Harbor Freights Best kept SECRET that 99% of people don't know

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Most people think Harbor Freight has good cheap power tools, But they don't know the whole story. I went into Harbor Freight to pick up their best tools for a tool fight with Tools in action. I started talking with the store manager and cashier and what I learned from there surprised me.
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Комментарии • 1,9 тыс.

  • @anggeeadlof9043
    @anggeeadlof9043 Год назад +62

    Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.

  • @bootsy1996
    @bootsy1996 2 года назад +193

    *Excelente kit **MyBest.Tools** suficiente mente potente y ligero. la luz incorporada en el taladro es muy superior a versiones anteriores que se encuentra cerca del broquero.*

  • @chrisreed26
    @chrisreed26 5 лет назад +931

    After the first 5 minutes of chatter I fast forwarded to see what the "Big Secret" was...it's no secret, it's a whole video of endless chatter....Thank God I did not watch the entire video but the start and ending!!

    • @humblyright
      @humblyright 4 года назад +27

      Thank you!

    • @gameaholicadam1969
      @gameaholicadam1969 4 года назад +15

      Agreed

    • @dakotacoats1285
      @dakotacoats1285 4 года назад +40

      Thank you! These guys need to go test out some computers or something and leave the tools to the men.

    • @Rattus1
      @Rattus1 4 года назад +33

      Thanks bro, skeptical of the click baity title, saw this comment and Knew for sure these guys are clowns

    • @danr1920
      @danr1920 4 года назад +7

      Exactly.

  • @savage9507
    @savage9507 5 лет назад +789

    The secret is to cut a tab off the Hercules battery to fit it into a Dewalt. Just saved you 20 minutes.

    • @levelgx
      @levelgx 5 лет назад +17

      And it's not even accurate

    • @andresham9901
      @andresham9901 5 лет назад +10

      Savage thanks 😁😂🤣

    • @tuber6577
      @tuber6577 4 года назад +5

      Christ, what happened to my feed

    • @katieedmonds2212
      @katieedmonds2212 4 года назад +5

      pretty sure it doesn't work that way....plus even if it does fit it probably isn't safe...

    • @ApacheLife-50
      @ApacheLife-50 4 года назад +3

      Savage you the man! Thanks

  • @firebladex8586
    @firebladex8586 5 лет назад +235

    Those two were the customers I dreaded when I worked at a hardware store.

    • @mikerecoil6283
      @mikerecoil6283 3 года назад +20

      Yup what a bunch of Tools. No pun intended. Kudos to HFT crew for being Professional with them. I know they wanted them out of that store ASAP

    • @JimSpence
      @JimSpence 3 года назад +27

      @@mikerecoil6283 a bunch of “men” who got 30min to be away from their wives so they used their time to pretend they were still in high-school.

    • @yourunmarathons
      @yourunmarathons 3 года назад +5

      @@JimSpence your description is spot on 😂

    • @77.88.
      @77.88. 3 года назад +4

      Don't worry they are paid big bucks to pose as actors!

    • @thomascampbell5633
      @thomascampbell5633 2 года назад

      @@JimSpence LOL. Exactly!!

  • @oddballdynamics.9658
    @oddballdynamics.9658 4 года назад +161

    I couldn’t stand watching anymore more than a couple minutes. I just skipped to the comments. Thank you comments. 😀

    • @JoshSmith-wo7zw
      @JoshSmith-wo7zw 3 года назад +16

      Yeah I got sick and tired of them talking over the harbor freight employee within about 10 seconds.

    • @darrens1322
      @darrens1322 2 года назад +15

      Straight to the comments. Couldn't take anymore yapyapyapyapyapyap!!!!!!!

    • @roostingham
      @roostingham 2 года назад +11

      I didn’t learn anything from this video 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷‍♂️

    • @aananimity
      @aananimity 2 года назад +2

      I usually watch videos at 2x playback speed plus CC. Helps alot 😃

    • @robertmason8341
      @robertmason8341 2 года назад +8

      Painful…the male Karens 🤣

  • @benj1236
    @benj1236 3 года назад +4

    A bunch of Sally's going to HF to get tools. Bro get to the point and stop the click bait.

  • @jyaj007
    @jyaj007 4 года назад +40

    theses are the mins i wished i could get back in life

  • @johnnycashh7148
    @johnnycashh7148 3 года назад +22

    99% of the people didn't watch this to the end!! 😂

  • @gregorybentley5707
    @gregorybentley5707 3 года назад +136

    As someone who used to be a sales manager, I have nightmares about the times I've had to deal with a group customers like this.
    The worst is when they do something they think is funny (and boy do customer groups that act like this think they're funny and clever) and their whole group laughs and generally acts obnoxious the entire time and you're standing there just wanting to die wondering what went wrong in your life while waiting for them to leave so you can just go to your lunch, but they'll keep talking and laughing between each other and being obnoxious thinking they're so funny and they don't care that you have other customers or tasks to attend to and that your short staffed, and you know none of the questions they're asking or stuff that they want to know really matters anyway because they know exactly what they're there for and exactly what they're going to buy, they only use your answers as a source for more material to be obnoxious about, while subtly trying to quiz you to see if you know the answers on the product.
    I'm glad I'm not working retail at the moment.
    This s***** part is none of them will ever realize and will be oblivious to the fact that they were actually kind of disrespectful and inconsiderate to the sales manager at certain points throughout the interaction.
    The sales manager handled the entire thing like a champ and vanishes at the first opportunity.

    • @dabmane
      @dabmane 3 года назад +10

      I never worked retail and a lot of it seemed very obnoxious. I hope they asked permission to film before they ran in there and did all this.

