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Originally Posted by fooger03
(Post 626264)
^^^This is one of my favorite new tools. Picked up their impact socket and impact u-joint, and it all works nicely together.
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EPIC Failure. Ratchet bar clamp/seperator 6", 12", 18", 24" Item # 46806, Item # 46807, Item # 46808, Item # 46809.
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_1277.jpg I was pretty excited that these were so much cheaper then the Irwin's from Home Depot, so when they went on sale I bought a shit load of them. Half of them broke on the very first use (Either the removable end would snap off, or the ratcheting mechanism would break). About half of the rest broke on the 2nd-3rd use, and the rest wouldn't clamp tight (hey at least they didn't break right?). I have found that the Irwin clamps from Home Depot come in packs, they aren't so expensive. Model # 4935502 Model # 5464 are the best deals. |
Bought this, came with 30 pieces of bits and junk. 30 bit one was like $4, the 80 piece one (pictured) is $10. I dont see the 30 piece one on the site anymore. The rotary its self is pretty good for that price, but it could use some more torque. But it was $4. For that price I bought 2, figured if I break one they are cheap Ill get 2. So I say its a like 70/30 win/fail.
On a side note, I think this thread is brilliant. http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_3916.jpg http://www.harborfreight.com/80-piec...kit-97626.html |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 626173)
harbor freight wobble extension set. 70% WIN, 30% FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_160.jpg The 1/4" extensions all broke pretty much on first use. The 3/8" extensions when all stacked shortest to longest and on the end of my other standard long extension make removing the tranny bolts on a miata SUPER EASY. Not bad for 11.99 but it appears they now make a 3/8 impact wobble extension set for 7.99. oh and regarding the angle grinder, I just bought a miluakee the first time and it's awesome. probably way quieter than the harbor freight ones too. I too used all the extensions stacked to get to my tranny bolts. It was indeed super easy no problemo this way. |
Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
(Post 626172)
Fail
4.5" Angle Grinder (120V). ITEM # 95578 MANUFACTURER: DRILL MASTER Current price $10 (overpriced) http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_3299.jpg I bought this and got about 2 hours of use out of it. The first set of brushes melted down while using a flapper wheel on some steel. I replaced the brushes, even bought spares, then one of the winding wires inside of the grinder overheated and failed like a fuse. I disassembled it to find the failure mode and promptly threw it in the trash. I have read elsewhere to stay away from the 'blue' grinders so that is consistent with my experience. I since bought a different 4.5" angle grinder that was on sale. ITEM # 91223 MANUFACTURER: CHICAGO ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS It has an orange case. So far so good, though I am not ready to give it a win yet. |
Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
(Post 626176)
Win (mostly)
3 HP, 21 Gallon, 120 Volt 115 PSI Cast Iron Vertical Air Compressor ITEM # 94667 MANUFACTURER: CENTRAL PNEUMATIC Current Price $130 http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_3015.jpg I bought this when I was about to do a large job, like an engine pull or something, and was tired of not having air tools. I did not expect it to last very long but figured if I got a decent amount of use out of it for awhile, why not at the price? Well I have had it for over a year now and have run it for many, many, many hours. I definitely got my money out of this unit and it is still going strong. Some things I do not like about it: 1. It is noisy, but all cheap portable compressors like this one are noisy. 2. The wheels were shit. I had to replace them. 3. The pressure regulator is not very good. It does not flow well. I replaced it with an ingersoll-rand dryer/regulator i picked up at Northern Tool. Much better. 4. The condensation drain is hard to use. I replaced it with a 90 deg fitting, some piping, and a 1/4 turn ball valve, about $10 worth of stuff if that. Now it is easy to drain. |
This thread sucks, there's no Harbor Freight in Greece.
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
(Post 626368)
I thought the pressure regulator flowed bad so I removed it completely and it's still not enough flow to work an impact wrench.
The 120V unit I have takes a while to build pressure as well. I did not mention it because I believe that is typical except for nicer, more expensive compressors. The duty cycle with a die grinder is about 20-30% because the compressor cannot keep up and I have to wait for it to recharge. That and the noise have me consider a nicer compressor from time to time, but not enough to shell out $700+. Patience and earplugs are cheaper. |
Win:
Steel Jackstands- Almost everyone I know has them and I have yet to see a problem. 1 ton arbor press- I only used it to press in wheel studs (with a jack handle on the handle of the press) but it has saved me the purchase price already.
