10+ Harbor Freight Tools I Recommend
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- 10+ Tools to Buy at Harbor Freight
Do you like quality tools at a good price? Have you ever purchased tools only to have them fail in a short time?
In this video, I will show you several of the items I continue to purchase and use on a regular basis from Harbor Freight.
I hope this helps you in the process of building your workshop.
If you have any other suggestions, please list them in the comments below to help your fellow makers and builders.
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The 20% doesn't work on the central machinery products.
That's interesting, they must have updated it recently because I've used it before, sorry bud
they just recently added that to their coupons, still most of that stuff is priced at a fair to good price for the quality of it.
Good to know, thanks
@@SpecificLove7 they changed the coupon end of last year. People were thinking it's because the price of Chinese exports went up.
That makes sense, thanks
The 10" Japanese style double edge hand saw is my daily "GO TO" saw! Smoothest, fastest, truest, handsaw I've ever used! Starts sharp, stays sharp! I can't say how many projects would not have been built if I had to rely on any other saw!
I've had a heat gun from HF for almost 2 decades. Great for removing stickers. Makes using shrink tubing much easier and consistent.
I agree with your chosen products from HF, I modified my bench sander with different pulleys, makes at faster and Boggs down less!
I also love my HF lathe I use it all the time, I highly recommend getting a chuck for it!
I love the bench brush, and the chisels are pretty good!
I have an earlier version of the LED flashlight. That was a damn good purchase, very versatile, good on batteries.
And every time I buy those floor mats, I find another use for them. Can’t get enough! 👍🏻
I love the magnet bars I use them for cleaning up spilled bits an nails an bobby pins, in my kitchen for my mini cast iron pans an knives, as well as for my metal tools.
The 2HP Central Machinery dust collector and the the 12" disc sander are my 2 favorites. I did do a ton of upgrades to the dust collector with a super dust deputy and HEPA filter cartridge, but still a great deal for the money. They carry alot of junk, but there are definitely hidden gems in the junk pile.
these are some great ideas to use for other things. the magnet tray and the movers dolly, LOVE IT!
Love your vids!!! Keep it up. I'm almost done with all my French cleats in garage. I'll have to share when done. given me a lot of ideas for HF and French cleats
The cushion mats are great for camping. Thet make a nice, protective floor in my 2-man tent as well as a relatively soft pad to sleep on. Easy to carry around and quick to set up and remove.
I use them to catch kitty litter, less on the floor and easy to clean up if needed.
I lined the entire floor in my workout room...my GF thinks I'm a genius. lol
I use a HF moving blanket on my tent floor
I have both sanders and I love them. I owe a 115 year old house and I have use the neodymium magnets to hold cubbies and cabinet doors closed. I probably have five or six of the LED lights. They are stuck on a few tools, and are really great for working on my Jeep! I’ll have three or for stuck under the hood with me! Great vid! Keep it up!
Their miniature picks are decent for small stuff and I love love love their retractable magnet. Works great
I use my HF 1"belt sander almost every day. My first one lasted 10 years. I've used this one about 3.
Just got about 10 ideas from your shop setup. Good ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.
I've had 3 of these (brush, parts organizer, and dolly) for a few years now, and they've all been great. I recently used that dolly to bring my new 300+ lb french door refrigerator inside the house and I was sure it would break, but it didn't.
In addition to the 4" belt /6" disc sander you mentioned I also have the 1" tabletop belt sander. It is perfect for small jobs like sharpening screwdrivers, chisels, punches and any number of small jobs. I also buy HFT super glue. It's some of the best I've found and its dirt cheap.
They have a nice little 18 Gauge Brad Nailer that also will shoot staples. I have had it for about a year and it works great. It has put a lot of projects together.
Great video! You got another subscriber. The idea with the movers' dolly is excellent. How they manage to sell it for less than the cost of the casters is beyond me, but when I need a set for something around the house, that is how I get mine.
Damn, you r correct! I'm a master repurposer and I can't believe I missed that the whole is cheaper than the casters alone. Headed to HB today, better put one on my list. Thank you.
Great videos all the way to the end.
I use the apache models black cases . Different sizes for different needs. Sturdy enough to stand on to get the height above a machine. The blue tarps great for a quick cover or block the wind outside. Extendable magnets helpful for finding those little dropped parts. Plus many of the tools in your videos.
I completely forgot about the blue tarps, I do use those on occasion. Also thanks for the other info too.
I bought their little 125 amp flux core welder a couple years ago and love it. I've used it a ton and it's been great little garage/portable welder that plugs into any household outlet.
