[93 ragtop]

I’ve only needed to exchange a hammer a Torx bit socket. No receipt needed. The hammer handle developed a crack and they swapped it out no questions. The Torx bit I just took the whole set in and exchanged it for another. Without the full set they’d probably break open a new one and then put that set in the clearance section. I’m guessing that’s where the partial sets come from in the clearance area?

Thanks, and that is good to know. I have several HF tools but have never tried to warranty any. I wish they sold individual sockets, and wrenches..... Sadly, I loose way more then I break.

 

[RadarDon]

I doubt warranty will replace lost sockets, but have you noticed the clearance section that shows a partial set of sockets (and other things). I am not sure but that may be where they get the replacements. I suspect it depends on the store manager's discretion. Or it could be just someone helping himself to the socket he lost. Lots of those idiots seem to be around too. Ask the manager.

Speaking of which. I had one of the long pry bars that surprised me one day. I went to pry something and the bar just bent almost 90 degrees with just the strength of my arms (not all that much really). I got out the Gorilla pry bar and finished the job and put the old HF one aside. Never got around to scrapping it. One day, on a whim, I asked the HF store manager about it and he said bring it in. He handed me a new one on the spot. It doesn't hurt to ask nicely.

HF sure beats Globe Master. Remember those? You could bend their wrenches by hand.

 

[MTB98]

I went to pry something and the bar just bent almost 90 degrees with just the strength of my arms (not all that much really).

For good inexpensive prybars check out the USA made prybars with striking caps at Menards (Masterforce) or the ones at Walmart. Yes Walmart. They sell a handful of USA made tools for cheap. They’re both made by Wilde. Be sure to look at the USA made ones, not the cheaper imports they carry too.

 

[RadarDon]

For good inexpensive prybars check out the USA made prybars with striking caps at Menards (Masterforce) or the ones at Walmart. Yes Walmart. They sell a handful of USA made tools for cheap. They’re both made by Wilde. Be sure to look at the USA made ones, not the cheaper imports they carry too.

Check out the Gorilla Bar. I have both the large and small. Nothing fazes them.

 

[IRQVET]

Admittedly, I used to shop HFT all the time, but when they killed off their coupons in favor or their “Inside Track” program where you have to pay a subscription fee to get coupons I stopped shopping there. Which was unfortunate, because I used to love the thrill of the hunt!

Get a coupon, get a deal, take a gamble on a tool; and if it worked out- GREAT. If it didn’t, at least you didn’t have alot invested in it.

Now their business model is the Goldilocks Model: GOOD-BETTER-BEST

Chicago- Bauer- Hercules

Its unfortunate, cause the quality v. price is now becoming extremely suspect. I tired the Bauer line, and had 3 seperate tools burn up in a single afternoon. So I got pissed and popped the Dewalt, and never had an issue since.

Only thing they sell that I swear by, is their Predator Gas Line of tool, I’ve had good luck with those . . .

 

[Belair.jim]

I was shopping for an extended reach angle cut off tool. I already had the small HF air model and it is pretty much a waste of money. You cannot put any pressure on it or it stalls. I started looking at the HF Chief brand. I was a little hesitant knowing how poorly the smaller one functions, but after reading reviews and watching a review video, I decided to try it. Wow, I am impressed by the power this tool has. I even machined an adapter so I can use 4 1/2” cutting wheels and flap wheels with a 7/8” center hole. Grinding down a few aluminum welds was almost like using my corded angle grinder. It showed no indications of slowing much and definitely not stalling. I might be able to stall it if I really tried, but it works great. I’m very happy with my purchase. I would suggest that anyone thinking about an extended reach air angle cut off tool stay away from this small tool and go for the Chief. The Chief’s price is about triple the price of the smaller one, but we’ll worth it in my opinion.

 

[blue87fj60]

I gotta say. The mixer was worth the $269.
Pain in the butt to assemble. But so far so good.

 

[coaltrain]

I gotta say. The mixer was worth the $269.

That's great! Another good thing about this thread is you see stuff that Harbor Freight has that you forgot about.

 

[Oscar Leroy]

I gotta say. The mixer was worth the $269.
Pain in the butt to assemble. But so far so good.

I've been eyeing that for a couple of years now, thanks for posting. If you have any thoughts or complaints after using it about how well it works and holds up, I would love to hear them. Looks like it would save some labor.

 

[jgayman]

I've been eyeing that for a couple of years now, thanks for posting. If you have any thoughts or complaints after using it about how well it works and holds up, I would love to hear them. Looks like it would save some labor.

There are a lot of YouTube videos on assembling and using the HF mixer.

