Harbor Freight Tools’ South Carolina Expansion To Create 500 Jobs

Business Facilities ^ | November 7, 2017

[Alas Babylon!]

Now if they would actually sell stuff made in America, this would be truly MAGA...

[wally_bert]

HF stuff seems to be getting slightly better.

[Dr.Deth]

Be sure to clip those valuable coupons

[Paladin2]

It varies.

I’ve broken some stuff, but look a little closer before buying and use with discretion as opposed to the way I used to use Craftsman tools...

My impact sockets from decades ago before the i’net when they were mail order are still in near new condition despite agressive use over the years.

[Dr. Sivana]

Now if they would actually sell stuff made in America, this would be truly MAGA...

Doesn't fit into their business plan. We can make the best. We cannot make the cheapest in most things.

[Quality_Not_Quantity]

The winning. I’m so not tired of it yet.

[DeathBeforeDishonor1]

Harbor Freight rules! Not for everything but try buying tools now , they are way over priced. Nothing wrong with HF.

[Paladin2]

Very impressed with the 3/4” Torque Wrench value...

(I HATE FWD ball bearing wheel bearings.)

[clearcarbon]

If you break a Harbor Freight tool, buy a better brand. If you have unbroken Harbor Freight tools, you may not need them.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I bought tools for homeless veterans to get them back to work circa 1989 and they were expensive then.

[wally_bert]

I took a chance on some impact torx sockets and snapped the only one I needed within a few minutes.

That wasn’t unexpected considering what I was working on.

I was trying to get the hinges off a CJ7 windshield since some people want orginals. On the project 7, I went with stainless steel.

Next time I’ll have some propane for the torch and a charged up DeWalt grinder. I think the bits are still under warranty.

[Paladin2]

In general, I strongly disagree.

In looking for a (small, western) town to to move near to, having a HF store was a requirement.

The biggest disappointment is small 12v air compressors.

[enduserindy]

It’s too bad they didn’t buy up the craftsman line from Sears. Danaher (USA) made the tools and could have continued.

[Paladin2]

"Next time I’ll have some propane for the torch"

REpeated thermal cycling along with all sorts of PB Blaster type application generally helps.

Moving out west helps in minimizing rust seizure.

Basically disassembling your new vehicle and applying proper joint fastener lube also helps in the long run.

[Paladin2]

Hind held Impact drivers. The (newer) one I have from HF works fine.

[bigbob]

Best thing I got from them is my anvil. Absolutely unbreakable.

[bigbob]

Geez you’re tough, those things rattle ya enough when held the normal way ;-)

[Paladin2]

Simple stuff made from Iron (or steel) is the way to go...

[RedStateRocker]

cheap Chinese crap, but sometimes I’m not going to need Snap-On. Throw away brushes and stuff that will never see hard use.