Harbor Freight Planer Review Update: 1 Year Later

[@StrangeGarage]

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[@michaelduncan1230]

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[@xanderalijah3708]

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[@michaelduncan1230]

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[@michaelduncan1230]

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[@xanderalijah3708]

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[@BruceMusto]

You're not cheap bro. It's your money, you work for it.

[@valentegonzalez65]

Yep. Nothing wrong with that

[@MrNanah38]

Not cheap fiscally conservative.

[@booradley8232]

It’s my money and I want it noooow!

[@StrangeGarage]

My 2 biggest surprises this week: This video is embedded on the Harbor Freight product page, and How much everyone loves my "Pot/Kettle situation" Comment. It's nice to meet you all, thanks for the comments and views. Good luck!

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Dude... That line legit cuts straight to the heart of the matter. Like, how you gonna be looking at cheap tool reviews and hate on somebody who just doesn't like wasting money? (me personally, hearing that you kinda had to waste $16 worth of wood made me wince. I'm with ya, bud.)

[@eizzle78]

Cee Jay maybe he hates wasting wood? I’m personally in that camp. Hardwood lumber is expensive, I hate turning usable lumber into sawdust, in fact that’s one of the main reasons I upgraded my bandsaw, for resawing.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

@@eizzle78 I didn't think of it that way but I mean I'm personally with that too!

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Don't feel bad, I would gripe and complain a little about wasting $16 worth of perfectly usable wood as I'm a Cheap Bastard®.

[@ZackofAllTradesct]

Yeah I hit the like button after that comment...lol

[@Matt-su5wp]

Subbed just for the most polite yet savage comeback "pot kettle situation"

[@thomast.8546]

This is my reason also

[@spamnelsonhere]

came to say the same, smashed that like button instead. lmao.

[@timk1512]

Matt, me too! 😂

[@robertoperezjr.1119]

Yes!

[@rustyshakelford4232]

SAME!

[@courtneysaunders7044]

Speaking about Harbor Freight... I bought one of their cheap welders at their parking lot sale for 60$ and told my self when it broke I would buy a Lincoln or Miller. 7 years later, the dang thing won't break! It's strong enough for most of my projects and I can usually preheat the stuff at the ends of it capability to make it work (nothing structural of course).

[@abelincoln95]

You did an update, which is lacking with most reviewers. Just subbed.

[@jcgarcia1168]

I'm on my second year with this planer, and also no complaints. My strategy with HF is to buy tools I'm learning to use, or not sure how much use it will get. I go to the online reviews to see beforehand if any issues are consistently reported (some users share neat work-arounds) - it really helps to make an informed choice. Many of my "test tools" have lasted many more years of hard use than I imagined at purchase! Very useful video, keep up the good work.

[@Ritalie]

You can simply visually inspect the tool. Some Harbor Freight tools are not good (as he said). The way you can tell is that the metallurgy and the fit and finish is extremely poor, like porous cast iron that isn't milled very smooth, or soft looking metal that might bend easily or snap off. When you look at their ratchets, and their sockets, they are literally the nicest hard metal alloy and their fit and finish is as good as a $200 Snap-On product. Their ratchets are so good, I've purchased about 5 different ones. Their new line of power tools appear to be just as good as Dewalt or Milwaukee, as you can visibly see just by examining the fit and finish. If you can't determine the quality of a tool by looking at it, then you probably should just stick with Dewalt tools. The downside to cheap power tools is the foot plate on saws are more "wiggly" and the motors have less power, and the sliding parts are not as precise. Although, from what I can tell, Harbor Freight has finally decided to step up the quality dramatically, and their circular saws are at least as good as the major brands. On their cordless tools, there is no way the batteries are going to last 10 years like on a Milwaukee. I have some Milwaukee batteries that are going on 8 or 9 years, and show no signs of damage. But for some people, they don't need batteries to last decades.

[@drewbacca1981]

...so you made a pine tree out of oak?

[@9mmkahr]

Lol

[@Dale37]

LoL

[@just-dl]

That takes skill....

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

identity crisis there!

[@gussi123]

You win..

[@joshuawoolridge8378]

Don't need a planer and probably never will but for some reason I really like this guy's review style and delivery

[@mathew96385296]

I love how down-to-earth this guy is. Bravo man!

[@even7steven]

Being called "cheap" isn't an insult. Great review. I'm glad you mentioned expectation management.

