harbor frieght mixed review

[augie]

I love Harbor Freight. But it's a conditional love. You have to understand upfront that there is a reason they are so cheap, their stuff is not great quality. But if there is some tool you need for a project, only expect to use it a few times, and accuracy is not a factor, go to Harbor Freight. If you expect to make a living using it, or use it for a lifetime, forget it. I'm lucky enough to have a store near my house and whenever there is some project where I need a specific tool for that project only I'll head to HF. I don't want to shell out the $$ for something that will last forever, I don't need it that long. My brother-in-law got married and moved into his own place and needed some of the everyday tools, but had no money. Go to HF buy a tape, hammer, some wrenches and a plier set for under $25. Is it great stuff, no, is it good enough for some one who might use it 1-2 times in the next 5 years, yes. Just know what it is before going into it...cheap crap, then you won't be disappointed when it lets you down.