    • @massimmortal6782
      @massimmortal6782 3 года назад +14

      Seriously. I’m sure Mr Dirt Monkey would love it if a group of customers wasted his time like this.
      I like the salesman’s response to one question about which drill is better “I don’t know but it’s been tested on RUclips a millions times” or something like that.

    • @gemmrk
      @gemmrk 2 года назад +7

      Agreed, being loud and saying unexpected things like destroying drills for thrills is hiw teenagers behave not grown adults

    • @thebluelunarmonkey
      @thebluelunarmonkey 2 года назад +2

      agree. just buy it, leave, and test it... but can't miss the opportunity for 1.4m views on this video.

    • @UMepher
      @UMepher 2 года назад +11

      @@thebluelunarmonkey They act like it was their first time in a store without their moms. There's something about groups of people that makes them act like fools, in ways they wouldn't if they were alone. And everyone thinks they're a damn comedian when they record video.

  • @N9IWJ
    @N9IWJ 5 лет назад +82

    You just talk over the manager every time he tries to say something

  • @bobbybrooks5846
    @bobbybrooks5846 5 лет назад +118

    I been in harbor freight a million times and Everytime I go I'm in awe. And as cheap as they are I still can't afford everything I want

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 лет назад +11

      Yep, there's always something more that we want !

    • @morbugs63
      @morbugs63 3 года назад +2

      ditto, me too

    • @WolfeBane84
      @WolfeBane84 2 года назад

      Welp, looks like you'll have to sell your body then....

    • @markhonea2461
      @markhonea2461 2 года назад +2

      @Robert's happenings they still give out free stuff at the food bank I hear.

    • @bobbybrooks5846
      @bobbybrooks5846 2 года назад +1

      @@Bigguy_33 oh wow that is a big mark up. Im thinking about purchasing their steam cleaner.

  • @saturdayschild376
    @saturdayschild376 4 года назад +24

    Sales manager, "It's been done on the internet already" lol. Could have spent the rest of the day doing something useful.

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 5 лет назад +26

    I expected an actual test of the tools, not a sales pitch for Harbor Freight.

    • @morbugs63
      @morbugs63 3 года назад

      yes i fast forward through most of it but it didnt go anywhere

  • @flyingbob297
    @flyingbob297 5 лет назад +67

    18 minutes I’ll never get back.

    • @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS
      @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS 3 года назад

      WELL LOOKS LIKE AM GOING SAVE ME 17 AND WASTE BIT MORE OF YOURS WHILE YOU READ THIS THANKS & SOZ😁😁😁

  • @OneManParade
    @OneManParade 4 года назад +15

    "These are the Tools in Action guys. Who? The Tool in Action guys. Who?"

  • @buddahmayne9273
    @buddahmayne9273 5 лет назад +110

    Damn that's a big Harbor Freight compared to my local one I go to.. 😎✌️

    • @justinwilliams9452
      @justinwilliams9452 5 лет назад +3

      I know right i said the same thing

    • @crabbyjohn7279
      @crabbyjohn7279 5 лет назад +4

      Double down on that. Mine's like 10 lbs of crap in an 2 lb bag.

  • @johnlincoln4616
    @johnlincoln4616 5 лет назад +192

    I got a lot of respect for Stanley not abusing the warranty, “ I’m not going to return something I’m goin to intentionally destroy”. Good for you Stanley, that type of character is severely lacking these days.

    • @ericharris893
      @ericharris893 4 года назад +3

      john lincoln second

    • @johnbronson8928
      @johnbronson8928 4 года назад +5

      It's not like harbor freight is a mom and pop shop. It's the opposite in fact. It's the anti mom and pop and that's "the type of character severely lacking these days."
      Support local businesses!

    • @GiveToTheFire
      @GiveToTheFire 4 года назад +13

      John Bronson yeah I’ll just head down to Fred’s where he make his own drills in house.

    • @CemeteryLarry
      @CemeteryLarry 2 года назад

      These days? Lol

    • @DAVELa-Soul916
      @DAVELa-Soul916 2 года назад

      You don't know he's not bringing that stuff back

  • @scottwilkins1591
    @scottwilkins1591 5 лет назад +60

    Hey we all know the real og tool man aka Tim the tool man lol.

    • @hiseminence2073
      @hiseminence2073 5 лет назад +2

      I know _Tim_ the _Pool_ man.

    • @jacobszymczak9323
      @jacobszymczak9323 5 лет назад +3

      Tim the Tool man referenced in a Harbor Freight video always reminds of the time at the tool store
      "Hey Tim, needle nose pliers are on sale, buy a dozen get one free"
      "Who needs a dozen pliers? But who can say no to that deal"

  • @vincesturkie3408
    @vincesturkie3408 4 года назад +18

    Their replacement thing is great my son races go karts and one of the classes he runs is a stock predator class and when I bought his first motor the manager told me about the replacement and I told him what we were doing with it he said just drain the gas and oil and bring it back no questions asked and they have done it awesome little motors too

  • @ronfurro4161
    @ronfurro4161 5 лет назад +21

    Hercules 20v batteries, although they look similar, DO NOT work on the Dewalt 20v tools. They both have 5 pin output but do not have the correct temperature sense lead in the right pin position to work.

  • @tnsteele95
    @tnsteele95 4 года назад +9

    I love Harbor Freight. Most of their stuff is great stuff for the home owner or the person who cant afford the name brand stuff.....like the guys filming this...

  • @donaldbentonjr4958
    @donaldbentonjr4958 5 лет назад +40

    hey tim his name is Vince McMann. Ed McMan was Johnny Carson's co host.

    • @mattmgarza
      @mattmgarza 5 лет назад +4

      McMahon....yeah these guys are dumb. I can't believe he has this many subscribers.

