUIET but very LOW power draw. It's like a brushless tool in efficiency because it has the best flow at 90psi in it's class. I'm can run a framing nailer off it for DIY speed (some resting) construction with it. Not for builder framing but the 15 ga finish nailer is no sweat.

[@paulprobusjr.7597]

Thanks for that. I saw your sander videos and while I am in the Hercules line for battery powered tools, I think you're review is legit and as unbiased as possible. Although not a WW'ing tool, I think the one tool HF haters would love is the Hercules battery powered porta bandsaw. My dad gave me an "old" (early '90's) Milwaukee corded one and I also pulled an old Skil porta bandsaw (it was made back when they made good tools) out of the trash at a previous employer (bad cord, it was cheaper for them to replace it than have one of their electricians to repair it) and the Hercules is equal to either one (aside from not having infinite runtime due to it being battery powered). I keep it at my metal lathe for when I need to finish parting off in my lathe, which is not rigid enough to fully part most pieces.

[@margueritewhite3038]

The Hercules miter saw!! It almost exactly like the Deaalt 780. It’s fantastic and slso $299

[@Oxcart19-s8r]

I have the Hercules dust extractor, combined with a Mullet cyclone, and it's fantastic. Highly recommend.

[@buckeyewoodshop]

Over 45 years in woodworking, I've owned at least 6-12 parallel clamps of EVERY brand. I absolutely LOVE my Bremen parallel clamps!!! The first time I picked one off the rack and felt the weight and quality, I was hooked. I sold off my other clamps and bought more Bremens.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great review Matt. Thanks for sharing

[@timhankins3436]

Being retired and cheap, I bought a couple of the magnet trays to hold screws, then i just took some tuna cans or really anything metal, put magnet on the other side, glue it if you want, I use those almost daily. I can make 5-6 for the price of one. just an idea. Love your vids. Great options.

[@BethesdaWoodworks]

I'll agree with many others that the 6" F clamps are great. The Bremen parallel clamps have been fantastic for me. I also have the Hercules sander, and I liked it a lot more than my Ridgid ROS - less vibration and faster sanding with equal dust collection.

[@klmbuilders5385]

Anything Bauer seems to be good. I picked up the Bauer portaband a while back. I'm a DeWalt guy but the Bauer is awesome and boatloads cheaper. I caught it on sale for $99. I also upgraded from an old Central Machinery 4" benchtop sander to Bauer's version. Way better machine and changing belts is a snap. The old CM version required literally taking half of the thing apart to change the belt. Harbor Freight has definitely stepped up their inventory!

[@donaldpyles2891]

I just made a purchase at Harbor Freight of a 6” x 48” stationary belt sander. I have only used it once, but I am impressed. The assembly could not be easier, great instructions and the machining was perfect. Was totally surprised with a soft-start motor. For the money, I can not find any reason to buy some of the other brands that were nearly three times the price. Yes, I have many of the most popular brands of tools to compare it to and I am impressed.

[@Bruhop60]

You are correct on Harbor Freight tape measure (inexpensive Pittsburgh). It is off. I have numerous ones around the house and used them for years. Then took two measures with Pittsburgh tape measure and my Stanley. I got two different marks on the wood. I was confused. Then took out other things to measure with and they all lined up with the Stanley. Pittsburgh tape measures all in a landfill somewhere.

[@MrSirswoodworking]

The Bauer table top drill press. So impressive! Worth every penny

[@ceeweedsl]

I just got the 10" one and it seems like good competition for the Wens. Laser is a nice feature too.

[@bobbyj0708]

I love the Diamondback 7" tile saw.

[@keadog1838]

You can pre-pay for the dust extractor and they will call/email when it comes in. I did that the other day with an ETA of March 8. I've done that one other time with a storage cabinet and it came in a little early. The price did go up to $345 (I think) but I was able to use a 20% off coupon for "any single item" and got a free cheapie heat gun with Inside Track card. My miter gauge is also off by a few thousandths of an inch at 90. Agree on the clamps.

[@acesup5845]

Excellent review as always. Talking about magnetic devices one tool that I use on the daily no matter whether it wood or metal or even roofing/gutters is the magnet roller. Great for screws nails slivers of metal that have been cut off etc...

