Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

"Michael Dombrowski" wrote in message
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Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

The HF 2HP Dust Extractor seems to be a favorite (when on sale) and their
wood lathe is liked by some (not all).
Then there are clamps etc for general handyman/DIY tasks.

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"Michael Dombrowski" wrote in message
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Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

Michael Dombrowski wrote:

Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

Mike, essentially, do your homework. If a tool (caliper) costs $12.00 at
Woodcraft and the identical item is $3.99 at HF . . . . As for the power
tools. Most are okay for the hobbist, but stay away from the really cheap
stuff. The dustcollector works well, after you add a good filter bag (or
in my case two) and use a plastic garbage bag for the collection bag. As
it comes out of the box, it looks good, makes a lot of noise and does
nothing good (30 micron filter bag - you need 1 micron or less). The
cordless drills (18v) work well - they are not Dewalt quality, but you are
not paying Dewalt prices either.

Generally, use you head.

Deb

Dr. Deb wrote:
Michael Dombrowski wrote:


Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike


Mike, essentially, do your homework. If a tool (caliper) costs $12.00 at
Woodcraft and the identical item is $3.99 at HF . . . . As for the power
tools. Most are okay for the hobbist, but stay away from the really cheap
stuff. The dustcollector works well, after you add a good filter bag (or
in my case two) and use a plastic garbage bag for the collection bag. As
it comes out of the box, it looks good, makes a lot of noise and does
nothing good (30 micron filter bag - you need 1 micron or less). The
cordless drills (18v) work well - they are not Dewalt quality, but you are
not paying Dewalt prices either.

Generally, use you head.

Deb

Yes, but there are many tools that have been regarded here for years as
worth the money and I'm just wondering if there is a list of them
somewhere. As you point out, the dust collector is one of those.

Thanks
Mike

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski
wrote:

Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

nope.. you have to search the archives..

HINT: got a HF flyer today and 6" bar clamps are $1.99 again, other
sizes slightly more until you hit 40" for 5 or 6 bucks..

I stocked up last time and they're very good clamps, great at this
price..

Michael Dombrowski wrote:

Yes, but there are many tools that have been regarded here for years as
worth the money and I'm just wondering if there is a list of them
somewhere. As you point out, the dust collector is one of those.

I've bought and been satisfied with HF's:

* Dust Collector
* 3/8" Corded VSR Drill
* 3/8" Rechargable 18v Drill
* 18ga Pneumatic Brad Nailer
* Pneumatic Pop Riviter
* Pneumatic Drill (works great for pocket holes!)
* Electric Cut Out Tool
* Hand Truck (converts into cart)
* Furniture Dollies
* Right Angle Grinder
* 36" Clamps
* 3/4" Pipe Clamps
* 4" and 6" C-Clamps
* Drill Press Vises (one small, one large)
* Air hose reel and several hoses
* Pneumatic couplings
* Small Pliers Set
* Punch Set
* 115-Bit TiN Drill Set (but /flimsy/ index!)
* Horizontal (metal cutting) Bandsaw
* Fold-Up Trailer (with 4x8 load area)

I've bought and not been happy with HF's:

* Pneumatic Body Saw (trouble starting)
* 10" Bench Disk Sander (disk wobbles, table damaged)
* Nut Driver Set (round sockets)

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I was thinking of picking up a rubber mallet when I pass my local store
next. I can always epoxy the rubber back onto the handle when it comes
flying off.

Dave


"Rumpty" wrote in message
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"None of the above" comes to mind.

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"Michael Dombrowski" wrote in message
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Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

Michael Dombrowski wrote:
Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike
I have found their brad nailer (currently $19.99) to be well worth it.
I also bought their flush trim router (also $19.99) about a year back.
I figured what the hell, I'll spend $20 on beer on a Fri. night. If
it's a POS I'm not out much. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, it's
not a PC or a DW, but for the very few times that I need a flush trim
router it did what I needed it to do. If I used it regularly I would
probably want something sturdier, bu it fir my needs.

Glen

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski wrote:

Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

The compressor auto drain kit for ten bux.

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On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 01:30:59 -0600, Morris Dovey
wrote:

Michael Dombrowski wrote:

Yes, but there are many tools that have been regarded here for years as
worth the money and I'm just wondering if there is a list of them
somewhere. As you point out, the dust collector is one of those.

