Harbor Freight Win-or-Fail Thread
11-06-2013, 03:52 PM
#346
I dont think it flows enough to keep up with everything for a garage, it also has bad rating. This one, is the one.
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11-06-2013, 04:02 PM
#347
did you read the reviews? actually not bad at all.
and for the price, I can't think of anything that would be better. yeah the one you linked is better of course, but at 2x the cost.
this would be for my garage, not the shop. at the shop we have a proper compressor lol.
I think for impact/air gun, inflating tires, and your average dremmel or whatever this would be pretty sweet. Am I wrong?
what did you mean by "everything?
and for the price, I can't think of anything that would be better. yeah the one you linked is better of course, but at 2x the cost.
this would be for my garage, not the shop. at the shop we have a proper compressor lol.
I think for impact/air gun, inflating tires, and your average dremmel or whatever this would be pretty sweet. Am I wrong?
what did you mean by "everything?
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11-06-2013, 04:14 PM
#348
It only has 3 stars instead of 4.5. The small one flows 4.5 cfm @ 90psi, the larger one flow 5.7cfm. The larger one will actually be able to recover while you're painting or using the die grinder, where as the smaller one will barely be able to keep up with the tool and will never cycle off. I cant find the duty cycle for either one, but the larger one should be higher DC and the larger one has a way better motor. Checking and changing the oil on the bigger one also looks to be a lot easier.
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11-06-2013, 09:09 PM
#349
Got sick of the weak cheapa$$ led work lights and picked up this
up at newegg for $30. Have seen them on eBay for $40ish. Does not disappoint. Gives about 6 hours of continuous ON time and will run off the AC charger.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Capri-Tools-...-/261172595543
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Capri-Tools-...-/261172595543
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11-07-2013, 06:32 PM
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This FTW: Wet / Dry Turbo Diamond Blade for Masonry
That sucker cut through all the capstones to make my fire pit like there was nothing there at all. The regular masonry cutting discs would barely make it through two stones.
That sucker cut through all the capstones to make my fire pit like there was nothing there at all. The regular masonry cutting discs would barely make it through two stones.
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11-07-2013, 07:30 PM
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This FTW: Wet / Dry Turbo Diamond Blade for Masonry
That sucker cut through all the capstones to make my fire pit like there was nothing there at all. The regular masonry cutting discs would barely make it through two stones.
That sucker cut through all the capstones to make my fire pit like there was nothing there at all. The regular masonry cutting discs would barely make it through two stones.
#2 x 4" Phillips Screwdriver
5/5 Huge win.
Great ergonomics, and strong tips. Daily use in a shop? Yup, and they do great. Snap-on screw drivers have an ability for even a "too-large" tipped screw-driver to remove smaller fasteners. While the range of the HF isn't quite as high, it's still impressive. Everyone in the shop has a few now.
32-1/4" Jumbo Pry Bar
4.5/5 High levels of win
Finally, after 2 years of daily shop abuse, my co-worker Eric was able to bow the jumbo pry bar. Lifetime warranty, whatever, I'll exchange it. It's a beast, and the thinner body allows it to fit between things the Snap-on/Matco bars can't.
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11-07-2013, 07:33 PM
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Tool Cart, Five Drawer, 700 lbs. Capacity
4.5/5
Eric also bought himself one of these, on my recommendation. The first one we got back to the shop had a damaged lid, so I deducted 0.5. Technically, it's our fault, as you ALWAYS inspect/unpack harbor freight stuff. We exchanged it no problem. The same storage from the tool trucks, is $900-$1200. He paid $190 (on sale). Very solidly built.
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11-07-2013, 07:39 PM
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20 Amp Automotive Fuse Circuit Tester
4.5/5
Great for testing electrical systems where fuses are constantly blowing, or someone has monkeyed around with the wiring. You know exactly how much amperage you're seeing. I deducted 0.5 because it runs off a weird sized battery. Not so weird that walmart doesn't carry them, I just have to walk to the battery aisle, and can't get them at the display by the register.
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11-07-2013, 07:44 PM
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Mechanic's Stethoscope
5/5 (1 year update)
Still winning on a regular basis. Co-workers may laugh, you kinda look like a douche. However; you can HEAR a wheel bearing through the hub, grinding away. Does your car sound like a jet taking off as you go faster? No more misdiagnosis because the sound echoed through the axles, with this you know.
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11-08-2013, 10:06 PM
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Mechanic's Stethoscope
5/5 (1 year update)
Still winning on a regular basis. Co-workers may laugh, you kinda look like a douche. However; you can HEAR a wheel bearing through the hub, grinding away. Does your car sound like a jet taking off as you go faster? No more misdiagnosis because the sound echoed through the axles, with this you know.
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