[@1pcfred]

Being called cheap is insulting. Being called frugal is a compliment.

[@gorillajoe999]

@@1pcfred only pussies feel insulted.

[@1pcfred]

@@gorillajoe999 opinions are like assholes and like your asshole I'd appreciate it if your kept yours to yourself.

[@Bean56_]

I have this planer and absolutely love it to be honest. Only thing I would say is to make sure you keep regular maintenance done on it, oil/lubricate clean your blade, make sure you don’t run any wood with nails or anything like that through it and you should be good. I’ve been using this after breaking down pallets and using it to make them (of course) all the same thickness for wood flooring. Saving a lot of money and it’s turning out great so far.

[@coloradomountainman8659]

And why would you oil/lubricate your blade? Makes zero sense to me. Oil/lubricate and clean the gears, chains, and other metal to metal moving parts, but the blade?

[@Ritalie]

@@coloradomountainman8659 Yeah I am not sure why she says to apply a heavy coating of blade lubricant to the dry blade? It's not good for the blade to be oiled, because it contaminates and ruins the wood.

[@jockellis]

Love mine. Was super impressed with the surface finish.

[@Shmurda_Inc_YT]

@@coloradomountainman8659 Obviously she forgot a comma.... geez.

[@ivanobar1]

Thanks. I’ve been eyeing this planer. I like your nuanced and balanced review; the balance of cost to quality (durability, performance…) is best way to look at purchases. And, excellent presentation.

[@CrankyPantss]

I like your attitude. This seems like such an honest, informative video. I don't put much stock into review videos because they are just one-offs of a brand new product. Doing an update after a year of using the product tells me more than any unboxing review ever could. Well done.

[@jaylevine3628]

Yes. Good review, great video!

[@nhankhuu5643]

You are someone that everyone needs to have in their close circle.

[@whasumara73]

First time I see a HF planer. Appears to do a good job. Thank you for the presentation.

[@RJSearson12345]

2:50 it's also very nice that the blades are replaceable, because it means you can replace them with ones from a better or more reputable brand. I know a lot of people do that with cheap saws and get good results

[@northjoe]

Love the Honda’s hanging out in the background

[@JoshMolina]

Straight, honest and to the point. Thank you.

[@CCWSig]

Thank you for doing a honest straight forward review without all the cinematic bullshit. These types of reviews are exactly what's missing from youtube these days. Earned a sub and a thumbs up from we.

[@jesusroblesjr.4352]

Don’t know what kind of reviews are people looking for but as for me these are it. Short straight to the point. Thanks

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

As someone who was in the market for an inexpensive home shop planer, this video is literally GOLD.

[@SmDJeremy]

Literally Darivs..? LITERALLY?! Lol

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

@@SmDJeremy Sure. I don't want to build a planer, so buying a cheap planer for basic projects is what I need, so this video was very helpful. It saves me money (GOLD). :)

[@soprano1n1]

I was talking about getting a planer with my wife and I am glad I came across your video. I am new to wood working so I don't really want to invest in a high dollar (I know someone will say you get what you pay for or something like that) planer in the beginning and it just sit there. I am definitely going to check this planer out ( I use a DA buffer/polisher from them and I love it, does everything this I need it to do) thanks again!

[@mikejones-we9eo]

That "pot and kettle " comment was the best. Keep up the great work sir and making the internet entertaining

[@trulyhappy8855]

I’m a contractor that focuses on remodels. I don’t plane all that often, usually just making my own shims so I think this might be perfect for me. Thanks for the videos brother.

[@andrewk-majordochomerepair6014]

It's rare someone takes the time to film, edit, and post a follow-up review of a product. Thanks! As much as I have worked semiprofessionally doing home repair and small renovation, I mostly do any of this work for myself or family working full time in health care. So, adding a planer to my workshop in lieu of the more time intensive nature of flattenening boards with a router flattening jig or hand planing, has been on my list. A planer may not have much use for general home repair and renovation, but it does in woodworking. Watching other but multibrand planer reviews, some of the advantages of the Bauer is, of course, the low price of approx. $270-300(?), the blades are double-sided, and the unit framing is a 2-bar (on top), making it more stable. However, I do not recall whether it is a 2 vs 3 blade unit. If it is a 3-blade unit, this is definitely a steal. It's never going to compare to the durability, precision, and quality of an industrial/commercial Jet or Grizzly...especially those that have spiral, let alone helical blades, but for a small home workshop, those units are completely unrealistic (not to mention well over $1K.