[@gaylewilliams7353]

I like the Hercules fan. It uses the same batteries as the router. It's small but blows pretty good and it's easy to move around my shop wherever I need it. Makes summer time much more enjoyable in my shop. 😉

[@RayandSandysWoodworking]

Great video, I'm personally a Harbour Freight fan. With that being said, I'm also very careful about what I buy there. I've had no problems with what I've purchased from them. Like I said very careful of what you buy! Thanks Matt

[@telefrag93551]

Just found a pair of 48” Irwin parallel clamps at Ross of all places for $25 each. I think this is quite the score!

[@echoshatter]

Another magnetic "tool" from HF that I picked up and have next to the paper towel holder - a box thing to hold disposable gloves. I have light, medium, and heavy duty nitrile gloves (also HF), and I put my medium ones (that I use a lot) on that. Couple those things with one of the metal rolling carts and you have a good solution for getting things around while still having access to your gloves, paper towels, etc.

[@MadMonk67]

On the paper towel holders, I have a couple of these around my shop, and with the cycles of cold winters and hot summers in my area, I've found that the adhesive they use to hold the magnets on the holders tends to become brittle and when you go to remove it to put a new roll on the holder, the magnets come off the holders, staying on whatever you've attached the holders to. However, a judicious application of Weldbond on them seems to do the trick and keeps the magnets attached to the holders.

[@markkempton4579]

My store does not even stock the dust extractor, so you just do a pre-sale at the register. I was going to use the 20% coupon on that Friday but I ended up going with the trailer instead. I'll wait for a Hercules coupon this spring for the extractor.

[@RandomBitzzz]

My local store does the same... e.g. pre-order in store

[@Raven5763]

I always keep a couple of harbor freight tape measures in my work truck to use in the field around other work crews. When someone wants to borrow a tape, they get that one.

[@jons2447]

The FastCap PSSR-16 16 Foot Pro tape measure is my 2nd favorite tape measure. My fave is an old 'promotional' Stanley yellow plastic 12' tape measure because it's so light. I also like my chrome Stanley PowerLock 12' measure. The FastCap PSSR-16 stays on my (makeshift) bench, the other 2 I carry about for small jobs, like hanging pictures & other minor things. The only thing I don't like about my FastCap PSSR-16 is it's a little chunky. But I *love* it's blade!

[@blahahbly11]

Dust extractor is 350 now. Actually the day it jumped to $350 was the day I bought it. 20% coupon still made it 280. I wasn’t happy about the price jump, but it’s even still a fantastic price for an excellent machine.

[@michaelranalli9316]

Same here…wasn’t happy!

[@jackspeer2127]

couple years ago as a newbie I bought HF bar clamps and it didnt take long to see the bar bending. now they are only for light duty jobs. got better clamps. I'll stop by HF and check out the parallel clamps. thx.

[@RnRWoodworkings]

Great job sir! You are absolutely correct on the F clamps, they are trash, but they will hold two pieces of paper together . There are two tools that I have from Harbor freight that I was shocked that I like them so much. One is there very large belt sander by Bauer. It’s 4” and a beast for removing material. The other I received for Christmas and it is the. Bauer cordless Brad nailer and the spot light. For the price they both perform phenomenally and the battery life was more than I expected.

[@MrVbda1]

Love the videos. As for the Hercules orbital sander, I own one and it's been a very good unit. I haven't had a bit of trouble with the one I have, but then again, it's from HF. If you don't like it take it back and get a new one.

[@ourjourneytohope]

Thanks for the pro and con reviews. I like Harbor Freight for most things.

[@mikesimmons7539]

Hercules 12" dual bevel miter saw . I bought one of these saws and really like it better then the 12" ( older ) DE Walt dual bevel I had for many years .

[@shermanharris9218]

I love my cordless Bauer router, caught it on sale for thirty bucks and wish I had bought 2 maybe 3

[@Brad_R]

The Bremen clamp has been fantastic for me.

[@PapaGleb]

Love that lefty/righty tape.

