dial indicator
hmmm.. seems to be some OKs towards the 2 hp DC. Maybe add an
aftermarket 0.5 micron filter for about $100 and have a pretty top end
unit.
http://www.wynnenv.com/35A_series_cartridge_kit.htm
I was wondering about how to run DC to all my tools. I may just add
DCs to all my tools ;-) Using Bill Pentz's guidelines I'm adapting
most all tools to 6" ports. I have the Jet 1.5hp cartridge unit, but
it may run out of steam if I try to Y off of it. So I may just go
with a DC per main run.
Michael Dombrowski wrote:
> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
Mike, essentially, do your homework. If a tool (caliper) costs $12.00 at
Woodcraft and the identical item is $3.99 at HF . . . . As for the power
tools. Most are okay for the hobbist, but stay away from the really cheap
stuff. The dustcollector works well, after you add a good filter bag (or
in my case two) and use a plastic garbage bag for the collection bag. As
it comes out of the box, it looks good, makes a lot of noise and does
nothing good (30 micron filter bag - you need 1 micron or less). The
cordless drills (18v) work well - they are not Dewalt quality, but you are
not paying Dewalt prices either.
Generally, use you head.
Deb
"Cox West" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:biWtd.424074$a85.240143@fed1read04...
>
> I was thinking of picking up a rubber mallet when I pass my local store
> next. I can always epoxy the rubber back onto the handle when it comes
> flying off.
>
> Dave
>
Buy the molded dead blow hammmers instead. I have two of them from HF. One
for wooddorking, another for banging car parts togather or apart. Got an
orange one and a black one so I can tell them apart.
Greg
"Doug Winterburn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski wrote:
>
> > Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> > good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
> The compressor auto drain kit for ten bux.
>
> --
>
>
I went through two compressor tank drain do-hickeys, then gave up and bought
one frm Grainger fo $50 that was easier to install, and it works too! On the
other hand, my neighbor has one, and it works fine!
Greg
Mine melted the plastic collar, after 30 1/2" holes. It's still work, but lack
directional control. My replacement will have to have metallic collar.
Bill Leonhardt wrote:
> I have the $25 (on sale) 1/2" corded hammer drill (Chicago Electric, I
> think). Needed it to attach stuff to my basement shop walls. Works fine.
>
> Bill
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:48:04 GMT, Glen <[email protected]> wrote:
>mac davis wrote:
>> On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:18:48 GMT, Glen <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Michael Dombrowski wrote:
>>>
>>>>Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>>>>good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Mike
>>>
>>> I have found their brad nailer (currently $19.99) to be well worth it.
>>> I also bought their flush trim router (also $19.99) about a year back.
>>> I figured what the hell, I'll spend $20 on beer on a Fri. night. If
>>>it's a POS I'm not out much. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, it's
>>>not a PC or a DW, but for the very few times that I need a flush trim
>>>router it did what I needed it to do. If I used it regularly I would
>>>probably want something sturdier, bu it fir my needs.
>>>
>>>Glen
>>
>>
>> hey Glen.. tell me about that lil bugger..
>>
>> I was going to order one online, to avoid having to take my router out
>> of the table for stuff like rounding edges on hardboard, etc..
>>
>> I sort of backed out because the picture seems to show the rack &
>> pinion and gears made out of plastic... will it really adjust and hold
>> position?
>>
>I may have been lucky, but mine has done the job. The roughest I have
>put it to was cutting a rabbit for a piano hinge for a piano bench bench
>made of red oak. It held through that. You read the picture well,
>those parts are plastic so I cant say how long it will take any real abuse.
>
>Glen
Thanks, Greg...
As it turns out, the guy that lives across the street just loaned me
an old craftsman router that is a lot smaller than my beast, though
about as old..
It will do fine for the few routing jobs that I hit where the router
table or shopsmith won't work well..
I will probably pick one up the next time I see it at $20 or less, in
case he ever wants this thing back..
He hasn't used it in over 10 years... lol
Dr. Deb wrote:
> Michael Dombrowski wrote:
>
>
>>Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>>good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Mike
>
>
> Mike, essentially, do your homework. If a tool (caliper) costs $12.00 at
> Woodcraft and the identical item is $3.99 at HF . . . . As for the power
> tools. Most are okay for the hobbist, but stay away from the really cheap
> stuff. The dustcollector works well, after you add a good filter bag (or
> in my case two) and use a plastic garbage bag for the collection bag. As
> it comes out of the box, it looks good, makes a lot of noise and does
> nothing good (30 micron filter bag - you need 1 micron or less). The
> cordless drills (18v) work well - they are not Dewalt quality, but you are
> not paying Dewalt prices either.
>
> Generally, use you head.
