The Official Tool Guide and Recommendation Thread?

[Senor_Taylor]

Harbor Freight Power Tool set.

Bought this mainly for the price. I don't really need a Jack Hammer, but for $25, I'm sure I could find a use.

First, the saw was not very sharp. I tried cutting a piece of balsa I had lying around and it dented it more than cut. I'll try sharpening it soon, but I don't expect good results. The handle is very light weight and ergonomic, but a tad small for my hands.

The Jack Hammer, I think was broken. It didn't come with any power cable, so I poured some two stroke fuel in and then couldn't get it to turn over. I'll try to fiddle with the choke, but it's also seized in place as if it was one solid piece with the body. Odd.

The hard hat and goggles seem to work fine when I tested by ramming my head and face into my shelves until various things fell on me from the top shelf in cartoon fashion. 8/10. Rating would be higher if they were bigger. Again, the sizing seems more appropriate for children. Really weird.

The bolts and nuts than come with the kit seem like a low grade. Certainly not Grade 8. My testing process for these was to replace the engine and trans mount bolts on the e30 with them and do the event at Summit this weekend. I'll report back Monday with the results.

Overall, I give the kit a 17.5 on my 56 point scale. Good entry level products, but you certainly get what you pay for.    

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