Harbor Freight - Tools on the Cheap!

The other day, I went out back to find that most of my tools had been stolen, and I was in a real pinch. I use my tools a lot, as in almost every day, and sometimes using them even make me a buck or two.

Well, the tools that were stolen from me were mostly Craftsman or other top brand tools. I do not buy the cheapo stuff because I am an avid off-road enthusiast, and when you are on a trail somewhere, miles from civilization, you better have tools that can stand up to whatever you give them should you or someone else break.

I did not have the money to tail down to Sears and just replace all my good stuff, so I did the next best thing: I went to Harbor Freight Tools. They carry a line of tools by the name of Pittsburgh that I feel really makes a good alternative to the really expensive units.

I spent around $150.00 to replace approximately $400.00 worth of name-brand tools, and really did not do too badly! The socket set I got was not as in-depth as the one I lost, but all the components seem to be of a very high quality.

I got hammers, saws, an entire end wrench set, a tool bag (for the trail), humongous slip-joint pliers and a great big adjustable wrench with a nice rubber handle - heck, I got something from just about every isle of the place.

Harbor Freight Tools has a reputation among those who are `in the know`, and that is carrying cheap, unreliable tools. The trick to buying at Harbor Freight Tools is to buy the most expensive stuff they have, which is still a fraction of the cost of the same tool in a popular name brand. None of the tools I have ever purchased there have failed on me, if they were the most expensive of all the choices.

I currently weld with an auto-darkening helmet from Harbor Freight Tools, and it has never let me down, either. In fact, they carry welders and all the accessories, as well. Almost literally, if you can think of it, Harbor Freight Tools has it. It is the best bang for your buck out there.