Harbor Freight Win-or-Fail Thread
#1101
Recommendations? I need something that will last a couple months....
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-...age-62860.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-...age-62860.html
#1102
A local place has one of these for $160. I'll probably pick it up. Hopefully it will be big enough.
https://www.shelterlogic.com/shop/shed-in-a-boxr
Menards has the tan version on closeout for $120. Can't say no to that.
It has a thicker tarp than the 10x20ft car port thing, so it should withstand snow a little better.
https://www.menards.com/main/buildin...6865359997.htm
https://www.shelterlogic.com/shop/shed-in-a-boxr
Menards has the tan version on closeout for $120. Can't say no to that.
It has a thicker tarp than the 10x20ft car port thing, so it should withstand snow a little better.
https://www.menards.com/main/buildin...6865359997.htm
Last edited by whitrzac; 12-23-2018 at 02:49 PM.
#1103
on another note, I picked up this thing last week. Bare bones J2 head, weighs are tight, spindle bearings just replaced. 2500.. a little much, but with less than .040" backlash on the drives, I was ok with it.
#1104
with all due respect, you aren't going to expand into a 150 dollar hr tent either..
on another note, I picked up this thing last week. Bare bones J2 head, weighs are tight, spindle bearings just replaced. 2500.. a little much, but with less than .040" backlash on the drives, I was ok with it.
on another note, I picked up this thing last week. Bare bones J2 head, weighs are tight, spindle bearings just replaced. 2500.. a little much, but with less than .040" backlash on the drives, I was ok with it.
#1107
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J/K HF garage is more for taking to events and such.
#1113
I've busted two of these, one my own stupid fault. I now have a third, bought from a 'good' tool shop, brand-name to boot. It has seen some serious work, been treated with a bit more respect, and worked just fine. My technique is to use lots of penetrating lube, a couple of hammers, and if that doesn't work, leave it overnight - nine times out of ten (allright, 'mostly') it is out in the morning, if not a bit more tightening, and another couple of whacks with the hammers and it is done.
#1114
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Even the one on the Snap-On truck is something like $36. Thought it was Lisle, but looks like they don't make one. Not something I'd recommend cheaping out on. It's possible to take a hammer and vibrate the hub/control arm enough to pop them out. Usually take only 1-2 really strong hits. Never been very accurate with a swinging sledge myself, so I prefer this tool. Although I don't like the "jack-in-the-box" feeling, so I usually tighten the separator fairly tight, then tap it with a hammer. 90% of the time that's enough to break it loose.
Here's my unsolicited list of ball joint types, cause they're far from all the same:
1. Ball type: I see these on newer (e90+) 3-series, they're in the shape of a ball, very well made, and require zero tools past loosening the nut to remove.
2. Japanese/older BMW taper: very well made and snug fit, require either hitting with a hammer or using a separator tool. Cannot hit with a hammer if it's in an aluminum hub/arm, or you'll damage it.
3. POS domestic balljoint "tapers": These are really poorly made, both the ball joint and the mating piece, and usually held in with rust. Pickle fork was invented for this type.
Do not use a pickle fork for 1 or 2. This is a caveman's tool.
Here's my unsolicited list of ball joint types, cause they're far from all the same:
1. Ball type: I see these on newer (e90+) 3-series, they're in the shape of a ball, very well made, and require zero tools past loosening the nut to remove.
2. Japanese/older BMW taper: very well made and snug fit, require either hitting with a hammer or using a separator tool. Cannot hit with a hammer if it's in an aluminum hub/arm, or you'll damage it.
3. POS domestic balljoint "tapers": These are really poorly made, both the ball joint and the mating piece, and usually held in with rust. Pickle fork was invented for this type.
Do not use a pickle fork for 1 or 2. This is a caveman's tool.
#1115
I hate that tool, but it works so well. Just you start cranking away on it and you know you've got like over 2 tons of preload in it from the bolt (not much torque to do that, like under 40ftlbs), and its terrifying. You put on the mig gloves, drape towels over it, put on the face mask and try and hide behind something as you keep turning on it and tapping the spindle with the hammer.
#1119
This isn't harbor freight but any of you guys have experience on these hydraulic hose crimper?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...dQO:rk:10:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-71500-H...S!-1:rk:1:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-...dQO:rk:10:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-71500-H...S!-1:rk:1:pf:0