Harbor Freight Hercules Premium Impact Bit Set Review

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
  • Here is a review and close look at the Harbor Freight new Hercules premium impact bit set I also compared to first generation Milwaukee and DeWalt bits as well as do some impact texting and torque testing to failure using a torque meter to see how strong they are compared to the other bits
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  • @allyblair
    @allyblair 4 года назад +1

    thanks so much for this review. this gives me the confidence to buy this set for my hobby use knowing that it's not overtly substandard.

  • @adamcarpentero2869
    @adamcarpentero2869 4 года назад +8

    I have been using this exact Hercules set since the week they were introduced and never gave it a thought to review them; however, they have held up very well over a year and since I was used to grabbing Milwaukee or DeWalt quick bit kits when in the store (mainly for a few things in the kit- cheaper to get the kit than buy driver bits À la carte ) bottom line is yes these hold up much longer and they’re stronger than the comparables. Great review! MB I’ll do one on the sawzall blades 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @StandFast1611
    @StandFast1611 4 года назад

    Probably the best tool/misc channel on RUclips, good video quality, good info, good test. Thanks Catus 👨‍🔧

  • @V8SKULLS
    @V8SKULLS 4 года назад +1

    Very nicely done video comparison of all the bits, I glad you did not put the Mikita gold bits in the video, every time I use those, they strip or break. Thanks for your time, video. Thanks again

  • @johnw5403
    @johnw5403 4 года назад

    Very thorough review, thanks...👍👍

  • @MrRubenrivera9649
    @MrRubenrivera9649 Год назад +1

    Good bits they hold up nicely. I built a deck and used my masterforce brushless impact and those bits and they held up well for what they are. Some people think they are junk but they are surprisingly good for the $. I like them good videos sir thanks.

  • @meangreen7389
    @meangreen7389 4 года назад

    Entertaining and informative, thanks again.

  • @paulbeach7129
    @paulbeach7129 4 года назад +1

    I was at work last night thinking about running a question by you about bit sets and then I got home and saw you uploaded this video. Sweet! Why are most SAE hex bit sets missing the 7/32 size?

  • @trekzilladmc
    @trekzilladmc 4 года назад +4

    If you do end up doing a big lineup of impact bits, included the Bauer brand as well as the Hercules. I'm curious to see how both Harbor Freight brands hold up to one another.

  • @hardlyb
    @hardlyb 4 года назад

    I have some Makita Gold bits, and I was driving Robertson screws with one of them this weekend. The bit held up - I didn't quite ream out the head of any screws, but I did let it slip out a a couple of times and spin against the heads. In general I find Wera bits are the best, but the Makita Gold have held up very well for me, too. I just ordered some Wera Robertson bits, so the next time I driving those screws I'll see if these Wera bits hold better than Makita.

  • @americanpirate2091
    @americanpirate2091 4 года назад

    I been on the fence till now , in need of a new bit kit an I think I just found it .
    😎👍🏾

  • @benjaminromshak9904
    @benjaminromshak9904 4 года назад +1

    The Bosch cases are really nice and customizable

  • @MichaelShor
    @MichaelShor 4 года назад

    What do you recommend for long impact bits? I've been looking to see if there's any good sets available, and it seems like there's almost nothing out there at a decent price with a variety.

  • @baggins1
    @baggins1 4 года назад

    I need about a half dozen of these sets. Every 6 months or so.

  • @mattlac3061
    @mattlac3061 4 года назад

    The hercules bits. Have been the best bits i have ever usrd.

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_sky 4 года назад

    Good stuff Big Cat.. 👍

  • @PawOfRizzo
    @PawOfRizzo 4 года назад +2

    I've got a set of these Hercules and the similar Bauer, as well as the drill bits. I have gotten them when they've had coupons for $4 or $5 off - since you generally can't use the 20% off ones. I think the quality of both of their brands is great, albeit I don't think the pricing, even with any type of coupon savings is negligible. I will say that the Hercules bit set case like the one you show seems to not hold onto the bits great over time as I've had many come loose all over the case. So, that bit case appears like it would secure them well, but that's not been my experience. I do like the bits, and for me they would last a long time.

  • @apwest8060
    @apwest8060 4 года назад +1

    Good Information! I would like to see another video of other premium bits under these same test. I might give the Hercules A try now. At least #2 Phillips if they get a nice bite on the head

    • @gtolex86
      @gtolex86 4 года назад

      I have a strong feeling that those Hercules bits are made by the same manufacturer who makes the bits for Milwaukee tools.

  • @themountofoliveschannelwit7009
    @themountofoliveschannelwit7009 4 года назад +4

    Just Like you said at the beginning of the video, I don't understand the pricing on these Harbor Freight bit sets because you can buy the DeWalt, Milwaukee and Bosch bit sets at that same price point.

