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portabull Dec 21, 2015 10:34 AM

y'all be careful with those propane burners.

Leafy Dec 21, 2015 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by Erat (Post 1293537)
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.

asmasm Dec 21, 2015 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1293939)
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.

aidandj Dec 26, 2015 11:53 AM

Going to harbor freight today to get one of the 20 ton presses. Anyone picked up anything else great lately?

Alternative Dec 30, 2015 07:27 PM

How was the 20 Ton Press?

Leafy Dec 30, 2015 08:02 PM

My press has been great. its nice to have the right tool for the job on that one.

Monk Dec 30, 2015 08:05 PM

The 20 ton is excellent.
Heavy duty with lots of vertical adjustment.

Monk Dec 31, 2015 11:43 AM

Just a reminder; Harbor Freight is having a big-ass 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.

y8s Dec 31, 2015 02:03 PM

anyone ever buy a HF popup canopy? any good?

Erat Dec 31, 2015 02:08 PM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 1295950)
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.

Alternative Dec 31, 2015 02:17 PM

Review?

3 in. Heavy Duty Electric Cut-Off Tool

Combination 4" x 36" Belt / 6" Disc Sander

y8s Dec 31, 2015 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by Erat (Post 1295953)
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?

Erat Dec 31, 2015 02:29 PM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 1295959)
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.

Monk Dec 31, 2015 06:09 PM

I tried it online, and it appears it will work for the canopy tomorrow.

jpreston Dec 31, 2015 07:08 PM

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

good2go Dec 31, 2015 08:50 PM

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. :dunno:

hi_im_sean Jan 2, 2016 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 1295950)
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.

Leafy Jan 2, 2016 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by Alternative (Post 1295954)

I have the sander, its ok. The disks suck huge balls to get off though, they're super sticky.

asmasm Jan 2, 2016 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by Alternative (Post 1295954)

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.

Alternative Jan 2, 2016 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by asmasm (Post 1296212)
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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