At any rate, I own the Harbor Freight one, and have for a few weeks. Best thing to do it sign up for Harbor Freights E-mails. Go to their site and click free retail flyers, then log in and choose E-mail specials. They will then e-mail about weekly ads, and about once a month yoiu will get a 20% off one item coupon. (the current 20% coupon I have now is good from 3/27 to 3/30.) If you go to buy it and they are out of stock, ask them if they will do a rain check with your 20% off coupon and they usually will (depends on manager, but every time I have done it they let me.)
I have used it 2 times so far, to cut trim, and to remove a bathroom tile. Works great. But I will say the quality is Not nearly as high as dremel.
Pretty much the rule is if you do home repairs harbor freight stuff is good, If you do construction and rely on your tools to work all the time and with lots of use, maybe go with a better brand of tool.
hmmm - I've been thinking about regrouting the bathroom - was going to hire someone cause I've heard its a PITA - but this might make it reasonable to take on, on my own.
Are the harbor freight power tools any better than their hand tools?? I had a 12" wrench snap wen I was tightening anchor-bolts (I'm a Union Ironworker) and have been very weary of buying or using any of their tools since. This is a pretty good price for this but am hoping for some positive feedback before I bite.
the Fein oscillates between 11K-22K opm vs the Chicago Tools max 11K opm. Funny how the Harbor Freight description doesn't mention anything about cutting metal. For $40, it might be worth trying it out.
damoses1 said:Ha ha ha. I wouldn't trust Harbor Freight tools for any commercial work. They are perfect for home use though.
Remember, if you break one of their tools, most have a lifetime warranty! Very neat!
Like Sears/Craftsman only their Handtools have a lifetime warranty. Power tools are covered by a 30 day moneyback/90day exchange. What kind of warranty do your products have? Lifetime warranty on all hand tools All other items are 30 day money back and 90 day replacement unless otherwise specified
Harbor Freight tools are absolute crap, even for the odd jobs.. Yes they will get the job done for some, but for many that need to use it for a project will get what they paid for. One thing to never forget, is always try to buy American made products for quality, economy and just keeping the money in the USA. I am sure there is something similar that is made here...
Method72 said:Harbor Freight tools are absolute crap, even for the odd jobs.. Yes they will get the job done for some, but for many that need to use it for a project will get what they paid for. One thing to never forget, is always try to buy American made products for quality, economy and just keeping the money in the USA. I am sure there is something similar that is made here...
There you have it folks. Four, count them: 4 lines of pure ignorance and mindless flag waving. Do you mean we should buy American as in Sears Craftsman?? I have several Craftsman power tools, 19 volt cordless drill, palm sander, circular saw, reciprocating saw,router. All made in China. I suspect the Ryobi brand or similar. Also, I have a small compressor, nail and brad guns as well as all the Staples, brads and accessories that came from Harbor Freight. They were a fraction of the cost of what Home Depot, Sears and Lowes charged for similar items, which, of course are all made in China. Thanks for adding nothing to the discussion but your silly,unresearched,wrap yourself in the flag opinion.
PeakMaster said:Method72 said:Harbor Freight tools are absolute crap, even for the odd jobs.. Yes they will get the job done for some, but for many that need to use it for a project will get what they paid for. One thing to never forget, is always try to buy American made products for quality, economy and just keeping the money in the USA. I am sure there is something similar that is made here...
There you have it folks. Four, count them: 4 lines of pure ignorance and mindless flag waving. Do you mean we should buy American as in Sears Craftsman?? I have several Craftsman power tools, 19 volt cordless drill, palm sander, circular saw, reciprocating saw,router. All made in China. I suspect the Ryobi brand or similar. Also, I have a small compressor, nail and brad guns as well as all the Staples, brads and accessories that came from Harbor Freight. They were a fraction of the cost of what Home Depot, Sears and Lowes charged for similar items, which, of course are all made in China. Thanks for adding nothing to the discussion but your silly,unresearched,wrap yourself in the flag opinion.
Wow PeakMaster thats a real harsh way to make your point!
PeakMaster said:Method72 said:Harbor Freight tools are absolute crap, even for the odd jobs.. Yes they will get the job done for some, but for many that need to use it for a project will get what they paid for. One thing to never forget, is always try to buy American made products for quality, economy and just keeping the money in the USA. I am sure there is something similar that is made here...
There you have it folks. Four, count them: 4 lines of pure ignorance and mindless flag waving. Do you mean we should buy American as in Sears Craftsman?? I have several Craftsman power tools, 19 volt cordless drill, palm sander, circular saw, reciprocating saw,router. All made in China. I suspect the Ryobi brand or similar. Also, I have a small compressor, nail and brad guns as well as all the Staples, brads and accessories that came from Harbor Freight. They were a fraction of the cost of what Home Depot, Sears and Lowes charged for similar items, which, of course are all made in China. Thanks for adding nothing to the discussion but your silly,unresearched,wrap yourself in the flag opinion.
but but!! my craftsman air compressor came with a "Made in USA" safety valve!! That counts right?? (all other parts China, I think they accidentally switched their factory to China but I forgive them, innocent mistake)
For anyone replacing single tiles that are broken.....Re-grouting.....or wanting to make any type of plunge "exact" type cut....This is absolutely a great tool.....
I am not endorsing the knock-off....
But if it can do half as much as the real one..... A great deal.....
For metal.....You can pretty much us a recriprocating saw or Air tool(cutting nails or screws)unless real detail is required....
. I needed a seat wrench... Harbor Freight wanted five bucks and HomeD wanted eight. As I may never again need this tool, Harbor Freight (and three dollars less) is good.
Didn't look but the wrenches are prolly both from the People's Republic. The new seats were. .
Message edited by: harry12 on 2009-03-29 14:53:17 CDT
I frequent Harbor Freight, and frequently the products are crap and break on me. But... they're often 80% less than a brand name, so even when I re-buy I'm ahead of the game.
Don't buy unless it's a great deal. I've had a lot of the power tools die on me after very light use. The handtools also fall apart.
Method72 said:Harbor Freight tools are absolute crap, even for the odd jobs.. Yes they will get the job done for some, but for many that need to use it for a project will get what they paid for. One thing to never forget, is always try to buy American made products for quality, economy and just keeping the money in the USA. I am sure there is something similar that is made here...
Any sensible economist will tell you that buying the item you want for the best price is the most efficient way for a capitalist market to operate. During WWII, your reason for buying USA maybe patriotic but today it only supports inefficient industry producing products that people are not willing to buy. Just take a look at the parking lot of a busy mall and see what people are driving. Your USA auto may have been assembled in Mexico with parts made from various countries.
98cbrhondaf3 said:Pretty much the rule is if you do home repairs harbor freight stuff is good, If you do construction and rely on your tools to work all the time and with lots of use, maybe go with a better brand of tool.Good advice. Basically, you usually get what you pay for. Often you get less than what you pay for but rarely you will get any more.
I also like the old adage: buy cheap, pay twice. This one has been true for me soooooo many times.
Message edited by: TellyTubby on 2009-03-29 15:34:18 CDT
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