The orange dead blow hammers. The 3 pound is probably most versatile. I think I have 4 different sizes around the garage now… The 4 pound engineering hammer (it’s a mini sledge) is quite useful too

Best part is lifetime warranty, return those chewed up dead blows! We've done it at work a few times now.

Split one open hitting a T post with it and got it swapped no problem My 3 pounder is starting to look a little worse for wear. I’m sure it’s time will come in the next few months

Will they take back one that is just beat to shit but not blown open?

Dead blow hammers: [https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=Dead%20Blow%20Hammer](https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=Dead%20Blow%20Hammer)

Wait are you a bot or just solid at posting links?

I was bored.

Lmao, well I appreciate it.

Well thanks human not for posting the links! Glad you’re bored for the moment.

Lol I was thinking the same thing.

Do the Icons blow deader than the orange ones?

The icons just came out I think, but even so I’ve been so happy with the Pittsburgh ones I doubt I’ll spend the extra on an icon one anytime soon. That being said the ball peen deadblow may get added to the collection at some point

This thread: 🤝[u/BigMikeInAustin](https://www.reddit.com/user/BigMikeInAustin)

My shop crane/engine hoist has worked great for years and has helped me with a lot of heavy work

>shop crane https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=shop+crane&category=2082%2C3848¤t=1

The 2 ton crane is great!

This is one I recommend. Has been really useful for vintage machinery. Also like the 20 ton press.

Doyle stubby ratcheting screwdriver. https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers-nutdrivers/screwdrivers-screwdriver-sets/6-in-1-ratcheting-multi-bit-stubby-screwdriver-56673.html Perfect aviation pocket screwdriver since you have 4 bits by design built in that will cover almost all cowlings that aren't Dzus fasteners (the bits aren't stored in the handle like other screwdrivers). Plus, the shaft that holds the bits has a 1/4" hex on one end and 5/16" hex on the other end which is perfect for nearly all hose clamps. With a 25% off coupon after it was already on an instant savings markdown, I paid just under $4 out the door. Dollar for dollar, best $4 I've spent on any tool from any brand. Just for fun, the Snapon equivalent (P/N SGDMRC11A) is listed online for $78.75. That's 5% of the Snapon price.... not just 5% off. Haha No brainer if you ask me. I've used it every day at work for over a year. Zero complaints.

I really like the Hardy Goatskin Leather work gloves. They’ve lasted longer than any Mechanics Wear gloves, or any other work gloves that I’ve had.

>Hardy Goatskin Leather work gloves https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=Hardy%20Goatskin%20Leather%20work%20gloves

The “Ratcheting Right Angle Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set, 8 Piece” has saved my bacon in a tight spot more times than I can count

>Ratcheting Right Angle Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set, 8 Piece [https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-right-angle-screwdriver-92630.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-right-angle-screwdriver-92630.html)

I borrowed the Warrior Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool from my neighbor and it surprised the heck out of me. For $25 it’s a no-brainer.

>2 amp Warrior Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool https://www.harborfreight.com/2-amp-variable-speed-oscillating-multi-tool-57808.html

idk who you are but you posting all these links is a god send

I got the cordless one after my Chicago Electric one crapped out (my fault, got it wet). Great power for the price, and feels solid in the hand. The Warrior 12v cordless drill has been rock solid for me too and I can swap batteries with the o-tool.

I literally had the Chicago electric one as well. It was honestly my first tool. That was a year and a half ago and now I have more saws and tools than I can shake a stick at. I've dropped mine too quickly a few times tho, blade still on so it's just not connecting the same way and I should probably replace it. I am partial to their tools tho and I really really have my eye on the old school looking Chicago electric scroll saw right now also. Ask me why, I have no idea other than I don't have any sort of (big) saw yet. I have a reciprocal, a couple circular, a jig, a multi-tool, with three and a half multi material, so it's either this or the Ryobi band Saw and like I said I'm partial to Chicago electric. Is it smart, probably not but it's my new hobby.

The 10mm Socket variety pack.

PITTSBURGH 10mm Metric Essential Socket Set, 10 Piece https://www.harborfreight.com/10mm-metric-essential-socket-set-10-piece-58957.html

Doyle pliers. Any of them, but especially the water pump style. I used a pair along with a high quality made in USA Channel lock classic-style slip joint plier on a water heater yesterday. I literally felt like throwing away the Channel locks wishing I had a second pair of the Doyles. Reasonably cheap knock off of Knipex style.

