Top 10 Harbor Freight Tools for Auto Repair!!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- My personal Top Ten List of Harbor Freight Tools for Auto Techs/Mechanics that I think are smoking deals and useful to anyone!
1. Braun Light - www.harborfreight.com/390-lum...
2. Test Light - www.harborfreight.com/6-12-vo...
3. 14 Piece Combo Wrench Set - www.harborfreight.com/14-pc-f...
4. Trim and Moulding Pry Set - www.harborfreight.com/trim-an...
5. Pittsburgh Pro Ratchets - www.harborfreight.com/38-in-d...
6. Heavy Duty Screwdriver Set - www.harborfreight.com/8-piece...
7. 1/2" Impact Sockets - www.harborfreight.com/13-pc-1...
8. Mini Pick and Hook Set - www.harborfreight.com/mini-pi...
9. 12 Inch File Set - www.harborfreight.com/12-in-f...
10. Wire Wheel Brush Set - www.harborfreight.com/wire-wh...
Bolt Extractors - www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-38...
Pin Punch Set - www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...
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I used ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4ynqaujg7rZKFapA8s29kTpRszJGa3-K this for the first time today to replace the front wheel bearing on my rwd 98 dodge dakota. This had absolutely no issue removing or reinstalling the lug nuts and it took off the axle nut without any struggle. Sounds like it's got some muscle to it. Time will tell
I left that Braun light in my engine bay once and didn't realize until it fell out and I ran it over. Still works perfectly
@Ed O'Neill yeah I doubt that
@Ed O'Neill sorry if you think snap on is using rare earth magnets in their flashlights you're delusional
@@HeadCase55 he deleted his comments sad 😂
No top 10 list is complete without the Pittsburgh pro 1/2" breaker bar. That things amazing for $14 with a coupon.
Have one now. Went with the more expensive brand at HF. It broke. Returned and got the pittsburgh. Been great ever since.
@@shrek22 now that's a good harbor freight story right there
True story. That thing is bullet proof...
@@shrek22 Have had my Pittsburgh breaker bar for about 5 years now and its still amazing haven't even had to tighten the head yet
Harbor Freight is my toy store. My son buys me gift cards for HF and I buy tools that we both use working on our cars. Great video!
Your best video yet it’s hard to know what’s useful at Harbor freight and what is not and it’s nice to have somebody that’s test a lot of these tools and recommends them good job!
I have the sae and metric set of the bolt extractor set. They work great. They worked a lot better than I had thought when I bought them.
I literally have most over these tools from harbor freight. I totally agree, great tools that I'm very satisfied with.
I have the HF deep impact socket set and the 3/8" 1/2" SAE/Metric impact socket set. Both sets are perfect for DIY auto mechanics I also have the bolt type wheel puller set. I'm glad you mentioned the mini pick set. For a couple bucks, that pick set has come in so handy for removing old o-rings and breaking lose radiator hoses. My personal favorite right now is the Earthquake XT stubby 1/2" impact wrench. That stubby impact wrench is lightweight, can get into tight places, and packs plenty of torque for replacing shocks and struts.
The 2 ton folding shop crane is really good... I own two of them. I've only pulled engines with them a few times, but I use them all the time for moving jet skis around.
An extremely honest And Honerable young man to endorse someone else's channel like that !
BRAVO !
Make sure to get onto the harbor freight coupon database enter the item number and most of the time there is a coupon if not use a 20% off one item coupon also don’t forget your free item
100% agree with the braun light, I've had mine for about a 1yr 1/2 now and its totally worth it!
I agree about the socket set I have had mine for 15 years now an they're still working great
The extractor set for the price is well worth it and has saved my rear several times. Totally worth it.
Went to HF today and bought most of tools you suggested. Thanks for the tip.
I have the harbor freight 3 ton heavy duty floor jack. Paid $65.00 when my local store had there grand opening. I use it constantly and love it!
I have a small farm with a H.F. about 5 miles away. I use their stuff all the time. That hook and pick set is a life saver for getting old gaskets out of small carbs.
