harbor freight in Maine - Maine

grymsr · 04-09-2011, 08:26 PM

Just visited the HF in Amherst NH last weekend. Bought a bunch of cheap stuff and had a ball. If there were a HF in Maine, would you shop there?

**blucher** · 04-11-2011, 04:11 PM

Only in the last 5 years have I had a HF near me. I hit it 2 to 4 times a month. The quality or lack of it is easier to determine in person.
I'm very impressed with how tools hold up. Bought two of their workbenches.

**havasu** · 04-11-2011, 04:32 PM

I shop there occasionally, but try to get out before my friends discover me inside due to the ridicule.

**blucher** · 04-11-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by havasu

I shop there occasionally, but try to get out before my friends discover me inside due to the ridicule.

I just replaced a watch battery using a HF kit that cost less than one replacement fee. MY HF belt sander stripped 300 feet 0f wooden railing ijn less than 30 minutes. I can't afford to give up that ridicule.

grymsr · 04-13-2011, 06:43 PM

I hear that cr*p from others all the time. I love hearing them tell me about the $100 torque wrenches then whip out my $20 HF wrench. we check the same nut's torque and guess what... the HF has the exact same reading as the wrenches that costs five times more.

**blucher** · 04-13-2011, 07:39 PM

I held off on power tools till I met two guys very pleased with ones they bought from HF. My grinder, reciprocating saw and belt sander are all doing fine after 3 or more years use.