Harbor Freight Precision Tools

[chris24g at yahoo.com (chris gonzalez)]

Wait for the sale. I got mine for 19.95. Actually a well made piece.

David Utley <mr.utility@highstream.net> wrote:I myself would buy it, but it is one of those items that you need it when you 
need it, and not when you don't, if you understand what I mean.. Hard to buy 
a 40.00 item when you are not sure when you will need it next....

David Utley

Quoting Rick Kellner :

> Dave, The caliper comes with an extra set of batteries too!
> 
> I am tempted to pick it up and 'calibrate' it with a few of my friend's
> dial calipers, however; that is what I am trying to get away from,
> borrowing my friend/brother's tools. 
> 
> Rick. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Utley [mailto:mr.utility@highstream.net] 
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 10:12 AM
> To: Rick Kellner
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: Harbor Freight Precision Tools
> 
> IIRC, the brand on the digital caliper is the same brand as a mechanic
> friend 
> who has had his for the last 6 plus years, no trouble but batteries...
> He 
> spent like 275.00 for his... "Central" something on it....
> 
> HTH
> 
> David Utley
> 
> 
> Quoting Rick Kellner :
> 
> > Does anyone have any experience with the dial calipers or the torque
> > wrenches offered by Harbor Freight? I have purchased a few of the
> > larger tools or the infrequently used tools and am quite satisfied
> > mainly due to the price. I do not use them often so they are not
> relied
> > upon for daily use. I even picked up one of their engine stands for
> > $49.00 delivered! BTW, everyone should have an engine stand.
> > Anyway, on to the question, they have a LCD display caliper for less
> > than $30 and a dial for $15. Also they have a 3/8 drive torque wrench
> > for less than $30 and an SK wrench for $90 however; the specs and
> > tolerances are the same. It looks like you have to go to Snap-On
> tools
> > to get any better than +-4%. Opinions welcome!
> > Thanks, Rick.
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