Harbor Freight Tools

Cheap China Crap! That’s probably the best way to describe it! I don’t buy anything made in China !! Made In USA Only!!! Who in their right mind would keep going to the store only for the tools to break down and keep coming back for new ones! Doesn’t make much sense, does it? Remember folks. always quality over quantity.

After waking to a tree split for the storm last night, we took a quick trip here to buy a chainsaw. We were greeted when we walked in and taken to the saws and someone else stopped to offer assistance while we perused our option. Their coupons are great. We really appreciate their no hassle policies with coupons. So many places have a zillion restrictions where Harbor Freight doesn’t.

Took me 20 minutes to find what I needed — just a small package of rare earth magnets. Came in when they were busy so it was hard to get a hold of someone to help me, which is understandable. However, if the store was organized in a way that made sense, I wouldn’t have needed any help. Rare earth magnets? Not in the section marked «magnets.» Another customer helped me locate them… Next to the scissors. I would say I won’t be back but Home Depot doesn’t carry rare earth magnets… So I guess Harbor Freight may get another chance to impress me.

Pretty bad customer service, I don’t think anyone over the age of 16 works here. Place always seems busy which is good for them but makes it impossible to get any help. I needed help getting an item off the shelf and into my car and was told someone would help me. Nobody ever came so I had to do it myself. Lucky for me some nice person in the parking lot saw me struggling and helped.

What can I say? Like FRY’s Electronics for homeowners! I love this place and have trouble getting out for less than $ 100:)
The warranties ae great, but I’v never had to use one. I have bought: Large compressor, Circular Saw, Angle Cutting Tool, Dremel, Saber-​saw, Drill, 3 AIR Nailers, and noone have failed.
Also buy tools, rubber gloves, my electronic shooting earmuffs, safety glasses, and many, many items for my garden such as hoses, splitters, rake, hoe, drip systems, etc.
GREAT DEALS!
R

How can you not love this place, seriously!
Yea, yea, this place does have some junk and don’t expect years of good service out of their tools BUT for those, usually expensive tools which you probably will only use 5 time in the next 5 years, like, lets say a sliding hammer, then this place is just right!
This place is also great for the everyday type of stuff thats ether disposable or brake able, like clamps, zip ties, gloves, drill bits, and so on.
There are some hidden treasures to be found here as well. You just need to look for them. One great example is their black tool bags. Its basically a military bag for only $ 6 to $ 12 depending on what size. Great for those little emergency kits or car or wheeling kits!
Only thing, service could be better sometimes… Usually it will take you 5 minute before you can get someone to help you out.

Go here, before you go to the big chain stores. The tools are half the price are decent in quality. I’ve had the same Tiger saw for six years!

Harbor Freight is always a mixed bag, and you just have to know what you are buying. Either research it, or assume it’s cheap and disposable. There are lots of gems and lots of junk too. All of my air tools have really held up well for many years, despite being half the price (or less) compared to name brands. I have a $ 180 utility trailer that has held up over many years and thousands of miles. The hand tools vary in quality, and the handheld power tools tend towards the junkier side, but usable usually. Forget buying the cheap welders and such.
One great thing though is that they will take anything back – no questions asked – for the first 30 days.

What can I say… I love Harbor Freight. Almost as much as my boyfriend.
He dragged me along a few months ago on one of his (weekly) Harbor Freight shopping trips. Much to my surprise, I freaking loved it. They have amazing prices (yes, some of the stuff is junk, but some of it is awesome quality).
I found a set of metal stamps… the same ones I was contemplating ordering through a craft company online for $ 65… for $ 4.95. And a mini jeweler’s anvil for like $ 3. WOOHOO!