Harbor Freight Win-or-Fail Thread
#483
Elite Member
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 6,593
Total Cats: 1,259
23 Gauge Pin Air Nailer
23 gauge pin nailer, win*.
It's 23 gauge (duh), which is pretty small. It's made for trim and hobby projects, not framing. Pins are headless, and I bought some 1/2" and 1-3/4" ones from ebay, which was cheaper than the store. It has lots of reviews stating it jams. I figured out it is sometimes tricky to get the stack in straight, whereupon it will jam. If you are careful to load the pins in all the way, it works quite well. You have to experiment to get the pressure right so it sets the pins flush or just recessed without putting a divot in the wood. I put in shoe moulding in my living room and hallway. Took longer to measure the pieces than to put them in.
*if you find it on sale for around 15 bucks.
23 gauge pin nailer, win*.
It's 23 gauge (duh), which is pretty small. It's made for trim and hobby projects, not framing. Pins are headless, and I bought some 1/2" and 1-3/4" ones from ebay, which was cheaper than the store. It has lots of reviews stating it jams. I figured out it is sometimes tricky to get the stack in straight, whereupon it will jam. If you are careful to load the pins in all the way, it works quite well. You have to experiment to get the pressure right so it sets the pins flush or just recessed without putting a divot in the wood. I put in shoe moulding in my living room and hallway. Took longer to measure the pieces than to put them in.
*if you find it on sale for around 15 bucks.
#484
Total FAILURE
Failure: Warrior PSA sanding discs.
9 in. 80 Grit PSA Sanding Discs 10 Pc
I was previously buying discs at Menards for my 9" disc/6"x48" belt sander. I think they normally cost $3.30 each. So $8 for a pack of ten sounded GREAT, right? WRONG!
I was initially impressed with the PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) when I mounted it however it loaded up quickly and then I learned why they are so cheap. They have a paper backing instead of cloth!
It took almost ten minutes of scraping with a 1.5" chisel followed by another five minutes using an acetone soaked rag to remove the crap disc. I almost threw them into the trash but I work ~10 minutes away so I might stop by and see if I can't return the unused discs.
Unless you enjoy torturing yourself and wasting time don't bother!
9 in. 80 Grit PSA Sanding Discs 10 Pc
I was previously buying discs at Menards for my 9" disc/6"x48" belt sander. I think they normally cost $3.30 each. So $8 for a pack of ten sounded GREAT, right? WRONG!
I was initially impressed with the PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) when I mounted it however it loaded up quickly and then I learned why they are so cheap. They have a paper backing instead of cloth!
It took almost ten minutes of scraping with a 1.5" chisel followed by another five minutes using an acetone soaked rag to remove the crap disc. I almost threw them into the trash but I work ~10 minutes away so I might stop by and see if I can't return the unused discs.
Unless you enjoy torturing yourself and wasting time don't bother!
#485
23 Gauge Pin Air Nailer
23 gauge pin nailer, win*.
It's 23 gauge (duh), which is pretty small. It's made for trim and hobby projects, not framing. Pins are headless, and I bought some 1/2" and 1-3/4" ones from ebay, which was cheaper than the store. It has lots of reviews stating it jams. I figured out it is sometimes tricky to get the stack in straight, whereupon it will jam. If you are careful to load the pins in all the way, it works quite well. You have to experiment to get the pressure right so it sets the pins flush or just recessed without putting a divot in the wood. I put in shoe moulding in my living room and hallway. Took longer to measure the pieces than to put them in.
*if you find it on sale for around 15 bucks.
23 gauge pin nailer, win*.
It's 23 gauge (duh), which is pretty small. It's made for trim and hobby projects, not framing. Pins are headless, and I bought some 1/2" and 1-3/4" ones from ebay, which was cheaper than the store. It has lots of reviews stating it jams. I figured out it is sometimes tricky to get the stack in straight, whereupon it will jam. If you are careful to load the pins in all the way, it works quite well. You have to experiment to get the pressure right so it sets the pins flush or just recessed without putting a divot in the wood. I put in shoe moulding in my living room and hallway. Took longer to measure the pieces than to put them in.
*if you find it on sale for around 15 bucks.
#486
Elite Member
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 6,593
Total Cats: 1,259
Yes. I live in a house built in 1949. The floor joists in the basement are very hard. It popped one into that flush (at about 90PSI) with no trouble. It's all about setting the correct pressure.
I mostly use it in the 45-50 PSI range.
I mostly use it in the 45-50 PSI range.
#487
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posts: 1,193
Total Cats: 29
Was excited on my trip to the US to visit HB. Was about what I expected. Great prices, Chinese quality.
I was after the 6 ton A-Frame Shop Press. Picked it up ($79 US) and assembled it back home in Canada. Intended to install my pilot bearing, but the flywheel was about 2cm to wide for it - boo boo!
So I put in up in the local classifieds (Kijiji.ca is the popular one in Canada) for $100 CDN. Sold right away.
I replaced it with a part from Princess Auto which is the HB equivalent up here. Aquired a 12 ton press for $120 CDN
This
to this...
I was after the 6 ton A-Frame Shop Press. Picked it up ($79 US) and assembled it back home in Canada. Intended to install my pilot bearing, but the flywheel was about 2cm to wide for it - boo boo!
So I put in up in the local classifieds (Kijiji.ca is the popular one in Canada) for $100 CDN. Sold right away.
I replaced it with a part from Princess Auto which is the HB equivalent up here. Aquired a 12 ton press for $120 CDN
This
to this...
#490
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posts: 1,193
Total Cats: 29
It does. I do see some 45 degree braces on the legs but otherwise the same. I'd bet they share the same original manufacturer for lots of parts.
Just think though its 20% cheaper this week on sale in Canada than you guys - how rare. Gas to pick it up would only be $300.......
Just think though its 20% cheaper this week on sale in Canada than you guys - how rare. Gas to pick it up would only be $300.......
#494
Not a win or fail, but a question: anyone used one of these (or the equivalent in a different brand)?
Welding table
They've got a coupon for $60 right now. Worth it?
Welding table
They've got a coupon for $60 right now. Worth it?
#495
Elite Member
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 6,593
Total Cats: 1,259
Go look at it. The tilt lock is pretty flimsy. As in, lean on it and it moves.
I wouldn't trust it to support any serious weight. The tilt lock won't hold much off center. Probably worth it if you add some bracing. Cheaper to buy one of those tool stands and add a top to it.
I wouldn't trust it to support any serious weight. The tilt lock won't hold much off center. Probably worth it if you add some bracing. Cheaper to buy one of those tool stands and add a top to it.
#498
FAIL: The hammer rod is press fit into the rod so eventually the stop will come off. FIX: drill a hole through the stop and put tack welds on the rod when inserted, OR drill a hole through the rod and stop, insert pin.
Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc
Pittsburgh Automotive - Item#60554
Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc
Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc
Pittsburgh Automotive - Item#60554
Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc
#499
Elite Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Huntington, Indiana
Posts: 2,885
Total Cats: 616
<p>48 in. Heavy Duty Scraper</p><p><img alt="" src="http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_23538.jpg" /></p><p>This might be ok as a light duty scraper, but it is by no means "heavy duty". Used it to scrape some old laminate flooring off of concrete. The head hasn't broken off yet, but it is so loose it's basically worthless.</p>