Harbor Freight chain saw

[ThePresence]

I buy things from HT that I use really infrequently. If it were something that would see a fair amount of use, or infrequent heavy use I wouldn't do it.

 

[rh71]

how are their sawzalls? Home Depot ones are $100 but HF are < $50??? The amps are different - is that basically power? Will need to occasionally cut thin metal and typical wood.

 

[dabuddha]

how are their sawzalls? Home Depot ones are $100 but HF are < $50??? The amps are different - is that basically power? Will need to occasionally cut thin metal and typical wood.

I've used my sawzall quite a bit and haven't had any issues with it. My neighbor had to chop up a fallen tree and didn't have a saw so I loaned it to him and he cut the whole thing up with no problems.

 

[NoCreativity]

I got a tool cart for my birthday last year. It's a beast, very solidly built and routinely had for less than $175. Can't touch anything similar for under $300 at the other stores.

But I wouldn't trust everything they sell, it's very hit or miss.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Real lumberjacks use Axes.

 

[dabuddha]

Real lumberjacks use Axes.

A real man would punch a tree down.

 

[EliteRetard]

A real man would punch a tree down.

Using a machine gun to do so is more fun though.

 

[IronWing]

Real lumberjacks use Axes.

And they stihl smell bad.

 

[IronWing]

One thing I find disappointing though is that back when I first learned to use a chainsaw (Doom I) I learned to attack with the tip. According to the HF manual, this can cause nasty kickback and is bad for the saw and the user. I think iD Software should have warned players of this safety issue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWvHujM4I58

 

[RelaxTheMind]

their cordless tool batteries last about as long as the 50 for $1 AA batteries they sell in those big bins.

i always walk in there looking for something and walk out with an odd gadget/tool and cheapo LED flashlights.

 

[NutBucket]

For 12" get out a good bow saw.

 

[CZroe]

One thing I find disappointing though is that back when I first learned to use a chainsaw (Doom I) I learned to attack with the tip. According to the HF manual, this can cause nasty kickback and is bad for the saw and the user. I think iD Software should have warned players of this safety issue.

I'm sure that's only an issue for rigid targets. Safer to get them from slightly farther away to stay out of reach.