    • @johnsmythe6134
      @johnsmythe6134 3 года назад

      Either way, You spelled both of their names wrong. Learn to spell.

  • @mikebarker5783
    @mikebarker5783 5 лет назад +14

    "I wouldn't have a problem buying one of these drills." That means he didn't buy one.

  • @mcamodell
    @mcamodell 3 года назад +48

    OMFG!!! you guys focus like puppies with a squirrel nearby

    • @Thermohybrid
      @Thermohybrid 3 года назад

      middle schoolers at the store 🤣🤣🤣

  • @toshopsal9642
    @toshopsal9642 4 года назад +24

    I had a guy in front of me once bring in literally a 20 year old electric saw that was broken and all he had to do is the the 13.99 protection fee and they let him get a brand new one. By far harbor freight has the best return policy next to Costco. Costco will take a broken 15 year old couch back and give you a new one as long as you have the receipt.

    • @tubro007
      @tubro007 4 года назад +11

      That's not making sense. They sell you a one or two year no questions asked exchange policy at time of sale for $13.99, 20 years is beyond the 15, or 27 months you can buy. What am I missing?

    • @phamilton0148
      @phamilton0148 3 года назад

      @@tubro007 you can extend the warranty as long as you want

    • @atlasramos5469
      @atlasramos5469 3 года назад +1

      @@phamilton0148 you can only get a 2 year or 1 year warranty. Sometimes the managers will let you bring back an item that isn't in warranty if you agree to buy the two year warranty, helps bring our numbers up. It all depends on the manager you talk to.

    • @phamilton0148
      @phamilton0148 3 года назад

      @@atlasramos5469 our store always allow people to extend it by buying another 1 or 2 year warranty when it expires or a bit before

    • @atlasramos5469
      @atlasramos5469 3 года назад

      @@phamilton0148 at my store we can't sell anything replacement plan unless they buy another one.

  • @stevereaves6757
    @stevereaves6757 2 года назад +14

    I bought one of those real cheap drills ($20)a few years ago. Not much torque even on the highest setting. They were $16 back then. Came with 1 battery and a charger. Good for drilling very soft metal or wood. On steel you could almost stop it if you bear down. Anyway came in handy on more than one occasion, especially installing a storm door. Great as a power screwdriver. The battery finally quit taking a charge. Since a replacement battery was more than a new set I just bought another drill motor with battery and charger on sale again. Ended up with 2 good drill motors with new battery and charger.

  • @jacobwanamaker7290
    @jacobwanamaker7290 4 года назад +11

    You know what 99% of people do know about H.F.? The drills come with batteries.

    • @maybeor1524
      @maybeor1524 3 года назад

      LOL! Yes, yes they do :)

  • @johnranalletta9249
    @johnranalletta9249 5 лет назад +10

    Why is it when watching these three I'm reminded of reading about teenage boy drivers. A teen boy with an average IQ drives ok - maybe. Add another teenager and the driver's IQ drops by half. Add a third and the driver's IQ is halved again...

    • @77.88.
      @77.88. 3 года назад

      They are probably very well paid actors?

  • @chipsramek3868
    @chipsramek3868 4 года назад +5

    I looked up "ASSHOLES" in the dictionary...there was a picture of these three ....

    • @reidsimonson
      @reidsimonson 4 года назад +2

      I think the title of this should be changed to “how to be a jerk off to the sales manager”.

  • @RoseUnseen
    @RoseUnseen 5 лет назад +26

    comment section is either
    USA : GOD BLESS HARBOR FREIGHT
    canadians : ohhhh princess auto

    • @ThePlowGuys
      @ThePlowGuys 5 лет назад

      No Princess auto in Quebec. All we have is Canadian tire.

    • @mojo6524
      @mojo6524 5 лет назад +1

      power fister!

  • @amv1231
    @amv1231 5 лет назад +110

    The Binford 3000 beats them all...& remember “If it doesn’t say Binford on it somebody else probably makes it”

    • @Meater76
      @Meater76 5 лет назад +9

      "Binford tools is proud to present, Tim the Tool Man Taylor!"

    • @curbappeal3397
      @curbappeal3397 4 года назад +5

      I feel like a boomer for getting that joke

    • @JakeNaughtFromStateFarm
      @JakeNaughtFromStateFarm 4 года назад +3

      Ooh man, the memories “Oh oh oh,” (that was my best Tim Allen grunt laugh).

    • @BISONGARAGE
      @BISONGARAGE 4 года назад

      Thank you so much for this.

    • @hotcheesesoup9776
      @hotcheesesoup9776 4 года назад +1

      Shitty channel with click bait unsubbed long time ago

  • @voo8165
    @voo8165 5 лет назад +16

    Larry, Moe, and Currley.

  • @basketballjones6782
    @basketballjones6782 5 лет назад +9

    Going to store to buy dramamine, and then I'll watch the last 17:30 of this video.

  • @NotAJ-yn3xe
    @NotAJ-yn3xe 5 лет назад +11

    Harbor freight has good tools for the most part. Any reasonable person knows this.

  • @johnd-jwear6590
    @johnd-jwear6590 4 года назад +15

    I used the Drillmaster for 5 years in my apartment. Worked great for every day tasks. Don't hate. Now I have a brushless combo drill.

  • @redskiclayton
    @redskiclayton 2 года назад +8

    Honestly, I have owned a couple Chicago Electric and pneumatic power tools and they really do work and hold up!
    In fact, I had a 4" angle grinder that I lent to my brother about 10 years ago, guess what, he still haves it and it works just fine!

  • @renovator4u29
    @renovator4u29 2 года назад +12

    I absolutely get the replacement plan every time I purchase a tool from HarborFreight, it’s a no brainer especially for the abuse that us construction guys and gals put our tools through.