Good job ! That light I give to my friends as gifts. You’re good and to the point
Thank you!
Great picks ! Thanks for the Videos i am a retired Woodworker and one of my many Hobbies are Vintage Cars and Boating so i do keep and use a large collection of Mechanics tools and HF is a great resource for keeping extra sets on board n the event of a needed “ At Sea” repair or for other tools that i will use at home doing Automotive repairs and Maintenance functions
I have the 1/2 impack sockets and have no complaints. Never thought those screwdrivers would be good. Good video 👍
Those HF bolt extractors saved me! They worked amazingly beautiful for me so far
Glad to hear it! Ill keep my blue point ones for work they have been fantastic but maybe I will have to pick some of these up for sidework to keep in my jeep JUST in case!
they also have super long metric and standard wrenches too. perfect for alignments. used them for years, never broke. all the guys in the shop use mine, great buy for around $40
Yea I have 3 flashlight, even bought a charger and 2 Samsung battery. This way I can swap out battery.
Nice having a videos from you guys again!!!!!
awesome!! Thank you glad to be back!
I just found this video but I went to HF yesterday and picked up about half of your list. The drill wire wheels, the clip puller, the pry bar set, the file, the gasket or O-ring puller, plus some other stuff. Picked up the thin serpentine belt tensioner, another tape measure, magnet dish.. I could stay in HF all day
You're right about these tools. Great vid. Thanks for the info.
Bought the harbor fright light was in the video and it's a good light. I live in Chicago and when we had the polar vortex (-50°f) in February of 2019 i left if on a dodge ram and it returned to me in June of 2019 and ot was fully working and functional as the way I left it. I would hight recommend that light.
Great video and commentary. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Also some of the power tools are great for fab work. I've had the reciprocating saw for years, have the Hercules grinder, have their small 6 ton press, and also I LOVE the portable band saw. Use that thing all the time with some Milwaukee blades. It's a beast for $100. Been using the heck out of their small drill press too, not power but pretty accurate.
Used the interior set to dismantle the dashboard on our Sienna to remove the cup holder jam after my wife stuck something in it and closed it. Works fantastic guys.
+1 for the extractor sockets. Had a oil pan bolt strip out on a ranger. The socket took it right off like a champ
The Pittsburgh 3/8” 12pt. deep socket set is pretty good. I got a set 4 years ago for my mechanic and that seems to be the only tool set he has not misplaced or broke and still keeps with him. We repair and service Suzuki outboard motors and this set is a must especially when you have to remove the cylinder heads or do an overhaul job.
Started as a mechanic in 1970 at a Cadillac, Oldsmobile,Dodge and Jeep dealer. All we had were Snap-on Mac and Sears. No Harbor Frieght stores. I wander though Harbor Frieght store and think I wish we had these back in the day.
About 20yrs ago I bought the 79.00 core flux welder(99 dollars now) I've used it for hobbhy type work for years and it still works. I also have used US general 4 drawer rolling cart for years. Not everything they make is good for professional use but for a few times a year use they are fine. I also have the Drill press (bench one) works fine after 15yrs And that gets almost daily use.
Breaker bar from HF is quite popular. And their jacks.
Yes I was going to do a video about that actually...they are gonna rebrand it as icon and double the price 🥵🥵 I held them both in my hand yesterday at the store
They seem to be the same exact thing....
@@paulselck1701 Yup but the ICON was like 1/2" longer and $50 vs the Pro was on sale at $20
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel I've got 2 of the Pittsburgh bars and I bought 1 each for my dad, uncle and a few friends of mine. At $14.00 with coupon for a 25 inch 1/2 drive breaker bar, you cannot go wrong.
A video review was done on youtube a couple years ago where a guy tested the Pittsburgh against a Mac, Snapon and Matco, and the Pittsburgh held it's own, doing everything the other 3 would do, and at the bargin price it sells for. There is a few other videos done on them too, and pretty much eveyone is impressed by them.
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel I have a jack. It's been great for the last 2 years.
