ibanez_crazy Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Because I do this as a hobby, I figure I can get buy without buying Name brand tools that cost a fortune. I have been totally happy with everything I have bought at harborfreight.com. A 2 piece spoke shave set only cost me 9 bucks plus shipping. My 1.75 hp plunge router I go on sale for 30 bucks and it came with a 1 yr warrenty. The high speed cutter bits work great for inlays, and I got 25 bits for 6 bucks. Clamps, saws, sandpaper, extra long drill bits, files and rasps, even a spray gun, were all inexpensive and work great for a hobbyist. Im sure if I did this for a living, they wouldnt last long, and I would end up buying everything from dewalt, but just figured I would offer it up as a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer7440 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 I have a few HF tools as well. For the price you pay it's way better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 One of the woodworking mags did an article on cheap tools, including many from horror freight (sorry, I've had bad experiences with the company). They sampled a dozen power tools or so ranging from sanders to chordless drills. They found that all in all it was a mixed bag. Some tools worked well, while others weren't worth it. For the most part, I think their hand tools are all ok and I haven't had a problem with any that I own. If I need a tool and I can't buy a good one new, like when my wife says she'll divorce me if I spend any more money, I try to rent it, borrow it from a friend (always return it promptly if you want to borrow it again), or buy it used at a pawn shop. If I can't do any of that, I use what I have and plan on purchasing the tool at a later date if I think I'll need it again. Man, I really miss all the tools I used to have access to before I moved. I gave some of them away as compensation for helping me move. I hear some of them ended up in the pawn shop to support a gambling habit. I came really close to picking up another table saw two weeks ago, but bought a Strat instead. Oh well. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ive been to HF a few times and its been tough to walk out of there w/out buying some sort of tool but being that I am in college and have no money I figure it's better to buy once and spend a lot than buy several times and end up spending more. I will say that my HF C and f-clamps are awesome and at $1.99 and $1.64 respectively I always feel like I stole somthing when I pick up a few. The arbor presses are nice too, that will be my next purchase. Otherwise, I havent been impressed with anything else there really. Like GBTexas said, its really hit or miss there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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