Harbor Freight STORE?!?!

[eljefino]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
It is a fun store to walk around in because of the diversity of stuff there. Engines, motors, tools, etc.


You also see excited shoppers filling the aisles and having stuff in their carts. You don't see that at Sears.

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
It is a fun store to walk around in because of the diversity of stuff there. Engines, motors, tools, etc.


You also see excited shoppers filling the aisles and having stuff in their carts. You don't see that at Sears.

That is because they have offshore built tools near US quality prices.

 

[bmwjohn]

I like HFT but remember that specialized HFT tools should be compared to no special tools used, NOT compared to using Snap On. If you can't afford a special use Snap On / Matco, etc. tool you use an improvised, inadequate tool, unless HFT make an intermediate quality tool. Viewed that way most of their products are great. I do prefer Japan / Taiwan / more expensive Chinese and NOT India or lowest price Chinese.

 

[Merkava_4]

If you used to using high end professional tools, you'll be bitterly disappointed when you walk in the door.

 

[Trav]

That is a fact.

 

[punisher]

Originally Posted By: bmwjohn
I like HFT but remember that specialized HFT tools should be compared to no special tools used, NOT compared to using Snap On.


Well that goes without sayin'. The nice thing to me about HF tools is I can I can get a metric socket set, combo wrench set, screwdriver set, and pliers for under $60, throw them in a bag in the trunk of my vehicles(s), and not worry too much if they disappear.

My Snap-on stuff, that I have likely developed an unhealthy attachment to after 30 years, will stay warm and comfy in the big box until really needed.

 

[ford46guy]

Their new ratchets are definitely nicer than Craftsman.

 

[nipsip]

You cannot go wrong and you can save at least 20% on every purchase.

do a google search for slick deals harbor freight

 

[zzyzzx]

Originally Posted By: Virtus_Probi
I was totally shocked to see one of these near the MA-NH border...I thought they were only catalog and online!!


Welcome to ~2005

 

[user52165]

Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Originally Posted By: Virtus_Probi
I was totally shocked to see one of these near the MA-NH border...I thought they were only catalog and online!!


Welcome to ~2005


Good one!

But in my state it is welcome to 1995.

 

[mjoekingz28]

My town was an early adopter of HF. I live about half a mile from one and didnt really realize it was there until a coworker mentioned it to me in the car audio world back around 01.

 

[67lemans]

I've been shopping there more since Craftsman has moved production off shore. I had a 90 die grinder that lasted 5 years. Used every in a shipyard

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: nipsip
You cannot go wrong and you can save at least 20% on every purchase.

do a google search for slick deals harbor freight


Here's the link to 20% off a single item.

https://www.valpak.com/c/coupon-codes/harbor-freight-coupons