On 23 Apr 2004 01:48:51 GMT, [email protected] (ToolMiser) wrote:
Today I was in HF and bought 2 boxes of 1" brush $5.57 (30 box). 3 pcs silver
tarpaulin $1.99ea (6'X8') and sanding sponge $2.99 10/pack. Their 18" Pittsburgh
bar clamp on sale for $2.99ea. Save a bundle shopping in HF.
> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go right
>past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know about?
>I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
>different, and they don't send them to me.
>
>Thanks!
"ToolMiser" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
right
> past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know
about?
> I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
> different, and they don't send them to me.
>
> Thanks!
I believe their 2 HP dust collector is on sale for $149.
Greg
Nope.
Even my truck balks and refuses to enter a HF parking lot!
"Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> No
>
>
> "ToolMiser" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
> right
> > past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know
> about?
> > I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
> > different, and they don't send them to me.
> >
> > Thanks!
>
>
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"Mike" <[email protected]> writes:
>The only real consistent deal at H.F are 4" swivel casters at $3.99 when
>they put them on sale. Worst deal is the $9.99 50ft Goodyear air hose, the
>outer material leaches back crap on everything it touches. Had to throw out
>the last one I bought and replaced it with a real rubber one made in the
>USA bought from a local supplier who could speak English.
I thought the Goodyear hoses say 'Made in the USA' on them? It has been a
while since I was at Harbor Freight.
I bought two Reeltek air hose reels with hose instead of buying a loose
air hose. The Reeltek air hose reels are made in the USA by Reelcraft.
They use a composite reel instead of steel.
Brian Elfert
"Cape Cod Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If their brad nailer is under $20 it's a great buy. Two years with no
> problems, no jams.
> Cape Cod Bob
I hate cheap tools, but I am thinking of the $99 framing nailer. I'd use it
for one job I have coming up. I can't justify $250+ for a Bostitch or
equal because I just don't use it enough. I honestly can't recall the last
time I drove a 10d or 16d nail.
Ed
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http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
No
"ToolMiser" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
right
> past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know
about?
> I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
> different, and they don't send them to me.
>
> Thanks!
The only real consistent deal at H.F are 4" swivel casters at $3.99 when
they put them on sale. Worst deal is the $9.99 50ft Goodyear air hose, the
outer material leaches back crap on everything it touches. Had to throw out
the last one I bought and replaced it with a real rubber one made in the
USA bought from a local supplier who could speak English.
Mike
"ToolMiser" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
right
> past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know
about?
> I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
> different, and they don't send them to me.
>
> Thanks!
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>
Chinee dial indicator and mag base. More than enough for aligning table saw and
drill press. And a few other non critical uses.
I've heard good reports on their pipe wrenches and large wrenches. I've been
told their good for homeowners who don't use these things every day and pros who
rarely need them.
I've heard their reciprocating saws are OK if only a few cuts are needed. Once
again homeowner or non severe duty.
I'm going to make the trip and get some sanding pads, brushes for glue,
Pittsburgh clamps, ETC.
--
Mark
N.E. Ohio
Never argue with a fool, a bystander can't tell you apart. (S. Clemens, A.K.A.
Mark Twain)
When in doubt hit the throttle. It may not help but it sure ends the suspense.
(Gaz, r.moto)
[email protected] (ToolMiser) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go right
> past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know about?
> I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
> different, and they don't send them to me.
>
> Thanks!
Don't do it.. In all honesty, about 15% of their stuff is "ok", but
most of it is crap.
There are posts in the archieves that tell some of the ok stuff.
If you go there, you don't end up really saving any money, because you
always
end up eating a lot of crap.
About the only "good" thing they have there is their heavy duty
grinder stand, which
is something like $30-40 on sale. Their workmate clones are ok, and
pipe clamps (pony clones) are ok.
Don't even think about buying anything with a motor there.. Or
anything with a sharp edge (including
jigsaw blades).. Even most of their handtools are screwed up.. (like
pliers, etc).
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> About the only "good" thing they have there is their heavy duty
> grinder stand, which
> is something like $30-40 on sale. Their workmate clones are ok, and
> pipe clamps (pony clones) are ok.
>
The "heavy-duty" 3/4" pipe clamps are OK - the others are junk.
And I've got a wall full of their Pittsburgh bar clamps - all
bought when they were half price. They work good enough for me.
--
Where ARE those Iraqi WMDs?
ToolMiser wrote:
> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
> right past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I
> should know about? I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know
> the instore deals are different, and they don't send them to me.
>
> Thanks!
Yes - but be careful. Don't buy any real tools there. You can find the
same or better pricing on brand name tools elsewhere - likely closer to
home, and the private label power tools are junk.
