Harbor Freight Tool Sale

C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 26 Aug 2010, 12:19

FYI, these items are on sale the 27th - 29th.

I personally own the impact wrench and the floor jack that are on sale. The impact wrench is a huge help for stuff like axle nuts, strut bolts and other nuts and bolts that are highly torqued down or just frozen from age and the elements (to the point of breaking your breaker bar

). Using it to quickly remove lug bolts is just an added bonus. The floor jack is a good one too. I picked this one up after my Wal-Mart jack broke.

Impact Wrench http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-i ... aign=3410B

Floor Jack http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-capa ... aign=3410B

2-Ton Foldable Shop Crane http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-fold ... aign=3410B

Nitrile Gloves http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-10 ... aign=3410B

Post by **LamboSE5** » 26 Aug 2010, 13:21

Thanks for the sale heads up C@lvin. I've never actually checked out HF.com

Post by **Red-Arrow** » 26 Aug 2010, 22:46

Can anybody recommend a good socket set?

I don't have a tool to my name as I just moved to the States from Scotland.

I have been looking at Stanley and Husky but the sockets seem to be rather small in size, most sets do not have larger sockets than 19mm, I expect a decent set to go from 6mm to 32mm at least.

Retired MVS Contributor · Post by **Retired MVS Contributor** » 27 Aug 2010, 06:09

Red-Arrow wrote:Can anybody recommend a good socket set?

I don't have a tool to my name as I just moved to the States from Scotland.

I have been looking at Stanley and Husky but the sockets seem to be rather small in size, most sets do not have larger sockets than 19mm, I expect a decent set to go from 6mm to 32mm at least.

Sears...Decent quality, larger sizes available, and a lifetime no questions asked guarantee against breakage...

C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 27 Aug 2010, 07:32

I used to buy only Sears Craftsman tools for the reasons jerrymcc sites but they are quite expensive. In recent years I have bought my tools either from Harbor Freight or Northern Tools. They have nearly as good (sometimes better) selection than the average Sears, their prices are significantly lower, and the quality is more than acceptable (to me) considering the price. Many of their tools also carry a lifetime warranty.

As far as the warranties, since owning their tools for the last 3-5 years, I have never had to return a tool that I bought from HF or NT. Over a 25-30 year span of using Craftsman tools I have only needed to return two tools - a phillips head screw driver and a 25 foot 3/4 inch retractable metal tape measure. As stated, they were replaced, no questions asked. The tape measure was probably 20 years old.

I suggest you check Sears for the specific sockets you want, compare the quality and prices for the same tools at Harbor Freight or Northern and then decide for yourself.

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Aug 2010, 10:16

Great topic. Ten years ago when I started working on my 850, I got a 60- or 70-pc Craftsman socket set. Then I bought the larger sockets a-la-carte. No complaints.

Retired MVS Contributor · Post by **Retired MVS Contributor** » 27 Aug 2010, 12:56

matthew1 wrote:Great topic. Ten years ago when I started working on my 850, I got a 60- or 70-pc Craftsman socket set. Then I bought the larger sockets a-la-carte. No complaints.

The only Craftsman socket I ever split was a 3/4" socket x 1/2" drive and that was because I used it with the impact wrench, which it is not intended for...Impact sockets are usually black and are heavier...I used the standard socket because the impact socket would not fit into the recessed mag wheel nut hole...They still replaced it...

Retired MVS Contributor · Post by **Retired MVS Contributor** » 27 Aug 2010, 13:02

C@lvin wrote:I used to buy only Sears Craftsman tools for the reasons jerrymcc sites but they are quite expensive. In recent years I have bought my tools either from Harbor Freight or Northern Tools. They have nearly as good (sometimes better) selection than the average Sears, their prices are significantly lower, and the quality is more than acceptable (to me) considering the price. Many of their tools also carry a lifetime warranty.

As far as the warranties, since owning their tools for the last 3-5 years, I have never had to return a tool that I bought from HF or NT. Over a 25-30 year span of using Craftsman tools I have only needed to return two tools - a phillips head screw driver and a 25 foot 3/4 inch retractable metal tape measure. As stated, they were replaced, no questions asked. The tape measure was probably 20 years old.

I suggest you check Sears for the specific sockets you want, compare the quality and prices for the same tools at Harbor Freight or Northern and then decide for yourself.

IMHO, Harbor Freight, Northern, Huskey, etc are the way to go for the home mech...If you are going to earn your living with them they will not last...

C@lvin · Post by **C@lvin** » 27 Aug 2010, 14:33

Here is a good read from a few months ago regarding various recommendations for the tools needed by the Volvo DIYer:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... ilit=tools

Hehe......I went by Harbor Freight at lunchtime and they were really hopping!