Harbor Freight Gems list updated.

[os1kne]

I've been very pleased with this air compressor:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95386

And this roofing nailer performed like a champ for me this summer:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92359

[master53yoda]

Thanks for the tip on that one... I have been looking at it, just not sure if I should jump on it or not... How is the blade on it?

the blade does a nice clean cut. at 100 tooth (I thing 100) you need to let it cut on things like 2x6s and not try to chop saw with it.

[pbui3057]

I forgot to add this one http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95272

I love this cart. Easy setup and rock solid so far. Seems to be as good as any of the big brand name ones for less money.

[WayneJ]

Just a heads up. Harbor Freight is having there sidewalk sale this week end for what its worth.
Wayne

[Photojosh]

I've heard good and bad things about the miter saws. The older ones seemed to get a lot of scorn. But the newer ones seem a bit better. Never used either myself.

[dbhost]

I use the coupons that drillman posts and if it is electrical I buy the 2 year warranty I just bought the 12" sliding miter saw http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96698 (the new style one with the red motor it is far more stable then the old style saw.) It does every bit as good a job as my sons $450.00 one and i only have 149.00 in it with a 2year warranty.

I have only had a few tools that didn't pan out, like there tap a die set, it wouldn't even clean up threads much less make new ones.

Thanks for the tip on that one... I have been looking at it, just not sure if I should jump on it or not... How is the blade on it?

[master53yoda]

I use the coupons that drillman posts and if it is electrical I buy the 2 year warranty I just bought the 12" sliding miter saw http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96698 (the new style one with the red motor it is far more stable then the old style saw.) It does every bit as good a job as my sons $450.00 one and i only have 149.00 in it with a 2year warranty.

I have only had a few tools that didn't pan out, like there tap a die set, it wouldn't even clean up threads much less make new ones.

[dbhost]

+1. I used this recently as a base for my lathe. Works like a champ.
JR

It's under my apparently no good piece of junk band saw, and soon under my no good piece of junk drill press. (Tongue firmly in cheek here folks!)

[JR]

Item #95288 300 Lb. Capacity Mobile Base.

+1. I used this recently as a base for my lathe. Works like a champ.
JR

[dbhost]

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Item #95288 300 Lb. Capacity Mobile Base. NOTE* The wood size required is 1.25", a non standard size in the U.S. Get your ripping practice on your table saw with this!

Item #96698 12" Sliding Compound Laser Guided Miter Saw.

Item #95272 Five Drawer Service Cart.

Item #92539 11 Gauge Coil Roofing Nailer Kit.

Item #95386 2 HP, 8 Gallon, 115 PSI Portable Air Compressor.

Item #90154 1195 Lb. Capacity 48" x 96" Heavy Duty Foldable Utility Trailer with 12" Wheels.

Item #97036 3-1/2" Nine LED Flashlights, 2 Pack.

Item #43060 Router Speed Control.

Item #90984 4 Piece 1" x 15 Ft. Ratcheting Tie Down Set.

Item #38185 48" Aluminum Bar Clamp.

Item #38184 36" Aluminum Bar Clamp.

Item #38183 24" Aluminum Bar Clamp.

Item #46075 Universal Tool Stand.

Item #66872 16 Gauge Air Finish Nailer.

[billwmeyer]

dbhost,

I too appreciate the time and trouble you have put into this list. We all know there are some great products there and some bad ones. This list really beats my own trial and error method. I love quality tools. I admire them from too far a distance. To me a tool is something that gets the job done that I want it to do satisfactorily. I have no price point or paint color in that definition.

If it weren't for Harbor Freight, I would probably have room in my shop, because it would be so empty.

Bill

[pbui3057]

I love harbor freight. Why should I spend hundreds of dollars on a tool that I will use once when I can get a HF tool use it once and dispose of it if it dies. Cheaper than renting the tool usually. If it lasts longer than the one time, like almost all of my purchases from there, then I will use it until is dies and still be ahead.

You forgot the http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=4095 recip saw on your list. I needed it to do some demo work and still use it now. Got it on sale with a 20% coupon. Can't go wrong!

[drillman88]

Thanks for taking time to put the list together, Dave.
I didn't see the 15 ga. finish nalier or the flooring stapler, both are excellent deals compared to the name brand equivalent. I have the nailer and have used the flooring stapler, so can verify that they do the task they are designed for quite handily.

[dbhost]

It is now. Thanks for the reminder!

[BigguyZ]

Is the quick-release WWing vise on their too? I looked, but couldn't find it. I bought one for $30 during one of the tent sales. Awesome deal. I've seen vises cost 3-5x as much, and be on par as far as quality goes...

Oh, yeah- never had a problem with the pipe clamps. One bent, but that's all. As far as I'm concerned, there's nicer stuff out there fore more $- but HF is about value, not being the best.