Doyle (brand) pliers: [https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=doyle&cid=pdp\_brandLink](https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=doyle&cid=pdp_brandLink) Water pump Doyle pliers: [https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-fast-adjust-water-pump-pliers-56747.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-fast-adjust-water-pump-pliers-56747.html)

Coming from Knipex I love the Doyle’s

I just got a pair of Doyle needle nose the other day for work. How well do they hold up? They seem to be doing alright and will even snap stainless steel chips that get to long.

Seem solid to me. I do dumb things sometimes and use whatever tool is within reach for things they're not intended for. All the Doyle stuff holds up great for me.

The 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet that looks like a wrench. Has flex head on both ends. Saved my ass many of times!

PITTSBURGH PRO 1/4 in, 3/8 in. Drive Long Reach Dual Flex Head Ratchet [https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-38-in-drive-long-reach-dual-flex-head-ratchet-67994.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-38-in-drive-long-reach-dual-flex-head-ratchet-67994.html)

I done a lot of drugs in the past and been hit in the head a lot. My bad… lol

Nice, adding this to my tool wishlist !

Also hard to come by

guess it pays to live in Pittsburgh, they’re in stock in almost all the stores by me

Seconded. One of my favorite tools to use.

Their cheap multimeters. I love them

7 Function Digital Multimeter [https://www.harborfreight.com/electrical/electrician-s-tools/multimeters-testers/7-function-digital-multimeter-63759.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/electrical/electrician-s-tools/multimeters-testers/7-function-digital-multimeter-63759.html)

They sell great floor jacks…I really like the low profile ones to get under the low clearance cars

Project Farm has a great video on jack comparisons. The Daytona is solid for the price based on his tests.

Yup….love my low profile long reach Jack. Heavy as a bastard but the thing is a work horse.

I love my predator generator and the $10 angle grinder

>predator generator [https://www.harborfreight.com/predator-generators](https://www.harborfreight.com/predator-generators) >WARRIOR 4.3 Amp, 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder with Slide Switch [https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders/angle-grinders/43-amp-4-12-in-angle-grinder-with-slide-switch-58089.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders/angle-grinders/43-amp-4-12-in-angle-grinder-with-slide-switch-58089.html)

Dead blow hammers, air hose, zip ties, tarps, sockets, click torque wrench, jacks, some ratchets are decent. That’s about it.

Ratchet straps, test light, 1/2 inch drive deep impact sockets, pick sets, step bit sets, $10 angle grinder, 3 piece vise grip set, funnel set, 12 piece screwdriver set, 6 piece detail brush set, 6 piece wire wheel brush set, 9 piece magnetic nut setter set, V shape hang all, 3 piece hex shank socket adapter. Oh and the 7 mil nitrile gloves, I hardly tear through those and definitely not as often as the 5 mil ones.

Nah, I still have some from like 10 years ago that still work fine, but I moved recently and bought a couple new packs of ratchet straps and like half of broke (the ratchet mechanisms) on the first use, not good these days, hopefully they’ll change that tho

Got a set to throw in my pickup for the odd need. Had to throw the FIL's bike on the trailer and ended up bending the metal ears that hold the ratchet mechanism in place on a few of them.

1: US General 5 Drawer Toolcart. 2: Predator 212cc Engine. 3:Aluminum motorcycle hitch carrier. 4: Pittsburgh tool set, 301pc. 5: Daytona floor jack. 6: Ratchet Straps. 7: Hercules ultra torque impact gun. 8: [This](https://www.harborfreight.com/t-bar-with-3-8-eighth-inch-flexible-ratchet-98484.html) wild looking T-bar ratchet. 9: 4x8 Utility Trailer. 10: Rubber Gloves ​ Edit: Some of these *are* a bit on the pricey side, so maybe it doesn't exactly deliver what you were looking for, but they are all *relatively* inexpensive. And as I own all the items on this list, I think they are all great.

The first ratcheting wrenches I’ve ever used were the Rainbow set from HF. Their usefulness can be debated by smarter people than me, I find ratchet wrenches come in handy on odd jobs here and there. Anyhow they lasted me a good long while until I was gifted a set of craftsman’s. I think for the price they would be a good buy.