Yes sir, HF 1/2" ratchets are very well made. I took mine apart to grease them. Thanks for the tip on the skinny wrench! Alot of caliper pins are the way you described, it will help. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for taking the time to get these recommendations up here. I'm just a hamfisted DIYer perfectly content with the occasional semi-craptastic tool for occasional use. My ancient HF 'Chicago Forge' brand circlip/spring clip pliers set is a good example. I think they were like four bucks and came in an orange plastic sack that looks like it was made from recycled 3rd World shopping bags reading "4 Peice Spring Clip Plier Set" [misspelling theirs]. I don't think HF has even sold them in more than a decade. They just look WOEFULLY lousy--like they were forged in some Chinese guy's shed on a barbecue grill. They are hardly the pinnacle of the toolmaker's craft. But still, they always get the job done that once a year or so I'll need them. Still, good is good, and I really appreciate your tip on those heavy duty screwdrivers. They look swell, and why DON'T all screwdrivers have a nice little hex thing by the handle for tougher work? In fact, why don't vice grips have one on the adjuster too?
Great vid thanks!
Definitely agree on the magnetic light. I use that thing all the time. And I got it for $25 😁
1/2 "Earthquake impact is a great back up to my IR.
Great video. That light, I got three of them, when they had the Parking Lot weekend special, at $20, Fall 2019.
Agreed on the 1/2" breaker bar! Add the inner tie rod removal tool and you are set. It's now $37.99, but I know I only paid between $20 and $25 with coupon.
Sung to the lucky charms tune: "Snap-on tools, they're magically expensive!"
Chris Gagnon, 😂😂😂
I felt like an idiot when I sold my Mech (snap on) tools as I left the biz....kept a few goodies. but in the last 12 years.. I still wrench on my own stuff and have a compliment of HF tools.... nothing has ever failed on me.
Using their Bauer cordless stuff, no complaints about any of those, Also the earthquake cordless impact is a beast, no complaints there either. Their huge ratcheting breaker tools are awesome as well!
I agree with this list. I got the braun work light on sale with a coupon for 25 bucks...best work light ever. The magnet is pretty strong and compared to matco and snap on you cant go wrong. Same for the pick set. For o-rings especially for the 1.99 price I played I'm super happy. Another great pick up is the 6" magnetic bowl. For 3 bucks you cant go wrong to keep small parts or bolts from getting lost.
Useful video, thanks! Nice Flyin’ Miata sticker!
I've had REALLY good luck with the Pittsburgh Pro ratchets as well! Pretty much any of the "pro" tools have been really good!
Man I’ve had a lot of great luck with the Pittsburgh tools plus what I have tore up they switched it out no questions asked!
I like their tools. I like their breaker bars, jacks and some of their ratchets and other hand tools are great. Affordable, quality and lifetime warranty.
I agree about those screw drivers. I've had a set of them about a year or so, and they are holding up pretty good. I like that they are bolstered so you can use a wrench on them, and the handles are pretty nice. I have a set of HF impact sockets that are holding up pretty good. HF has been upping their game with a lot of their tool line.
Pete Ciallella and when you mess one of those up just grind it into a punch or bend the tip as a mini pry tool.
I definitely want to get a Braun light, one thing I still haven't got for some reason. I walk into the store, my eyes go wide and I forget everything else, lol. I've got a headlight I picked up at Cabela's a few years ago for hunting - gutting after dark - and I use that a lot in the garage. 90%+ of my tools are from HF. I'm just a personal weekend warrior, but I do enough on our vehicles to warrant a decent collection. I've got a 5-drawer cart that's been featured in a lot of videos, and a bigger 13-drawer cabinet ($400 on sale). Earthquake XT 1/2" cordless electric impact driver, a set of the Pittsburgh deep metric impact sockets - the 19 mm is getting worn from so many lug nuts. A Daytona floor jack. The big tool cabinet is filled with a Pittsburgh Pro breaker bar, a medium-sized Icon torque wrench, and the 301-pc Pittsburgh complete tool set: full 1/4", 3/8," 1/2" socket/ratchet sets; wrenches; screwdrivers; allen wrench sets; pliers; etc. etc. I just picked up a Hercules 3/8" cordless electric ratchet. Love HF tools. I'm not a daily user and I don't abuse things, but I've used them regularly for years and nothing's broke yet.
