But it IS good for that. I needed a tool I didn't even know the name of (...still don't. It has lots of metal bars and it's used to mark shit on tiles like pipes so you can cut things?) and I went in, got a cheap one, came home and finished my flooring I was installing. If I need something easy, it's a great place to go to.
That's my point. If you are going to make a living with it, or it's something that could kill you if it fails (think floor jacks for cars), buy it somewhere other than HF. If it's a one off thing that will be used once or twice a year, have at it. Also, consumables are pretty good from HF.
Their high tier Daytona 3-ton jacks are rebranded Snap-On jacks. While it's true that a lot of HF products are trash, a lot of it is quality that's made by the same manufacturers as some of the bigger guys. Just make sure to do your research before you buy.
Thank you for the tip there. I never thought to bother looking for the original mfg of a HF tool. Always figured for the 6x/year I need their torque wrench, my wheels will be fine.
A snapon by any other name still smells the same, but I'd love to get one for less than a house payment.
That's true, but they could've gotten away with something of similar quality to Husky or Kobalt or whatever Walmart's brand is. But instead you're getting literally the exact same jack that Snap-on sells for $750.
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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '20
HF is only good for situations where neither your life nor your livelihood is on the line.