NWI INGO General Thread #27 - Fresh Pink Air On US-30 smells like...

[Brian Ski]

It is known that Harbor Freight is ass but what is less known is that their knockoffs of Pelican cases are actually pretty good.

Some of the tools are not bad. I don't frequent there very often. I have a pretty good tool collection. I picked up a few hatchets for throwing. After I learned they are not the best, too heavy. Sockets seem to be great. At least the old ones. I got a set of impacts that are a couple decades old. That I have used a lot. Some are a little worn. But you get that on tools used a lot. I have a 30 ton press that has also done pretty well. The jack leaks a bit.

 

[Doug28450]

I'm going to Indy today. Indiana Swimming is presenting me with a volunteer award. I'm not sure I'll survive the fresh air south of US30.

 

[Ballstater98]

Mowed??? It has been so dry we haven't mowed in over 3 weeks. It still doesn't need it. Good luck for your Dad!!

Yep, a good 4" tall. I fertilized and watered prior to this stretch.

 

[Ballstater98]

I'm going to Indy today. Indiana Swimming is presenting me with a volunteer award. I'm not sure I'll survive the fresh air south of US30.

Colts v Bears at Lucas
65 should be a nightmare soon.

 

[Doug28450]

Colts v Bears at Lucas
65 should be a nightmare soon.

Not all the way into Indy. I'm going to Lawrence North High School.

Besides, 65 is always a nightmare. I'm going to take the ZO6, I'll fly past everyone.

 

[KLB]

People put water on their grass?

 

[bigretic]

It is known that Harbor Freight is ass but what is less known is that their knockoffs of Pelican cases are actually pretty good.

True, i checked them out a couple weeks ago. Very nice for the money if you have a use for the sizes they have.

 

[chef larry]

Some of the tools are not bad. I don't frequent there very often. I have a pretty good tool collection. I picked up a few hatchets for throwing. After I learned they are not the best, too heavy. Sockets seem to be great. At least the old ones. I got a set of impacts that are a couple decades old. That I have used a lot. Some are a little worn. But you get that on tools used a lot. I have a 30 ton press that has also done pretty well. The jack leaks a bit.

Back in 2010-2012 I worked at Sears in the Auto Center and my Harbor Freight tools from them are still going strong. Just had one socket where the paint wore off and still using it.

 

[darkkevin]

Off to https://ratstockevent.com/ratstock-2024 in illannoy this morning, gonna be a great day even if it means crossing the thin red line. And TBF we’ll be far enough into the communist state that it’s almost nice, all those people think like we do and hate Chicago.

 

[darkkevin]

Back in 2010-2012 I worked at Sears in the Auto Center and my Harbor Freight tools from them are still going strong. Just had one socket where the paint wore off and still using it.

You work with a Scott failla when you we’re there?

 

[sadclownwp]

FYI

Harbor freight has a 15% off on a single item over $10 this weekend.

Also Northern Tools has a $10 off coupon on any $20or more item this weekend as well.

Are Harbor Freight tools worth it though?

 

[darkkevin]

Are Harbor Freight tools worth it though?

There ICON line is very comparable to snap on/matco etc. they sell a lot of junk but those are fantastic. It’s a newer line for them, but they're really doing good with it.

 

[Brian Ski]

Are Harbor Freight tools worth it though?

I think so. As long as you understand their limitations. Electric tools are light duty. Gas powered are hit and miss. Most hand tools are pretty good. I picked up a gas post hole digger and beat the heck out of it. Concrete, roots, and rocks. Really surprised it is still running well. I thought I would kill it and have to replace it. I would not use an electric grinder or air compressor in a shop, but for a once in a while, for a DIY guy probably hold up well enough.

 

[Brian Ski]

There ICON line is very comparable to snap on/matco etc. they sell a lot of junk but those are fantastic. It’s a newer line for them, but they're really doing good with it.

I have heard they are really good... From what I seen the Icon line is a lot more than the Pittsburg? line.

 

[Bugzilla]

Are Harbor Freight tools worth it though?

There gas engines are good and way less expensive. They are Honda clones. HF was sued by Honda because they were too cloned so they changed a few things. Have one on my leaf vac for 4 seasons and we vac 2 acres of heavy oak.