People may say that Harbor Freight is junk, which it very well is in most cases.

However, when you can buy a tool to use that you would normally rent for the same price, I don't see the harm in it.

I used a HF bandsaw professionally for a decade and sold it for 50% of what I paid. It was loud and nasty, but it did the job, as do most of the other HF tools I have. They're definitely not up to contractor use, but far more than 1 shots. I usually buy them when it's something I do once in a blue moon, like when I needed a big offset drill to wire through joists. It did the job fine at 1/3 the price of the industry standard Milwaukee. And all the air tools have been terrific.

I have quite a few HF tools. They are as good as most anything on the market, including Crapsman.

What good is the coupon when it has so many exceptions?

*Cannot be used with any other discount or coupon. Coupon not valid on any of the following: gift cards, Inside Track Club membership, extended service plans, Compressors, Generators, Tool Cabinets, Welders, Floor Jacks, Campbell Haustold products, open box items, Parking Lot Sales Items, Blowout sale Items, Day After Thanksgiving Sale Items, Tent Sale items, 800 number orders or online orders.

I certainly would have used it to buy a new floor jack, but guess that is out of the question.

I am a contractor and i love these tools. they often work better than the same tools priced 3 or 4 times, and i think they last longer than the big brand names. I must have atleast 20 power tools from HF.... their stuff is great.... go save yourself some money

Ask yourself these questions when buying things from Harbor Freight:

"Does it have moving parts?"
"Does it have electronics?"

If you answer yes to any of the above, then don't rely on the tool/thing. You're just wasting your own time and money.

According to HF, their suppliers make tools for the big name brands, also, but by going direct, they're able to sell items for less.

I have a HF floor jack that is 14 years old but leaks hydro and the spring on the foot pedal broke so I have to hold the foot pedal to the lever while jacking. I'd buy another if anyone made one about 50" long with 36" of lift. I have the 20 ton shop press that I use a lot, I just used it to de-bead eight old tires that I'm scrapping the metal wheels for, I've used it to press in and out all kinds of pressed on automotive parts. I don't have any sockets, ratchets, or wrenches from them, but they're probably okay. I think their specialty tools and hyraulics are the best buys.

BUT- People complain about the quality, and the 'one time use' thing may be fair in some cases, BUT(!) their hand tools have a lifetime warranty, and, while that ain't always convenient, I have bought & broken tie rod separators and gotten not only a free replacement but also an unsolicited apology. Customer service goes a long way with me, and I used to be one of those jackwagons that ACTUALLY bought tools off a tool truck and proudly overpaid.