When I bought my car a year ago the harbor freight about 5 miles from me in Georgetown washington became the go-to place for cheap tools and car accessories and I got the 129 piece Pittsburgh tool set for less than 40$ and I use it at least once a week.
The dead blow hammers are fantastic, along with the lime green chisel set. Don't get me started on the 8750 generator, it is incredible and saved from numerous power outages. I use the Allen head sockets a lot and are also very good.
Great video. The only thing I would change is the bolt extractor sockets. Remove them and throw in the Pittsburg pro comfort grip 25 inch breaker bar. It's amazing and for $20 and under it's a killer deal. One more honorable mention is all of the composite ratchets. Love both lines of them. Fine, and strong teeth along with the composite material being safe around battery terminals, paint and chrome. My Harley has tons of chrome that I need to take care of. Thanks for the video
Excellent video! One HF tool I use frequently is the Digital multimeter #63604, $6.39. As a matter of fact I keep several of them in different places. I save the precious Fluke meter for those few times I need precise resistance or voltage measurements. 95% of the time the HF multimeter is perfectly adequate for the job and I don't have to worry about it getting stolen or damaged. I had a crew come out to put up a steel building recently and the foreman (who was a highly skilled pro) took quite a few HF tools out of his truck!
I love that little red meter, I keep them around the house and in the camper. Probably 4 or 5 laying around at the moment. As you said, almost never need to break out the Fluke unless you need quick reaction time or precise measurements.
HF Aluminum Low Profile Jack is the only one that fits under my car! Breaker Bar, and 1/2” Ratchet for wheel lugs are nice too.
Those jacks are great for small cars! especially the newer ones with longer reaxh
Very well presented and articulated!!!
The Earthquake XT impact wrenches are great, and the price makes them truly fabulous. The 1/2 inch version is a real workhorse and priced below the crap ones at other store. The 3/4 inch version is great as well, and actually produces more torque than many 1 inch impacts.
I have bought 5 of the Braun lights. They are great. You can frequently get them on sale for $25. I bought 3 at once a couple of months ago when they went on sale for $19.99.
Good video man..icon came out and I bought the 90 tooth 3/8 ratchet love it so far
Okay, you got me good with that test light, brother! I bought a snap-on test light new off of ebay for $25. It was totally worth that money. I've used it constantly for 3 years now at work (auto repair shop, of course) and it looks and performs like I just bought it. Oh, I do have that hook and pick set, though...
I use the flex head Rachet a whole lot to. It's my go to ratchet at work
The Braun light uses standard 18650 batteries. As a computer technician, I pulled a laptop battery apart and salvaged six 18650 batteries and swap them out of my Braun light and just keep them in rotation. I love this so much, I'm going to buy a couple more of these lights. The Braun light is literally the most used light in my toolbox.
Yes! I forgot to mention this in the video but having 18650's to swap out is so nice. I have a charger on my toolbox and can run over and change out the battery when it dies vs having to plug it in, so much more convenient.
granadojl The 18650 is what sold me on that light. After having other light batteries degrade over time I knew it would be nice to be able to keep it a lot longer, I can also keep a few spare batteries charged and ready to go. I got mine for 20 bucks when they first came out with a coupon, it took a long time to find one in stock too so it’s no wonder they raised the price. I wish I’d have bought another at 20.
@@mcearl8073 Right on Brotha. I'm a Computer Tech that has access to allot of "old" laptop batteries... which contain roughly 6 18650 batteries grouped in series. I will be pulling one apart tonight to salvage the 18650 batteries. Heads up, in June's HF flyer... the Braun light is on sale for $22. I'll be buying two on the first of June... (Payday)
granadojl Thanks for the heads up. I’m going to pick another up, I actually have that flyer with the coupon in it, I haven’t looked through it yet. I might pick up that aluminum folding chair too for 20 bucks.