Comodities on the other hand are a different matter. Things like brushes,
swivel casters, grinding wheels, rope, and even some hand tools are dirt
cheap. Be careful with the hand tools though. Some of the Pittsburg brand
stuff is good enough for most people's needs and it's very reasonably
priced. You have to adopt the mindset that if the tool breaks under
moderately severe useage, you'll just buy new since the price is so cheap.
If you're looking for real lifetime hand tools, don't bother with these.
I've bought some of their hand tools - deep impact sockets, screwdrivers,
ratchet wrenches and for the most part they've been fine. As I said, if I
break an impact socket I can buy an entire new set for $16.00 as opposed to
paying $20 or more for a single Ingersol Rand or comprable socket. Will they
wear out and get sloppy? Sure, but I really don't need to use them every
day so I've gotten plenty of useage out of them to have made it worth buying
them. I don't use my screwdrivers for pry bars, so the cheap set I bought
there has been holding up just fine. I only bought them because I was there
and the screwdrivers were there also, and I got a wild hair up my butt, so I
bought them. Turns out they work just like real screwdrivers.
I guess it depends on how convenient the trip is for you. I probably would
not drive an hour to Harbor Freight for anything. What savings I might see
on the comodity prices would not justify the time and gas spent to go there.
It is kind of a cool place to wander around in though.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:48:00 GMT, "Mike Marlow"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>ToolMiser wrote:
>> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
>> right past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I
>> should know about? I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know
>> the instore deals are different, and they don't send them to me.
>>
>> Thanks!
>
>Yes - but be careful. Don't buy any real tools there. You can find the
>same or better pricing on brand name tools elsewhere - likely closer to
>home, and the private label power tools are junk.
sometimes junk power tools are just the ticket. I know a couple of
tile setters who buy HF's "better" small angle grinders as accessories
to the diamond cutoff disks. buy a disk, and get a grinder to go on
it...<G>. in cases like that, where the machine will be subject to a
very hostile environment- water, alkali, abrasive grit- a $15 machine
will last about as long as a $150 one.
>
>Comodities on the other hand are a different matter. Things like brushes,
>swivel casters, grinding wheels,
I'd avoid the cheap wheels for bench grinders. the cheap angle grinder
disks seem to be OK...
> rope, and even some hand tools are dirt
>cheap. Be careful with the hand tools though. Some of the Pittsburg brand
>stuff is good enough for most people's needs and it's very reasonably
>priced. You have to adopt the mindset that if the tool breaks under
>moderately severe useage, you'll just buy new since the price is so cheap.
>If you're looking for real lifetime hand tools, don't bother with these.
I prefer some of the cheap chinese putty knives to their domestic
counterparts. they have a better taper- thicker at the handle and
thinner at the edge. YMMV.
>I've bought some of their hand tools - deep impact sockets, screwdrivers,
>ratchet wrenches and for the most part they've been fine.
although I suspect that they have improved in recent years, all of the
chinese open end wrenches I've had have been made to poor tolerances.
I mean, they are serviceable, but more likely to slip and whack your
knuckles or round off the heads of your fasteners.
> As I said, if I
>break an impact socket I can buy an entire new set for $16.00 as opposed to
>paying $20 or more for a single Ingersol Rand or comprable socket. Will they
>wear out and get sloppy? Sure, but I really don't need to use them every
>day so I've gotten plenty of useage out of them to have made it worth buying
>them. I don't use my screwdrivers for pry bars, so the cheap set I bought
>there has been holding up just fine. I only bought them because I was there
>and the screwdrivers were there also, and I got a wild hair up my butt, so I
>bought them. Turns out they work just like real screwdrivers.
>
>I guess it depends on how convenient the trip is for you. I probably would
>not drive an hour to Harbor Freight for anything. What savings I might see
>on the comodity prices would not justify the time and gas spent to go there.
>It is kind of a cool place to wander around in though.
Don't know of any in store deals but if you shop wisely you can save quite a
bit on disposables, etc. I like to get their latex gloves and work gloves.
The sanding sponges are usually a good deal as are their casters. Contrary
to others comments, I've bought a drill press and a disc/belt sander combo
from them. Had the sander for 4 years before I sold it for $50 ( cost me
$79.95) and I still have the drill press ( about 8 years old ). Wouldn't do
machinist quality work but for woodworking tolerances it's more than
adequate. Just recently bought their 6" jointer - so far so good. I plan on
replacing the knives anyway but until they get dull I'll stay with them.
The quality on a LOT of their power stuff has improved vastly over the
years - there are some good buys and their return policy is very good.
Just like Sears - some of the stuff is excellent ( despite the anal bad
mouthers) and some of it is crap - you just have to look closely.
HTH,
Vic
"ToolMiser" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I might be in the mood for a road trip this weekend, and it will go
right
> past a Harbor Freight, is there any current "deals" that I should know
about?
> I receive their flier's in the mail, but I know the instore deals are
> different, and they don't send them to me.
>
> Thanks!