  • @andreww7857
    @andreww7857 5 лет назад +75

    20 minutes watching these guys shop. The first 10 minutes is worthless, I couldn’t watch the rest.

    • @GravityRoller
      @GravityRoller 5 лет назад +3

      Ditto, thanks !! Luckily I did not waste more than a few minutes before realizing ;-)

    • @GravityRoller
      @GravityRoller 5 лет назад +5

      A video test related to spotting guys who know nothing about anything besides pretending they do (maybe).

    • @jamesritter9806
      @jamesritter9806 5 лет назад +3

      The only thing i got out of it was that u can ither use dewalt battery on their brand or viseversa

  • @Jason-uw3hy
    @Jason-uw3hy 4 года назад +9

    Once the salesman said "that's all been done on the internet already" i laughed, and clicked off the video

    • @j.johnson6548
      @j.johnson6548 3 года назад +2

      Why? There are videos on RUclips proving their tools match up or out performance big brands like makita Dewalt etc

  • @ImaITman
    @ImaITman 5 лет назад +20

    You can cut out the plastic tab on those batteries and use them in a variety of brands. However, the battery cells inside are different so the cheaper batteries will use cheaper cells while brands like DeWalt and Milwaukee use Samsung and LG cells which are some of the best in the industry. Hopes this helps clarify the reason behind battery pricing (to an extent).

    • @SteveWhiteDallas
      @SteveWhiteDallas 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, I've learned that printed specifications on Chinese products are not to be trusted. It might be labeled 5 mAh when it's really only

    • @zbow1974
      @zbow1974 2 года назад +1

      my drillmaster drill battery has samsung 25r cells inside it, 4.99 each to replace if your not afraid to take the battery pack apart and do it.

    • @matts.8342
      @matts.8342 2 года назад +1

      @@zbow1974 Exactly, the major tool brands price their battery packs way too high. The name brand individual cells are like $5-10 a piece and there are 3 in a Milwaukee M12 2.0 Ah pack. That pack retails for $65, but only has ~$30 worth of batteries inside.

    • @h8GW
      @h8GW 2 года назад

      @Steve White Yeah, but only when purchasing on a consumer-level, you can get scammed like that. Harbor Freight or whoever manufacturers these packs would drop their cell supplier, if they found out they were acting shady, quicker than a mic.

  • @maxrez74
    @maxrez74 4 года назад +38

    “GMC and Chevy are made in the same plant “. They’re both made by GM...

    • @emanuelnamseth1469
      @emanuelnamseth1469 4 года назад +4

      They are also both crap made trucks. Only the v8s are worth getting. The rest of the truck is trash.

    • @tmaq9726
      @tmaq9726 4 года назад +1

      @@emanuelnamseth1469 pre 2007, after 2007 the stupid AFM system is in most gm v8s expensive to fix.

    • @tylercservak2524
      @tylercservak2524 4 года назад +2

      And both belong in a scrap yard. I would own no vehicle before I owned a chevy or gmc

  • @TeamWagy
    @TeamWagy 5 лет назад +31

    I work at harbor freight, never have turned down a return

    • @troywarren1512
      @troywarren1512 5 лет назад +1

      Where at? I work at the new store in midland Texas

    • @SBdunks3
      @SBdunks3 5 лет назад

      What if it had fuel in it? Lol

    • @TeamWagy
      @TeamWagy 5 лет назад +1

      We're supposed to turn down returns until they drain the fuel but half of the cashier's don't even check 😂

    • @katieedmonds2212
      @katieedmonds2212 4 года назад

      @@TeamWagy for shame! never turned down a used pump return?

    • @TeamWagy
      @TeamWagy 4 года назад

      @@katieedmonds2212 nope I didn't turn them down, I told them who to call

  • @tommylawrence4794
    @tommylawrence4794 2 года назад +5

    I bought the Vulcan 220 welder almost 2 years ago. The cashier talked me into getting the extended warranty. 22 months later the machine started malfunctioning. I returned it. No questions asked. Got a brand new one and another 2 yr warranty. Cant beat that.

  • @robdangripp9406
    @robdangripp9406 2 года назад +1

    I actually have a heavy duty Black & Decker in the battery on it is good for a couple weeks before I have to charge it I went to Lowe's and bought a DeWalt for $100 and I have to charge the battery on it about every 2 days so my Black and Decker was probably half the price and it's got more torque and I prefer to use it more it's a 14.4 Black & Decker

  • @jackfairweather199
    @jackfairweather199 5 лет назад +116

    Their return policy is outstanding, especially with hand tools and truly "no questions asked". I had a ratcheting breaker bar where the ratchet stopped working. Showed it to the cashier and, even without a receipt since it was a Pittsburgh brand (Harbor Freight store brand) he told me just to grab another off the shelf and head on my way. Couldn't have been any easier. Very impressive!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 лет назад +3

      Thanks for the comments Jack!

    • @grizzy909
      @grizzy909 5 лет назад +3

      True but there tools break more then any brand, Do u really wanna have to keep making trips to HF in the middle of a project? Also Home Depot does returns just as quick & easy with Husky hand tools as I am sure others do as well

    • @Vessekx
      @Vessekx 4 года назад +9

      grizzy909, based on the wide range of ‘test to failure’ videos I’ve watched recently, Pittsburgh Pro tools are damned near as durable as the big name stuff like Snap-On, and Icon are virtually indistinguishable from a performance standpoint.

    • @Atriticuss
      @Atriticuss 4 года назад +4

      i had a ratcheting breaker bar snap into pieces but didnt know about the return policy, for some reason i kept the broken tool thinking maybe i can use the scrap metal then heard about the return policy about a year later. i thought screw it why not? brought it back and walked out the door with a new one no questions asked.

