Harbor Freight Precision Tools

[jlagnese at massed.net (John Lagnese)]

I've ordered many things from HF. Don't hold your breath waiting for them!
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derrick flo" <derrickmd18@verizon.net>
To: "chris gonzalez" <chris24g@yahoo.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: Harbor Freight Precision Tools


> How long did it take to ship?  I got free shipping when I ordered tools
and
> it took about 15 business days to get here.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "chris gonzalez" <chris24g@yahoo.com>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 3:07 PM
> Subject: RE: Harbor Freight Precision Tools
>
>
> > 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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