>
> Deb
Yes, but there are many tools that have been regarded here for years as
worth the money and I'm just wondering if there is a list of them
somewhere. As you point out, the dust collector is one of those.
Thanks
Mike
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> HINT: got a HF flyer today and 6" bar clamps are $1.99 again, other
> sizes slightly more until you hit 40" for 5 or 6 bucks..
>
That's definitely one of the better tools from HF. I've got a workshop
wall full of them. Never had a problem.
And I buy their box of razor blades when it's on sale, but that's for
modelling, not woodworking.
--
Homo sapiens is a goal, not a description
On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
>Thanks
>Mike
nope.. you have to search the archives..
HINT: got a HF flyer today and 6" bar clamps are $1.99 again, other
sizes slightly more until you hit 40" for 5 or 6 bucks..
I stocked up last time and they're very good clamps, great at this
price..
"Michael Dombrowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
The HF 2HP Dust Extractor seems to be a favorite (when on sale) and their
wood lathe is liked by some (not all).
Then there are clamps etc for general handyman/DIY tasks.
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On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:18:48 GMT, Glen <[email protected]> wrote:
>Michael Dombrowski wrote:
>> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Mike
> I have found their brad nailer (currently $19.99) to be well worth it.
> I also bought their flush trim router (also $19.99) about a year back.
> I figured what the hell, I'll spend $20 on beer on a Fri. night. If
>it's a POS I'm not out much. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, it's
>not a PC or a DW, but for the very few times that I need a flush trim
>router it did what I needed it to do. If I used it regularly I would
>probably want something sturdier, bu it fir my needs.
>
>Glen
hey Glen.. tell me about that lil bugger..
I was going to order one online, to avoid having to take my router out
of the table for stuff like rounding edges on hardboard, etc..
I sort of backed out because the picture seems to show the rack &
pinion and gears made out of plastic... will it really adjust and hold
position?
Michael Dombrowski wrote:
> Yes, but there are many tools that have been regarded here for years as
> worth the money and I'm just wondering if there is a list of them
> somewhere. As you point out, the dust collector is one of those.
I've bought and been satisfied with HF's:
* Dust Collector
* 3/8" Corded VSR Drill
* 3/8" Rechargable 18v Drill
* 18ga Pneumatic Brad Nailer
* Pneumatic Pop Riviter
* Pneumatic Drill (works great for pocket holes!)
* Electric Cut Out Tool
* Hand Truck (converts into cart)
* Furniture Dollies
* Right Angle Grinder
* 36" Clamps
* 3/4" Pipe Clamps
* 4" and 6" C-Clamps
* Drill Press Vises (one small, one large)
* Air hose reel and several hoses
* Pneumatic couplings
* Small Pliers Set
* Punch Set
* 115-Bit TiN Drill Set (but /flimsy/ index!)
* Horizontal (metal cutting) Bandsaw
* Fold-Up Trailer (with 4x8 load area)
I've bought and not been happy with HF's:
* Pneumatic Body Saw (trouble starting)
* 10" Bench Disk Sander (disk wobbles, table damaged)
* Nut Driver Set (round sockets)
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/solar.html
mac davis wrote:
> On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:18:48 GMT, Glen <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>Michael Dombrowski wrote:
>>
>>>Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>>>good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Mike
>>
>> I have found their brad nailer (currently $19.99) to be well worth it.
>> I also bought their flush trim router (also $19.99) about a year back.
>> I figured what the hell, I'll spend $20 on beer on a Fri. night. If
>>it's a POS I'm not out much. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, it's
>>not a PC or a DW, but for the very few times that I need a flush trim
>>router it did what I needed it to do. If I used it regularly I would
>>probably want something sturdier, bu it fir my needs.
>>
>>Glen
>
>
> hey Glen.. tell me about that lil bugger..
>
> I was going to order one online, to avoid having to take my router out
> of the table for stuff like rounding edges on hardboard, etc..
>
> I sort of backed out because the picture seems to show the rack &
> pinion and gears made out of plastic... will it really adjust and hold
> position?
>
I may have been lucky, but mine has done the job. The roughest I have
put it to was cutting a rabbit for a piano hinge for a piano bench bench
made of red oak. It held through that. You read the picture well,
those parts are plastic so I cant say how long it will take any real abuse.
Glen
[email protected] wrote:
> In my experience, beware of anything with moving parts - inclouding the
> brad nailer which started leaking after a couple of light uses.
>
Tighten the screw and add oil.
"None of the above" comes to mind.
--
Rumpty
Radial Arm Saw Forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher/start
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"Michael Dombrowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
I was thinking of picking up a rubber mallet when I pass my local store
next. I can always epoxy the rubber back onto the handle when it comes
flying off.
Dave
"Rumpty" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "None of the above" comes to mind.
