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| RandyT:
--- Quote from: Luckydevil on April 27, 2006, 10:01:05 am ---Just remember that what you buy there is usually only good for a few uses depending on what it is. --- End quote --- The thing to really keep in mind is that you get what you pay for, except one can do pretty well there if you know what to buy. The bigger stuff seems to be good quality for a good price. My air compressor, sandblast cabinet, powdercoat oven and drill press are good examples. On the other hand, my benchtop lathe burned the power supply 20 minutes out of the box. Really made me wish I didn't wait a year to try to set it up :p The thing that bums me out about Harbor Freight is that they used to offer free shipping once in a while. Made it great when ordering heavy machines, but they haven't offered that deal since the gas prices went up. Still, it is a great place to loiter in if you have one within driving distance. RandyT |
| AlexC:
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| M3talhead:
--- Quote from: RandyT on April 27, 2006, 02:44:25 pm --- --- Quote from: Luckydevil on April 27, 2006, 10:01:05 am ---Just remember that what you buy there is usually only good for a few uses depending on what it is. --- End quote --- The thing to really keep in mind is that you get what you pay for, except one can do pretty well there if you know what to buy. The bigger stuff seems to be good quality for a good price. My air compressor, sandblast cabinet, powdercoat oven and drill press are good examples. On the other hand, my benchtop lathe burned the power supply 20 minutes out of the box. Really made me wish I didn't wait a year to try to set it up :p The thing that bums me out about Harbor Freight is that they used to offer free shipping once in a while. Made it great when ordering heavy machines, but they haven't offered that deal since the gas prices went up. Still, it is a great place to loiter in if you have one within driving distance. RandyT --- End quote --- What model drill press did you buy? Are you happy with it? I'm looking at purchasing a mini-mill in the next few months and was wondering about the durability and quality of the DP you bought. |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: M3talhead on April 27, 2006, 03:37:19 pm ---What model drill press did you buy? Are you happy with it? I'm looking at purchasing a mini-mill in the next few months and was wondering about the durability and quality of the DP you bought. --- End quote --- I bought this one. But I was fortunate enough to get it for about $189.00 during a big sale they were having. I've used a few similar drill presses at some small companies I have worked at in the past. This one is easily nicer than any of those. Runs smooth, minimal runout and solidly built. I particularly like the cast handle. Like I say, if you buy stuff at the upper end of the range, especially when they are running sales, you can get some really nice stuff for minimal outlay. RandyT |
| Ken Layton:
I love Harbor Frieght. Mine is located just across town from my apartment. I buuy tons of nylon wire ties there cause the price is so cheap. |
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