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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SQ is the SQUAD on June 27, 2010, 04:47:09 PM

Title: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: SQ is the SQUAD on June 27, 2010, 04:47:09 PM
thinknig about getting a tool cart to keep some basic tools in. since my grandfather sold his house i have been doing all my basic repairs at my girls cousins house. the have a small shed i store my stuff in but its too small for my tool box.

so i searched around and found a 20% off coupon, i know its not valid but i am def going to try to use it.

its actually already om sale for $99

http://www.harborfreight.com/580-lb-capacity-four-drawer-roller-cart-95659.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/580-lb-capacity-four-drawer-roller-cart-95659.html)

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in a few weeks this one will be on sale. its a little bigger. has a few more draws.
http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html?utm_source=hftusa&utm_medium=hftusa&utm_campaign=buylink (http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html?utm_source=hftusa&utm_medium=hftusa&utm_campaign=buylink)

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Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: Hotrodlincoln on June 27, 2010, 05:20:18 PM
Theyre actually suprisingly decent. I have a snap-off chest style box, but i have a harbor frieght cart with a drawer it does what its made to do... holds tools
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: ryan89crx on June 27, 2010, 05:24:14 PM
I have the 1 drawer HF cart, and it's sturdy as hell. I was very surprised with how well it's put together.
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: civiceggturbo on June 27, 2010, 05:27:15 PM
guy at my work has the red one you posted, shit ton better than the typical craftsman piece of shit
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: SQ is the SQUAD on June 27, 2010, 05:34:40 PM
after reading the reviews, i think i am sold on the red/second one. the main reason is the hydrolic cover pistons. i had a box similar to the first one and the metal top braces buckled.

i might grab this tool set to go in it

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http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326812_200326812 (http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326812_200326812)

Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: BenDover on June 27, 2010, 05:46:00 PM
http://www.harborfreight.com/professional-301-piece-mechanics-tool-kit-45951.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/professional-301-piece-mechanics-tool-kit-45951.html)

Get this tool set....I abuse them alot and nothing has broken :noel: some people use the 1/2in sockets on impacts
Downside is the no wrench but 15-20buck you can buy a wrench set there!

sign up for their email ads...they sometime have the tool set for 150
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: SQ is the SQUAD on June 27, 2010, 05:49:11 PM
yeah i seen that kit, thats what i was going to try to 20% off coupon on. but last week it was only 149
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: PhilStubbs on June 27, 2010, 06:03:23 PM
i have that same black cart. i was really amazed at the quality. i bought it for a short 8 month stint working in private repair shop while i was laid off. for $100 you cant go wrong.

im glad i bought it now that im back at my old job too cause with the size of my home shop, my big tool box is too far away sometimes so i keep the black cart loaded with some basic stuff to keep me from walking all over the place
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: SgtB on June 27, 2010, 06:18:08 PM
I own the red one for work and it is very well built. The only gripe I have is it comes with four swivel casters instead of two so it kind of goes where it wants when you push it. I just stick welded two of them solid and it's perfect. Print out the "20% off a single item" coupon and save a bit more. It comes with drawer liners too.
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: BenDover on June 27, 2010, 07:31:52 PM
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/SingleMagLanders/americanprofile/images/20_c.jpg (http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/SingleMagLanders/americanprofile/images/20_c.jpg)

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Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: highroller54 on June 27, 2010, 08:07:31 PM


Get this tool set....I abuse them alot and nothing has broken :noel:

have you acually used them on a car/truck  ???
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: LS1pwNzJ00 on June 27, 2010, 08:29:58 PM
I dont think that cart will handle 700+hp
Title: Re: what do you think of this harbor freight tool cart
Post by: BenDover on June 27, 2010, 09:53:51 PM


Get this tool set....I abuse them alot and nothing has broken :noel:

have you acually used them on a car/truck  ???

yes sir..the only thing came close to breaking was my 1/2in rachet when we was using it to take a hub nut off...we used my friends 1/2inch crapsman thing broke off right when we applied pressure. So we use the HF 1/2inch with breaker bar in it after a few jump on it the handle start bending.

Not bad for a 150$ tool set..something nice to have around the house.
Really havent used it on heavyline stuff but my friends be using the 1/2inch stuff  on impacts :-X