As always enjoy watching your videos, end of video, happy to know the chisels have protected ends on them. Needed a good chuckle this morning. Pray everyone's doing fine & are in great health,
Glad you liked it and hope you and your family are doing good as well
I have the Chicago Electric table saw, 90 amp welder and the 7” tile saw as well as the Lynx 40 volt string trimmer and pole saw. I also have the 4000 watt Predator generator... no complaints with any of them. Now I’m eyeing the 3100 psi pressure washer.
I've been using the furniture dolly at work for nearly five years. It's a handy thing to have around
Guess I'll....KEEP MY EYE OUT for those tools. Nice video. Love their clamps. You can never own too many!
I had one of those small mover dollies for years that held a heavy box of mechanic tools. I eventually put the tools somewhere else and I attached a small table that my HF drill press on it and now it moves around great.
I also keep a roll of velcro around (3/4" by 35') for wrapping and using for various projects including keeping a roll in my camping gear. Great to quickly wrap up my cords.
Great idea with the Velcro, I need to grab some of that
My dude said he would put a link in the description for something - and he actually did it. Thumbs up for that unusual follow through.
Few years ago I had a bad experience with HF but after seeing your video I will give them another shot.
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Hilarious. But truthful
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Great video. Thank you for the great content. I’ll definitely be checking out some of your other videos. I really liked your rack for the medium organizer bins. Very nice!
Thank you very much
I got one of the Hercules 12”sliding double miter chop saw’s and I love it it works great and it’s as good as any dewalt chopsaw I’ve ever used
Pleasantly surprised by my Diamondback 7" Heavy Duty Wet Tile Saw. I've had a few massive projects that I've used it for. It has gone through three blades, and runs like a charm. I purchased the two year replacement plan because I figured I'd burn it out before then. Nope. Still running strong - powerful, clean cuts, versatile. Miters, angles... no problem. Great thing to own.
Your videos are so helpful. I appreciate them thank you very much.
Thanks for the great video. The point about the dollies was great. I will keep an eye out.
Ex Harbor freight employee here and I can confirm that the rare earth magnets are really popular, as they where one of the most stollen items from our store, lol
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2:21 I use those bins a lot, including storing things like pop rivets and the tool. I remove some of the containers and use the foam for tool drawers that you can cut out to fill in the area.
This is awesome. I'm a beginner and have bought a lot of smaller items from Harbor Freight. I'm not at the point where I have to decide how much more I want to invest. Looking at planner, table saw, table router, etc. I'm super cheap so I have to balance the total value vs. cost. Thanks for all of this especially the magnets.
Skip the table saw, planer they will not hold up. A WEN 7.25 track saw and track will work almost as good as the table saw once you get used to it. And you may want to look at router table plans. I am looking at the one I built and I spent a little extra on some things but it's the equal to the $400-$500 ones and I have $200 in it. Router Tip: Get one that has the option to adjust the depth via a Allen wrench through the base. Eliminates a router lift for your table.
I have several of those already, Thanks for the great recommendations.
I have almost every tool in your video!! I love Harbor Freight!!
Great video man, Harbor is a great place for new wood workers to get some decent tools to start out with. I know I've had my fare share and still have a few of them left.
I enjoy this video very much, you gave me some great ideas. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
I have had the 12" disc sander for about 5 years now, used it today on a project, still going strong!
Awesome, thanks
Really enjoyed seeing your various tool holders, etc. those freebies are very useful. Thanks for sharing your excellent tips. Subscribed.
I love the bloopers ! Thx
It’s like the bonus outtakes at the theatre
Their angle grinder is pretty good. Paid $14 for my first one which I destroyed in the first day from over heating. I was cutting 1/4 inch steel. I returned it and got another one which was the same price but a slightly different design which seemed to stop the over heating problems. Have had it for over 3 years now with zero issues. Best $14 I've ever spent
I have several of the Harbour Freight squeeze clamps that have actually out performed some of my Erwin clamps. I love Harbor Freight!
I’ve got about a dozen of their welding magnets and a bunch of the locking welding clamps. Can’t complain about either. They also make relatively decent welding carts. Their pneumatic angle grinders are almost unstoppable. We have one that has been submerged in water during a couple floods, gotten to the point it needed help to spin up, once it’s spun up the first time it works like a dream after that.
Another underrated item from HF that never gets mentioned is their packs of scissors! They are razor sharp and I use them to cut velcro and have used the same pair for a couple years without sharpening.
Very nice, I might grab a pair, thanks
I scored some of these too. They were about a dollar and are great for any general low precision task like cutting tie wraps, packaging, etc. I was just good to have dedicated garage scissors but they work well too.
