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Harbor freight #7359368
09/19/21 04:04 PM
09/19/21 04:04 PM
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Posts: 476
Oregon
SpottedOwl Offline OP
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Oregon
What has surprised you? What do you have and like? What are you thinking about getting? Coupons and deals should be happening pretty heavy in the next couple months.

Titanium 125 flux core, so far a good machine. Icon box wrenches, I was surprised. Various hand tools haven’t been to bad.

I need a cheap bench grinder and a couple one job cheap electric tools.



Owl


Spend time with your kids while THEY still have time

Your life is an occasion ..... Rise to it
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359390
09/19/21 04:20 PM
09/19/21 04:20 PM
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St. Louis Co, Mo
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Fist thing I check is the Clearance Rack!


Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.

Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.

Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359395
09/19/21 04:32 PM
09/19/21 04:32 PM
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Haven't seen a coupon or freebie since covid started, while the power tools there may not be top notch, they're good enough for most of us, I get a lot of odds and ends there that are as good as anything in the big box stores for a lot less.
Yeah, it's mostly made in China, so is almost everything anywhere else. I stopped obsessing over it...it is what it is.

Re: Harbor freight [Re: BigBob] #7359399
09/19/21 04:36 PM
09/19/21 04:36 PM
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Posts: 5,366
New York border
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New York border
Originally Posted by BigBob
Fist thing I check is the Clearance Rack!

I check there too. For different reasons.

Good place to look at which tools failed and not to buy that tool.


NRA benefactor member
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359401
09/19/21 04:39 PM
09/19/21 04:39 PM
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Sandhills Nebraska
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I got a belt sander that has got the job done so far.
Also got a Sabre saw at Wally World for $19.99! Since my other 2 were 1700 miles away from where I needed it.
5 hp Predator tiller engine for $100. Put oil and gas in it, choked it and it started on the first pull. Runs like a sewing machine.


Life ain't supposed to be easy.
Re: Harbor freight [Re: Gary Benson] #7359415
09/19/21 05:24 PM
09/19/21 05:24 PM
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Northern Wisconsin,Rhinelander
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Northern Wisconsin,Rhinelander
Originally Posted by Gary Benson
I got a belt sander that has got the job done so far.
Also got a Sabre saw at Wally World for $19.99! Since my other 2 were 1700 miles away from where I needed it.
5 hp Predator tiller engine for $100. Put oil and gas in it, choked it and it started on the first pull. Runs like a sewing machine.


Those Predator engines may be the best deal going. Replaced an engine on a John Deere rototiller with a Predator and it is VERY reliable and is going on 3 years. $99.00 great deal IMO!

Chris


>>In God we trust<<
Re: Harbor freight [Re: Cragar] #7359416
09/19/21 05:30 PM
09/19/21 05:30 PM
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St. Louis Co, Mo
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Originally Posted by Cragar
Originally Posted by BigBob
Fist thing I check is the Clearance Rack!

I check there too. For different reasons.

Good place to look at which tools failed and not to buy that tool.

The Clearance rack is 99% just discontinued tools and accessories, like grinding/sanding wheels/disc's etc.


Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.

Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.

Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359424
09/19/21 05:51 PM
09/19/21 05:51 PM
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montgomery co.,ks
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Buddy and I started a youtube channel. We needed a case for cameras and gear. They carry Pelican and Apache. We bought the Apache because it was cheaper. Really pleased with it.


keep the wind in your face and the sun at your back

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Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359426
09/19/21 05:54 PM
09/19/21 05:54 PM
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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I like their folding chairs and foam fatigue tiles for flooring in ice shacks. We've got a store in town so I don't need to rely on shipping which can take 1-2 months. Also tools I might only use a few times.

Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359435
09/19/21 06:07 PM
09/19/21 06:07 PM
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NE Mississippi
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Got a 7 inch angle grinder that I have flat out abused for about 5 years. Still runs good. Bought AC gauge set, and a coolant system pressure tester from them. Was skeptical, but can honestly say when I've needed them they have done the job. I buy shop hammers, sledgehammers there too. Only thing from them I was disappointed in was a flat screwdriver my Dad bought. I busted the tip on it tightening a hose clamp!


For by grace are you saved by faith, and not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359445
09/19/21 06:22 PM
09/19/21 06:22 PM
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Alaska and Washington State
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I remember as a kid late 1960's ridiculing a lot of "Jap junk". It sure didn't take them long to figure out the quality thing.

I suspect the same thing either will be, or has already started to happen with the "Chinese junk".


"My life is better than your vacation"
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359451
09/19/21 06:29 PM
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West Michigan
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The throw away blue glove have gone out of sight as far as price goes. Was $7.99 now $15.99.


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Re: Harbor freight [Re: Getting There] #7359469
09/19/21 06:58 PM
09/19/21 06:58 PM
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Posts: 7,217
W NY
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W NY
Originally Posted by Getting There
The throw away blue glove have gone out of sight as far as price goes. Was $7.99 now $15.99.

This weekend I had a 25% off coupon for those gloves emailed to me. Just dawned on me I forgot to go get some. Coupon was only good fri thru sun


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Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359474
09/19/21 07:04 PM
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If I need anything for one time use and I don’t know anyone that I can borrow from, I will go there! I buy from Northern Tool more!

Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359477
09/19/21 07:11 PM
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Their knock off mechanics gloves are 5 bucks and last quite a while. About all i wear till it gets too cold. I was gonna pick up their welding table the other day but they were all sold out. I wish they had a Really large vise. I think their 6 inch is the biggest. I need a bigger one than the 4 inch i have but im not sold on it.

Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359494
09/19/21 07:30 PM
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NC
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Their car jacks have been good for us. I also use their yellow work gloves, under $2 a pair and they last just as long as the blue gloves from Home Depot.

Last edited by SpellNC9; 09/19/21 07:31 PM.
Re: Harbor freight [Re: gcs] #7359501
09/19/21 07:37 PM
09/19/21 07:37 PM
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Northern lower Michigan
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Originally Posted by gcs
Haven't seen a coupon or freebie since covid started, while the power tools there may not be top notch, they're good enough for most of us, I get a lot of odds and ends there that are as good as anything in the big box stores for a lot less.
Yeah, it's mostly made in China, so is almost everything anywhere else. I stopped obsessing over it...it is what it is.

Most goods at big box stores with brand names are also made in China, Harbor Freight just makes no effort to hide it.


you're only allowed so many sunrises... I aim to see every one of them!
Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359552
09/19/21 08:23 PM
09/19/21 08:23 PM
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5 ton electric log splitter...

Can't even explain how impressed I am... Split roughly 14 face so far and it's only hickup is a big croch of a hickory.. switched position a few times and it got it... A piece with the maul I'd have waited until it was negative 10 and tackled... Out does me pops 27 ton splitter hands down... Give it the brand new vs old.. But truly amazing

Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359561
09/19/21 08:31 PM
09/19/21 08:31 PM
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Goldsboro, NC
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I’ve got a little 8 gal air compressor that was around 50 bucks ten years ago. Was completely submerged during hurricane Mathew and still runs great. Made hundreds of beehives and thousands of frames with it.


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Re: Harbor freight [Re: SpottedOwl] #7359641
09/19/21 09:40 PM
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David City, NE
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The Chicago chain saw chain sharpener works really well

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