[@michaelbezos2969]

I purchased a Bauer impact drill driver, was about $100. Put it through hell for a year. Did remain virgil about keeping clean grease in pivot box. Still runs and works like first day. Thinking the Bauer line of tools is HF hidden gems. Thanks for video Bro.

[@gregwhitney8671]

Love the none biased review. You could not have said it any better. People are gonna hate, just keep on doing you man. Subscribed!

[@RealWolfmanDan]

Just bought one today based on this review. Picked it up second hand, but unused new out of box for 200 bucks, so I really can't complain, looking forward to trying it out.

[@rammoose1751]

Been looking for a planer to use on simple stuff at home-Here it is! Thank you for your help👍

[@edwarddillon6016]

Just bought one yesterday. On sale, I really love it , always wanted a planer. Very happy with it.

[@Usonian7]

"Yes I'm complaining about $16, I'm review a harbor freight tool you pricks"😂😂😂 that's awesome!!!

[@jonathanthink5830]

It is not the $16..... it is the oak tree.

[@michaelbezos2969]

Tell me truly, where would you rather $16.00. In your pocket or someone else's. Right on. 🤑✌️

[@MrMonkeyfarmer1]

I'm nearly 4 years late to the party, but TY for this upload.

[@podunk_woman]

Glad the views paid off. These videos really help those of us who struggle to support our woodworking addiction. 😋

[@StrangeGarage]

Oh yeah, helping me keep my projects going.

[@danielfronc4304]

@@StrangeGarage Good one😃

[@chrismoody1342]

I recently borrowed my brother Bauer planer for a Christmas project. I’ve used various planers over the years and found no faults with the Bauer. In fact it’s the spitting image of name brand planers on the market. Fact is I may even throw down the money to purchase my own.

[@BadgerRobot]

Pot kettle, perfect reply. Nice review.

[@lr6884]

So about two years ago I bought a similar Rigid planer. I maintained it properly and didn't abuse it. About 3 months ago the motor just burned up on me in the middle of a project. Wanted to just replace the motor but couldnt find anyone locally who could/would replace it (or even call me back). Just bought this one as a temporary sub, and as a card-carrying harbor freight junky, I'm definitely feeling positive after seeing all these reviews.

[@Geoff_G]

Your approach to tool reviews is excellent ("what can I reasonably expect"). Great video!

[@hjboots]

Thank you for keeping to the point and not wavering off the subject. It makes decision making a whole lot easier with a great review.

[@mmgross144]

I'm impressed with the length of the infeed/outfeed tables. That will go a long way to eliminate snipe.

[@1pcfred]

Making an auxiliary table for this kind of thickness planer makes them work a lot better.

[@rwind656]

@@1pcfred have you seen or can you recommend any KZbin videos or plans for building such an outfeed in feed table? I am considering this planer. For our occasional use oh, I'm having trouble justifying the nice DeWalt although I like their tools.

[@1pcfred]

@@rwind656 I made my table before I was on the Internet. There isn't much to it really. I used some 3/4" plywood that I spray glued a piece of sheet metal to. Although I've seen people make theirs out of melamine sheet too. Like a piece of shelving. Anything slippery. The trick how it works is there's a hook made out of wooden blocks on the bottom. It just hooks on the infeed table. So it can't get sucked through the planer. I put some guide rails on the side of mine too. Because there's guides like that in the planer. Keeps pieces on the table. But if you aim pieces they stay on the table anyways. I'm not sure how much the guides on my auxiliary table do. Guides reduce capacity a little. I never max my planer out anyways. Not even close. I've run my planer without the table and with it. I'd never use it without now. It is a pain for me to dig my table out too. Because I always bury it with scrap wood. I still always go through the trouble of digging it out. It lives on a scrap wood pile. Or in.