My only problem with these scissors is they disappear on me but for around 5$ they can’t be beat. Comes in several sizes
There was some relatively good information. Thank you for making a relatively good video about a relatively good tool chain showing off their relatively good products. But, it's all relative.
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You must come from the Einstein school of relativity!
Are you guys family?
I bought my sander 10 yrs ago. Still sanding great
All good items for sure. That stubby hammer tho has been a staple in my tool belt for 5 years
1:10 love these clamps. many of my buddies have these.
4:55 I've been using my bench sander for 7 years, no issues
I purchased two skill saw guides and turned them into a clampable adjustable track saw, gives me a great straight cut when using my skillsaw. Every time I go to Harbor Freight I purchase clamps.
I bought a 4x24 hand belt sander from HF and with the exception of the dust collection it works great. Had it for about 2 years.
I'm a woodturner and buy HF's tubes of minute epoxy...it works well at a very reasonable price.
Enjoyed your video. Thank you for the recommendations.
Thanks for this. Nice work, brother.
HF is my go-to for zip ties. They are surprisingly good! Cheaper and last longer than others I've got from Walmart, Lowes, etc.
I have purchased alot of tools from HF. Picked up a coping saw for alot less then big stores and works just the same. I love my drill press, vice, and angle grinder I have had for years. My most used tools. Buying variety packs of reciprocating saw blades with cupon on big sale events is definitely worth it, as well as cutting wheels for the angle grinder. I usually keep a stock of sand paper sheets too.
Also for mechanics the grey colored contoured creeper; the one with 6 swivel casters is pretty awesome,and they hold a lot of weight like 250 maybe 300 lbs.
I picked up the Admiral 12" compound miter saw recently. So far it has worked great. The laser is off but you can find ways to get it closer.
Great video. Very useful for some items I'm looking for.
I have used the wheels for a 4 x 8 assembly table and a thickness planer bench. I used old kitchen cabinets. I thought I would have to buy one locking wheel but a free wood wedge makes them not move. The free led flashlight is incredible. I get one every time I get something there. It is extremely bright and great to put in every drawer and glove box. Because I'm all about function over style I have attached it to my hat to get more handsfree direct light onto something. Thx this info was great and accurate.
Sometimes function is so much better than style. Great ideas.
I have 3 bench brushes hanging on my wall and I always grab a natural bristle wall paper brush.
I keep that stubby hammer in my electrical tool box. It works great when I'm running Romex through my attic to nail in the cable straps. The short size fits easily in my toolbox, it handles easily in tight spots when I'm between the rafters, and the short handle keeps the force light enough to avoid bending those thin brads.
My favorite purchase from Harbor Freight was their Heavy Duty Trailer. Also as far as their clamps, the aluminum bar clams are great as well I have a tendency to reach for those first when doing panel glue ups. Also I've had good luck with all of the welding supplies from there, helmets, gloves, aprons, also I bought a middle priced flux core welder from there and had alot of good luck.
I have a chicago tool router I have had for over 15 years, AND STILL WORKS LIKE A CHAMP.
I've had one of their 12-in compound miter saws for several years, and it still works like a champ.
shop99er you and Shane Knerr must work for harbor freight. You’re probably the same person repeating the same comment
@@r8wells And you would be very wrong. I am in fact, retired from the Navy Shipyard at Bremerton. It just so happens that I have had great luck with their tools over the years.
My miter saw (not compound) from Harbor Freight has been going strong for quite a few years.
Hand tools like wrenches, ratchets and sockets are quite decent. I bought a 3 drawer tool box and stuffed it with em. Great carry around.
I was wondering about the wrenches, so thanks
General tool box, air compressor, tiny plastic clips (chip clips), low profile car jack, in addition to the items mentioned.
I have two products from Harbor freight, one is a Chicago dual saw cut metal and wood with out binding, the second item is a bad land 2500 pound winch and I love them both and plan to buy more things from them.
This is a relatively great video! Subscribed!
Love HF and thanks for the video!
Great video! Definitely going to check out that storage bin video. Would make a drinking game out of each time you said. "Coupon" and "keep an eye out" but, I don't drink. Lol.
Thanks. The storage bin is great especially if you keep it easy access.
I use those small magnets as stud markers. Find a stud, find a nail in the stud, leave a marker behind. No need to put pencil marks on the wall.
Very creative idea
brilliant!
I love there Multi cutting tool for about $18 , you can't go wrong. It comes with different attachments and it has not failed me yet in 6 years.