    • @chrisjl84
      @chrisjl84 4 года назад +2

      Yea, but youll spend enough in gas to have covered a decent tool... I watched a guy fracture his hand bearing down on a Pitts. 1/2 drive ratchet, literally after shitting on my "high dollar" Craftsman!

  • @ldg508
    @ldg508 4 года назад +40

    Don't knock that $20 Drill Master I bought one 5yrs ago use it every day no problems

    • @scottphillips4992
      @scottphillips4992 4 года назад +3

      Same here and an impact driver both work great.

    • @darwinratze4650
      @darwinratze4650 3 года назад +2

      I replaced the drill because of a switch recall but the impact driver has been going strong for many years. Just have to remember to totally discharge the battery before re-charging it. I didn't do that and had to replace batteries. Also have the Bauer impact driver. That thing is a torque monster. Well worth the extra $$$.

    • @chrisroper7094
      @chrisroper7094 3 года назад

      The Drill Master will have to be my next purchase. Tried of paying $60- $80 for a stinking drill that won't continue working more than a few years.

    • @rsloop77
      @rsloop77 3 года назад

      Mine started smoking and quit working after 20 minutes of use

    • @alexbelle3941
      @alexbelle3941 3 года назад

      Still going with mine as well. I own a couple of Ryobi tools but most of my tools come from Harbor freight because the level of work I do with my tools doesn’t justify DeWalt, Milwaukee or Makita prices.

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 5 лет назад +12

    Stanley, you lucky bugger. I wish I had a Harbor Freight store near me. There's always online but nothing like touchy-feely.

  • @stevelamperta865
    @stevelamperta865 4 года назад +2

    I bought a 9 speed milling machine from harbor freight a little over a year ago,.. and lots of people said it wouldn't last long cause it was from harbor freight ! But harbor freight only sold it , they are a distributor only , the milling maching was made by central machinery inc. A well known company for their quality . I still have the mill and haven't had any trouble with it at all. Its extremely ridged and accurate ! I wouldn't trade it for a bridgeport ! and I mean that.

  • @michaeltompkins3592
    @michaeltompkins3592 5 лет назад +17

    I still have and use my black and decker drill from 1978. Plug it in works every time

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 лет назад +2

      That's great Michael, thanks for viewing !

    • @flipnotrab
      @flipnotrab 5 лет назад +3

      This “PLUG” you speak of?? 😜

    • @nicstr28
      @nicstr28 5 лет назад

      Even electricity has changed since then lol

  • @dancody3025
    @dancody3025 5 лет назад +5

    Harbor freight has a excellent return policy.
    Years ago I bought a Chicago electric miter saw. I was siding a log cabin. Big thick siding boards needed to be cut.
    I burn out a saw every day.
    Every morning they replaced it for 6 days.
    Eventually they refunded my money and politely asked me not to come back.
    But the point is the exchanged it every time. No questions asked.

    • @77.88.
      @77.88. 3 года назад

      Did you get your monies worth?

  • @zuestoots5176
    @zuestoots5176 5 лет назад +8

    Bauer is a clone of PowerPlus, a UK Brand of power tools. Pretty damn good stuff for the money perfect for a home gamer. I am no longer ashamed to buy tools from Harbor, their stuff has increased in quality a lot. I currently use the Pittsburg brand of tools for work as an auto tech.. just as good as the tool trucks

  • @PaganWizard
    @PaganWizard 5 лет назад +76

    A while back, Snapon sued Harbor Freight over their Daytona floor jack. Harbor Freight then revealed the fact that their jack was built in the same factory in Taiwan, by the same people using the same materials. HF then counter sued and Snapon dropped the case.

    • @5jjt
      @5jjt 5 лет назад +17

      Snap On's greediness led to Harbor Freight revealing just how high of a mark-up S.O. charges it's hard working customers. If S.O. did it with the floor jack, imagine what else they do it with, if not every tool they sell.

    • @startingtech3900
      @startingtech3900 4 года назад +3

      Extreme marketing at its finest. Snap on execs are on a beach front property some where

    • @oddballdynamics.9658
      @oddballdynamics.9658 4 года назад +4

      I don’t understand how anyone would pay snap-on prices. Your paying A LOT MORE for the “snap-on” name

    • @Goldwing1500rider
      @Goldwing1500rider 4 года назад +4

      PaganWizard ....I’ve found same jacks in Walmart, harbor freight and Napa, just their color and name brand put on. Yes, same manufacturer

    • @zew1414
      @zew1414 2 года назад +2

      I've broken way more SO stuff than I ever did Pittsburgh or Icon stuff. (Using things the proper way by the way)

  • @mikefinto4048
    @mikefinto4048 5 лет назад +11

    Have the Bauer impact and love it alot of power battery last along time, and we run 4in screws, metal tappers runs them like a champ, snap screws too. For the price and power its awesome

  • @warrenny
    @warrenny 4 года назад +5

    Three guys walk in to a Harbor Freight and ask the cashier "Which is your best drill?" OMG!

  • @hightttech
    @hightttech 5 лет назад +24

    Rotary Hammer for $100. Makes you wonder what the manufacturing cost of our favorite tool really is (Makita fanboy here).

    • @Grant-vk6zo
      @Grant-vk6zo 5 лет назад +7

      Would probably make us very angry.

    • @clayseale
      @clayseale 5 лет назад +7

      I have that Bauer rotary hammer. It is a beast. I drill 3/4 inch holes 100s at a time to put on pool safety covers. I also use it to break concrete to find pool leaks.

