5 Tools You Should Never Buy from Harbor Freight

5 Tools You Should Never Buy from Harbor Freight

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2. Dewalt Drill: https://amzn.to/2JWJlh3
3. Dewalt Drill Bits: https://amzn.to/2HR6S1e
4. Harbor Freight Tools: no link, go to the store and buy them
5. Common Sense

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50 Comments

  1. Rufus Connolly on April 16, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    Wire wheels for an angle grinder

  2. Melvin Gray on April 16, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    I agree Scotty I have Harbor Freight tools that are over 30 years old, too many people talking negatively about HF without knowing the facts, they also have no idea how large Harbor Freight really is, also Harbor Freight like many other tool making companies make good, medium and cheaper tool, and not many complaints about the other companies, but as soon as you say Harbor Freight, the next words you hear is CHINESE MADE CHEAP! because HF also makes good tools they also make tools for other name brands and other companies charge more for the HF-made products. we have to remember that many people can not afford to buy high price tools, so thank God for Harbor Freight they can buy the tools they need and still get the job done, many people don’t use tools enough to even want to buy high-end tools.

  3. fav1ism on April 16, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    overload⚡😂

  4. Bill Agle on April 16, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    OK – get this – I purchased a generator. Two years in (used once) a problem of not cranking, off to be repaired. Long time friend mechanic said we have a problem. We have a part that is no longer available. I can rig it but you will not be happy. Never ever again. Listen to this guy. I may get little things, but never a big ticket.

  5. sergiovalmendea on April 16, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    If its chromed vanadium don’t use it on your car. You’ll break them on any heavy job and be cursing all day.

  6. Elwood McCable on April 16, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    HF is garbage in general.

  7. smokenbudesq on April 16, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    I ONLY BUY QUALITY TOOLS AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT SCOTTY IS SAYING BY EXP . EVERY THING FROM CHINA ENDS UP BROKEN .

  8. Shelton Wood on April 16, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    I had the same one and cut up a 98 Ford expedition with it no problem

  9. Daniel Lukan on April 16, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    Good video. Surprised w the good video/editing quality from a older guy. Keep on keeping on my friend.

  10. Stephen Higgins on April 16, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    20% off of $200, is $160 not $180. just saying.

  11. Greg sol on April 16, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    My heart stopped when I saw a picture of my saw. Actually it replaced a cheaper one I used for years.

  12. David Rogone - LMT on April 16, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    Dude you are too funny! Love this video

  13. BionicMerlin on April 16, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    Their plastic creepers are kind of good. It’s a blatant ripoff of the Bone Creeper.

  14. C K on April 16, 2022 at 3:28 pm

    You don’t have a garage full of tools, you have a garage full of junk!

  15. brian delaney on April 16, 2022 at 3:28 pm

    Scotty’s showing off his cheap tools 😂

  16. Dave Hofmann Jr on April 16, 2022 at 3:29 pm

    Sorry but what is 20% of 200

  17. Philip Klipper on April 16, 2022 at 3:29 pm

    Thank you for your input. I can also recommend there flash lights. And they now have LIFETIME TOOLS!

  18. Pam CainHenry on April 16, 2022 at 3:29 pm

    Do also buy sea sockets?

  19. Glen Wilkening on April 16, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    Yeah he’s got some good points because no such thing as a free lunch but when it came to air ratchets snap on one was hundreds of dollars and if it broke which they all do eventually snap on dealer would take it away for a week or two when I need it so I bought the cheap harbor freight air ratchet but I bought four of them because when one broke I just grab the next one and then when that one broke I grab another one and when they all broke I try and usually succeed in making one good one from all the other broken ones and I was never without an air ratchet.

  20. Alan Knight on April 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Scotty your opinion on harbor freight torque wrenches??

  21. William Robinson on April 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    If You buy what should be a long wearing tool from Harbor Freight or Anyone for that matter, Go with the corded option! Years ago My Mother in law bought Me a Harbor Freight Oscillating tool with the 3 year warranty. It lasted 3 years before the batteries went South. So I bought the $17.99 corded version and all the Accessories fit from the first one still going strong

  22. Boots on April 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    For the price you apparently paid for HD, I’ve got the same corded Ryobi and they’re still kicking after years of use. I don’t use them everyday as a pro, however not a one corded or cordless has died yet. If you’re buying DeWalt hand tools as a mechanic, I think you’re over-spending, unlike a framer or carpenter.

  23. Joel on April 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Great impartial evaluation. Good, bad and indifferent eval of several tools.