  • @Cudaman1157
    @Cudaman1157 4 года назад +1

    Another great video. These bits look like they can stack up to the big boys but HF need to sell these for several dollars less to compete with them. At around $12 I'd be interested this bit kit.

    • @somedudenamederic4048
      @somedudenamederic4048 Год назад

      Wait…..HF basically doubled the durability of the premium brands and you’re gonna say that they need to be cheaper? Why? They are offering a better product.

  • @pepitolok1
    @pepitolok1 4 года назад

    Why do you get more power with full shank and what does that mean?

  • @Pro1er
    @Pro1er 4 года назад

    What is the CoO of the H.F. bits?

  • @chrismacdonald8846
    @chrismacdonald8846 4 года назад +1

    Where can you get that Skill cutter

  • @Nohkral
    @Nohkral 3 года назад

    I heard Hercules doesn't fit in the screw as good though. Is that true?

  • @scizzrhands
    @scizzrhands 3 года назад +1

    I keep seeing a pupic hair making an appearance on your review.

  • @OldAndGettingOlder
    @OldAndGettingOlder 4 года назад

    Are the bits easily replaced? A lot of stuff at HB is sold in kit form only. Lose a piece and it can't be replaced.

    • @CatusMaximus
      @CatusMaximus  4 года назад

      They have some all the more common bits available on little packs but I'm not sure if they sell every bit in the set individually

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 4 года назад +1

    Nice job. Where is that cat?

  • @johnlange8729
    @johnlange8729 3 года назад

    Anybody else thinking Eddie Murphy, "Hercules, Hercules!"?

  • @ricker76er
    @ricker76er 2 года назад

    I picked up some Hercules P2 impact bits and find that they cam out of screw heads much more easily than the Milwaukee bits that I have. They were so cheap, I just tossed em in the trash. That's where they belong.

  • @combatjm89
    @combatjm89 4 года назад +5

    01:30 - TIME!!!

    • @gtolex86
      @gtolex86 4 года назад +2

      combatjumpmaster89 Just like Uncle Bumblefuck!

  • @3vil3lvis
    @3vil3lvis 2 года назад

    You sold me ....on the skill cutter.

  • @markwicker2664
    @markwicker2664 4 года назад +1

    Nice review. The Hercules bits seem pretty good, but they are too expensive for Harbor Freight. You can get a 45-piece Milwaukee driver bit set for $24.97 at Home Depot -- and the Milwaukee set is 30x longer life compared to Hercules measly 10x (that last part was sarcasm).
    But around Black Friday at least, Home Depot has deals on big bit sets from Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, and Ryobi. Last year, for example, a 104-piece Milwaukee set for $19.88 (normally $60) and a 142-piece set for $29.88 normally ($70). Around where I am, the sets never seem to sell out right away, so I stock up.

  • @texasboy2005
    @texasboy2005 3 года назад

    Did you say 6160 aluminum or did you mean 6061 aluminum?

  • @davidmiller4425
    @davidmiller4425 4 года назад +1

    Harbor freight Hercules brand is leaving the shelves... Changing color to the Makita teal green and a battery change.... I'm waiting

    • @Mexicanmike87
      @Mexicanmike87 4 года назад

      Not exactly Makita it's more of a brighter blue, I have the "gen 1" Hercules they're great tools

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 4 года назад

    Very nice set and case i kind of think its cool that Harbor Freight is carrying a higher quality Line in the store although because of What they have been known. For i will always think of them as a discount store for less expensive tools not as my go to for premium grade items as far as your torture test I dont know how to actually Take that of course anything will break if its abused with many of the tips ive been kind of buying quantity instead of quality as a rule i may however buy a large amount of quality in one particular size that I’m driving a lot of in that fastener for myself i usually purchase those. Thru my hardware supplier so i dont. Really know who manufactured that lot mostly i purchased in bulk thru Fasten All in 50lb boxes

  • @JHorvathCinema
    @JHorvathCinema 4 года назад

    The retention is better than the dumb Milwaukee ones that are so tight that you can’t get the short bits out

  • @hardyanpajero69
    @hardyanpajero69 4 года назад +1

    👍😎☕🔨🔧

  • @HB-C_U_L8R
    @HB-C_U_L8R 4 года назад

    The case is a copy of the new Bosch bit cases

  • @texasproud3332
    @texasproud3332 4 года назад

    Oh waaaa waaaa waaaaa

  • @xenophonBC
    @xenophonBC 4 года назад +1

    Copy of a Milwaukee case

  • @treerat7631
    @treerat7631 4 года назад

    Harbor freight sucks you can get a Bosch, Masterforce, Dewalt, Kolbolt, Milwaukee for the same or cheaper. 😎🏒🇺🇸🐧