jfkmk wrote:
Probably 90% of what Harbor Freight sells is garbage. That's why it is so cheap.
*If* you know the limitations -vs- your expectations.....you can do quite well with HF "stuff" as others have stated.
Have lots of HF items - including the electric cable hoist I use to lift my SG hitch (about 300lbs) out of my p/up.
I'm pretty selective about *powered* items as far as longevity & reliability.
Ex: HF is *not* the place to go for a cordless drill.
However, Some of the supposed "quality", brands have deserted *us*!
Example: The hydraulic cylinder on my Sears floor jack died.
Expensive at the time I bought the jack.
Sears no longer supplies replacement parts..:(
Search the Internet - I'm not the only one looking to repair the same model.
Some guy in the Midwest sells a repair kit for about $50.
For the amount I use the jack - bought a HF 3T for just a tad more.
Whenever it dies, I'll figure I got my use out of it -vs- the cost.
BTW - that torque wrench.
The 1/2" HF item is pretty short.
Yeah, I carry one in my trlr.
The mega high dollar Snap-On is for a guy rebuilding engines (or?) full time, 8 hours a day.
Home Depot has a long 1/2" click type TQ wrench for about $80 with a lifetime warranty.
The middle of the road ($80) Depot item is worth it to me for the extra leverage over the HF "cheapie" for my "at home" tools.
YTVMV (Your Torque "Values" May Vary)..;)
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