I like the ratcheting box wrenches in SAE and Metric. Each is a double ended and I think there's 4 to a set so you have 8 common sizes.
For us shade tree mechanics, I like the corded impact gun. I bought mine for $39.99 about 15 years ago. Great for most lug nuts or other tough bolts.
Their Pittsburgh torque wrenches are hard to beat at $9.99.
Not a tool but you can't beat the US General tool chests. I got the 44-inch roll around and top chest about 17 years ago and have outgrown them so I recently added the 72-in roll around. I can't see ever spending the money on a Snap-On or Matco or even a Craftsman box.
Very interesting and informative...
Thanks for sharing
So far, my OBD II, CAN, and ABS scan tool from Harbor Freight Tools was awesome. I use that to diagnose my 2013 Chevrolet and I use that to clear codes on my friend's 2001 Nissan Sentra. I also like their ratchet extensions too. Some of their tools are high quality, with a good value. We save money on good quality on certain tools. Not as good as Craftsman, Snap On, Blue Point, nor Channel Lock which are made in USA, however. Lately, I shopped a lot at Harbor Freight Tools. Thank you for the educational video. I liked that previous video on rounded bolts tool, or whatever they are called. Thanks.
They are twist sockets! Thank you!
Their breaker bars, floor jacks and jack stands (I like my Pittsburgh more than some of the commercial ones I've used), and their toolboxes are a steal.
That light is a win, my boss bought us all a 1000 lumens light, but I still prefer the Braun light because of its size and flexibility awesome video.
The bauer tools are amazing and they never fail to work when charged or plugged in
Their 1.5 ton jacks (blue n aluminum) are high quality. Bought it when they opened the store where i live years ago and still working like new and haven't failed!
Their small tire air pump is amazing. Its a heavy duty beast! Got it years ago when it was $20 with coupon. Use it l the time on my bmw. A mist for any car owner!
Their screw extractor kit ($9) worth every penny as it saved my butt when changing.my bmw's valve cover, one of the screw bolts was broken and was keeping me from finishing the job (it was late at night). Ran to HF and they had a kit. Took out that broken screw bolt in a minute and was able to finish the job like a pro!
Their heavy duty full motion TV mount also worth the $35 it cost me. Well build and holds a 75 lbs. 65" screen TV!
Their newest big $6 car detailing drying towel is amazing in absorbing water after a car wash and smooth n' scratch free!
I agree with your list and the choice to buy from the tool trucks or HF. One needs to consider the intended use for any given tool, then where to buy it. In fact, Fed Ex just delivered a wheel lifting dolly from Harbor Freight, as I was watching this video. I'm going to use it to lift my wheels back on to my cars, after service. I also plan on using it to be able to roll the wheels around, so I can detail them, inside and out.
The extractor sockets are actually great they got me out of multiple messes
For me, the half inch impacts and also the Maddox screw in type caliper tool, both great in the professional shop setting
I do like that H.F. flat light with the magnet.
Good info! Thanks for posting this it was helpful.
One more honorable mention,,,I bought a English Wheel , 230 dollars, very well built, and precise, it's the exact same one that 3 other well known companies are selling for 500 dollars,,,read bad reviews about harbor freights in the past,,but you can't go by them because they are constantly changing companies that they get there products from, my father is 88 now smartest man I've ever known and for 20 years he went to harbor freight, until he drove there and got lost along the way, I have his stash of harbor freight stuff now,,some 20 years old and still doing the job,,,out lasted my dear old dad...
100% agree on the flex light.
Appreciate the facts and insight.
Started as a tech in 2016 went and got a metric Deep impact socket set I kept in a small lunch cooler and used shop impacts..... now in the end of 2020 I’ve got over 2k invested in tools and storage with at the very least 85% of that being tools from harbor freight. I am no longer a tech I now hold a cdl but still do work on vehicles at home and on company service trucks and I love having all the tools I need without the huge tool truck debt.
