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standbackimapro 
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Posted: October 01, 2007 at 9:30 PM / IP Logged  
Anyone ever use the Harbor freight solder gun, or the pry tools?
Just wondering on the quality, if there worth buying
tcss 
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Never used the gun or the pry tools, but have bought 15 or 20 other tools from them and have never been disappointed.
There is no such thing as free installation!
init 
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I hear they're OK, never used any myself, there isn't a Harbor Freight anywhere near here.

I do know someone on explorerforum bought a HF balljoint press and it went to peices on him the first time he used it tho

I'm not a professional installer. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express.
CapSS92 
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I got a chance to go into the back once and they had a four foot hgh pile of broken and returned power tools. Craziest thing I ever saw. Haven't bought a power tool from them since.
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If you buy a tool from them, make sure you buy an extra one for backup bc it will break on you...LOL. Happened to me coupl eof times but I don't complain bc they will just exchange you another one. Who in their right of mind would think their product will last long time.
Great place to buy tool if youre doing projects as a hobby.
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copcarguy 
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Sure I use them all the time...I use my horizontal bandsaw as a coat rack, my 110volt drill as a door stop, my sockets for throwing at the neighborhood kids, and my heat gun for a wheel chock! Not much good for their intended use but I have found creative alternatives.
Seriously save yer pennies and at least buy craftsman, dewalt, makita, weller or some sort of quality brand name.
...End of my two cents (which incedentally will buy a 200 piece HarborFreight tool set);)
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I agree..I used their tools, but they all seem to break even their stools did not stand up to time.
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Buy em.... use em.... break em..... throw em away!
copcarguy 
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not get the job done...appologize to customer...drive out to buy another tool...pay for same tool twice...drive back to shop...finish job.
Not the best course of action in order to stay profitable I think.anyone use harbor freight tools? -- posted image.
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mecpcert_1 
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they're good for your wearabe parts solution. ie. uni drill bits.

do it right the first time....less warranty work=more money!:)
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