How are Harbor Freight tools? - Page 2

BigAl3 · 07-02-09, 04:40

the only thing i usually buy their is the nitrile gloves and empty flip-top and ketchup style bottles...

btw... if you look in the motor trend and automobile magazine, they usually have 15-20% off coupons in them...

weekendwarrior · 07-02-09, 06:46

A few years ago, I needed to seal my fence with waterproofer. I went to HF and bought an electric paint sprayer for $19.99. I sprayed the fence (It worked awesome), and then trashed the sprayer when I was done. For $19.99, it wasn't even worth cleaning. It wasn't as nice as the $150 Wagner models at Lowe's, but for the price, I just viewed it as a one time use tool.

The HF rotary was down right scary - it would change rpm on its own.

I have had good luck with their air tools. I used a HF nail gun to install crown molding in my old house, and it worked well.

Their stuff is hit or miss.

Mr.Cool · 07-02-09, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Heatgain

For occasional home use, HF is OK. For constant use, don't be disappointed when it fails after awhile.
For professional work, stick with professional, lifetime warranty tools. And pick those with comfort in mind too. Feel it in your hand, heft it, squeeze it, etc. Comfortable to use all day and warranteed? There's your professional tool choice.

This is absolutely true. I personally use to work in the home theater and car Audio department for Best Buy and we had a variety of tools so i have seen first hand the difference in quality. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying i know everything there is to know about tools i just know enough of the basics to get the job down.

Needless to say I'm happy that i went with craftsman as my first personal tool set strong, not to bulky and heavy like others and the warranty makes it very reliable (Believe me i know).