  24. David on April 16, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    When did John Lennon become a mechanic ?

  25. Zokusha Ruuku on April 16, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    I’ve had a cheap jack from harbor freight go out because it started leaking fluid. My car is an mr2 spyder, very lightweight so I’m not lifting big 5000lb trucks. I also just bought a more expensive one from harbor freight and so far it’s working great no leaks.

  26. Dusty Brown on April 16, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    I hVe been a mechanic, machinist
    Building maintenance
    I like watching your videos , I like your energy, and honest opinions.
    I also you take a lot of heat from
    Auto manufacters, and

  27. Darrin Taylor on April 16, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    Hey Scotty

  28. MrCountmein3 on April 16, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    Every time I’ve gone there the coupons don’t apply to the items I have bought. Including that scanner you just showed us. I bought the same one. Coupon didn’t work.

  29. Hayden Lewis on April 16, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    The socket set is the best

  30. Ron on April 16, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    I like the way you have your garage organized Scotty. Easy to find stuff you need !!!

  31. ZiggiesAquatic Exotics on April 16, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    Any tool you shouldn’t buy any tool from horrible freight

  32. Timothy Boyd on April 16, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    I’ve been saying it for years harbor freight tools are junk

  33. Gary Beaty on April 16, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    Good harbor freight review I really liked it my experience has been the same i am a 65 Year old maintenance tec

  34. surmatise on April 16, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    there air tools are terrible. I am a machine tool builder that builds tooling for GM, Ford and Chrysler assembly lines so I need my own tools. I bought a 1/2" air drill from harbor freight and it didnt have enough power to drill steel, my 3/8 husky drill is more powerfull. the central pnuematics from HF siezed up after about 6 months of light use for pilot holes. Sockets are good depending on if they are pitsburgh or cheaper ones. I bought e wratchet and socket set with no branding for 4.99 and the first socket I used mushroomed out arond the bolt head.

  35. stacks amill on April 16, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    Man your garage is messy

  36. Charles Connors on April 16, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    I need a brake Job

  37. Rufus Connolly on April 16, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    It’s cool that you’re doing a giveaway Scotty, but I happen to already have enough screwdrivers 😛

  38. Lonnie Santrock on April 16, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    You should try doing your videos with your hands in your pockets the way you flail your hands while you’re talking is distracting and annoying.

  39. Jeremy Otto on April 16, 2022 at 3:53 pm

    Love your videos

  40. Nick Vetter on April 16, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    The icon line is high quality

  41. Spook666 on April 16, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    I really don’t know why I never thought of this before, because it makes perfect sense when giving consumer advice: You compare a $219 Dewalt Drill with a $27.99 Harbor Freight, and a $179 Dewalt Reciprocating Saw, with a $19.99 Harbor Freight alternative, and come to the conclusion that the items that cost 10 and 9 times more respectively are the better tools. Wow who would have guessed that! What’s next, the shocking fact Kobe Streak is better than Chuck roast?!?!

  42. Stephen Rickstrew on April 16, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Don’t buy the Gremlin Brand … nothing but troubles

  43. Fisher Hudman on April 16, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    0:52 wait hold up Scotty what was all that talk about how you shouldn’t put an aftermarket exhaust or change out your exhaust on your car?!

  44. 392bwici on April 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    20% and $20 is two different things Scotty thought you were smarter than this

  45. speedwayaudio3 on April 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    those drill bits are great for woodworking. nothing else

  46. Kelsy Cunningham on April 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Cheap welder a great battery booster

  47. MoBx 623 on April 16, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Back then harbor freight had some iffy stuff but now they’ve gotten a lot better in my opinion..

  48. mgpalmucci on April 16, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Thank you.

  49. Frankie Aragon-Jr aka-Kiko on April 16, 2022 at 4:03 pm

    I didn’t know Harbor freight sales deep sockets! Question, have you ever broke a deep socket from harbor freight?

  50. Scotty Kilmer on April 16, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    ⬇️ Things used in this video:
    1. Dewalt Reciprocating Saw: https://amzn.to/2WDPy36
    2. Dewalt Drill: https://amzn.to/2JWJlh3
    3. Dewalt Drill Bits: https://amzn.to/2HR6S1e
    4. Harbor Freight Tools: no link, go to the store and buy them
    5. Common Sense

    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: http://amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Cheap Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    3. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: https://amzn.to/2tEr6Ce
    4. Professional Socket Set: http://amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    5. Ratcheting Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/2BQjj8A
    6. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/2CthnUU
    7. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: http://amzn.to/2nrc6qR

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