g-man
SILVER Star
HF just came to town near me. I was and still am somewhat excited. Their U.S. General tool boxes have good reviews and for prices less than other big box stores looks like you get a no frills somewhat commercial grade box. Last week I went in armed with my 50.00 off coupon and picked up a 44" rolling chest. My wife was with me and although I wanted to go down each isle looking for a bunch of goodies I knew she would be as excited about that as me going shoe shopping with her. So I resolved to go back this week on my own and pick up some smaller goodies. I've been in HF's Richmond store before so I know there are deals to be had. I also know that some of their Chinese junk is a waste of money so you have to know what's good and what to pass on.
Yesterday I went back and loaded up on some smaller items. A few notes:
the 9mil gloves seem really good and I don't see a broken finger condom with these.
I picked up a Hercules 7amp small grinder. Seems pretty beefy and reviews are good. I passed on the 3yr warranty plan.
Some of the corded tools are cheap and have very cheap parts, some of the air tools are made very cheap with poor quality parts
The C clamps seem to be made out of some kind of composite metal. The just didn't feel heavy enough to me to hold up. I felt like if you really cranked down on one of them they would break or bend. I passed.
I did pick up the braun led rechargeable light that spike strip mentioned in another thread.
Bought some welding consumables, grinder flappers and cutting discs
a pair of 11 inch needle nose for $4 ...hard to beat. I use these to fish nuts, washers and dropped tools out of an engine when a magnet won't do the trick.
A bench brush for a couple bucks. Similar to a fox tail.
(edit) Bauer 17 piece titanium drill bits,
and more stuff I can't remember. When I got to the check out I asked to clerk if they would help me know what was on sale with the coupons and They DO NOT help you with that. So you have to do your homework and have the coupons ready if you want the discount.
Please post up what you think is a deal and what in your experience is total garbage in Harbor Freight and any videos of reviews.
Yesterday I went back and loaded up on some smaller items. A few notes:
the 9mil gloves seem really good and I don't see a broken finger condom with these.
I picked up a Hercules 7amp small grinder. Seems pretty beefy and reviews are good. I passed on the 3yr warranty plan.
Some of the corded tools are cheap and have very cheap parts, some of the air tools are made very cheap with poor quality parts
The C clamps seem to be made out of some kind of composite metal. The just didn't feel heavy enough to me to hold up. I felt like if you really cranked down on one of them they would break or bend. I passed.
I did pick up the braun led rechargeable light that spike strip mentioned in another thread.
Bought some welding consumables, grinder flappers and cutting discs
a pair of 11 inch needle nose for $4 ...hard to beat. I use these to fish nuts, washers and dropped tools out of an engine when a magnet won't do the trick.
A bench brush for a couple bucks. Similar to a fox tail.
(edit) Bauer 17 piece titanium drill bits,
and more stuff I can't remember. When I got to the check out I asked to clerk if they would help me know what was on sale with the coupons and They DO NOT help you with that. So you have to do your homework and have the coupons ready if you want the discount.
Please post up what you think is a deal and what in your experience is total garbage in Harbor Freight and any videos of reviews.
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