[@gutierreza34]

Brother, I love your shirt! 👍🏻

[@731Woodworks]

thanks!

[@davidsavage692]

Lefty righty is my favorite also, got four of them!

[@jimknott183]

The fastcap tape measure is the bomb. I have 3 of ‘em

[@philippeterson9512]

The Hercules compound miter saw is also a great deal.

[@The-Handsome-Devil]

Anther great review and I like that you pull no punches, I have the Bauer 10 inch dule bevel mitre saw. I think you should test and review that one from Harbor Freight. I think for what I paid for it it's a great saw.

[@Theunrealbrettg]

Thanks for the video, Matt! I haven’t noticed too much deflection in my HF F-clamps, but haven’t torqued them down super tight. Need to get some of the Bremen parallels next.

[@robert953]

Love the Portland 6.5 9.5 Electric Pole Saw, It's a beast

[@michaelhancock5606]

For smaller and lighter weight applications, the 6 inch F style clamps are a great value and perform as needed. Well worth your money. Definitely agree though, stay away from the larger sizes as they will twist and deform.

[@monteglover4133]

Yep The 6” is good 👍 the 12”??? The bigger ones NO 👎 they only sorta work for very light work

[@TWC6724]

Matt, are y’all going to do another secret store give away this year? It was so cool to see people blessed by a new tool. And Festool on top of that!

[@stephenmoore2561]

Good stuff, Matt! I use the same clamps on my flag builds. And I use your plan as well! Love your videos!

[@9bnmadden]

Great video as always! One other critique I have on the hf dust extractor is the static build up on the hose. I was cutting up a bunch of lumber with the hf extractor hooked up to my makita cordless circular saw, and noticed substantial static buildup. I neglected to address that, and the makita saw actually completely broke during that session. Don't know for sure what happened, but I suspect the static fried something in the saw. Still happy with the hf extractor, but wish the static on the hose was handled better.

[@davepruitt2739]

Bounce sheets?

[@MrNside]

Their pneumatic narrow crown stapler is pretty good. I put down about 1200 sqft of lauan as underlayment putting a staple about every 4 inches. I would tack a 4x8 sheet in place, then just hold the trigger sweeping back and forth. Never gave me any issue. I oiled it daily over the 3 days I used it and I was using it for about 2 to 4 hours straight. Worked well with the staples they had in stock too. I think I paid $30 or $40 for it. No issues, no complaints.

[@nobodyhere4961]

I was a maintenance mechanic and fabricator and recently retired and I have a Mititoyo digital caliber from when I first got into maintenance 25+ yrs ago and it was over $100 and then I found the PITTSBURGH 6 in. Digital Caliper with SAE and Metric Fractional Readings and found it to be just as accurate as the Mititoyo and it's metric, SAE and fractions. The only thing I did to it was take a finishing stone to the corners and just took off the smallest of burrs and it's been great and have had it for over 10yrs with no problems and it's held it's accuracy.... I did buy a few extra ones for that price and they are still working and It cost about $14 10yrs ago but now and it's $23 but still a good deal.

[@JamesSmullins]

I've got the same one, I stopped using it for anything critical like reloading ammo because it loses zero so often and randomly. For wood working it's good but if I need repeatable precision it's a no go.

[@LittleIAO]

Harbor Freight has some pretty decent disposable items that I would say everyone should check out. Zip ties, nitrile gloves, etc. I also have been happy with their individual super cheap spring clamps, caster wheels, air compressor hose parts, and I actually have a pair of goat skin work gloves from them that I love! They tend to have some decent bolt-together items like carts and organizers. Heavy duty stuff that's kind of oldschool and I love it. I have some of that with good results. I own a few larger items from them including a wood chipper, 3 ton low profile car jack, and I even have the well hated Chicago Electric corded circular saw. But I gotta say I've now owned all those for years and plenty of usage and they've all been excellent. You'd think that circular saw would be straight garbage but to be honest, for the price, it has thoroughly defeated the criticisms I've always seen of it. That being said I for sure usually would buy Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Bosch these days.

[@61lukeskywalker]

Need to try the Bauer 4 volt cordless staple gun. It cost $29. What a great little tool. I love Bauer tools from HF.