[@rwind656]

@@@1pcfred , thank you very very much. I will take a close look at this planer. ( I had only looked at the DeWalt. ). And if we do go for it, or the more expensive one, we will definitely then look around for ideas online and build an infeed and outfeed section. I've not seen the Edge guides to them would have never looked at planer in feet and outfeed. The way you are describing it, makes me think that I might be able to combine the idea of infeed/outfeed wings for a miter saw station we are planning on creating with infeed/ outfeed surfaces for a planer. We were already thinking about making them modular so that they could also be used as an outfeed table on the table saw. ( Getting tired of using the roller bearing type separate little expandable stanchions we've got. So I was thinking let's get everything up to the same height, and make two general use modular table surfaces that could be used for multiple purposes, since in our garage, they will have to be taken down and stored against the wall or hanging on the wall. ). Thanks! In the next few days we will be resawing ( using the table saw ) three quarter inch stock in to half inch stock -- because it's just not available here. But I would also like to avoid borrowing a friend's planer and workshop when we need to do this type thing and I'd like to be able to buy my wood from our local hardwood provider instead of The big box store.

[@1pcfred]

@@rwind656 It is just one board that you pass through the whole machine. I don't know how long mine is. It is as long as the scrap piece of wood I made it out of. Probably 4 feet? It looks about the size of all the other ones I've seen. A few inches longer than the stock wings makes a big difference. The guides in planers are hard to see because they're only on the middle inside section. There's one other feature of my auxiliary table that I don't usually talk about but I kind of like it. Being as I made mine out of scrap wood it had something glued to one side of it at one time and the glue residue is left over. That's on the bottom. And it is kind of a rubberized coating. Gives the board more grip. Whoever sprayed it did a really good job because it is nice and even. Once my table is slipped into the machine it stays there. It fits right inside the machine's guide rails. The other problem I had initially was wood getting caught under my steel cladding. I put a bevel on the leading edge of my auxiliary table and bent the sheet metal onto it. You need a bit of a roll going on there to avoid that happening. So plan on doing something like that when you make your table.

[@k9er233]

The most realistic tool review that I have seen on YT yet. Thanks, just subbed Mr. Strange!

[@StrangeGarage]

Glad to have you, thanks for watching!

[@carpo719]

As a carpenter for a couple decades I have used plenty of Ryobi tools with no complaint. In fact I like my palm sander better than my Porter-Cable one. It's all about the tool. And how much you use it. There are certain things I don't skimp on such as saw blades and hand tools, and I'm not a big Harbor Freight fan, but they do have some great prices for tools you might not use a lot

[@enzprintco.8625]

My fear of harbor freight is the 50/50 aspect. You can find 10 people that bought that planer and 5 will say “works great!”, and the other 5 will say “the blades flew off the first time I turned it on”, “motor called me names and burnt out in a few days”, and “it kicked my dog!”. The inconsistency of harbor freight’s products is why I got a dewalt (plus it was literally new in box but labeled “used”, for $100 😃). Harbor freight is good for somethings, but that 50/50 scares the poo outta me...especially when us woodworkers and screen printers are known to be 2 of the cheapest people when it comes to tools and jigs :) Thanks for the review! ❤️🤙

[@jackrussell680]

Thanks for review. Retired metal machinist, I miss CNC working

[@georgec2069]

Dude I like your straight talk. I appreciate your comments.

[@denoftools]

Great followup video!

[@tedpuckett2779]

Let’s face it. 99% of people interested enough to watch this aren’t professional wood workers or cabinet/ furniture makers. Otherwise we would have looked for vids on Jett or other way more costly units. We all go to work ..some in a BMW others in a Ford. thank you for the honesty and taking time to make an update vid which frankly are very lacking by a lot of folks.

[@TheCringeneer]

This was helpful, that's a pretty good value! Love the engraving setup too. You're totally right too, $16 is a lot of oak to throw out. I have a hard time chucking the offcuts...

[@ronaldharris6569]

Don't throw away off cuts check out scrap wood challenge channel he does many projects with off cuts and scraps

[@donnaporter3989]

I found one at our Harbor Freight for $ 227.00. It was out of the box so they put it on sale cheep. I am very happy with it. Thanks for your re-view on this. I went and bought it because of your re-view. happy with it.

[@Shmurda_Inc_YT]

Appreciate the video. I am going to grab one of these today I think. Personally, I have been pretty fortunate with HF tools. I have built cars, homes, etc with them. I have actually broken more Snap-on and BluePoint than I have HF tools. The thing I like about HF most is I do not have to wait for the truck to come by.

[@trep53]

Hey all, this planer is now going for $359 as of 1/7/22 (pending a discount coupon). Planers aren’t low cost tools but as far as low cost planers go it has competition. I like you summation statement and your pot/kettle comment. Keep on doing your thing its good content. 👌

[@danietkissenle]

I just picked it up for 300 to make cutting boards and planing the rough cut of my mini saw mill

[@drymoonproperties]

Great review, I am a professional carpenter and expect my tools to perform. Now that I am retired I cannot spend the bigger bucks it's nice to see I can get one that will just do the job if need be my Sanders can so clean up.

