09-09-2020, 12:10 PM
(09-08-2020, 06:43 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: A lot of "tool snobs" seem to look down upon, and talk shit about Harbor Freight, but I've had pretty good luck with their stuff, as well. I'll give you a prime example. Back when I was doing tile and stone (among other types of flooring), a DeWalt or Makita angle grinder would be good for about a year, maybe year and a half of hard use. I had one where the bearings went out, and the cutting wheel would no longer hold a straight line. The job was at a retail store, so the work was at night. The only place open was Harbor Freight. I bought their $20 angle grinder, and couldn't have been more pleased.
Not only did the Chicago Tool brand perform better out of the box than the name brand ones that cost over $100 each, that thing lasted nearly 5 years before it bit the dust. And I believe that happened because it got left out in the rain.. So, you'll never hear me criticize Harbor Freight, or anyone who gets their tools from them.
I guess I am a tool snob. Lol When it comes to power tools I always stick with tried and true brand, Porter Cable. For me they last for years. I go to Harbor Freight when I need tool for a one time thing, just because it doesn't cost very much. I do my tarps there though. You can't beat the price of tarps anywhere else.