[@marklowther8792]

Finally got the Hercules extractor! Awesome

[@YorkPADad]

Miter gauge is nice. My only issue is on a DeWalt jobsite table saw the set screws scratch the plastic track. My solution has been painters tape to close the gap.

[@Chettjacobson]

I like the Hercules dual bevel miter saw

[@jarodmorris4408]

I'm interested to see how the tariffs will affect HF prices.

[@deirdrejohnson8985]

Great video again! My local Harbor Freight store is out of the Hercules Dust Extractor so I call all the stores in my state and in two neighboring states and they are out of the dust extractor! I’m bummed!!!

[@joelnowland2196]

Regarding the Bremen Parallel clamps - Some of the tests I have seen, they ( extremely ) over tighten them when testing using many times the proper pressure required. So yes the other parallel clamps hold up better than the Bremen if you are using way, way too much pressure in your glue ups.

[@kevinbrandt7606]

I have some of those f clamps, and yeah they bend. How much force does one need to clamp up cutting boards or small projects. The bar clamps prolly are my favorite. Light weight does what I need them to do. I was lucky to buy the dust extractor before they sold out. Holly crap! I love it! Most folks are on budgets, some of the tools are not bad, but go out and spend 20 dollars more for better tools like sanders or drills, Thanks again for a great video!

[@billmorash3322]

A couple of years ago I bought a 12" combination square with a center finder at Harbor Freight. I bought it for the center finder. I figured if I scribed enough lines with it I would hit the center. It turned out that the 90 degree and 45 degree squares were dead on. For nine bucks, I figure I got a 'Pittsburgh' steal.

[@oldtireman4665]

Hard to beat the price on their 10 & 12 gauge extension cords. I have two of their 25’ 10 gauges and a 50’ that seems to be on permanent loan to my neighbor. Their nitrile gloves are also good if your going stain and finish work and they go up to XXL which I need.

[@tdok6487]

I would love to see you review the new Bauer Scroll Saw. The thing looks pretty solid. Thanks for all the great reviews, I picked up my miter saw yesterday. Some scuff marks on the back, but 100% square. The plastic ends are a little loose but that is an easy fix.

[@jamescraigrn]

I bought it. I don't have a ton of time on it due to working a lot but it's a tank. There are a couple of reviews here on KZbin on it.

[@tdok6487]

@@jamescraigrn I have looked at a few of those reviews. It would be an upgrade from my old single speed Craftsman, and not a bank buster like the Dewalt would be. I will let my wife know you told me to but it tomorrow!

[@jamescraigrn]

@@tdok6487 wait for another sale unless you need it tomorrow. That's what I have done with all my tools and almost have a complete shop in six months.

[@Soleya9]

I'll agree on the F clamps. I have 12 and 18 inch ones. They flex way too much. Got them super cheap on sale, and the only use I find for them is clamping jigs and stuff down to the work table where you don't need a ton of clamping force. They aren't good for glue ups. I almost bought pipe clamps at HF, but then found the Bessy ones on amazon for a few dollars more, so I went with those instead.

[@weege5.45]

Back when I started working as a carpenter, my employer gave every new employee $100 to go get some hand tools and bags. One new guy went to harbor freight and spent $80 on his gear, including a tape measure. He had to buy a new framing hammer, take measure, and 1" chisel after about 4 months or so. I think it was less, actually. The tape measure quit retracting. I think he bought a Stanley after that and it wasn't that much more expensive. I use a DeWalt and it's a tank, although it's got some twist in it now. Almost a full rotation in the first ten feet. But it's fallen off a ladder two stories up twice and still works fine.

[@FixtheGodofBiscuits]

Now that HF has released a Bauer-branded dust collector and a matching cyclone separator, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.

[@antoinne1]

i get the 1/2 pipe clamps from Harbor Freight and go to a steel plant and get the pipe different length.