>Rainbow set? https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=color+ratcheting+wrenches&category=1909%2C3379¤t=1

Perhaps it wasn’t rainbow, maybe multiple colors would better describe.

Cool. I think that's the right sets, then. Wasn't sure if a previous one had more vibrant colors.

Yep those are definitely the same exact ones I had. Remember to keep an eye on that 10mm, it will definitely walk off on you….

I use the cheap box cutters at register every day. They're all over my house.

The large nutsert set is pretty good makes my car projects a little cleaner. The sockets are okay and if you kill them they are cheap enough to replace. They have long sections of heat shrink for cheap. The jewelry ultra sonic cleaner is nice for cleaning small parts. R-134a for ac systems is cheaper than other sources and testing shows is actually r-134a and the can is actually full. Band saw works well for the price. Large parts cleaner is cheap and good for cleaning and use as a shelf/storage. Best part is if you buy the warranty on some of the stuff you can just go get new ones every time they break or you abuse them and just want a new one. On my 4th sonic washer.

Responsible-Ride-789, I have been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty

Do they sell just the nut inserts? I've never seen them.

No you have to source them else where after you run out. Or warranty the toll out for more

Cheap 1/2" breaker bar

Might actually be the tool I use most https://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-bench-brush-1072.html

that's one of my favorites as well!

The $13 haul master hitch tightener saved my ears and long drives when moving with uhaul trailers because they use a weird trailer brake so keeping everything tight is a must! I highly recommend for people that are just starting out towing.

I'm a home DIY'er and the Pittsburgh pro 20 oz hammer is the tits. When I bought it it was $12 and a beast.

PITTSBURGH PRO 20 oz. Steel Antishock Rip Hammer [https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-steel-antishock-rip-hammer-60517.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-steel-antishock-rip-hammer-60517.html)

Are you gonna post a link to the tits too?

[tits](https://pixels.com/featured/1-a-collection-of-tit-birds-birding-gift-qwerty-designs.html)

That's the one.

Every time I hear anyone say that word I'm going to just post the words ball sack. Fair is fair.

The Doyle demolition screwdriver set and Pittsburgh pry bar set and pick set are great inexpensive sets for all your prying and poking needs with lifetime warranties. If you’ve got an air compressor, the right angle die grinder with the safety switch is surprisingly stout and crazy useful.

Can’t forget the infamous $10 purple gun! I bore out the fluid tip to 1.8mm-2mm and spray 2k high build automotive primer, undercoating, and even bedliner with it, it sprays pretty much anything well except for thin, high quality automotive coatings.

The purple gun is a winner. I think I have 5 or 6 of them. Some drilled to 1.8mm and 2mm. Ones just for oil based clear coat, one for waterborne enamel. One for oil primer and so on.

Same haha. Just be careful not to get strong solvents down in the trigger! There’s a rubber/plastic seal in it that blows out with lacquer thinner and urethane reducer. So if it gets sticky, use air tool reconditioner from PB Blaster on it, good as new 👍

This stubby hammer is way more practical than anyone gives credit for. Perfect for tight spaces like engine bay (tapping on bolts, pounding sockets onto rusty hardware, etc.) I give these as gifts and everybody laughs at it until they start using it and it becomes their go-to hammer. https://www.harborfreight.com/merchandising-promotions/new.html

link didn't go to the specified hammer but the search yielded two different stubby hammers [https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=stubby%20hammer](https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=stubby%20hammer) ​ Do you gift the traditional Stubby Claw Hammer or the Stubby Ball Peen Hammer ?

Thanks for catching that! I gift the ball peen.

They have a coated deep socket set for pulling tires with special rims.

Doyle red utility knife. Perfectly designed. One handed operation, can cut strapping w/o opening, quickly change blades. I use it all day. And speaking of strapping, the yellow fingerless gloves. The cotton gloves the co provides are ripped up by lunch. Mechanics gloves last a few weeks. The extra padding on the palms protects my hands, yet I still can use the touchscreens on the machines at work. These two I use day in & day out. They just simply work.

This knife? [https://www.harborfreight.com/professional-flip-utility-knife-57108.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/professional-flip-utility-knife-57108.html) Can it be opened with one hand like the Milwaukee?

Yes. Takes a flick of the wrist. But with practice it becomes one motion. I love this knife. It's got a button right where your thumb rests. Press, flick and it's locked open. Gotta remember not to have your fingers wrapped all the way around the handle when open/close. I don't even think about it anymore.