    • @cheeseburger9232
      @cheeseburger9232 5 лет назад +7

      @@clayseale that would be a good video, on how you find pool leaks

    • @ImaITman
      @ImaITman 5 лет назад +3

      About 33% of retail cost. Harbor freight operates on high revenue low margin stream similar to the Walmarts and Amazons of the worlds. So let's say it cost Harbor Freight $50 bucks to make that product and get it into the store, they still make money but they don't have a middle man like the other manufacturers so there's not that jump in price. So the typical manufacturers may make a product for $50, sell it for $100 then it gets sold to us at $150. Harbor Freight farms out the manufacturing like most everyone else, but that's where the price increase stops.

    • @cheeseburger9232
      @cheeseburger9232 5 лет назад +1

      @Kimber 10MM we will never know till h e makes a video on it

  • @ghirata2429
    @ghirata2429 4 года назад +29

    Intentionally damaging the tool and then to go get a replacement is a totally scum move. Just my opinion.
    Glad you said no to the idea.

  • @jbrady5979
    @jbrady5979 5 лет назад +6

    😂isn’t bauer a ice skate/stick company?

  • @TMNT3388
    @TMNT3388 4 года назад +16

    The manager was a good guy and great attitude. Hope he still has a job after this video

  • @shananagans5
    @shananagans5 5 лет назад +7

    I did some research before buying a Predator generator. I got the 3500. Anyways, I found out China has huge factories where one location makes Generators for a bunch of brands.
    If 6 brands use the same engine, alternator and carb, those 6 different brands are built right next to each other to make component delivery more efficient.
    Apparently, most products are built this way nowadays. One factory may make 8 or 10 different brands of drills. Those that share the most components are closest to each other. The factory figures out the most efficient way to assemble all the different brands.
    If 2 brands look similar, I would assume they share most of their components and are assembled in the same factory.
    No doubt, some brands have their own factory but most don't. Most brands simply have their own assembly line within a large factory. Custom brand components are delivered to that line and shared components are delivered to all lines/brands that use that component.

    • @cravinbob
      @cravinbob 5 лет назад

      Duh.. you just now figured that out?

    • @shananagans5
      @shananagans5 5 лет назад +3

      @@cravinbob I knew it, I just didn't know the extent of it. I didn't realize some of these copycat, off brand things were literally made in the same factory, with the same components, by the same people as the brands they are copying.
      lol Somehow, I just pictured the big name brand item being made in one place, and another factory disassembling their product to figure out how to copy it. lol Nope, they just use different colored plastic, slap different stickers on it and assemble it on the next line, 20 feet away.

  • @kermitefrog64
    @kermitefrog64 4 года назад +5

    Sears Craftsman used to be the best in the business.

  • @jefftd202
    @jefftd202 5 лет назад +9

    Click bait without a 20% off coupon ☹️

  • @danny6247
    @danny6247 4 года назад +4

    Harbor freight is my TOY's"R"US. My wife frowns because I always stop by to see whats new.

  • @dvig3261
    @dvig3261 5 лет назад +6

    18 minutes of yuks from putzes...seriously bad show old chaps...yeah if that's your standard, i'm not "sticking around" to waste another cup of coffee..ZZzzz...

  • @scotshabalam2432
    @scotshabalam2432 4 года назад +2

    MONSTER DRILL WINS! Bought at __Salvation Army__, made in the 70s, It's battery comes in the form of a long cord that plugs into the wall and NEVER needs charging! It eats up your finest modern drills for breakfast!

    • @curt1967bedford
      @curt1967bedford 4 года назад

      How well does it work in an off grid situation?

    • @scotshabalam2432
      @scotshabalam2432 4 года назад +1

      @@curt1967bedford I have a antique hand powered drill ( U-bar style ) I got it from a grandfather in good condition and I have kept it that way for sentimental reasons. It's a beautiful tool even if it is obsolete unless I'm "off the grid".

  • @inodoroguerrero
    @inodoroguerrero 5 лет назад +9

    I can compare myself to Aaron Rodgers it doesn't make me MVP.

  • @Trials-and-Tribulations
    @Trials-and-Tribulations 2 года назад +1

    Hercules looks like HART from Wal-Mart and Bauer looks like kinda Hyper Tough from Wal-Mart

  • @brandonbutler9833
    @brandonbutler9833 5 лет назад +41

    These videos would be so much more effective if you all could find a way to talk at the same time.

  • @fonziefrank6325
    @fonziefrank6325 3 года назад +1

    I'm So Fckn Rich, I Can't Believe a Drill is ONLY $100.00.......Wow, and it comes with a Battery!!!!! OMFG!!

  • @danielalamo2075
    @danielalamo2075 5 лет назад +4

    Where is this harbor freight that has no customers?? That's unheard of in my area.

  • @buckyflex1
    @buckyflex1 Год назад +1

    I stand by Hercules products 110% they have come such a long way they bumped up their warrantee to 5yrs in the tool 3yrs on batteries I bought the big boy "ultra torque" impact and that thing is a beast I went back for the brushless hammer drill sawsall and little impact with 2 5ah and a 4ah batteries. If you put on a blindfold and put a DeWalt/Milwaukee/mikita in one hand and Hercules in the other they would be indistinguishable as far as build quality. Same with the batteries they are well built and seem to last forever. I will put my arsenal of Hercules tools & batreries up against the same line up of ANY other brand

  • @jameshorrocks2939
    @jameshorrocks2939 5 лет назад +11

    Your battery swap idea is bs. I've tried.

    • @Halfstep2024
      @Halfstep2024 5 лет назад +1

      James Horrocks yea I think AvE tried that when they first came out to no avail and concluded it was a waste of time. Could be wrong tho.

