Harbor Freight Win-or-Fail Thread
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I like it, but it depends on what one you get. The nice one has the nice rollers, the crappy ones have what i call friction drawers. Seems like they have no rollers on them.
I'd recommend.
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I have a tool chest that I had to disable the drawer locks and it was annoying. The top set of drawers would only opne if the top lid was opened fully, but since the thing is already 5' tall, I didn't have the room to clear the shelf above it.
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Here's the craftsman:
Craftsman 9-Drawer Ball-Bearing Griplatch Tool Chest Combo $220 + Free In-Store Pick Up - Sears Deals, Coupons and Promos
It seems like it uses thinner metal and less rollers than their higher quality units.
Also, I think I'd have more quantity of shallow drawers than the 4 piece bottom unit. That wide harbor freight one review on the front page is what I'm leaning toward now.
http://www.harborfreight.com/roller-...ity-68784.html
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/26-in-8...est-67831.html
Craftsman 9-Drawer Ball-Bearing Griplatch Tool Chest Combo $220 + Free In-Store Pick Up - Sears Deals, Coupons and Promos
It seems like it uses thinner metal and less rollers than their higher quality units.
Also, I think I'd have more quantity of shallow drawers than the 4 piece bottom unit. That wide harbor freight one review on the front page is what I'm leaning toward now.
http://www.harborfreight.com/roller-...ity-68784.html
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/26-in-8...est-67831.html
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I did get a bunch of crap from the guys in the shop when i rolled the HF unit in. But once they saw it, and noticed the quality wasn't all that bad they quickly changed their opinion. For the price, it's good.
#329
I paid $460 for the Craftsman. 43" wide ball bearing drawers with griplatch. I just wish it was a little deeper is all, but I think I will just add a side cabinet to it later.
There is a guy at work with a HF box and it looks solid to me and does the job its intended to do. I say go for it and I doubt you would regret it.
I have a few HF items that have been great for me and are all at least 3+ years old:
Orange foldable 1 ton shop crane
Orange engine stand 1000lb
Orange 12 ton shop press. Jack failed after 2 years, but just bought a replacement at Orielly.
6 Jack stands
Blue Low profile aluminum jack---keep an eye on the bolts, rolling around the shop they sometimes rattle out. check them all after you buy it.
Fail:
9.6 Volt Cordless, Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit
Charger failed after first full charge and the battery wont hold a charge overnight and you can only get about 5 min of use before it dies. I should have know this would happen and just bought the Dremel brand.
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There was a fellow many years ago who worked as a mechanic in my heavy machinery dealership who had a very unique toolbox. He was an extraordinary mechanic but a bit eccentric. His primary toolbox was an old wire shopping cart from a grocery store. It had little hooks welded all the way around it from which he hung wrenches and sockets from 6-100mm+. He had pressure gauges and phototachs, o-ring picks and screwdrivers in that thing. It was something to behold.
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Looks like Harbor Freight is finally selling nitrile gloves that are durable
WIN
9 Mil Nitrile Gloves Powder-Free X-Large 50 Pc
9 mil Nitrile Gloves Powder-Free X-Large 50 Pc
I was strolling around a new HF that just opened up close to work and found these in the nitrile glove section. I opened up a pack at the store to examine them before purchasing, and ended up taking a box home. These are MUCH stronger than the crap HF gloves I bought previously and so far are working very well.
WIN
9 Mil Nitrile Gloves Powder-Free X-Large 50 Pc
9 mil Nitrile Gloves Powder-Free X-Large 50 Pc
I was strolling around a new HF that just opened up close to work and found these in the nitrile glove section. I opened up a pack at the store to examine them before purchasing, and ended up taking a box home. These are MUCH stronger than the crap HF gloves I bought previously and so far are working very well.
Last edited by ZX-Tex; 10-18-2013 at 12:09 AM.
#337
5/5 super win
http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-jo...cles-4065.html
I used it today to R&R upper ball joints on a GMC 3500, extended bed, extended cab, diesel, dually. Worked flawlessly, at both removing and installing the ball-joints. You can even pre-install the grease-fittings, and then press them in, thanks to the pass-through holes in the adapters . I made $75 in my pocket via flat-rate for the job. The set costs $70. Worth every single penny.