[Boatanchors] Harbor Freight

[David Knepper]

We have a Harbor Freight store in our area and it is a wonderful, friendly 
place to shop.

Thanks to all of you who were positive and supportive and for those who 
whine and moan, just go away.  You are probably the same ones that want 
Detroit to go down the drain!  So there!

David Knepper, W3ST/W3CRA
Editor of the Collins Journal
Collins Radio Association

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "Boatanchors Mail List" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: "jeff" <jeffv at op.net>; "Sandy" <ebjr37 at charter.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Harbor Freight


> 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
>
> -- 
> Bob - NØDGN
>
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