[@scottward1002]

Same here Jeffrey when they Dewalt send the Makita‘s and Skil saw‘s from 20 years ago broke down now it’s hard to replace that same round some of the harbor freight stuff it’s OK I’ve had pretty good luck with most of it

[@drymoonproperties]

@@scottward1002 i try to find a few guys that have spent the money on anything that costs over $150.00 just because i don't have the money to waste anymore. I haven't personally bought or used much harbor freight stuff but what i have bought has done the job. I used to always buy Milwaukee first with the exception of the worm drive circular saw Milwaukee worm drive (sidewinder) is just to bulky and heavy have always preferred the Skil sidewinder and these days they are cheap enough to buy besides they last forever my last one was dropped off several roofs before i finally had to just replace it. Nowadays my tools will last me the rest of my life and ny battery drill/impact set with a 6" Milwaukee saw will definitely last the rest of my life. Most Dewalt tools with a few exceptions of course are cheap enough these days to just buy. I bought a brand new 10" Dewalt table saw a year or so ago for a couple hundred bucks the guy used it once then suddenly passed away his daughter sold that to me a fairly new router table with the router 24 bits an electric hand held planer all kinds of tools i walked away spending $345.00 even though i was very honest with her told her the true values and prices she just didn't want to look at the stuff it bothered her i felt bad about how much i paid her anyway i point is if we buy when we don't need the tools we can take our time and find great deals. I love building my own stuff but i have half century experience ans already planned on building new cabinets for my house after that purchase i had everything i needed am starting this spring been taking my time building my new shop its almost done. Thanks for taking your valued time respond to my comment may you and your family always be blessed. Jeff

[@rossmckenzie6983]

@@drymoonproperties I bet she was happy that the tools went to someone who would put them to good use.

[@drymoonproperties]

@Ross McKenzie I bet so as well I am dying from a terminal lung disease I have lots of excellent high quality tools I want them to go to people that will put them to good use and not just let them sit and rot that would break my heart I care about my tools and take great care of them

[@jimm2442]

I love your pot and kettle analogy! Excellent Video, Thank You!

[@AnotherOverTaxedTaxPayer]

As a fellow KZbinr oh, you did a good job here with this review

[@zazrockwell9067]

Good accurate vid regarding this planer. I've had mine for 4yrs now and put roughly 100-150 hours on it. It's completely paid for itself ten-fold. Only true problem that has arrised is that the left side will slowly start to plane off slightly more and needs to be re-adjusted. This is most certainly the best product of all my purchases from Harbor freight.

[@gilbertdare5921]

A very informative review. Had been wondering about worthiness whereas I am one of those who doesn't have the scratch for the better stuff but this unit seems quite adequate. Being a cautious "grampy", I noticed the little one's box. I respectfully suggest a cabinet lid support for the lid to save little fingers. Lowes has an economical fix. Item # 311978 model# 3890418 $3.97 thanks

[@scottbutler2343]

Thx for long term post...anything can work a little while, it's the down the road performance that interests a lot of us. Btw, my buddy has a semi-pro shop and has this for small jobs, told me he uses it far more than his big boy planer because it's much easier to get in and out without a full blown orchestration. Nice video

[@davidferrer678]

1:43 I was not prepared to be called out like moments after thinking that 16 dollars in wood wasn't that much.

[@davidburks5178]

I try to research before making a purchase. I watched your original review before buying my planer when it went on sale. I'm no professional woodworker and primarily using the Bauer Planer from Harbor Freight on pallet wood. Works great for me. I really appreciate your review and the information shared. Like others, I'd like to see you review other Harbor Freight tools.

[@pmdinaz]

Reasonable expectations...lost concept by most these days

[@asmodeusasteroth7137]

I had a Delta, cheap It planed locust slats I cut up Locust is hard and destroy tools If you can change blades you okay Looks good to me Hobby work

[@thatsme2182]

@@asmodeusasteroth7137 That was a very nice haiku. Thank you for sharing it.