After 20ish years as an auto tech I amassed over 100k of truck brand tools and tool boxes. I gave up the auto industry and went industrial maintenance. All my snap on stuff is at home in the garage and I've got a box full of Harbor Freight tools at work, they work great.
Their Pittsburgh 3/4" sockets are some of the best and some of the least expensive I've found that are just perfect
I think that icon will be another line altogether kind of how they have their good better best mentality (Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh pro, Icon)
(Warrior, Bauer, Hercules) etc, great video btw!
I work there, that’s exactly how they do it with the icon stuff.
I'm a metal scrapper so I put my pliers thru hell and back. I bought a pair of the Doyle groove pliers from HF about the same time that I got my channel Locks and The Channel Locks are already starting to show a bit of dealigning while the Doyles are holding up like true champs.
Harbor Freight has some pretty good tools and some absolute junk! You just need someone like you to let you know which is good. Thanks, Tom
For the socket bolt extractor set, it has been useful for me.
The con is the size because at times it’s too short for when a deep socket it necessary. And too wide for hard to reach areas. Also it is true one needs to use a hammer to secure the socket on a bolt.
However for the price it’s a must for those unexpected moments and haven’t regretted my buy
The 12-ton shop press has made changing pressed-in bearings and bushings easy, though you can get by using threaded rods, washers, and pipe unions. Their $90 flux-wire welded helped me fixed a broken front end and get a salvage car back on the road. Also built a metal carport roof with it. Their porta-power ram kit fixed our wrecked minivan, pushing the radiator support and strut tower back in place. Their inline spark indicator is cheap and useful. Not so their cigarette-lighter voltmeter since the LED's fail and even when working can be confusing.
So usefull information!! Thanks!!
The hydraulic shop press I got from HF has came in useful for more than just pressing bearings in/out since I don't have a bench vise, it is a bit wobbly though.
The engine stands (along with the presses) are well worth picking up considering they're just all metal tools (for the most part) that can be modified/fixed easily.
Have been using my Chicago electric flux core welder for over 3 years with no problems.
The last Chicago electric 3" grinder I bought lasted 5 years until it just recently started flipping it's breaker constantly.
Have used the compression tester for about 5 years as well with no problems (just a hose, fittings, and gauge after all).
Really like the 3 ton low profile jack that I got for about $79, has came in really handy working on friends & my lowered cars.
A little common sense goes a long way when purchasing tools from just about any retailer.
I have experience with all the things you listed(except the compression tester) and they have been good as well! Used to have that press also, just bolt it to the floor if you have concrete using anchors and its good to go!
GearHeads yeah that’s the plan as soon as I do a little reorganization, painting, and build a couple shelves in the garage! 😁
Bought a 3 1/2 ton low pro jack from them about 5 years ago for under $100 (with a coupon), it's low enough to fit under my Honda without dragging or getting hung up but can easily lift my pick-up as well
Good and objective review. I own all of them except the impact socket set and the light. I totally agree with you. I'd like to add 2 more items: the low profile jack and 6-ton jack stands. I've had them for 6 or 7 years. Never had any problems with any of them. Thanks a lot.
I also have experience with that Jack and those stands very good mentions! I didnt include them cus I didnt feel they fell in the same category as the other things I listed.
The Jack's are really good. Best low profile Jack's in the market and at a great price.
I bought a set of those Pittsburgh deep impact sockets about 9 years ago and I am very impressed, they are of the same quality or better than Craftsman, or any home or auto supply place will have.
Plus with the hassle free no receipt necessary no questions asked lifetime warranty you'll get a replacement fast.
I did check out HF drawer style tool boxes and quite frankly they seem quite good, even felt like the metal used was thicker than others I've seen, hmm.
Also the Pittsburgh brand of combination wrench sets I've tried at a friends house seemed quite sturdy, he's had his for about 8 years and no wear marks.
I also bought one of their Pittsburgh 3 ton jacks and been using it for about 3 years and it works flawlessly.