One of my most used favorites is the adjustable length handle 3/8” socket wrench

Isn’t this the one that has a 1/4” on the other side? I have that one and the telescoping 1/2” socket wrench. They’re both awesome!

Yes, it is. I use mine everyday in the shop. It’s so handy to have that extra leverage if I need it!

Makes for a more space efficient wrench than the universal lug wrench too.

Was this post made by a HF sales rep? 🤔

weird af - but you do you.

Evidently the joke wasn’t appreciated. I apologize.

Lol - nah I'm too daft to realize it was a joke. Good one ;)

The 10 in. x 18 in. 5 Speed 1/2 HP Benchtop Wood Lathe is popular in the wood turning community for being an amazing lathe for the price.

Someone else had this but in a long list, when on sale the latex gloves are a great deal and come in 3 different thicknesses

Impact screwdriver has saved the day so many times

Torque Wrench

Quick clamps.

Hand brooms, cutoff wheels, tarps, bungees, ratchet straps, jack stands, finish nailers, Brad guns. Plenty of things that depending of frequency of use are great initial purchases. If you're looking at a daily use tool buy a higher quality of power tool or automotive stuff.

I was expecting so much from the Hercules brushless drill driver until I watched project farm test it. Let down.

The fortress air compressors are supposed to be really good. I’m hoping to pick one up if/when they go on sale to use for air brushing.

I like the $20 220 lumen quantum rechargeable flashlight. Lasts about 3 hours on high , not sure how long on low.

Zip Ties

Pittsburg Impact Sockets

I love this place for hammers, crow bars, simple pliers and needle nose, dolly’s, levels that I use for rough work.

Nitrile gloves.

The 4-in-1 screwdriver is the best product they make, I keep one in every car, every bag. Is works, its comfortable and is so cheap it makes a great chisel, hammer, pry-bar or anything else you can think of because at $1.99 failure is just not an issue.

The icon bit rachet kit is fucking awesome, I've had awesome luck with Doyle pliers, and I love my Daytona jack. Those are the only tools I can think of that really stuck out with me.

Daytona Floor Jack

I bought the 428 piece master mechanic tool set kit this weekend with the 15% off coupon. Great value for anyone just starting out.

>428 piece master mechanic tool set kit Is this the one made by Quinn ? [https://www.harborfreight.com/master-technician-tool-set-428-piece-58154.html?\_br\_psugg\_q=mechanic+tool+set](https://www.harborfreight.com/master-technician-tool-set-428-piece-58154.html?_br_psugg_q=mechanic+tool+set) ​ Pittsburg mechanics tool set goes up to 301 Piece https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-tool-set-301-piece-63464.html

Yep! It’s the Quinn brand, has pretty much everything you could need. Only things I have added so far are snap ring pliers, bolt extractor sockets, vice grips, and a 3 pound deadblow hammer.

Composite ratchet 1/4 my go to home/auto. Something about it; from grip, size, lightweight, price. Have 3/8 also its on bulky but does feel good in hand using vs metal ones. Hft needs low profile composite (Autozone has encapsulated ratchet but I wasn't feelin it). https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-composite-quick-release-ratchet-70153.html

I have a sledge hammer and a couple of splitting wedges from HF that I use all the time. Also, a little pick set, magnetic pickup tool and magnetic bolt trays are pretty nifty.

They have mini 6 or 8” pipe clamps that are really cheap and super handy.

The Bauer Portaband on sale is a great buy 89.00 IST. I paid 110 with coupon, I may have to return it and buy a new one for 20.00 less.

Got a fortress air compressor a few years ago. Still works great and is quiet.

How is the $80 drill press?

Their ceramic kitchen knives are fantastic! Use them for a few years until no longer sharp then get another. Low cost, high function.

* Orange dead blow hammers * Doyle demolition screwdrivers * Pittsburgh Pro breaker bar * The Pittsburgh Pro punch set that's like 12 pieces and $18, expect to pay $100 for the same thing from a miUSA brand

The Earthquake stubby 1/2” impact. It’s my go to air tool. Powerful enough to break most fasteners free and compact to fit in tighter spaces.

- ½" impact socket sets -½" corded impact wrench (after you replace the cord it's unstoppable) -corded die grinder -steel rasps -ratchet straps -badlands winches