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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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y'all be careful with those propane burners.
Old Dec 21, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Erat
Really?
My electric impact sucks. I end up just using a breaker bar most of the time anyway.
Yeah the corded ones from HF probably should be 1/4" drive. THe cordless ones from HF have way more power. They'll take off axles nuts that arent rusted on.
Old Dec 21, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Leafy
Yeah the corded ones from HF probably should be 1/4" drive. THe cordless ones from HF have way more power. They'll take off axles nuts that arent rusted on.
I have had the opposite experience but only used two cordless HF guns and one corded. The corded gun is awesome.
Old Dec 26, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Going to harbor freight today to get one of the 20 ton presses. Anyone picked up anything else great lately?
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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How was the 20 Ton Press?
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 08:02 PM
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My press has been great. its nice to have the right tool for the job on that one.
Old Dec 30, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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The 20 ton is excellent.
Heavy duty with lots of vertical adjustment.
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Just a reminder; Harbor Freight is having a big-*** sale for the next few days and 25% off (except for nearly everything you want).
You can use it for this impact socket set, which I use for most of what I do.
I also use this ratcheting breaker bar often. The selector is a little finicky, but it hasn't broken, despite me doing my best impression of a male silverback while using it.
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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anyone ever buy a HF popup canopy? any good?
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by y8s
anyone ever buy a HF popup canopy? any good?
Yeah.

I've gotten 3 years of occasional use out of mine. Used about4 or 5 times throughout summer. The top is just now showing signs of wear.
I also take pretty good care of it. For the price I'd buy another one in a heartbeat, or at least a replacement top.
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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Review?

3 in. Heavy Duty Electric Cut-Off Tool

Combination 4" x 36" Belt / 6" Disc Sander
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Erat
Yeah.

I've gotten 3 years of occasional use out of mine. Used about4 or 5 times throughout summer. The top is just now showing signs of wear.
I also take pretty good care of it. For the price I'd buy another one in a heartbeat, or at least a replacement top.
So does hte 25% off apply to the $70 price to make it like $53?
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 02:29 PM
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So does hte 25% off apply to the $70 price to make it like $53?
I haven't got a clue. I don't even remember what I paid for it, but if I had to guess $50 sounds about right.
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 06:09 PM
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I tried it online, and it appears it will work for the canopy tomorrow.
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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Home depot has these husky 1.5t aluminum jacks for $50 right now. As far as I can tell, they're just rebranded harbor freight jacks. My local HD had 9 of them left last night, up front in the christmas clearance section.

Husky 3000 lb. 1-1/2-Ton Aluminum/Steel Floor Jack-HD00118 - The Home Depot
Old Dec 31, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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I keep waiting for this jack (http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-60678.html) to go on sale, but it never does, and of course the discount coupons don't apply to floor jacks.
Old Jan 2, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by y8s
anyone ever buy a HF popup canopy? any good?
Yes, winning. Have used it for about 4 years now, about 10 times a year, still works great. nothing worn beyond use, yet. With a coupon or sale or whatever I think I paid $60.
Old Jan 2, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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I have the sander, its ok. The disks suck huge ***** to get off though, they're super sticky.
Old Jan 2, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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I'm buying that cutoff tool next weekend. I expect it will be comparable to their other tools in that line- cheaply made but functional.
Old Jan 2, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by asmasm
I'm buying that cutoff tool next weekend. I expect it will be comparable to their other tools in that line- cheaply made but functional.
I purchased both, the cut off tool seems to lack the Tq of an air tool but I have not put it to actual use yet.

Sander is still in the box. I need to loose a miata from my garage to make room for projects....



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