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Old 07-28-2018, 09:44 AM   #1
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The US General rolling red tool boxes are good and a great deal when they have their frequent sales. I have a Harbor Freight corded angle grinder which is great for the 1-2 times a year I use it. If you’re a home hobbyist, there are some things that are very good from Harbor Fraught and some that aren’t. The 1/4 inch drive deep sockets from their Pittsburgh brand work fine for me but may not in a shop where they see daily use. Anyone who makes a living with their tools should buy the best tools they can, they’ll be cheaper in the long run.
Harbor Freight has done so much to democratize tool ownership. I have tools that I'd never own if it weren't for HF. And their basic tools, like sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers, etc. are really more than we home users need. I' ve never broken a HF basic tool, and they are guaranteed for life. I have an HF angle grinder, bought it when my Black & Decker bit the dust. At $16, it's disposable. Same with their corded drills.

Gotta wonder how Mr. Trumps tariffs and the trade war are gonna affect tool prices. Craftsman is made in China now too!!
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Old 07-30-2018, 06:58 AM   #2
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I have an air compressor, and I only use it to inflate tires. After I got my cordless impact wrench years ago, I just never use the compressor since the cordless wrench is just so much less hassle (no wrestling with the air hoses), and it's portable. When I was racing, it was invaluable; I'm certain it is the best tool purchase I've ever made (closely followed by an aluminum racing jack).

When I got the compressor and air tools, I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread! Then I got the cordless tool, and I've never looked back.
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Old 07-30-2018, 04:32 PM   #3
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For pneumatics, I LOVED my ingersol rand, which I finally replaced after 20yrs. It was unstoppable.
Replaced it with a low profile AirCat - inexpensive, plenty of power, and can fit into tight spots.
https://www.amazon.com/AIRCAT-1055-TH-Compact-Impact-Small/dp/B00URRB9JW
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