I personally would never buy anything electrical from them because they are all junk and will fail quickly and not have the power you might expect, plus there is no lifetime warranty of those type of tools and equipment, I bought a Chicago Electric battery drill just to see how good it would or wouldn't work and thing was gutless, I kept using it though but it killed itself about a year and half after I bought it; so I went to Home Depot and bought their Rigid line and that stuff has been amazing, lifetime warranty as well. The same thing happened to a HF soldering iron I bought except it died about 2 months into the warranty, but it was so bad I threw it away, it took forever for it to heat up enough to melt the solder. Then I tried a Chicago Electric dremel type of tool...LOL! that thing was a joke! It had no power whatsoever, kept stalling under the lightest of pressure, I think if you put a buffer wheel on it you could safely polish your teeth without harming the gums! So stay away from their electrical stuff, but their hand tools from what limited experience I have with them seem to be more than good enough for the home mechanic and maybe a pro mechanic as well.
Pro mechanics would be wise to buy some selected tools from HF because the cost of tools for the mechanic keeps going up, plus new tools all the time are required, tool expenses can easily exceed $30,000, so if you can get away with some cheaper stuff that will still perform then good for you.
Thanks my friend for, all' that valuable information !!! 👍
I've been buying things from Harbor Freight for years. The oldest thing I still have is a variable speed 3/8th corded drill I bought for $8 that I used for many things. I did rip out much of the old plaster on wood strips walls in the bathroom and used the drill to not only use drywall screws to frame in a box around the bathtub that's recessed inside the box, While the walls were torn out I redid all the plumbing and rewired the bathroom and used the drill to install the drywall. I also used it for many other things and considering what I put it through I never expected it to last so long. About 5 years ago, I bought a 3/8th inch Pittsburgh 80 ft. lb. torque wrench. I took it to the test dept. where I worked and had it tested and it came back with a certified calibration sticker on it. Recently, I bought a set of jack stands to do work on my car. Good quality for the price. I also bought a large vise with 6 inch jaws for my basement workshop and it has a 4 inch square flat section for an anvil. Good deal for the proce. I also bought a hand held belt sander the uses 3 x 21 inch belts. Another good deal. I plan to make a stand for it so I can use it on my work bench . I've also bought many other things from Harbor Freight like a 5 inch bench grinder, a hand held circular saw and a few other things. Of everything I bought only a few of them failed, but they were cheap to replace. Over all, I like Harbor Freight as a source for tools.
Thanks for sharing great examples!
awizardalso
I use the impact sockets everyday. They are awesome
Great information, thanks
Harbor Freight is phenomenal!!! I have a 1,750psi pressure washer 8 have been using for 10 years now. Cost me $70. Portland brand
I've been a tech for over 10 years. Before my cart(before I had a box) was filled with tool truck options that put me in debt. The longer I worked and the more tools walked away, I figured out customers don't give a damn what their car was worked on with. As long as they got it back how they had it before. So HF has been saving me money. I've bought their air tools that lasted two years, but those two years cost me under $30. I've bought jacks that got under exotics. HF has a lot to offer if you're willing to see it all.
I have alot of Hf tools and I am impressed for the money and warranty.
Brother, your videos help me a lot. You are prof. Mec. and I'm not. but I keep turn my tools to fix my own car. I dont really like mechanics, they lie to you to get your money all the time. Thank you so much because your adeas/videos/ commnets is very helpfull for everyone. Thank you again and Happy new year and May God Bless you... I wish 2020 the best year in your life.
Thanks man I appreciate it, dont smear all mechanics though there are many good shops out there that just want to take good care of you and your car! Not everyone is slimy!
ima HUGE HF fan , great video ;-)
Daytona yellow jack best bang for the buck
I think the 25" breaker bar (1/2") is pretty good. I felt it flexed a little bit on a really badly stuck axle but, but been pretty good otherwise.
I like their torque wrenches. For $20 it's not bad at all and fairly accurate. Heck, I remember buying one for $10 on a deal. One did mess up after 5years, but HF replaced it free of cost..... no questions asked!