I use those bins to sort and store small automotive fasteners, clips and other body items, they work well and save time. I'm surprised how they've held up to shop use over a couple of years now.
This was a RELATIVELY good video.
The pole saw I have has paid for itself the first time I used it. I trimmed the tree in front of my house. The arborists wanted what I thought was a ridiculous amount of money. I went to HF and bought the corded pole saw and it worked great.
Wow, a video of y'all's FINALLY came up in my feed. I thought you stopped doing videos.
We been releasing a video most weeks, glad to hear you found us again.
I use the Mover's Dollies to store my project 350 Chevy engines on.... they rolls around easily and no need to tie up an engine stand ...Hell, we even put 2 of them under the front times of an old S-10 pickup truck in my shop so we could maneuver the front end around ! 1000 lb. max !
I have also purchased the HF 10" Miter Saw. Not the most expensive, but works well. Suggestion, before going to town with the miter saw, do all the alignment and calibrations and you will have a decent miter saw. I've had mine for about 5 years now. Also I had purchased the HF 10 Drill press. I use that thing quite a bit and it does do what it's supposed to. I built a cabinet for it and then bolted it down, now I have a drill press stand with 2 drawers and it's working out great. I also purchase a lot of the HF router bits, and forstner bits. All work great. I have no complaints about any of HF''s products.
We bought a Chicago Ocillating multi-tool about 10 years ago. We use it all the time. When we had some electrician & carpenters here, and they used ours! About $20 & still works! The chain saw Sharpener is amazing & works great. We have the sander you showed & it is another great tool. We had to extend the dust port. It is a bit short but the machine works very well. We buy a lot of their magnets, pick tools, wrenches have a lifetime warranty, dremel bits, retractable cord holders, disposable gloves, and yes, our work area is covered with those mats! Our main tools are Jet brand but if you need something to start with, there is nothing wrong with Harbor Freight tools! We are a bit amazed how well the Chicago tools work...must be a best kept secret!
Thanks for the list, I'll have to check those out. I didn't even know sold some of those.
I saw on one of your videos that you used a badminton racquet to swat flies. Harbor Freight sells a bug zapper that looks like a tennis racquet. Works great! I keep one in my screened-in patio and one inside. They cost 2 bucks.
just saw your "outtakes". looks like your chisel holder could use your earth magnet suggestion to keep them steady! :) great video! thanks!
I'm a photographer who has sworn by HF for my behind the scenes props and ancillary gear since first learning of them in 2013. Saved an insane amount on lighting alone!
The Harbor Freight McGraw 20 gallon air compressor
When I was using it the pump was running for around 6 hours straight for two whole weeks when cutting up a 3 wheeler
Thank you for the info. I get those f-clamps all the time from there. And love the moving dolly i got.
I have 2 of those 'F' clamps, and about 100 of the Pony clamps. When I grab the 2 HF clamps, I find that I like them. They work well.
I have a couple of the small f clamps and I intend to collect more. They aren't fancy but they do clamp.
@@Not_TVs_Frank I get all different sizes of those f clamps from there. They are alot cheaper then homedepot and they do the job just fine
Full disclosure, I used to work at Harbor Freight at one of their stores. But even previous to that, I have been a customer for years. Not only are their inexpensive tools great for your wallet, in the past 2-3 years, their quality has begun to skyrocket. With their cordless tool brands like Hercules and Bauer, I've been seeing them show up in contractors tool bags and tool boxes more and more often.
And to boot, the benefits of working at one of their locations are awesome. Not only do they offer competitive pay and insurance, but the work atmosphere and teamwork are top notch. I've made great friends through my time working with them. I can't say enough good things about them.
@Boom Diggaty zero unfortunately. I've been looking into adding investing as a tool in my retirement fund lately though. And I'd definitely buy into Harbor Freight if I'm able to do so. Why do you ask?
Bought a drill press from there and right out the box it didn't work lol. I went to lowes and found one of the same size and power that was a porter cable and it was only $10 more. The best thing i think in terms of quality are socket sets.
I actually went to harbor freight for the first time a few weeks ago. I was on a crunch to finish a project and I found I wasnt able to get a consistent finish with my old, second hand plunge router. In a time and money crunch I got a $30 fixed base router. Been extremely surprised so far. Thing has worked well. Now, on the other hand, a miter saw given to me for a birthday gift from chicago electric (hf) has been an extreme disappointment. It doesnt cut straight and the motor casing is cracked. Im interested enough to start getting cheaper things there, but I wont trust them for big tool purchases, even if I am just beginning
JKSSubstandard quality seems random with them lol. It either works or dosent
@@JKSSubstandard admittedly, the Chicago Electric tools don't hold up well to any heavy use. Their chorded drill has served me pretty well for the amount that I use it, but their heat gun, chordless drill and jigsaw, and worklight have all failed on me.
