Comments on: Cheap-Ass Tools: HF’s Wrench Sets

By: Jeff T

Jeff T — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:16:07 +0000

There is a real lifetime warranty on these, too… I’ve seen it in use.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:43:01 +0000

For simple tools like wrenches, I don’t have problem with buying HF. It’s also a nice way to start off if you don’t have any tools (or money for tools). If you end up breaking one here and there, replace them with quality tools. That way, the tools you use alot get upgraded and the ones that don’t see much use, you haven’t spent a ton of cash on.

By: James B

James B — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:49:06 +0000

It didn’t take me three days to crack a cheap ass Harbor Freight impact socket with a cheap ass Harbor Freight impact driver. The value proposition is marginal, there is one- but not much.

By: ambush27

ambush27 — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:28:56 +0000

if it was me I’m not sure I would bother replacing the 19mm not an entirely common size and in a pinch you can always use a tire lug wrench.

By: Chuck Cage

Chuck Cage — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:56:47 +0000

Paul: That’s the joy of “cheap-ass tools,” isn’t it? We added the category recently because it seems like they do have a place in the shop.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:50:33 +0000

Good ole Harbor Garbage! I just did a little more work on my HF RF-31 mill. That is the trouble with cheap tools, I end up working more on the tools than a job!