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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 2:36:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: M4-AK]
 I got mine so, here ya go. $24.99 regular $39.99 Inside Club starts today, Normies Friday. Today is Friday 8-12 and everyone can buy them for 24.99 until they are gone! Edit: Sale ended. Now 8-22-24 brought back until Sunday 8-25. If they were out of stock, check again. Weird, but ended sale just rejuvinated... |
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Posted: 8/12/2024 2:39:45 PM EDT
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Meh. Waiting for the new one that includes sockets.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 2:44:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer: Meh. Waiting for the new one that includes sockets. Me too, but that one is rumored to be $65.00. Add the Makita sockets with rubber holder for $14.95 or Pittsburgh for 9.95. Anyone have inside knowledge on the release date for the larger set? |
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Posted: 8/12/2024 2:52:50 PM EDT
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Meh. I bought some sort of stubby ratchet on Amazon that takes bits as well, and it was less than $10. I already have plenty of bits from Stanley, DeWalt, Black & Decker, etc.
Each to his own, I guess. |
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Posted: 8/12/2024 2:59:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glynn863: Meh. I bought some sort of stubby ratchet on Amazon that takes bits as well, and it was less than $10. I already have plenty of bits from Stanley, DeWalt, Black & Decker, etc. Each to his own, I guess. This one? Still 9.99  
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SD, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:00:20 PM EDT
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Cool set, bought one, but needs basic sockets. I seldom use mine. Gearwrench micro set with bits and sockets gets used a lot.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:03:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer: Meh. Waiting for the new one that includes sockets. Luckily, I've got a couple of the Craftsman V-Series and one of the Facom sets. Was really looking forward to this HF version though, which was supposedly coming out of the same factory as the Facom and Craftsman sets in Taiwan. |
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:06:34 PM EDT
[#7]
You can get this Wiha for 30 bucksish.
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:11:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNo, but the ratchet is very similar. Mine came with a strip of 9 bits - 3 slotted, 3 Phillips, 3 Torx. IIRC, it was $7.99. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:11:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: M4-AK]
[#9]
Quote HistoryLowes sells this one too. 24.95 is a great price for the HF. |
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:16:36 PM EDT
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Used mine again today to change a MAF sensor.
The security bits supplied with the kit are limited, but I had the right size from a separate bit set. WTF does Ford need to put security screws on a MAF sensor ??? |
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FM, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 3:54:01 PM EDT
[#11]
That's a good deal
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2024 10:17:29 PM EDT
[#12]
Bump for the Night Crew.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 4:34:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dagger41: Used mine again today to change a MAF sensor. The security bits supplied with the kit are limited, but I had the right size from a separate bit set. WTF does Ford need to put security screws on a MAF sensor ??? I used mine yesterday on one of my ham radios. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:03:38 AM EDT
[#14]
Wheres the new one with the sockets?
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:09:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryWiha has outsourced most of their hand tools. Those and many of their pliers are now made in vietnam. I’d go with the HF and get a better ratchet before the wiha |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:17:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI have both. The Wiha is nice but does not have a locking swivel head and the extension on the Icon is longer. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:20:00 AM EDT
[#17]
Originally Posted By M4-AK: https://go.harborfreight.com/wp-content/images/prtn/img58074.jpg I got mine so, here ya go. $24.99 regular $39.99 Inside Club starts today, Normies Friday. This set is awesome, one of my favorites! At that price I’ll probably buy a second just because it’s so handy. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:21:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryYep... I had a specific need for one when working on a Honda CTX a few weeks ago, and this one was the ticket. The location of the fastener precluded using anything else. It's an inexpensive set, but it did the job perfectly. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:23:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: batmanacw]
[#19]
The locking flex head is a huge improvement over a straight ratchet. It's silly to pretend they are the same in terms of usefulness.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:30:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: The locking flex head is a huge improvement over a straight ratchet. It's silly to pretend they are the same in terms of usefulness. Mine got double duty changing an evaporator core under the dash of a Honda Odyssey. That locking flex head saved a lot of frustration. The 1/4" adapter and 1/4" wobble head extensions took about an hour off the job, I don't think the ratchet was used in the straight position once. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:36:33 AM EDT
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Too bad it’s in store only as I won’t be going anywhere with a HF before the sale ends.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:39:35 AM EDT
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I keep one of these kits in each vehicle. Covers Imperial and Metric for $21. Only thing I added was a set of 6" Channellocks. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:43:56 AM EDT
[#23]
In-store only - heading out to grab it this morning for today's engine project.
 https://www.harborfreight.com/master-bit-socket-set-87-piece-70347.html |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:46:28 AM EDT
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I scored the GearWrench one for $15 when they closed them out for a $62 “upgraded” set that added an extension.
The HF set is sill pricey if you as me as no name set are $15 and under. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:52:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slanted: I scored the GearWrench one for $15 when they closed them out for a $62 “upgraded” set that added an extension. The HF set is sill pricey if you as me as no name set are $15 and under. The no name sets are locking flex head? |
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USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:57:22 AM EDT
[#26]
The Apache cases will be 30% off too.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 7:57:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AnalogKid]
[#27]
Bought a small 1/4" hex ratchet from Radio Shack many years ago. Perfect for electronics work and it's still going strong.
