[Boatanchors] Harbor Freight

[rbethman]

Sandy, I for got the step drills!  Have a couple.

The problem with folks getting "skint" by things from Harbor Freight, is 
mostly by those that REALLY do not know tools.  They know about them and 
what they are for, BUT don't "really" understand their proper use and 
construction.  (I'm truly sorry if this offends ANYONE!)

It however does make the difference.  I used to LIVE by my tool box and 
the Machine Shop.  I rebuilt railroad engines such as the EMD 16-567-E4, 
and the Fairbanks Morse TD 38 TD 8 1/8.  These critters have a piston 
and rod weighing between 250 to 275 pounds.  That "567" is the cubic 
inch displacement PER cylinder.  The later models are 645s.

Once your living is highly dependent upon quality tools and equipment, 
you can easily spot that which doesn't fit the bill.

HFs hole saws are fine for wood.  I also use some of their router bit sets.

The DVMs have proven to be reliable and lasting.

Bob - N0DGN

Sandy wrote:
> I have had very good results with the Cen-Tech DVMs.  Well worth the 
> price and not a fortune lost if you blow them up.  I bought a dozen of 
> the small ones when they were on sale for $2.98 each.  I have one in 
> every tool box and in my truck and van.  Have given a few of them 
> away!  They have all performed well.  The test leads are chincy but 
> who cares.  Throw the whole thing away when they break or the battery 
> goes dead!
>
> I have also had good results with the "step drills" they sell.  Worked 
> as well as the Greenlees that are many times more expensive and break 
> just as easily.
>
> Some stuff they do have is good...some is no doubt CRAP.  Can't say I 
> have been "skint" if one of the cheap products isn't up to par or is 
> just trash.
>
> 73,
>
> Sandy W5TVW

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Bob - NØDGN