Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for
$35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it
the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to
using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls).
It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.


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David Nebenzahl wrote in news:4b6cc271$0$13135
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Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for
$35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it
the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to
using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls).
It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.



In case you missed it and find the tooth blade wears out fast, the Dremel
works in it.

"David Nebenzahl" wrote in message
s.com...
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for $35
w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it the
Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so that
the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to using
mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls). It
seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.


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You were wrong, and I'm man enough to admit it.

- a Usenet "apology"

David...Keep us posted on how well it works. WW

On Feb 5, 8:57*pm, "WW" wrote:

snip

David...Keep us posted on how well it works. WW

Here's how well they work: the one I bought last year now has racked
up maybe 100 hours or more, sawing, slicing up old linoleum, cutting
drywall, on and on. Resharpened the cutting blade successfully with a
disc cut off tool. So what are you waiting for? You know you need one
G.

Joe

On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:37:32 -0800 (PST), Joe wrote:

On Feb 5, 8:57*pm, "WW" wrote:

snip

David...Keep us posted on how well it works. WW

Here's how well they work: the one I bought last year now has racked
up maybe 100 hours or more, sawing, slicing up old linoleum, cutting
drywall, on and on. Resharpened the cutting blade successfully with a
disc cut off tool. So what are you waiting for? You know you need one
G.

Joe

I've been abusing my HB multi-tool heavily for a year with no issues.

On 2/5/2010 7:17 PM, David Nebenzahl wrote:
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for
$35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it
the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to
using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls).
It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.



I got one last week. I haven't used it yet, but I did try it out. I
cut a cube out of the corner of a scrap of 2X4. I got it out in less
than a minute with flat sides and sharp corners. I was really
impressed. Now I just need to find some good uses. One I am planning
is to insulate my garage door. I figure it will be great for cutting
the foam panels to fit.

Bill

On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:52:44 -0500, Van Chocstraw
wrote:

David Nebenzahl wrote:
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for
$35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it
the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to
using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls).
It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.


Regular price is $39.95 on the internet.

There is almost always a coupon to get it for $35. Links to these
coupons get posted here all the time.

On Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:07:00 -0600, Bill Gill
wrote:

On 2/5/2010 7:17 PM, David Nebenzahl wrote:
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for
$35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it
the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to
using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls).
It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.



I got one last week. I haven't used it yet, but I did try it out. I
cut a cube out of the corner of a scrap of 2X4. I got it out in less
than a minute with flat sides and sharp corners. I was really
impressed. Now I just need to find some good uses. One I am planning
is to insulate my garage door. I figure it will be great for cutting
the foam panels to fit.

Bill

I even use mine to flush cut framing nails that are in the way.

David Nebenzahl wrote:
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool" today--for
$35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm going to call it
the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward to
using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster walls).
It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a diamond
one. We'll see how it does.



got a link?

RichterScale wrote the following:
David Nebenzahl wrote:
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool"
today--for $35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm
going to call it the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward
to using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster
walls). It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a
diamond one. We'll see how it does.



got a link?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67256

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Bill
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Bill Gill wrote in
:

On 2/5/2010 7:17 PM, David Nebenzahl wrote:
Just picked up my Harbor Freight "multifunction power tool"
today--for $35 w/coupon. In honor of the tool it's a clone of, I'm
going to call it the Harbor-Master.

Saw the new models there, which are going for $49. They have variable
speed, and I understand that they've improved the mounting system so
that the little nubs don't wear down so fast. But I'm looking forward
to using mine soon (have a job where I need to open up some plaster
walls). It seems to be well and solidly built.

I did pick up a couple extra blades, including a carbide and a
diamond one. We'll see how it does.



I got one last week. I haven't used it yet, but I did try it out. I
cut a cube out of the corner of a scrap of 2X4. I got it out in less
than a minute with flat sides and sharp corners. I was really
impressed. Now I just need to find some good uses. One I am planning
is to insulate my garage door. I figure it will be great for cutting
the foam panels to fit.

Bill


I was in HF like a week ago. They must be selling like hotcakes. They
had a 6' 5 shelf rack in prime display area right by the front door.
Entirely stocked with them. Another disply off to the side with the
different blades.