 

[RadarDon]

I've been eyeing that for a couple of years now, thanks for posting. If you have any thoughts or complaints after using it about how well it works and holds up, I would love to hear them. Looks like it would save some labor.

I've had mine more than 12 years now. Don't use it a lot but it still works great. It has paid for itself a couple times over compared to hand mixing in a tub or wheelbarrow. It holds 2 bags of concrete mix well. I store mine in the pole barn with the barrel facing down. Don't forget to rinse well before storing.

 

[blue87fj60]

I've been eyeing that for a couple of years now, thanks for posting. If you have any thoughts or complaints after using it about how well it works and holds up, I would love to hear them. Looks like it would save some labor.

I watched a few videos before buying it. One guy poured an entire pole barn slab with one lol.
The one mod I did before I even ran it was I cranked down a hose clamp on the barrel dump handle. It has a couple real chinsy tack welds. The one video I watched showed where it broke and guy had to weld it back on.
It mixes two bags at a time no problem. I put about 16 bags through it so far to pour a slab for new AC condenser.
A couple years ago I mixed about 15 bags in a wheelbarrow in August and thought I was gonna drop out lol. Pouring concrete is a time critical thing and doing it by hand..well those days are behind me 🤣
It is not the quickest thing to assemble I’ll tell ya.

 

[timzr]

Really happy with my 2", 3" and 4" sanding fiber disc and flap disks for my Milwaukee M12 right angle grinder. Bought a bunch from Amazon and they're awful, the 5" random orbit sanding disc are also terrible. Everything sanding I've got from HF have been great, I also bought several 1' x 12" magnets and they're very strong and a lot of tools on the wall.

 

[RadarDon]

Just a quickie. My local HF is having a Parking Lot Sale this week. Check yours to see if they have the same schedule. Inside Track has access starting tomorrow, non-track members can access beginning Friday, runs through Sunday. The mixer is $50 off or $220. The ground pounder (6.5 hp plate compactor) is $100 off or $600. I have one of those too for some planned projects but haven't used it yet.

 

[Rule292]

Happened to go in to see if they had a chinesium wheel bearing repacker since all of the ones I've seen are basically HFT quality.

Didn't find one but I did find this which I suspect every Deere owner should have, an oil filter vice grip! I've needed one a few times on various vehicles and saw this for nine bucks. With today's twenty something percent off it came to seven something.

 

[RadarDon]

I have an assortment of oil filter wrenches, some from before HF existed. Every once and a while I will add to the collection if it looks promising. I remember once, years ago, I ended up driving a big screwdriver through the filter so I could get enough grip to take it off. It had already twisted and collapsed using different wrenches. The most stubborn one I ever had. I suspect the rubber seal was dry and it had been on a long time.
Anyone else still have an oil spout used to puncture the oil cans? Though I haven't seen an oil can in years, I keep it like a lot of older tools, just in case.

 

[farmer52]

I have an assortment of oil filter wrenches, some from before HF existed. Every once and a while I will add to the collection if it looks promising. I remember once, years ago, I ended up driving a big screwdriver through the filter so I could get enough grip to take it off. It had already twisted and collapsed using different wrenches. The most stubborn one I ever had. I suspect the rubber seal was dry and it had been on a long time.
Anyone else still have an oil spout used to puncture the oil cans? Though I haven't seen an oil can in years, I keep it like a lot of older tools, just in case.

Yes, have a spout in with my oil change stuff. Haven't used it in recent history.

 

[RadarDon]

Yes, have a spout in with my oil change stuff. Haven't used it in recent history.

I guess that dates us a bit.

 

[Rule292]

I have an assortment of oil filter wrenches, some from before HF existed. Every once and a while I will add to the collection if it looks promising. I remember once, years ago, I ended up driving a big screwdriver through the filter so I could get enough grip to take it off. It had already twisted and collapsed using different wrenches. The most stubborn one I ever had. I suspect the rubber seal was dry and it had been on a long time.
Anyone else still have an oil spout used to puncture the oil cans? Though I haven't seen an oil can in years, I keep it like a lot of older tools, just in case.

I have one somewhere. If we ever get our barn approved and built they'll make great garage art along with some old small block and big block Chevy valve covers and some other crap from days gone by.

I bought one of the Lisle "clamshell" filter removers after I got the JD stuff and just can't seem to get it to stay put without falling off so I fingered that a good vice grip one like that might do the trick for the occasional stubborn filter.

Only time will tell whether it was a bargain or a waste of money quality wise.

 

[Gizmo2]

Anyone else still have an oil spout used to puncture the oil cans? Though I haven't seen an oil can in years, I keep it like a lot of older tools, just in case.

Yep