[@s.a.shaffer]

I have a bunch of the F-style bar clamps and I've never had one bend like what you showed. I just did a test with a 30" HF bar clamp. I clamped it to a 2x4 (tubafour?!). I drew lines down either side of the bar before clamping. It deflected about 1/16th side-to-side along the thin part of the bar, and about 1/4" along the thicker part. I did the same thing with an older Pony Jorgensen clamp with the wood handles. It didn't deflect on the thin side but it deflected about the same 1/4" or slightly more. It wasn't an accurate test. Maybe you had a bad batch or maybe I just can't put as much force on it as you. I'm reaching for parallel clamps if I need a ton of force anyways.

[@rickd9900]

The Hercules dust extractor onboard outlet is not an issue, the Festool onboard outlets have similar low ratings and work with all of their tools. I have the Hercules extractor and it works just fine with my KEB60 tracksaw.

[@DeluxeToTheCrux]

Love the shirt. 👊🏻

[@chipdayton1625]

Did you test the Hercules cordless sander? I've had good luck with it.

[@Mandurath]

They raised the price of the Dust extractor. Its $350 now. Went to buy one and found out. Decided to wait. It's nice, but I work on planned budgets, and that was over what I planned.

[@zipperhead101]

Right now, my go to tape measure is a HF one. Maybe I should check it out!

[@RandomBitzzz]

Me too. Fortunately I've never used it for anything super accurate.

[@zachbumbarger4297]

You should check out Wen’s parallel clamps. I was impressed

[@mg4695]

I have actually found the F-style 12" bar clamp CAN be serviceable (not ideal or recommended) for lightweight jobs. The TRICK is to find ones that aren't bent and don't slip when tightened. I find there is a TREMENDOUS variability in the quality of these on display. Finding usable F-clamps at HF is as bad as finding a straight 2x4 at HD or L's. I mainly use these clamps to secure my miter box or tabletop workbench to my assembly table; they're fine for that sort of thing. I only have two of these clamps in my shop because clamps you can get at HD or L's are FAR superior in quality for not a lot more money. When the HF clamps die, I'm replacing them with some good-quality ratchet clamps from HD or L's. I've also found that nitrile gloves are a fairly good value for the price at HF if you treat them as a single-use commodity. They may not be as durable as the ones you can get at HD or L's ( I can sometimes use those 3 -4 times before having to toss them), but they do the trick to protect your hands from CA glue or harsh solvents during a single use.

[@ravenheart1439]

Get an auto switch and plug extractor and tool into and you got auto start, so that really doesn't matter on the 3 amp plug on the front ..super easy fix there ..and those Breman clamps I have and get perfect glue ups, the best thing is, they are lifetime no questions returns which makes em a no brainer, I've done doors and big table tops with those with 0 issues ..

[@drkline69]

I have to agree about the Hercules sander. It does a nice job but it does really fatigue your hand. Getting all of my Christmas craft show projects done with it really hurt my hand. Just got the Dewalt cordless sander and am hoping that it is much better. I just need to get some more batteries for it.

[@jc6565]

I'd like to see a tool review on the Hart tools sold at Walmart if you have a done one already. That's what I currently own and done well for me. I own the variety from hand tools right up to garden and even a lawn mower.

[@timlawrence3906]

Great video, Matt. With my CT48, I havent used any other tool than the sander. Its a great dust extractor I have a couple of the magnetic trays and they're definitely handy. Reference the parallel clamps, I have several Besseys and some Jets. I like the the Jets better because they just feel more sturdy and are easier for a beginner to use.

[@devynworley2980]

I just recently bought the hercules plunge router combo kit and have to say ive been impressed, would love to see your thoughts on it

[@aaronblackford981]

I don’t know why this popped in my head while watching this video but maybe someday a review of best horse stall mats as your the only person I ever heard without looking up just for horses yet.

[@susangopher]

Real horse mats are extremely hard. I just got 2 rolled mats at HF and they are very comfortable for me and the pooch😂

[@aaronblackford981]

@ ty for making my point for using them in a workshop where we roll heavy tools around. I doubt your hb Matt’s would allow it much but even the cheapest hb Matt’s haven’t been bad so far. But I have rolled my tablesaw on them either

[@ryanrank3070]

Maybe look at the Hercules Sliding Compound Miter Saw. It compares really well to the Dewalt and for less money.