I've bought and been satisfied with HF's:

* Dust Collector
* 3/8" Corded VSR Drill
* 3/8" Rechargable 18v Drill
* 18ga Pneumatic Brad Nailer
* Pneumatic Pop Riviter
* Pneumatic Drill (works great for pocket holes!)
* Electric Cut Out Tool
* Hand Truck (converts into cart)
* Furniture Dollies
* Right Angle Grinder
* 36" Clamps
* 3/4" Pipe Clamps
* 4" and 6" C-Clamps
* Drill Press Vises (one small, one large)
* Air hose reel and several hoses
* Pneumatic couplings
* Small Pliers Set
* Punch Set
* 115-Bit TiN Drill Set (but /flimsy/ index!)
* Horizontal (metal cutting) Bandsaw
* Fold-Up Trailer (with 4x8 load area)

I've bought and not been happy with HF's:

* Pneumatic Body Saw (trouble starting)
* 10" Bench Disk Sander (disk wobbles, table damaged)
* Nut Driver Set (round sockets)
I had the same problem with their body saw...
Gave it to my kid, who's a mechanic in the army and uses a compressor
with a much higher cfm than my HF compressor does... worked fine for
him..

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:18:48 GMT, Glen wrote:

Michael Dombrowski wrote:
Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike
I have found their brad nailer (currently $19.99) to be well worth it.
I also bought their flush trim router (also $19.99) about a year back.
I figured what the hell, I'll spend $20 on beer on a Fri. night. If
it's a POS I'm not out much. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, it's
not a PC or a DW, but for the very few times that I need a flush trim
router it did what I needed it to do. If I used it regularly I would
probably want something sturdier, bu it fir my needs.

Glen

hey Glen.. tell me about that lil bugger..

I was going to order one online, to avoid having to take my router out
of the table for stuff like rounding edges on hardboard, etc..

I sort of backed out because the picture seems to show the rack &
pinion and gears made out of plastic... will it really adjust and hold
position?

In my experience, beware of anything with moving parts - inclouding the
brad nailer which started leaking after a couple of light uses.

On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski
wrote:

Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

Thanks
Mike

Not that I know of....BUT I have several of their tools....Tools I use
once every 2 or 3 years etc....

I do own their cheap 6 inch digital caliper ....works for me... but I
am only use it to varify that lumber is planned to the same size...who
knows if it is accurate...?

Bob Griffiths

In article ,
says...
HINT: got a HF flyer today and 6" bar clamps are $1.99 again, other
sizes slightly more until you hit 40" for 5 or 6 bucks..

That's definitely one of the better tools from HF. I've got a workshop
wall full of them. Never had a problem.

And I buy their box of razor blades when it's on sale, but that's for
modelling, not woodworking.

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Mine melted the plastic collar, after 30 1/2" holes. It's still work, but lack
directional control. My replacement will have to have metallic collar.

Bill Leonhardt wrote:

I have the $25 (on sale) 1/2" corded hammer drill (Chicago Electric, I
think). Needed it to attach stuff to my basement shop walls. Works fine.

Bill

"Cox West" wrote in message
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I was thinking of picking up a rubber mallet when I pass my local store
next. I can always epoxy the rubber back onto the handle when it comes
flying off.

Dave

Buy the molded dead blow hammmers instead. I have two of them from HF. One
for wooddorking, another for banging car parts togather or apart. Got an
orange one and a black one so I can tell them apart.
Greg

"Doug Winterburn" wrote in message
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On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski wrote:

Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?

The compressor auto drain kit for ten bux.

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I went through two compressor tank drain do-hickeys, then gave up and bought
one frm Grainger fo $50 that was easier to install, and it works too! On the
other hand, my neighbor has one, and it works fine!
Greg

wrote:
In my experience, beware of anything with moving parts - inclouding the
brad nailer which started leaking after a couple of light uses.


Tighten the screw and add oil.

On 9 Dec 2004 08:35:02 -0800, "
wrote:

In my experience, beware of anything with moving parts - inclouding the
brad nailer which started leaking after a couple of light uses.

I have 2 of the 18 gauge ones and they seem fine..