[@jameschester3986]

Hobby work etc still wood working 😎

[@joonyaboy]

PMD_in_AZ I wish car reviews would take this into consideration. Gadgets too

[@lv5310]

Damn, I think I lost this concept. I would always buy high priced to avoid headaches but it hurts the wallet

[@andrewmeyer90]

I’ve been wanting a planer for hobby projects and your review just sold me. This vid also made me subscribe. Thanks!

[@williamarmenta3295]

I used mine to plane some purple heart, which is a very hard wood. It did great. Used the wood for the flatbed on my hot rod.

[@simonh5110]

Purple Heart is rad!

[@carlosgavino6874]

Forget the people that complain about how much you spend for the sake of the review I'd say you have gotten your money's worth out of your tool and from the looks of your video deffinatley not a begginer with wood work thank you for sharing this review

[@costeliliescu6829]

Sincerely thanks a lot for the review

[@danbance5799]

That looks just like the planer I had many years ago (under a different brand). I built a lot of projects with that thing. The snipe on the ends was tolerable, but still a little frustrating, but otherwise, the power it delivered wasn't bad. Since then, I've upgraded to a 15" grizzly, 3hp, helical cutter head. If you have the space and budget for such a machine, it's fantastic. I can take double the cut at a much faster feed rate than I could before and the finish is fantastic. If you're just starting out, that little 13" planer will get you where you want to go.

[@edsmith4414]

$32 for a pc of 6"x6' oak is over $10/bdft. One of the main advantages of owning a planer is buying rough lumber like oak at $1/bdft and planning it to 3/4".

[@kanehandcrafted8261]

This vid definitely payed for the wood. the best of luck to you, your family, and your channel

[@autorog1234]

Those Honda XL’s, classic goodness!

[@StrangeGarage]

I love them. For $1400 i bought bikes for my whole family. Can't go wrong!

[@autorog1234]

Strange Garage helluva deal.

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

I just bought a HB Hercules planer. I was planning on buying the Dewalt 750X, but couldn't justify the cost. Your video gives me more confidence about my choice. I did get the warranty.

[@philipbohi983]

Ok...the suspense is killin’ me...you were engraving “Eat My A....” Avocado? Armadillo? Aardvark? Abominable Snowman? Algorithm? Astrophysicist? Algae? Ankle? Acorn? Aioli? Aphid? The board was too short for Anthropocentricities... SHOW US THE COMPLETED SIGN, MAN!! 😂😂😂

[@madfun13]

Ass

[@eksine]

Anus

[@larspeterson1679]

Grits

[@ImproveYourMagic]

Aunt Betty?

[@madaichavarria]

🤣😂

[@drstintbizz08]

Reduce the cost to the ridiculous viewers and then add the income sources then you can make this planner your backup for no other reason!! Absolutely fantastic review!!

[@sethbracken]

“pot and kettle situation” lol

[@deathvalleyalex9485]

Thank you you made up my mind I'm adding this machine to my work shop . My girlfriend has been trying for a couple of years to comandeer the niche I've been saving for the planer .

[@ThomasLeonard454]

You're cool, funny young man and make some darn good points, thank you. Yes I just started looking at these.

[@MadMikeee72]

Calling someone cheap because of worrying about money...the owner of my company is worth 10's of millions and drives a 2000 Pontiac vibe...which is EXACTLY WHY he is worth 10's of millions. Because he doesn't throw money away just because he can. Thanks for the update!

[@sharky0]

Liked this video for you calling out the overly demanding KZbin community.

[@ironmonkey1512]

I suspect the majority of these complainers don't actually do anything

[@CaptMac802]

I appreciate your "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" approach to reviewing crap products.

[@MJM2014S]

You should review the tools that are garbage, or at least have 1 video showing all the junk and why it's junk. I shop at harbor freight and would love to know what to avoid.

[@jasonfryer7002]

Do not buy an anvil, unless it's for light work....you can dent the surface with a hammer, so no real heavy smithing....light work only

[@d.j.ashley]

The reviews on the harbor freight website do exactly this

[@jjh3365]

I agree! Would love to see those videos. 👍

[@InfernosReaper]

@@jasonfryer7002 I didn't even know they had anvils. Now I wonder what it'd take to make that piece of garbage usable.... I have an idea, but not a lot of budget(too much at the house needs to be taken care of first and I doubt I'll have much left after.

