r/harborfreight

Im going to be getting a set of ratcheting wrenches and im trying to decide between a set that is fixed head but reversible vs a set of flex heads that arent reversible. Im really leaning towards the flex heads, but my one irrational concern is the fact that (with a non reversible) if you back a bolt out and dont have enough clearance to get the wrench head out, it cant be reversed to turn the bolt back in. Ive heard horror stories of guys having to cut the wrench head in half to remove it. I say irrational because its such a low percentage occurrence, but the thought of all the extra work I could cause myself has me wondering if I should just go with the reversible set. Am I being overly cautiou? Should I just get the flex heads because they're more versatile, or get a good set of fixed reversibles instead? Any brand recommendations are also welcome.

It works! 🤡

Almost died, not joking. I did a stupid thing. Was changing the wheels on my 56" top + bottom. Jacked it up, but didn't lock the drawers.

I was doing the 3rd wheel and a drawer started to open. I tried to push it back quickly, but it was too late. Yes I had Jack stands under it, but because of the forward momentum it was useless.

If you're changing wheels on a stacked top+bottom, then fully unload the toolbox first, including removing the drawers, and then proceed with extreme caution.

I was screaming for help for about 40 minutes before my wife came home and ran around screaming for my neighbors to come help. I feel so bad, she was terrified and shaking.

Top box, side cabinet and end locker are all fine or easily salvageable; however that bottom box is completely fucked. With that said, I probably won't be able to walk tomorrow, and I'm covered in gashes and my left leg is swelling as we speak, but I'll gladly take a fucked bottom box and a few injuries in exchange for being alive.

Don't be me, don't be stupid. Stay safe HF subreddit.

I have been enjoying both of these and am slowly making progress on accuracy and consistency. I wanted to try an upgrade. I added the orange lanyard and then the monkey fists are made around stacks of round magnets from Harbor Freight. The orange one holds BBs no problem and the green one works well with 3/8” steel shot. The Altoids tin has two bar magnets in it to keep the BBs from falling out and has the bonus or reduced rattling while it’s in my pocket.

Looking at a lawnmower at Costco but this seems like it might be a better deal, any feedback?

I have this 40” Snap On Heritage, and a 72” Husky, and im thinking that I’m going to sell them for an Icon or US General setup.

Is there any reason why I shouldn’t?

I just need more drawer space, some cabinets, etc, and having mismatched tool boxes messed with my head when I’m trying to update my garage.

Also, since I’ve been banned from FB Marketplace, does anyone know of a good place to sell these boxes in the larger Huntsville, AL. area?

I have a craftsman USA cab/chest that’s been at my parents since 2001 finally coming home to my garage. I have this US General series 2 44” top & bottom along with the end cabinet that I won’t need anymore. Has been de-badged and aside from a small scratch on the front left from the movers it’s clean as all it does it stay put. Thoughts on a used price to sell at?

Tekton 6 in 1 Hard Handle on an Icon G2 ratchet.

This is as far as I got with just hammering. I will try to press it in further with a large clamp.

These tekton handles are only $4.00 a piece. I figured Id give it a shot. I really dislike the comfort grips on the G2. These feel better.

This post is a repost. My last one was glitching.

I found this on the shelf today and it’s 100% complete. No idea why it was discounted since none of the tools were used. It looks like someone tried to open it and maybe the associate saw the parts spot and thought someone stole a socket out of it. I’m not going to complain.

My tool cart as a Used Car Tech at a dealership

Finally got my first garage storage piece HF sells.

This is actually an awesome cabinet, but I wish they offered a knob pack and magnets with it for closures.

The instructions SUCK but, still great quality for the cost in my opinion when it's assembled it's a very solid unit.

Now I'm feeling the itch to get more... Next purchase I'm looking at for the garage is an air compressor.

Who is swapping out their auxbeam

Need a bandsaw to cut rocking chair bases and seat bottoms and I don’t have space for a full size one. I’ll only be cutting 2x lumber and maybe aluminum up to 1/4,” nothing crazy. I looked at it in the store and it all seemed solid, I don’t particularly like the table, fence, or miter gauge but I doubt any of these bench top units would have a nice cast iron table.

It almost worked lol. After 30 minutes of hammering, this is as far as it goes.

I ordered a very large 600lb wood clamp. Gonna try that to see if i can press it in further.

These are only $4 on tektons website. I figured id give it a shot.