Experience with Harbor Freight ?

[smithasher]

I've always been curious about people's experiences with arbor reight tools. Some swear by them as an affordable alternative, while others won't touch them for anything serious. Personally, I've had mixed results some tools have lasted surprisingly well, while others felt like they were one and done.
For basic jobs and occasional use, I think their stuff makes sense, but would you trust them for professional work? Are there certain hidden gem that outperform their price tag, or tools you've regretted buying?
Anyone care to share their experience with harbor freight?

 

[j0hn-th0ugh]

harbor freight tools are definitely a mixed bag . some of their products offer great value for basic jobs and occasional use but I wouldnt rely on them for heavy duty professional work. from what ive seen their tools are often built to meet a pricepoint rather than long term durability. for example their handtools like wrenches and screw drivers can hold up well for light tasks but power tools and specialty items sometimes fall short when put to the test.

that said there are a few hidden gems that outperform expectations. there hercules miter saws and u.s. general toolboxes have received solid reviews for quality and performance at a budget friendly price. on the flip side some items like their detail brush sets and transfer pumps are known to fail quickly. if your considering a purchase its worth checking reviews and user feedback to avoid disappointment. simpler is often better when it comes to choosing tools that last.