anyone use harbor freight compressors ?

[ace rimmer]

they have a small oil less compressor for $39.00 , anyone have one ? i need a small compressor like this and it's a great price

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i have a 60 gal upright but it's way to big for the small stuff.
thanks

[Terryl]

Junk in the trunk, if you only need it for a couple of uses a week then maybe, but I have sent two of those things back, one for an exchange, and the one they sent in exchange back for a full refund, they won't work for a daily job compressor.

Look for a Bosch.

[satchick]

Harbor Freight is good for some things, but power tools are not one of them. I couldn't imagine that thing lasting longer than a year before it craps out on you, and being an oil-less it's going to be very loud.

If you just need something portable for around the house, just pick up a portable air tank and fill it up with your big compressor.

[ace rimmer]

Harbor Freight is good for some things, but power tools are not one of them. I couldn't imagine that thing lasting longer than a year before it craps out on you, and being an oil-less it's going to be very loud.

If you just need something portable for around the house, just pick up a portable air tank and fill it up with your big compressor.

thanks to both of you. i was afraid someone would say to stay away. i have a small tank from my Formula Ford days . i need something to power a air nail gun. thanks again and i'm looking at sears and lowes.

[Terryl]

Lowes has the Bosch pancake for 150 clams, you will be happy......Sears tools have changed over the years, and they no longer give you a free exchange on a Craftsman tool if it breaks.

I broke a 5/8", 1/2" drive socket, (4 years old, it split down the side) they said tough, buy a new one.

[Condor]

I am a "regular" there but only for hand tools as I dont trust their power tools... Nor their hand tools but they are lifetime warranty...Another suggestion Ace is buying a used one from CL for example...Plus you can "haggle"...lol.. I have bought a few great tools on there........One being this one haggled down for 150 bux.......I am still patting myself on the back.. Hehehehehe

http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b445/WB1010/TOOLS%20FOR%20SALE/IMG_2772.jpg

[swingbozo]

Upgrade to one of these:


http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-compressors/2-hp-8-gallon-125-psi-portable-air-compressor-67501.html

I've had one for a number of years with zero problems, BUT, you do indeed get what you pay for.

I purchase power tools from here all the time. If I use it and I like it I will go purchase a decent one somewhere else. If I use it and don't like it, then I'm not out a bunch of money. If I never use it then it looks nice on the shelf in the workshop.

[ace rimmer]

i got a husky 3 gallon L13HPD from home depot for $48.95 on close out they sell for about $100.00 or so. it's the right size for what i need.

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[swanone]

Lowes has the Bosch pancake for 150 clams, you will be happy......Sears tools have changed over the years, and they no longer give you a free exchange on a Craftsman tool if it breaks.

I broke a 5/8", 1/2" drive socket, (4 years old, it split down the side) they said tough, buy a new one.

in the last 2 months i have returned two reg screw drivers , one 3/8 drive 5/8 6 pt long socket and two 1/4 rachets . all replaced for free . socket and screw drivers were replaced right of the shelf, rachets were rebuilds.... no questions asked

[Highwayman]

I bought several items from Harbor Freight a sawsall and rotozip for 19.95 a piece
built by Chicago have used them for years now no problems at all.Bought a bi-fold
for my quads paid 59.95 same bi-fold at wall mart 149.95!I did buy a hair cutting
clippers on sale for 7.95 it broke after the first use but they replace it the new one
is still working good bought lots of soldering equipment cheap.All in all i like
Harbor Freight......

[aquadave]

I use lots of harbor freight tools, the ones I abuse! I've had lots of good luck with their compressors. i get my money's worth and have no hard feelings throwing it away. I have many of their tool going strong for several yrs being used regularly.

[cheff]

I also just purchased this so far works great and uses a piston & Oil not like the other POS's.


i got a husky 3 gallon L13HPD from home depot for $48.95 on close out they sell for about $100.00 or so. it's the right size for what i need.

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[geist]

in the last 2 months i have returned two reg screw drivers , one 3/8 drive 5/8 6 pt long socket and two 1/4 rachets . all replaced for free . socket and screw drivers were replaced right of the shelf, rachets were rebuilds.... no questions asked

Sears is not the same as 20 years ago. They seem to have poor customer service when trying to return or replace tools. Sometimes, you have to demand to see manager. YMMV