However, their Hercules and Bauer chordless tools are under lifetime warranty. Little more expensive, but the ability to return them to the store and walk out with a replacement for that tool in minutes is what you're paying for with that. But that's part of the big draw for HFT, because if you just have a single project that you need a drill for, but you don't have a lot of money, no point in having an $80 drill sitting in a drawer that you'll probably never use again. Think about cost/useage. If you're going to use it a lot, spend a little more to get a better quality one. Just need to drill 5 holes? Go with the cheapest garbage they have then return it to get your $20 back.
I'm by no means advocating that Harbor Freight has the best quality tools on the market. But they have something to fit everyone's needs if they can afford it.
The 2 hp dust collector is a fabulous tool. I use it on my Sawstop PCS and 2 hp 8 in jointer. It has worked fantastic for both. I was able to get away with using a 25% coupon and walked out with it for 152.50 plus tax.
We love harbor freight and own just about everything you mentioned. 👍
I bought the cement mixer for hella cheap with 20% coupon and veteran discount I believe it was. Like a $100 bucks. I mixed close to a hundred bags of 80lbs concrete. Haven’t used it in a few years. I’m sure it works still.
Yes to the rotary sander, bench brush, clamps, dolly, chisels, flashlight and magnetic part dish. I have all of them and they work great. I would also include their better welder (not the $99 one....), Half inch impact wrench socket sets, rotary car polisher, tarps, air compressor fittings, brad nailers/staplers, air hose, 3 ton car jack, welding wire for MIG, ear muffs protector ppe, electric angle grinder and cut off disks and grinding disks, rope, epoxy, axes, and a bunch more! Their tools have improved in quality over the years.
I love the brad nailers. . I use the magnet to pick screws out of saw dust. Yea like you've never dropped one. ;)
And the magnets work great as stud finders, too! Just slide them across the wall and they'll stick to the nails! =)
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Great suggestions. I agree with each of your picks. BTW: I built the roll around tower for the plastic organizing trays. I am crazy about it!. It took me a long time to accumulate the trays, because I printed a new 20% off coupon each day and went in daily until I had enough. (I'm such a skin flint!) That's probably why I am compulsively drawn to H/F, huh?
The Center Drill Countersink Set is great if you have a drill press and want to drill a hole accurately, as they are much stiffer than normal drills, so they won't wander off. Once you get a hole started, you can switch to a larger drill size to finish drilling the hole as the hole is directly beneath the drill press chuck.
Very useful video! Thanks for sharing! I have a harbor freight very near by and might need to pay them a visit.
Oh yeah, they are a great place to visit and look around.
The cheap angle grinders: different wheels on each one, easy to repair their common failure. Power cord wire breaks where it goes into the end. I have lots of HFT tools. Cheap sawzall needs oil on the shaft bushing for every use, next to the blade Chuck. The dolly wheels I put on furniture and work benches. Good to see you again.
Thanks for the info, I will keep that in mind.
I have a number of the F-style clamps, in different sizes. I bought some extra 24" clamps for a project I was working on and I found them to be a little inconsistent in their capacity. The ones I already had worked great on a 24" clamping job so I thought I'd just get some more for this project. Come to find out that 1 or 2 of them new ones wouldn't open up as wide as the others. Otherwise, they do work great.
I have some of those small parts organizers and plan on building a little storage space for them on my bench. Being able to arrange the little bins is a huge factor in my decision to go with these over the Stanley's and other brands.
The brush is really handy and at a great price. It works extremely well.
I also have the mats.
Not exactly woodworking-related, but I I got the Pittsburgh socket organizers for my tool box and I love them. They're the plastic "trays" with the pegs and the sizes in white. You get 3 in a box. They are way better than the metal strip kind. My US General 26" tool chest (top and bottom) is also a great asset in my shop. Not cheap, but the cheapest of the tool chest combos. I also have the US General magnetic paper towel holder, glove dispenser and two of the trays.
That is a lot of great information thank you very much.
I have two harbor freight tools I would recommend, one is the 2.5 horsepower tile/ brick saw I’ve done 1000’s of sq ft of tile with that, never had a issue, the other is the Bauer demolition drill, both are good priced items for what your getting. Some advice never but a bit or a blade from harbor freight. Most of my tools are the bigger brands but these two have treated me well
Good to hear, thank you