On Dec 9, 2007 4:46 PM, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
> > This is something that really needed to be said!
>
> It did ?
>
> Ok, let me be clear about my own opinions then. I buy a lot of stuff from
> Harbor Freight. That excludes anything where I need to rely on it's
> precision (micrometers and such) or anything I would need to use to make a
> living (which for me pretty much excludes anything HF offers). Otherwise, I
> have been satisfied with the vast majority of things I've bought from them.
> No, the quality is not the best, and quality control is non-existent (I once
> got a socket that was a solid cylinder of metal), but the price frequently
> makes it possible for me to own the 'right' tool for a job where I would not
> be willing/able to pay for a higher quality tool.
>
That's pretty much my take on HF and other vendors of cheap imported
tools. I've got probably close to 100 C-clamps from them (It is, in
fact, possible to have too many, it turns out.), several cheap air
tools, a pair of angle grinders, a small drill press, and some other
highly-non precision tools. I do have a couple calipers and a dial
indicator, which match my expensive ones. For things that I use a
lot, I much prefer to have high-quality tools. For something I bought
to do one job, I'll settle for junk. If I use it again, it's a bonus.
> I'd say I was sorry if anyone chose to be offended by my lame attempt at
> humor ... but that is your choice, not mine.
>
> BTW, thanks to all that responded to my "horrible" question. I'm going to
> buy one this afternoon. No, it won't be as good as the $175 equivalent from
> Snap-On, but for $20 it will very likely fulfill my VERY occasional needs.
> And even if it only lasts 2 or 3 uses, it will still be far more
> cost-effective for me than the Snap-On unit.
>
> Randall
>
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