    • @joeframer9642
      @joeframer9642 5 лет назад

      @R H ah no...electronics in the pack is what matters

  • @hav_a_nice_jay
    @hav_a_nice_jay 3 года назад +2

    These guys remind me of little kids in a store. Lack of respect, loud, in the way and poor vocabulary!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  3 года назад

      Doesn't that describe most guys when they get together in a group?

    • @hav_a_nice_jay
      @hav_a_nice_jay 3 года назад

      @@Dirtmonkey guys in their 20's that have been drinking, maybe... but you guys are in your 40's and its just sad to see you "acting" this way to people while shoving a camera in their face. Idc either way. I just hate the fact that I watched it because thats time ill never get back.

  • @rogerbishop5516
    @rogerbishop5516 5 лет назад +4

    Bought 2 20 volt bauer drills & 2 20 volt bauer impact drills...all 4 worked great for 3-4 weeks and all 4 died withing 1.5 months. Great drills for minimal household use, but for consistent daily use these are pure garbage.

  • @1StanTheMan1
    @1StanTheMan1 3 года назад +5

    The charge and discharge parameters (Battery management Cards in the battery packs) for Li-ion battery packs are pretty much standard. Any DC motor that draws current from a battery doesn't care what the name on the battery case says. They're so very identical the tool doesn't care and the casing is just plastic packaging. Li-ion 18650 batteries are the key and common element inside. I removed a battery from it's original case, swapped it into another case and it charges and discharges no differently. I now have my second/backup battery replaced for my mower for half the price of the rare and almost unavailable and not manufactured battery pack. Kinda need it for my mutli-head unit; line trimmer, chain saw and hedge trimmer attachments, plus my lawn mower and leaf blower too. The quality of the Lithium Ion batteries used in some models may be a bit superior, but that's a premium/pricing issue only. The polarity of the connections are pretty standardized for connections to most chargers at a set voltage, 20 V is 20 Volts, 82 V is still 82 Volts.
    But IF it were an APPLE product... OMG, it would be SO totally different that THEY would never be standardized or compatible with anything else and the premium would be a status symbol only... like most Apple products

    • @h8GW
      @h8GW 2 года назад

      My only regret in life is that I cannot give you more likes -without being dishonest with youtube accounts.-

  • @braddenham9189
    @braddenham9189 5 лет назад +11

    Your Harbor freight location is huge!

  • @patman0250
    @patman0250 3 года назад +1

    This guy- Yeah these guys are the real deal they're the tools in action ME- cuts him off real quick, NOBODY CARES by a drills get the F out of here.

  • @45AMT
    @45AMT 5 лет назад +4

    Nothing earth shattering here. Click bait.

  • @Ripsaw17
    @Ripsaw17 2 года назад +1

    There You Go Home Depot and Harbor Freight tools are all made in the same Factory by the same manufacturer just different color plastic in different names put on it what are you testing it's the same drill

  • @brycedeatherege4323
    @brycedeatherege4323 5 лет назад +6

    Does anybody know you can get battery knockoffs for dewalt and others from Amazon for $60 for two 5ah

    • @chipsammich2078
      @chipsammich2078 5 лет назад

      Yeah they suck and should actually be rated a 2ah

  • @holdenfartan8290
    @holdenfartan8290 2 года назад +1

    Obnoxious people in Harbor Freight I would kick them out

  • @MattJonesYT
    @MattJonesYT 5 лет назад +14

    You got me to click your video but I'm not going to watch you wander around in a store for 17 minutes. Whatever your 'secret' is I still don't know and will be unsubbing next time a video you post is a time waster.

    • @martylucas8557
      @martylucas8557 5 лет назад +2

      Matt Jones, LoL! Like your time is so valuable. Get over yourself already, it’s entertaining. How many times do you see a walkthrough of Harbor Freight?
      Do you ever watch Tool Boss or VCG Construction do the Home Depot or Lowe’s pricing walkthroughs? If not, give it a shot.

    • @joeframer9642
      @joeframer9642 5 лет назад

      @@martylucas8557 vcg ? That Chinese bought wallpaper hanging co....Vince is a Chinese sell out..he'd be on food stamps if China didnt pay him every week

    • @martylucas8557
      @martylucas8557 5 лет назад +2

      Joe, jealous much? How many subs do you have? Here’s the deal with Vince and VCG/Tool Boss...not only does he have a successful construction company, but he’s put the time into growing his RUclips Channels.
      Hey Joe, you must’ve been banned by Vince or a moderator on VCG for either being a dickhead, profanity or... Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be making derogatory comments about him and his channels.
      With regards to your Chineseium comment, I guess you don’t use cordless/battery operated power tools.

    • @Tgauchsin
      @Tgauchsin 5 лет назад

      Matt Jones the secret is their replacement plan. Tear the drill to hell and they replace it. And it was crazy cheap. They told the lady they were going to destroy drills and she said that’s ok!

