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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 07:37 PM
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RayBob
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The 20% off coupon doesn't apply to some of their brands/products including the Predator engines, Earthquake impacts, Hercules, Lynxx batter powered tools and at least a dozen others.. Read the small print (with a magnifying glass if your eyes are like mine).
I've bought numerous tools ... some good and been disappointed a few times. Bought a 3/4 drive socket set 5 years ago that's been a great buy. Also bigger items include Bauer 20V drill (charger went out), 21 gallon upright compressor still going after 3 years, Earthquake 12V right angle battery powered ratchet, and assorted other hand tools,tarps, ratchet straps. I'm 98% satisfied with them all. I bought the 40V Lynxx pole saw and its freakin awesome.
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 07:48 PM
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MBradford
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 07:52 PM
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RickS.
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Depends on what tool really. I use their spray guns when I have some oddball color that I don't keep in a pressure pot. They hold up pretty good for $20. Spray fine for the application I'm using it for. I replace them about once a year. That being said. These aren't in use all day everyday. Probably about a gallon to gallon and a half a week tops. I've used some of their other stuff. Hand tools seem alright. Air tools seem alright. Their little shop stool is solid. I don't think I've ever used a power tool of theirs. They're cheap enough that if it breaks, you don't lose much money.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 08:09 PM
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fouzman
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I have two overhead electric winches I bought from them about 4 years ago. Welded them under the roof of our cleaning station at the ranch and use them pretty often from Oct-Feb. They haven't failed me yet.
"Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: WAWI]
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05/29/19 08:27 PM
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Nickbyrd
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Northern tool is a little bit better . And Atwoods is pretty badarse too . Sometimes tractor supply , they have the best hardware by the way . Love attwoods, northern comes in handy for odd ball stuff they have good deals on dewalt and welding stuff and they have a cheapo rack if you just need something your not going to use to often. Just put one up in Crowley its pretty cool
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: fouzman]
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05/29/19 08:31 PM
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H.Town_paddler
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I have two overhead electric winches I bought from them about 4 years ago. Welded them under the roof of our cleaning station at the ranch and use them pretty often from Oct-Feb. They haven't failed me yet. A deer carcass is going to fall on you at some point.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: H.Town_paddler]
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05/29/19 08:36 PM
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Douglas J
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I wouldnt buy anything from there that my paycheck relied on or that I was going to lay under (car jack). But for misc tools I look there from time to time. If you are laying under any car with just a jack supporting it, you're (for a lack of better words) stupid
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 08:41 PM
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rj74955
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Atwood's is really good for work boots, and they run some great Carhartt deals. Sometimes cheaper on guns than anyone else, too.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 08:45 PM
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Bigbob_FTW
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I buy a few things there. been pleased with all of them. I have northern tool right by me, but they suck to shop at. no help whatsoever.
FJB
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 08:50 PM
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Mark Perry
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I have had a set of knockoff Go-Jaks from HF for 4-5 years...used a ton and look and work as good as new.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 09:38 PM
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RayBob
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Oh, here's a good one. My driveway is pretty long and I'm out here in the woods so I wouldn't want anyone sneaking up here to the house. I put a driveway alarm about 300' from the house. Been there 3 years and works like a charm and is an added layer of security out here in the wild, wild East Texas Pineywoods. Btw I take one of these when I'm staying at a public park (usually at Rayburn) and watch over the boat with it. $17 for 2.
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it.
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/29/19 11:03 PM
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bradnitro175
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BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER
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Re: Harbor Freight Tools
[Re: JavelinJ]
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05/30/19 02:39 AM
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texcajun
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I had to customize some wrenches for a particular job. I had no problem cutting and grinding on those cheap Harbor Freight wrenches. The finished product worked like a champ and the whole dang set was cheaper than a single Craftsman or Snap On wrench.
2002 Scandy White, 2002 Yamaha 90 Point me towards the water!
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