# I hate Harbor Freight **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 7, 2008, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354 "2008-04-07T10:40:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/21 "2008-04-07T11:34:57Z")
i have a harbor freight autodarkening welding helmet. it’s OK I guess, but if i was welding with anything that had any real amperage, i wouldn’t think about using it. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/22 "2008-04-07T11:40:56Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > jeeze, i guess its a good thing they were out of stock on the welding helmet as well… ? ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/23 "2008-04-07T11:46:33Z")
fry you have just reserved your spot in hell. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/24 "2008-04-07T11:49:08Z")
be careful wtih teh tap and die set, make sure the tap is clean of any burrs… most of the time they are not very well made… ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/25 "2008-04-07T12:05:18Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Harbor Freight chop saw? Time for a new user title… best post I’ve read on any forum in the past 2 weeks ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/26 "2008-04-07T12:11:12Z")
> [@newman](#): > > but if i was welding with anything that had any real amperage, i wouldn’t think about using it. x2. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/27 "2008-04-07T12:11:37Z")
ha lefty…and i bet you felt like a kid in a candystore ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/28 "2008-04-07T16:41:42Z")
oh man Harbor Freight impact sockets. I’d wear some heavy duty safety glasses around those things. I’ve seen them explode before under minimal torque. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/29 "2008-08-05T06:21:12Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > that being said: > Socket & Wrench organizers (20) > Tap & die set (33) > 50’ AIR HOSE & REEL (30) - **BLEW THE FITTINGS OUT @ 90#** > polisher (40) - **DEAD AFTER TWO 4 HOUR DETAILS** > chop saw (75) > Impact sockets (60) > Regulater (20) - **BLEW APART @ 80# IN THE FIRST MONTH** > Brake pump kit (25) > welding gloves (10) > pulley puller set (15) > bit driver set (13) > leak down tester (26) bump for carnage update. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/30 "2008-08-05T06:25:52Z")
I got a cordless impact gun from HF and it last for over 3 years… ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/31 "2008-08-05T06:30:58Z")
Mkay, how often do you actually use it? :lol: well the chop saw & sockets have been getting regular use with no issues. the rest are scarely used, if even opened yet. The hose & regulator were regular use items. Thankfully I had a foot on the hose when it blew the barbed fitting 20’ across the yard. :roll: ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/32 "2008-08-05T06:31:07Z")
yeah, I’m often tempted to buy shit there, but then I pull my head outta my ass before I open my wallet. However, some shit is not that bad, like body hammers, clamps shit like that. Even though the one dolla big ass bag of zipties seem like a good deal, you would prolly have better luck with dental floss, or scotch tape. DeviousTsi (big daddy burch) can vouch for that one. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/33 "2008-08-05T06:31:23Z")
You probably havent used the tap and die set yet. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Iamjeff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iamjeff/32/4997_2.png) [@Iamjeff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iamjeff)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/34 "2008-08-05T06:33:27Z")
Finding anything (including an associate to help you) is nearly impossible. I’d rather pay 4 x’s as much money @ Home Depot and at least have someone assist me. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/35 "2008-08-05T06:33:40Z")
> [@Jack](#): > > You probably havent used the tap and die set yet. 😛 at least half a dozen that I can think of. once to tap something, otherwise generally cleaning up existing threads. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/36 "2008-08-05T06:34:34Z")
> [@Iamjeff](#): > > Finding anything (including an associate to help you) is nearly impossible. I’d rather pay 4 x’s as much money @ Home Depot and at least have someone assist me. :roll: you’re time is THAT precious huh? Or can you not find your way around a store? ---
**Author:** ![OriginalSterm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/originalsterm/32/4964_2.png) [@OriginalSterm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OriginalSterm)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/37 "2008-08-05T06:53:01Z")
I’ve been about 50/50 with stuff that was fine and stuff that was crap. I usually end up there because the other real tool supply places don’t have what I need (or I’m not paying for something I’ll use once and/or break). ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354/38 "2008-08-05T07:07:50Z")
i got a spark plug cleaner… from there 3.99 on sale does what needs to be done…and a air drill from there also works great [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-harbor-freight/46354.md?page=1)