Stars and Stripes Tool comes to one of the motorcycle events I attend and has been doing so since the mid 90s. (The outfit occasionally sold Craftsman tools way back when, and my two most prized/frequently used socket sets were bought from them at the event in '97.) They usually feature a wide variety of 1/4" hex bits and drive tools at their show tables, and every year I find something else I don't have yet. Couple years back I got another small ratchet from them, which - unlike the R/S unit - has a direction switch. (RadShack is a pass-through holder design. Pull the bit and flip the ratchet 180 degrees then reinstall to change direction.) Another poster mentioned security bits. SAS carries a largish set in a blow molded case. The contents are routinely called into service on a lot of different projects - mechanical and electronic alike. Also have a collection of gunsmithing hex drive stuff which sees regular use. Most people think of 1/4" hex drive tools in terms of a few sizes of Phillips, slotted blade and hex bits. If I laid out and tallied all the bits I have, I'd wager there are more unique items in my inventory than there are different sizes of sockets in my main rollaway. And that doesn't get into drive tools or extension types. Collectively, those tools have saved my a$$ more times that I can count. Due to this thread I see another ratchet I must have.  ETA: Found a new VIM 1/4 flex head and dual (1/4 - 10mm) ratchet/extension/adapter combo for roughly half of what the vintage tool crowd is paying for a 1/4 Craftsman square drive flex-head ratchet. GD done co$t me again... |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 9:16:01 AM EDT
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fyi i asked about rain checks on it as my store only had a handful. no joy.
I expect the ITC members to buy them up today |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 9:21:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Advtrbound: The Apache cases will be 30% off too. At this point I need a giant, truck sized Apache case to hold all my other Apache cases. They are steals for sure when discounted though. |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 9:25:03 AM EDT
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Had to buy that set to remove the PCV off the back of the valve cover to be able to remove the valve cover off my 3.6l Pentastar.
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Posted: 8/13/2024 10:16:22 AM EDT
[#31]
 Went and snagged one. HF employee was coming out from the back to re-stock them. "These are selling like hotcakes!" |
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Posted: 8/13/2024 10:20:12 AM EDT
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This one has made me money:
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Posted: 8/13/2024 10:27:37 AM EDT
[#33]
So will these be $24.99 on Friday for non-track club members?
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2024 11:03:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: M4-AK]
[#34]
McGuyver tool kit. Adaptable to most anything, with the t handle, flex and end extension.
Box is Solid. Faucom sells the same set for more. A product of Stanley Black and Decker consortium. Any HF insiders have info on the expanded set release date??? Would make a good wife household kit too. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 10:08:36 AM EDT
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A bunch available at my store when I was there a little bit ago. The pictures don't do it justice just how tiny this kit is.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 11:25:13 AM EDT
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Update, Sale is good for everyone today.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 11:46:26 AM EDT
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Local store this morning was still 39.99?
Did you guys have to tell them anything to get to 24.99? Even asked one of the workers and he said it only applied to strictly the Icon ratchets by themselves? |
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USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 11:51:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Efl15]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HuntinBuddy80: Local store this morning was still 39.99? Did you guys have to tell them anything to get to 24.99? Even asked one of the workers and he said it only applied to strictly the Icon ratchets by themselves? Sale price should still be good. Page 5, top right side. Maybe there was no signage but rings up at the sale price at checkout. Did you checkout? https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogs https://www.harborfreight.com/locking-flex-head-ratchet-and-bit-set-35-piece-58074.html |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 11:53:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: thewrencher]
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MT, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 12:05:19 PM EDT
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Hit the harbor freight and picked up a rachet set (might have been the last one), and infrared thermometer, and some nitrile gloves.
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Posted: 8/16/2024 12:50:36 PM EDT
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ARFCOM "saves" me more money, LOL!
One kit and one Apache 1800 case later. Had to send them looking for the ratchet set. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:01:00 PM EDT
[#42]
Ah yes the reddit meme tool
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:11:29 PM EDT
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Got one yesterday when I was in there to buy a roller magnet. Remembered someone posted this deal, and I got lucky and they had one left on the shelf. Damn handy little set, I love the serrated ring on the back that you can turn the drive when the friction gets loose enough to not engage the ratchet teeth anymore.
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:14:46 PM EDT
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But how do the bits hold up to normal use?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:46:50 PM EDT
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I got the VIM model of that ratchet in the mail today along with a dual flex head ratchet (1/4" and 10mm with 1/4 and 3/8 drive adapters).
You aren't busting lug nuts loose with either but I can see a few applications where you absolutely need the compactness and flexibility of those ratchets. |
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Posted: 8/16/2024 1:54:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2024 2:10:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CouchCommando22]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bulldog1967: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/6755/IMG_6617-3293376.png Went and snagged one. HF employee was coming out from the back to re-stock them. "These are selling like hotcakes!" How is the superior than having the sockets themselves? I have Allen and torx of all sizes in sockets and bits When you use a coupon this is under $20  Attached File |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 2:33:00 PM EDT
[#48]
Lowes sells a better set of just bits for cheap too.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 2:41:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smokie: Got one yesterday when I was in there to buy a roller magnet. Remembered someone posted this deal, and I got lucky and they had one left on the shelf. Damn handy little set, I love the serrated ring on the back that you can turn the drive when the friction gets loose enough to not engage the ratchet teeth anymore. I think there were 4-5 boxes on the shelf at the nearest Harbor freight to my location. Based on inventory of other sale items; either they have a ton of stock, or nobody was buying much. Only things I saw out of stock were ammo cans, and the cheap magnetic parts trays. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/16/2024 2:43:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By DefMan: Originally Posted By Glynn863: Meh. I bought some sort of stubby ratchet on Amazon that takes bits as well, and it was less than $10. I already have plenty of bits from Stanley, DeWalt, Black & Decker, etc. Each to his own, I guess. This one? Still 9.99 www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT56WRZJ I love when people post this stuff. I don't know how to find it on Amazon and these are awesome. |
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