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 626173)
harbor freight wobble extension set. 70% WIN, 30% FAIL
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_160.jpg The 1/4" extensions all broke pretty much on first use. The 3/8" extensions when all stacked shortest to longest and on the end of my other standard long extension make removing the tranny bolts on a miata SUPER EASY. Not bad for 11.99 but it appears they now make a 3/8 impact wobble extension set for 7.99. |
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Pretty much any of their crane hoists will do the job for a miata. Mine was the $130 1-ton one, and I had to take the bumper off for it to reach, so I recommend getting the slightly longer one for $20 more. Easy to assemble/disassemble and put in an attic, and should last forever. Also purchased with this was one of those angle load leveler doodads to angle the engine. The handle kept unscrewing when I was turning counterclockwise (bad design), otherwise it was pretty solid. Both helped tremendously through my build. What didn't help was the engine stand I got from HF. I didn't really need it since I had the engine on the ground most of the time. Otherwise it was all win.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 626284)
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_651.jpg
Transmission Jack: Full of Win I have used it on a dozen plus clutch jobs and it always makes life easier. Well worth the $40 I spent on it. WIN: Central Machinery 38847 http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_628.jpg WIN: Pittsburgh 40695 http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_813.jpg FAIL: Pittsburgh 37325: these bend every time I try to use them. won't cut anything http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_474.jpg FAIL: Central Pneumatic Professional 93296: broke the first time I used it http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_3210.jpg |
These are good. Cheap ($30 for the pair), sturdy, and fold for easy storage.
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_903.jpg But watch out for this when you assemble them: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...a/463ef69f.jpg |
Originally Posted by mx5roadster
(Post 626415)
FAIL: Central Pneumatic Professional 93296: broke the first time I used it
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Win- It beats my snap-on, craftsmen, and S&K ratchets HANDS DOWN. Smoothest ratchet in the box
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_800.jpg 50/50 win/fail. Half the set has busted, but we aren't exactly nice to them. http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c.../image_303.jpg Full of win. Typically, cheap wheels will come apart when you put any heat into them at all. These can be coated in aluminum and burning hot to the touch, but will not come apart (unless you get a cutoff wheel wedged in). http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_2171.jpg |
I'd have to say the my 1/2" impact sockets have been win.
Cutoff wheels, I go through them by the 25 pack. Win. small 5x10" lathe was fail. Zero power. Took it back after disassembling and stoning all of the ways for three hours. Jackstands, win Cherry picker was Cummins instead of HF. Win. Bandsaw that ZX referred to above - mine is Grizzly but just has different paint - win. I've cut 4" diameter solid round with mine. With Bi-metal blades they are great. Rotary variable speed buffer for $30 was win. $9.99 wooden furniture/appliance dollies are win for Miatas. Beats spending $120+ for wheel dollies if you have to move a Miata sideways in the garage. |
I'll also add in my $40 20.4V drill I bought from O'riley's, probably at Harbor Freight as well.
I can't find a picture, but it's an orange no-name china brand. It works great, although on really tight screws I've found that the fucking chuck isn't reverse threads, so it'll unscrew the chuck before breaking the screw loose. |
Originally Posted by Stein
(Post 626431)
small 5x10" lathe was fail. Zero power. Took it back after disassembling and stoning all of the ways for three hours.
On a positive note: I use/like the jack stand pads, floor jack saddle pad, 3 ton jack stands, 6 ton jack stands, 2 ton low profile floor jack. |
Originally Posted by ZZZYZZZ
(Post 626638)
Thanks to Stein and ZX-TEX, because I have been thinking of getting one of those lathes. They have several, 5x10, 7x10, 7x12, 8x12.... but they all look the same so I imagine that they are all junk huh?
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Survival Knife
Win
8.99$ 8" Hunting/Survival Knife http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_2283.jpg This thing has been through a lot with me, and is still kicking tough. |
Originally Posted by MIATA SOLDIER
(Post 626714)
Win
8.99$ 8" Hunting/Survival Knife http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...image_2283.jpg This thing has been through a lot with me, and is still kicking tough. |
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