Cheap tools for cheap people

[stillmatic]

Harborfreight.com has a coupon good for $5 off $40, free shipping, and a free leather briefcase. The coupon code is 341-886-857, good til May 1st.

This is great for those who don't have a harbor freight store near them.

For those that don't know what to get, here's a list of what I bought so far (seperated into 2 $40+ orders ):

disc brake pad piston compressor $4.99
siphon pump kit $9.99
2-n-1 adjustable funnel $1.99
2.5lb sledge hammer $5.99
2 piece pick-up tool set $0.99
5 pc metric combo wrench set $1.99
20" four-way lug wrench $4.99
5 piece double end metric flare wrench $8.99
2 piece goose neck wrecking bar $3.99
coil spring compressor $10.99
1/2" 2 piece long reach breaker bar set $13.99
split leather work gloves 3x$0.99
7" chamois spongest, set of 3 $2.99
13 pc metric wrench set $10.99
1/2" drive clicker torque wrench 150ft/lbs $9.99

and some other misc stuff..

[Muzzy]

wait...wtf!! u got a 150 ft lbs torque wrench for $10???

Originally Posted by Muzzy

also a good source for tools is toolsource.com

[element240]

neato! im gonna get me some misc. tools too

[stillmatic]

Not really, I got the same one on ebay for $24 shipped... But harborfreight does have one for $9.99. Mine came with a 1/2" extension, 3/8" adapter, and a case. Definitely cheaper than Kragen or Autozone. I'm about to return the mini lug wrench that I bought from kragen for $10.99.

[TheTicTac]

Cheap tools are exactly what they are..cheap tools. I would spend alittle more and get some quality tools with lifetime replacement, but then that's just me though.

[Muzzy]

lol cheap skate

[stillmatic]

Yeah, if you don't like cheap then this is not for you.

I actually heard of harborfreight through a guy who works for Infiniti as a tech. He uses Sears (craftsman) and harbor freight tools and he said they're the same as far as durability goes. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy who work on cars on a daily bases. He's broken a lot of craftsman tools and he doesn't even bother getting a replacement because it's such a hassle. Tools are bound to break no matter how much you pay for them...

[element240]

i agree stillmatic, i go to a auto-tech school and we still manage to break snap-on tools, snk tools , and mac tools.
it's nice to get some cheap/misc. tools that can still be used and still be easily replaced.

[Johny5]

i still use my grandfathers old craftsman sets and nothings broken but a couple of the metrics (damn import suspension bolts) those tools are solid as a fckin rock

[dvdevo]

rachetting wrenches for cheapasses rOOOLZ@@@!!

[WilloW]

Thanks, my cheapass just ordered the torwue wrench.

[Replicant_S14]

Originally Posted by TheTicTac

Cheap tools are exactly what they are..cheap tools. I would spend alittle more and get some quality tools with lifetime replacement, but then that's just me though.

Most of the HF handtools are "lifetime warranty" tool. They're fine.

I do agree with you though for the basic stuff like wrenches and ratchet sets. Having "good" sets of those are worth spending a few extra bux on. They are just nicer to use. I use Harbor Freight for stuff like snap-ring pliers, pullers etc. because I don't use those kinds of tools enough to warrant big $$$.

I have one harbor freight tool that I LOVE tho. It's a 19v cordless 1/2" impact wrench. I never would have bought it for myself but my brother got me one. I was sceptical at first but the thing is super cool.

[goodjuan]

Everyone run to COSTCO right now


-3 1/2 ton

-4" lowest 21" fully raised

-dual pump

-$69



I just bought it and I love it

[matlock]

I use my father's craftsman tools and have never broken anything, except some sockets and I just went to sears and they gave me new ones off the shelf and took the old ones no questions asked. THose are some pretty good prices on the tools, good luck with them guys.

[Dousan_PG]

torque wrench from HF is GREAT because if you lose it, it breaks or gets stolen you wont care. i

leave the good shit at home and take the crap stuff to track if you can..people suck

[Johny5]

Originally Posted by matlock

except some sockets and I just went to sears and they gave me new ones off the shelf and took the old ones no questions asked.

and thats what makes owning craftsman worth it they took our 45 year old torque wrench no questions asked as well and gave us top of the line tq wrench

[nightwalker]

got my engine hoist from Harbor Freight. $180. My friend got his engine stands at the same time $40.

Some things there I like. Other stuff, you're better off with Craftsman, or snapon. (If you don't want to round off nuts and bolts)

Just depends on what you're doing. Good place for tools nonetheless.

[ryan hagen]

i break alot of cheap wratchet handles, so going craftsman saved me tons................ i keep a cheap set around now for welding a socket to small pipe for getting in those hard to reach areas lol, cheap sockets are good for makeing ghetto specialty tools..........this reminds me i have 2- 3/8 and 1-1/2 "craftsman handles to replace..........

[cowbomb]

snap-on snap off snap on snap off the snapper

[sykikchimp]

Impact sockets at Sears? $10.. at harbor freight? 1.99.

I have that 19.2 v impact too. Love it..
My air compressor, Alum. jack, parts waher, and tons of other tools I've gotten from harbor freight. They've saved me a ton of money.