[@coolmusic1579]

Don't buy anything made from China. 😉

[@frankbose544]

I love the bauer line of tools at HF like you said they do the job and hold up over time

[@seanq4618]

Love the honest review, easiest subscribe decision ever lol

[@dtfr69]

you should review any tool you get even if it is crap. it proves you are being honest and letting people know what is garbage

[@StrangeGarage]

Being honest about what? Why does everyone always think I'm lying? I don't get why everyone is so suspicious all the time. I'm not sponsored by HF. I only made this video because my subscribers asked me to. Their chicago chop saw and portland pressure washer are straight trash.

[@op25ttfd]

I appreciate the update. I have had my eye on it for a while and like you it would not get every day use with me. I am just tired of projects not being as nice cause even so called premium cut wood can be out of square.

[@reaper060670]

Alright bro.. I'm only a hobby/couple of hours every weeknight and maybe 6-8 hours at the weekend woodworker atm and I decided to buy me a TITAN Jointer/Thicknesser for around 220 Euros here in Ireland. Everybody was laughing at me but this thing has gotten great 4 year reviews from people with a hell of a lot more experience than me and they still use it today after 4 years of running it to death. I'm really impressed with the one u got but I also wanted the jointer part with mine. Originally I found ur channel bcos of the CNC build u carried out with the build from all steel framing and that was very impressive. I'm hoping to see more of those videos but I just wanted to comment and like on this before moving on bro. Keep up the great work oh and how has the CNC been doing for ya man?? Hope it making u money at this stage. Signs and parts can be a big money maker but I guess u really need the space in a shop to be able to build a 8'x4' CNC Router machine to get it paying hugely for ya bro. I'm looking into building one in the next 6 months so I can leave my job and work for myself. I'm sik of taking orders from other people who don't respect my abilities so I wanna go out on my own eventually.. It'd be about time now.. haha! Salute from IRELAND my bro and keep on pushing that envelope on here. I hope the views get better for u and I will be sharing ur content on my Twitter which has a few thousand followers.. Let's see if I can get a few more to watch ur content and come and subscribe eventually.. Take it easy ma. and take care of yourselves

[@StrangeGarage]

Thanks my friend. I love building machines, but I don't really do it for profit. It's very much a hobby. I work in industrial plant engineering (fancy word for maintenance mechanic), so I may make $20-40 on a sign, but I make $70-100 at work in the same amount of time. I love my job though, not everybody is so lucky. I am very blessed I found a company that really needed exactly my skill set, so it works out for everyone. As far as the machines, the are working great. Did you see the CNC plasma cutter I made? That one is a slick beast. I'm working on some more modular robotics at the moment (it's not as cool as it sounds), so you should expect the video in a couple months. If you have something specific you want to see hit me up, may be a good video idea. Thanks for the kind words, my brother!

[@abrahamcarlson3474]

Love the pre-emptive burns 😂 about being cheap

[@ezg8448]

AGREED! It's a perfect comeback to general idiocy for not thinking through the question being asked.

[@waltcam7134]

Thank You for all of your videos, hard work and voicing your true opinion. Oh yeah, don't waste your time worrying about the haters. Your doing a great job. Thanks again.👍🏿

[@StrangeGarage]

Thanks my man. They dont bother me, I'll just keep doing my thing. Thanks for watching!

[@waltschannel7465]

6:00 It might be interesting to see the HF tools that you have found to be not that great, so others can avoid them. Maybe condense them into one video?

[@tiptip5921]

i'm a professional carpenter....on a job my milwaukee saws all died....HF was a block away...i bought a HF saws all for 20 bucks just to get through the job....if i burned it up no big deal...i had a 30 return or swap....10 yrs later its still used almost daily...and the handle pivots out of the way....no complaints from me

[@InfernosReaper]

@@tiptip5921 Yeah, some of the stuff at harbor freight is good value for the money. That's how they stay in business. If all of their stuff was trash, they'd be gone. If you go in with low expectations and they're met, you're fine. If they're exceeded, then even better.

[@rwind656]

@@@tiptip5921 , which recip saw at Harbor Freight was this? I have been looking at the reviews... I'm looking at them for a wedding present (we usually give a toolbox tailored to their needs) and I don't want to give one to this young fellow/couple who are going to remodel their beater home if it's going to fail immediately! But I'd rather include a few other tools as they are really strapped. And if I go out and buy a name brand more expensive recip saw, I won't have the money to include some other goodies. Would appreciate your feedback.I had almost eliminated the current Harbor Freight models although we are big Harbor Freight customers...

