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Posted by on May 24, 2006, 4:59 am
>Bob S. wrote:
>> Shopdog wrote:
>>> DECENT QUALITY? Guess you haven't bought any combination wrenches yet huh?
>>> Well, the quality of those are horrible, some are not even the correct size
>>> and when you use them they expand and slip on the nut. Most of the air tools
>>> ( at least the ones that I have) are pretty good, they have been holding up
>>> for over a year now with no complaints. The welding wire is good, and the
>>> sand blasting equipment is decent. I guess some of the stuff is good, but
>>> like I said the hand tools are crap.
>>>
>>> Searcher
>>
>> I buy there fairly often - but am careful of what I buy. I've bought
>> crescent wrenches, hammers, clamps, "dremel" accessories, tarps, and
>> wheels and have been quite satisfied. However saw blades were a
>> disappointment.
>>
>> Bob S.
>>
>
>I, too, am a fan of Harbor Freight and shop at our local
>stores frequently. I am quite familiar with the differences
>between "good" and "bad" quality tools. If you shop at
>their stores, looking and handling a tool will give you a
>pretty quick indication about its fit and finish. Today, I
>looked at screwdrivers that I could probably twist in half
>with my own hands, and also at some that I would probably
>pass along to my children. What I especially like is their
>in-store specials.
>
>Today, I bought a 600' drum of 3/8" polypropylene braided
>rope for $10. It's about the size of clothes line and is
>perfect for tying down things in the pickup. I also bought
>6 of their $3 flyswatters to give to folks. They use 2
>D-cells and really nuke a fly or bug when they come in
>contact with the grid. I found a $3 multimeter that is
>shirt-pocket sized and similar to another I keep on the
>bench. I bought it to give to a neighbor boy who's starting
>to assemble his own toolbox.
>
>If you don't know what you are buying, then Harbor Freight
>is just like pot luck. However, if you have experience with
>tools, including power tools and even bench and floor tools,
> then you can get some really good deals.
>
>Nonnymus
I personally try to avoid places like that. I have only dealt with a
few items from Harbor Freight, and I would rate them as tolerable for
the average homeowner, but not for a professional. I must say that I
also bought from Homier. Their stuff is pure garbage. They do not
stand behind their stuff either. In fact I bought a defective power
tool which was defective right out of the box. They refused to even
return my calls. After I contacted the Better Business Bureau, they
finally contacted me, but still refused to replace or repair the tool.
I would not recommend Homier to anyone. Compared to Homier, Harbor
Freight seems like top of the line.
For me, being a farmer and retired handyman, I tend to only buy name
brand tools. I have busted far too many knuckles using cheap tools.
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