>
> --
>
> Rumpty
>
> Radial Arm Saw Forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher/start
>
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>
>
> "Michael Dombrowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Mike
>
>
"Michael Dombrowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
To add to the list:
I have the $25 (on sale) 1/2" corded hammer drill (Chicago Electric, I
think). Needed it to attach stuff to my basement shop walls. Works fine.
Bill
I can understand some people needing a cheap toll for a rare job. But
when you look to only buy cheap tools, stop and think what you are
doing. You are supporting another chinese family and goverment. And the
more you buy their junk the more oil the goverment must buy to deliver
the junk to the boats. And the more oil they have to buy the more demand
o the open market for oil.
I know we cannot buy everything american made, but we can buy from a
free country and a friendly country and help them just as you want them
to buy our stuff. Is everyone willing to take a 15-20% pay cut to lower
prices of american made products? Don;t think so.
Just look what we are trying to do in europe with the euro vs. dollar.
Lets just hope it does not back fire. But we are buying more stuff from
overseas then we send over.
Just think twice when you buy. Try a klein tool or a snap-on tool .
Then try the crap from HF. See and Feel the difference.
If you cant then please don't touch the tools because you will more than
likely hurt yourself.
>Just think twice when you buy. Try a klein tool or a snap-on tool .
>Then try the crap from HF. See and Feel the difference.
>If you cant then please don't touch the tools because you will more than
>likely hurt yourself.
>
I just don't understand that statement. Why do you think you have to grossly
overpay for a tool to be capable of using tools without hurting yourself?
Overpay if you want, but don't act all morally superior because of it.
Dave Hall
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 05:24:20 +0000, David Hall wrote:
> I just don't understand that statement. Why do you think you have to
> grossly overpay for a tool to be capable of using tools without hurting
> yourself? Overpay if you want, but don't act all morally superior because
> of it.
Yup, yup, yup ;-)
--
To escape criticism--do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." (Elbert Hubbard)
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:23:00 -0500, [email protected] (O D) wrote:
>I can understand some people needing a cheap toll for a rare job. But
>when you look to only buy cheap tools, stop and think what you are
>doing. You are supporting another chinese family and goverment. And the
>more you buy their junk the more oil the goverment must buy to deliver
>the junk to the boats. And the more oil they have to buy the more demand
>o the open market for oil.
>I know we cannot buy everything american made, but we can buy from a
>free country and a friendly country and help them just as you want them
>to buy our stuff. Is everyone willing to take a 15-20% pay cut to lower
>prices of american made products? Don;t think so.
>Just look what we are trying to do in europe with the euro vs. dollar.
>Lets just hope it does not back fire. But we are buying more stuff from
>overseas then we send over.
>
>Just think twice when you buy. Try a klein tool or a snap-on tool .
>Then try the crap from HF. See and Feel the difference.
>If you cant then please don't touch the tools because you will more than
>likely hurt yourself.
right.. buy a delta or dewalt...
but buy an old one, from when they made them here..
I'm a capitalist.. when I buy something chi-wan-ese, I am helping
exploit an impoverished third world country..
O D wrote:
> I can understand some people needing a cheap toll for a rare job.
That's the primary reason I buy HF.
But
> when you look to only buy cheap tools, stop and think what you are
> doing. You are supporting another chinese family and goverment. And the
> more you buy their junk the more oil the goverment must buy to deliver
> the junk to the boats. And the more oil they have to buy the more demand
> o the open market for oil.
> I know we cannot buy everything american made, but we can buy from a
> free country and a friendly country and help them just as you want them
> to buy our stuff. Is everyone willing to take a 15-20% pay cut to lower
> prices of american made products? Don;t think so.
I don't want this to get into a political debate but my thoughts if the
working class gets supported it could lead to further capitalism down
the line.
> Just look what we are trying to do in europe with the euro vs. dollar.
> Lets just hope it does not back fire. But we are buying more stuff from
> overseas then we send over.
>
> Just think twice when you buy. Try a klein tool or a snap-on tool .
Now I have heard that Rosie O'Donnel swears by her "Snap-On" tool.
> Then try the crap from HF. See and Feel the difference.
> If you cant then please don't touch the tools because you will more than
> likely hurt yourself.
>
Glen responds:
>> Just look what we are trying to do in europe with the euro vs. dollar.
>> Lets just hope it does not back fire. But we are buying more stuff from
>> overseas then we send over.
>>
>> Just think twice when you buy. Try a klein tool or a snap-on tool .
>
>Now I have heard that Rosie O'Donnel swears by her "Snap-On" tool.
>
>> Then try the crap from HF. See and Feel the difference.
>> If you cant then please don't touch the tools because you will more than
>> likely hurt yourself.
I'm not real sure what we're trying to do vis a vis the euro and the buck, and
I don't think anyone else is, either.
