where to buy used power tools?

[Brian Ski]

Buy a new one at Harbor Frieght. I know, I know their reputation BUT you are already looking at USED ONES. Get a new one there and even if you have to use their warranty you will get through the job you have now.

To me it would depend on how you use your tools. Often (every week) or just light duty small projects here and there. I got a neighbor who pulls out his cordless drill a couple times a year. He sure does not need a Milwaukee or Dewalt. But I am using them often.

BTW HF does have some decent hand tools. Sockets and ratchets. I bet I have an impact socket set going on 30 years old. It is getting worn, probably needs to be replaced. It has taken off well over 100,000s of bolts.

 

[foszoe]

. He sure does not need a Milwaukee or Dewalt. But I am using them often.

Maybe that's why he buys high end

 

[Brian Ski]

Maybe that's why he buys high end

Maybe I wasn't clear, My neighbor does not need high end. He usually gets the "whatever is cheapest" or whatever his wife buys him. It works for him. I think he can get a whole set for what one tool will cost me. But over time he "looses" some of them and after a couple years gets a new set.

I am the other guy with spare drill bits and a couple complete sets of bits. If one breaks or goes missing it gets replaced. Same with sockets. The sets are all complete. Some people can get by with the $9.95 socket sets and lose a few sockets here and there. Until they buy another cheap set. I am not knocking them, everyone has their own needs and price range. And everyone handles their tools differently.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Harbor Freight offers great deals on new and their Bauer line is pretty stout.

There ICON hand tools are pretty nice too

 

[foszoe]

Maybe I wasn't clear, My neighbor does not need high end. He usually gets the "whatever is cheapest" or whatever his wife buys him. It works for him. I think he can get a whole set for what one tool will cost me. But over time he "looses" some of them and after a couple years gets a new set.

I am the other guy with spare drill bits and a couple complete sets of bits. If one breaks or goes missing it gets replaced. Same with sockets. The sets are all complete. Some people can get by with the $9.95 socket sets and lose a few sockets here and there. Until they buy another cheap set. I am not knocking them, everyone has their own needs and price range. And everyone handles their tools differently.

Yeah. When I got a camper, I bought all HF tools for that thing. Pretty much everything cheap. I figure I am more likely to lose it, leave it behind, etc, than break it. Warrior is cheap enough to lose

 

[firecadet613]

Yeah. When I got a camper, I bought all HF tools for that thing. Pretty much everything cheap. I figure I am more likely to lose it, leave it behind, etc, than break it. Warrior is cheap enough to lose

Pretty much why I used HF almost exclusively on the boat where it stood a very high chance of joining Davey Jones's locker. Even after much abuse, none of them died (or ended up getting wet).

 

[bwframe]

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[Gabriel]

FB marketplace…

This. I've had a lot of good experiences buying and selling through it.

 

[JTKelly]

To me it would depend on how you use your tools. Often (every week) or just light duty small projects here and there. I got a neighbor who pulls out his cordless drill a couple times a year. He sure does not need a Milwaukee or Dewalt. But I am using them often.

BTW HF does have some decent hand tools. Sockets and ratchets. I bet I have an impact socket set going on 30 years old. It is getting worn, probably needs to be replaced. It has taken off well over 100,000s of bolts.

He was looking for USED ones. I don't think that is an issue here.

 

[Brian Ski]

He was looking for USED ones. I don't think that is an issue here.

Sorry thread wandered... I was talking about what I posted earlier about the way my neighbor uses tool.

 

[NHT3]

I very satisfied with a couple Bauer tools I got at HF. I'm not a high use person but they are priced reasonably and seem to be pretty good quality.

 

[indyblue]

To me it would depend on how you use your tools. Often (every week) or just light duty small projects here and there. I got a neighbor who pulls out his cordless drill a couple times a year. He sure does not need a Milwaukee or Dewalt. But I am using them often.

BTW HF does have some decent hand tools. Sockets and ratchets. I bet I have an impact socket set going on 30 years old. It is getting worn, probably needs to be replaced. It has taken off well over 100,000s of bolts.

I’ve had my craftsman tools for over 40 years and I have rebuilt both ratchet drives 3/8’s & 1/2, but the rebuild kits are getting harder to find and nobody seems to reproduce them now.

 

[Brian Ski]

I’ve had my craftsman tools for over 40 years and I have rebuilt both ratchet drives 3/8’s & 1/2, but the rebuild kits are getting harder to find and nobody seems to reproduce them now.

They used to be quite good tools. I still have a 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets. Actually still use the Craftsman screwdrivers as my go to ones. Except for doing electrical work, that toolbox gets the Kleins. I am not a garage sale person, but if I stop on see some Craftsman I usually grab them.

 

[JTKelly]

I’ve had my craftsman tools for over 40 years and I have rebuilt both ratchet drives 3/8’s & 1/2, but the rebuild kits are getting harder to find and nobody seems to reproduce them now.

I'd buy Craftsman tools and Snapon used quicker than new ones. I pick up everyone I see in yard sales and such.

 

[Pin]

Tradebaker flea market

 

[smokingman]

Now everything is LiOn and if you don't treat them well they too "wear out" faster and there's no bringing them back.
Store your LiOn tools at 40% charge (50-60% for LiPo) for best longevity.

LiOn you can open and replace bad cells easily(most) and getting replacement cells is fairly easy(batteriesplus or amazon).

 

[Creedmoor]

Pawn shops usually have some hot ones for sale

Also the corner of Massachusetts and 34th st.

 

[HoughMade]

Yeah. When I got a camper, I bought all HF tools for that thing. Pretty much everything cheap. I figure I am more likely to lose it, leave it behind, etc, than break it. Warrior is cheap enough to lose

Harbor Freight is many times better than it was even 5 years ago, especially on power tools. It's a legitimate tool contender, even for professionals.

That being said, I run all Milwaukee cordless stuff- have for 20+ years. Buy used tools from wherever if you want, but don't pay more than you would for bare tools. Used batteries are a crapshoot. Someone got rid of it for a reason....or it was stolen to feed a habit.

 

[foszoe]

Harbor Freight is many times better than it was even 5 years ago, especially on power tools. It's a legitimate tool contender, even for professionals.

That being said, I run all Milwaukee cordless stuff- have for 20+ years. Buy used tools from wherever if you want, but don't pay more than you would for bare tools. Used batteries are a crapshoot. Someone got rid of it for a reason....or it was stolen to feed a habit.

Yes they have stepped up with the tools above base line. Warrior and PIttsburgh are like the base but now they have Bauer/Hercules and ICON.

I have friends who know how to track what factory the "same" tool comes out of to make sure you get the best one etc. True fanatics I ask them when I start getting things.

I have never broken a harbor freight tool. Now their manual tire changer for motorcycle tires can be frustrating though

 

[Minnesota Hoosier]

Ive found plenty in pawn shops.