Pittsburgh Professional (Harbor Freight) Ratchets
06-22-2010, 10:07 PM
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Pittsburgh Professional (Harbor Freight) Ratchets I was poking around in Harbor Freight a couple of weeks ago just seeing what there was to see (I tend to do that pretty often in that store), and ended up coming across some ratchets I hadn't noticed before:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...het-96783.html
They have these in 1/4" - 1/2" drive sizes, as well as stubby versions. I was impressed enough with them that I picked up a few of these for my tool collection.
Overall, they feel like pretty decent ratchets - made in Taiwan, nice finish, and smooth action. The packaging claims that they have a lifetime warranty, whatever that means.
Anyone that actually has quality ratchets (like Snap-on, etc) had a chance to mess around with these? I'd be curious to know how they stack up since the only other ratchets I own are Craftsman...regardless, they seemed like good quality, especially considering the price.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...het-96783.html
They have these in 1/4" - 1/2" drive sizes, as well as stubby versions. I was impressed enough with them that I picked up a few of these for my tool collection.
Overall, they feel like pretty decent ratchets - made in Taiwan, nice finish, and smooth action. The packaging claims that they have a lifetime warranty, whatever that means.
Anyone that actually has quality ratchets (like Snap-on, etc) had a chance to mess around with these? I'd be curious to know how they stack up since the only other ratchets I own are Craftsman...regardless, they seemed like good quality, especially considering the price.
06-22-2010, 10:09 PM
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i'll be honest with you man. Im in college and at least 90% of my toolbox is filled with harborfreight equipment. i have not had a problem out of any of it yet. I'm always on the lookout for those awesome coupons they put out. In short, I <3 Harbor Freight
06-23-2010, 09:11 AM
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I buy alot of harbor freight stuff and honestly for workin on my own stuff it works pretty well.
The following tools they sell suck:
1. Drill Bits - I broke a 3/8" one in a piece of wood
2. Screw Drivers - Junk, chip off and strip out
3. Battery Tender - Pretty sure it killed my quad battery cause it was brand new
Other than that, you get what you pay for.
I have a set of metric Impact sockets. Never broken one yet, and they were like $15 as opposed to 100+ for craftsman, and 200+ for snap-on.
I dont know that i would trust the torque values on their torque wrench though. I dont know how good their stuff would be for precision work.
The following tools they sell suck:
1. Drill Bits - I broke a 3/8" one in a piece of wood
2. Screw Drivers - Junk, chip off and strip out
3. Battery Tender - Pretty sure it killed my quad battery cause it was brand new
Other than that, you get what you pay for.
I have a set of metric Impact sockets. Never broken one yet, and they were like $15 as opposed to 100+ for craftsman, and 200+ for snap-on.
I dont know that i would trust the torque values on their torque wrench though. I dont know how good their stuff would be for precision work.
07-02-2010, 04:26 PM
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I've got the 3/8" regular length and stubby version and use the crap out of them. I went to them after snapping the 3/8" drive portion off my GM Goodwrench one and haven't had many problems.
I've had two problems so far...one is the nature of the wratchet and the other is a design issue.
After using the tool now for a couple of months, the red and black handle is starting to twist on me. I will usually break a bolt loose with the ratchet in normal fashion then tilt the handle vertical and take the bolt out kind of like a screwdriver. So, that's why the handle has started to turn on me.
Secondly, I have on several occasions pinched the CRAP out of my hand with the pivoting head. It is handy as a pocket on a shirt, but man, I've started being more careful where I grab the wrench at to start turning...lol..
Overall, great tool though for the cost!
Cody B.
I've had two problems so far...one is the nature of the wratchet and the other is a design issue.
After using the tool now for a couple of months, the red and black handle is starting to twist on me. I will usually break a bolt loose with the ratchet in normal fashion then tilt the handle vertical and take the bolt out kind of like a screwdriver. So, that's why the handle has started to turn on me.
Secondly, I have on several occasions pinched the CRAP out of my hand with the pivoting head. It is handy as a pocket on a shirt, but man, I've started being more careful where I grab the wrench at to start turning...lol..
Overall, great tool though for the cost!
Cody B.