    • @martylucas8557
      @martylucas8557 5 лет назад +1

      Pretzel, I’ve only bought two Harbor Freight items in my entire life, their 7” Diamondback Wet Tile Saw and the associated stand for it. However, there’re a couple of reasons why I made the purchase. It came highly recommended by YouTubster Landberg of “Landberg Tile TV” and it’s a damn good saw (both the 7” and 10”).! It’s usually excluded from any coupon offer, but I caught it just right and received a 25% discount on it and negotiated a 20% discount on the stand. I was out the door @ $282.00. The table is tight with no play, it’s true out of the box, looks great and is made out of quality materials. I’d put this up against the 7” Ridgid or Kobalt any day of the week.
      I plan to take care of this saw, as I do all of my tools. With regards to the warranty...if HF has a newer Diamondback offering, I’ll just take this in to the store and take home the latest and greatest.
      Now...with regards to buying cheap ass tools, using and abusing them till they break... I have a different philosophy. I have 90% Milwaukee M18 and M12 power tools, with the other 10% being Dewalt 20V, e.g. Max VR Impact, Drill Driver and oscillating multi-tool. I really enjoy using a quality tool to get the job done. That being the case I’d never buy a piece of shxt tool, I’d rather save my money to buy the superior tool when I could afford it!
      With regards to

  • @bertgarris4417
    @bertgarris4417 4 года назад +1

    Ok, back in 2005 I bought a ELECTRIC offset dill. I had it for 47 days and had used it quite a few times on various projects. I went to use it on the 47th day and the switch went out. It being relatively cheap I went back to get another. Just so happened a employee walk up to see if I needed help and I explained my problem. The employee was the store manager and ask me how long I had had my drill. I told him 47 days and I sorta laughed it off. The manager said all ELECTRIC tools had a store warranty for 30 days. But, since she had seen me in the store on numerous occasions she would swap another offset drill for free. SO, you want to get to know the MANAGERS in person so perhaps they’ll do the same for you. ( Me and about a dozen guys were constantly purchasing tools at this particular store for about 6 months while working in town on company projects). Just saying

  • @ammo8713
    @ammo8713 5 лет назад +4

    A LOT OF HEMMING AND HAWING....TIME WASTING FOR BUSY PEOPLE !!!

  • @Pigpen1202
    @Pigpen1202 2 года назад +1

    I bought a generator from harbor freight and people said it wouldn’t last 6 months and I have had it for 10 years and it works great

  • @XandeRToXic
    @XandeRToXic 3 года назад +4

    "Do you know much about these tools?"
    He took that personally.

  • @patman0250
    @patman0250 3 года назад +1

    So the secret is cut some dumb tab off a battery to maybe fit a dewalt. So that's the secret of the video seriously? And we don't even know if it's actually accurate, total fail.

  • @ClaytonHartin
    @ClaytonHartin 5 лет назад +5

    So you just have to break it before your warranty ends lol. In my luck my warranty end and the drill breaks haha

    • @katieedmonds2212
      @katieedmonds2212 4 года назад

      @R H pretty sure you aren't supposed to put replacement plans on open box stuff '-'

  • @g.r.4853
    @g.r.4853 2 года назад +1

    What is it 99% of people don't know, that HF (or at least one store) puts up with a lot of idiotic BS from customers??

  • @CoastConcreteCorp
    @CoastConcreteCorp 5 лет назад +4

    I use harbor freight generators, concrete breaker, rotary hammer, saw zalls. They get the job done, the warranties are awesome, and we can wreck em and return them for pennies. Also, they’re bits are good, but hilti or Milwaukee make longer lasting bits.

  • @LS67NOVA
    @LS67NOVA 5 лет назад +28

    I'd like to see the Harbor Freight workers walk into the workplaces of these guys and act like idiots and waste their time. What an embarrassing video.

    • @GiveToTheFire
      @GiveToTheFire 4 года назад +1

      LS67NOVA They bought tools at a tool store after discussing said tools with a sales rep. Less time wasted than your stupid comment.

  • @ThePremiumChicken
    @ThePremiumChicken 5 лет назад +8

    I've had the $20 Drill Master for a few years now and it still works great. The NiCad batteries don't last as long as they used to, though. Totally worth it!

    • @eternalbeing3339
      @eternalbeing3339 3 года назад

      Mine went up in smoke. Will never buy one again. The chicago ones are good though.

    • @TheSuburban15
      @TheSuburban15 2 года назад +2

      I don't really need a cordless drill very often. When I do need one, the battery is always dead.

  • @chrisguice139
    @chrisguice139 4 года назад +5

    I remember watching a video of the tool bear where Harbor Freight sent him a Hercules miter saw stand to compare it against a DeWalt. Harbor Freight sent the Lesser model of the DeWalt instead of one that was comfortable that was pretty cheap. They must be afraid to go head-to-head with the same Quality Tool instead of something cheaper go figure

    • @jimnaz5267
      @jimnaz5267 2 года назад +2

      love the tool bear, amazing puppetry in addition to great tool info. He once reviewed Grizzley Brand Tool and mentioned it was not a relative. Too funny

  • @ProTechEpoxyFloors
    @ProTechEpoxyFloors 5 лет назад +4

    No secret revelation in this video.
    Bought a Her 4.5 angle grinder for $40 because I was in the store and needed a backup. Tool is flawless. (At my HF they do not accept 20% coupons on Her or Bauer).
    But at Home Depot I was able to buy a 2 pack DeWalt 4.5 grinders for $99.
    So while I do buy a lot of stuff at HF you still have compare to the big names.

  • @r_eeese
    @r_eeese 3 года назад +1

    I work at harbor freight if I saw y’all in my line I would be so annoyed

  • @KELLER603
    @KELLER603 5 лет назад +5

    My fav store for impact sockets and wrenches and my air compressor and so on and on lol

  • @williampeterson6025
    @williampeterson6025 5 лет назад +4

    This was so uneventful the 99%percent thing was about the batteries

  • @markmeli1960
    @markmeli1960 5 лет назад +4

    You guys have no idea what you're doing...... Cutting off the battery tab doesn't make it work. The electronics are not made to communicate with each other.

  • @calebrichards3383
    @calebrichards3383 3 года назад +1

    The demo hammers are good but go with bosch bits the harbor freight bits mushroom inside the chuc and you can not get them out.

  • @RussHofer
    @RussHofer 5 лет назад +5

    Vince McMahon, Ed McMahon was the tonite show