I've been looking all around for my next finishing nailer, and a circular saw,
but damned if I can find any with the Klein or Snap-On names on them.
As for Rosie...nah. Never mind. :)
Charlie Self
"Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to." Mark Twain
On 11 Dec 2004 14:58:27 GMT, [email protected] (Charlie Self)
wrote:
>Glen responds:
.. snip
>
>I've been looking all around for my next finishing nailer, and a circular saw,
>but damned if I can find any with the Klein or Snap-On names on them.
>
>As for Rosie...nah. Never mind. :)
Finishing for you Charlie, I think she already has. ;-)
>
>Charlie Self
>"Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to." Mark Twain
On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 01:30:59 -0600, Morris Dovey <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Michael Dombrowski wrote:
>
>> Yes, but there are many tools that have been regarded here for years as
>> worth the money and I'm just wondering if there is a list of them
>> somewhere. As you point out, the dust collector is one of those.
>
>I've bought and been satisfied with HF's:
>
>* Dust Collector
>* 3/8" Corded VSR Drill
>* 3/8" Rechargable 18v Drill
>* 18ga Pneumatic Brad Nailer
>* Pneumatic Pop Riviter
>* Pneumatic Drill (works great for pocket holes!)
>* Electric Cut Out Tool
>* Hand Truck (converts into cart)
>* Furniture Dollies
>* Right Angle Grinder
>* 36" Clamps
>* 3/4" Pipe Clamps
>* 4" and 6" C-Clamps
>* Drill Press Vises (one small, one large)
>* Air hose reel and several hoses
>* Pneumatic couplings
>* Small Pliers Set
>* Punch Set
>* 115-Bit TiN Drill Set (but /flimsy/ index!)
>* Horizontal (metal cutting) Bandsaw
>* Fold-Up Trailer (with 4x8 load area)
>
>I've bought and not been happy with HF's:
>
>* Pneumatic Body Saw (trouble starting)
>* 10" Bench Disk Sander (disk wobbles, table damaged)
>* Nut Driver Set (round sockets)
I had the same problem with their body saw...
Gave it to my kid, who's a mechanic in the army and uses a compressor
with a much higher cfm than my HF compressor does... worked fine for
him..
On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
>good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
>Thanks
>Mike
Not that I know of....BUT I have several of their tools....Tools I use
once every 2 or 3 years etc....
I do own their cheap 6 inch digital caliper ....works for me... but I
am only use it to varify that lumber is planned to the same size...who
knows if it is accurate...?
Bob Griffiths
On 9 Dec 2004 08:35:02 -0800, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>In my experience, beware of anything with moving parts - inclouding the
>brad nailer which started leaking after a couple of light uses.
I have 2 of the 18 gauge ones and they seem fine..
On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 23:04:32 -0500, Michael Dombrowski wrote:
> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
The compressor auto drain kit for ten bux.
--
To escape criticism--do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." (Elbert Hubbard)
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 02:37:28 -0700,
[email protected] wrote:
>dial indicator
>
>hmmm.. seems to be some OKs towards the 2 hp DC. Maybe add an
>aftermarket 0.5 micron filter for about $100 and have a pretty top end
>unit.
>
>http://www.wynnenv.com/35A_series_cartridge_kit.htm
>
>I was wondering about how to run DC to all my tools. I may just add
>DCs to all my tools ;-) Using Bill Pentz's guidelines I'm adapting
>most all tools to 6" ports. I have the Jet 1.5hp cartridge unit, but
>it may run out of steam if I try to Y off of it. So I may just go
>with a DC per main run.
well, if money was falling out of trees, I'd buy a bunch of those HF 1
hp/ 1 micron DC's and dedicate one to each machine..
My guess is that the 1hp would be quieter than the 2hp, but you never
know..
Michael Dombrowski wrote:
> Is there a list anywhere of the Harbor Freight tools that are considered
> good deals (digital calipers for $16, air nailer for $15, etc) ?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
I have found their brad nailer (currently $19.99) to be well worth it.
I also bought their flush trim router (also $19.99) about a year back.
I figured what the hell, I'll spend $20 on beer on a Fri. night. If
it's a POS I'm not out much. I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, it's
not a PC or a DW, but for the very few times that I need a flush trim
router it did what I needed it to do. If I used it regularly I would
probably want something sturdier, bu it fir my needs.
Glen
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:10:48 GMT, mac davis <[email protected]>
calmly ranted:
>On 9 Dec 2004 08:35:02 -0800, "[email protected]"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>In my experience, beware of anything with moving parts - inclouding the
>>brad nailer which started leaking after a couple of light uses.
>
>I have 2 of the 18 gauge ones and they seem fine..
Ditto here. Perhaps Phil FORGOT TO OIL THE DAMNED THINGS before
putting them into service. ;)
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