[@tiptip5921]

@@rwind656 its maroon in color and the handle unlocks and rotates left or right....maybe i got one that was built on a wednesday by 2nd. shift...the abuse this thing has seen should have killed it by now....but still works fine

[@rwind656]

@@tiptip5921 Thanks. I will look at them again. of course I knew when I asked, 10 years ago that might have been built a lot better...

[@nenigma1]

Dude.... You Are Refreshing. An Honest "Joe" keeping it Real

[@fhuber7507]

Painted, those Christmas trees would sell.

[@michaelhamerin3814]

That quality of wood "painted" would be a waste. U probably couldn't sell them for what u got in em.

[@StrangeGarage]

Years ago I would hustle signs and stuff when I needed the money, and those trees were on the menu. Now days I make way more money just working a little OT at my day job. The CNC is really just to make whatever I feel like making now.

[@michaelhamerin3814]

@@StrangeGarage That's pretty much how I work. Lucky enough to have a small business that supports my woodworking addiction.

[@JBloodthorn]

Instead of straight paint, just add oil paint to mineral spirits and brush it on. Lets the grain show, but gives good colour.

[@mikeshaw3082]

I bought several power tools from Harbor Freight (because I’m not a pro). I have had no problems with any of them. So for the cost savings, it’s been surprisingly great.

[@shaymcquaid]

fkn fantastic delivery. Yep smart perspective with great delivery. That's your jam! sub'd

[@ideacrafter]

I've owned the same one for 2 years. Does great for the money. Prepare for snipe thou. I use a longer "throw-away" sister board on wood that is already cut to length.

[@Nurse_Lucy]

Thank you so much for this!! How about a jointer? How do you have a flat face to reference from?

[@kwhp1507]

Nurse Lucy the boards he’s using don’t really need a jointer. I sold my jointer because I never used it.

[@crewbrewsin]

I’ve had this planer for about 2 years now and have had zero issues. It planes rough sawn ash wood that I mill for cutting boards.

[@StrangeGarage]

It's been much better than I ever thought it would honestly.

[@jbuxton]

What program are you using to make the signs on the cnc with the v groove bit?

[@n4xyy]

I'm going to pick one of these up the next project I have that needs one. Actually I'll probably look for a project that needs a planer so I can justify buying it! Thanks

[@saltysteel3996]

The Bauer, ICON, and other higher end branded tools in Harbor Freight are usually pretty good quality. Their Chicago or Pittsburgh brand stuff is hit or miss. The cheap air tools work great. The cheap electric tools suck. Hand tools are good. Mechanical tools are good.

[@dwayne7356]

Harbor Freight tools are hit and miss, even their hand tools. But it is also the first place I go for project specific tools when I can't rent them. Sometimes you find a gem. Sometimes they end up in the trash. Sometimes you learn that now that you have the tool, it is more useful than you thought and wish that you upgraded to better quality tools but it never breaks.

[@TheOneWithTheAccent]

You're correct about their pittsburgh and chicago; its more miss than hit

[@yargnad]

Both my air compressor and power generator from HF were garbage. I cant afford to be burned again, so I generally stay away from them if I can.

[@dennystrate110]

Are the hand planer any good the $55 heavy duty one ?

[@steveburton9242]

Agree

[@billrose5146]

I appreciate the video and your conclusion very much. I think it's worth adding that when you get a junky HF tool then your audience would also like to know about it to avoid a similar purchase mistake.

[@kwhp1507]

It looks almost identical to my Ryobi planer including the blades. Probably made by the same offshore company.

[@defenderlax]

And my performax (Menards house brand)

[@williamgibson5096]

I am considering a planer, so loved this info/insight! I am also a Harbor Freight fan, but was not considering them, until your video. As a "non-professional," cheap is my price, but was still concerned about the quality. I have a few electric and battery powered hand tools from Harbor Freight, purchased at half the price of big box stores and they are still going strong! I agree, some items are low quality, but you have me rethinking my purchase options. Thank you! - Gibbism

[@Jjdjentertainment]

Ok at 1:10 seconds, What is the last word its engraving "Eat My A"

[@smcompton82]

Artichoke Dip, probably

[@hacksawjimthuggin7411]

@@smcompton82 obviously

[@podunk_woman]

Apple pie

[@fhuber7507]

I expected it to be "Shorts" There are several A-words that would also be appropriate.