Maybe next time I should Harbor Wait before deciding to buy tons of crap. Hoodies times call for hoodies measures: teespring.com/... Patreon: / znaproductions
The harbor freight cycle. -Oh, I'v always wanted one of those. Its super cheap maybe I should get it. -Buy it. Turns out its garbage. -While in line to return it you see something on a shelf -Oh, I'v always wanted one of those...
I mean I've had a 4x36 and it's probably the only harbor freight tool that "lasted" I mean I bought a new one like a month ago cause I broke my original
In case you missed my dozen other comments... *Don't use motor oil to quench.* It has compounds in it that burn off and are toxic to breathe in. It's better to use used/new cooking oil. Or even better, quenching oil. Stay safe.
@Jayden Cruz lol well hey, I'd love to swap stories! I kept pictures on my phone of the mold/water damage they left slowly overtake the one wall in the store I worked in!
RU-vid recommending your channel was probably the nicest thing they have ever done for me. Your content, editing, and humor is some of the best stuff available on the internet.
I don’t get why people don’t like your longer vids •^• always craving for more of your content. Earlier too my brother teased me that you uploaded. Heck him got way too excited. Then you swoop in and upload a few hours later 😭🤙🏼❤️
As an electrician i can assure you that people died changing lightbulbs lmao Seriously tho, he might have just melted something, you Americans have 120V meaning you need way higher Amperage than us EU h*ckers (We use 230V)
@@BradsWorkbench Excuse us, sir "I have no degree in your field but i understand the most simple and basic things about it so i'll try to be condescending towards you" Not everyone knows it, that's why big amount of people fry to death every years
Napraznicul Elias i just get tired of hearing Europeans acting as if 240 is so superior. Y’all act as if we don’t have 240 going to our houses as well. But go ahead and tell me what this “big” number is? Also if we go by your logic why don’t we just start running 480 or 4160 to peoples homes? Less amperage so if must be safer right?
People spend more time returning than buying. They know it's garbage. Everyone I go there I buy a dozen item's then proceed to return everything a week later
The problem with the power could be something really unassuming. In the back of our house, the breaker doesnt seem to have been set up right, but it held out most of the time. But we found when we were replacing the ceiling fan in my room, that one of the wires was stripped and exposed, and that wire was causing the breaker to trip. So ya, it could be literally anything in the garage that caused the black out. Happy hunting haha.
I am so proud of you Eli, being able to buy the tools you need to improve yourself like you've always said you couldn't afford. Keep doing what you do best!
As a rule, don't buy anything with moving parts from Horrible Fright. If you do, you have to buy their 'pro super duper' crap, which isn't much of a savings and it will still burn out with any heavy use.
Even the things without moving parts are garbage. Somehow the steel in their tools is softer than aluminum. Is actually impressive that they can make their steel so weak. I don't know how they manage to do it.
Harbor freight is good for certain things like tarps, gloves, sanding belts, and hand tools without motors, but I usually wait for the sale and get a free item with purchase, you did a good thing by returning those items, I am so proud of you and keep up the great work.
Michael Back oh no super long ads def exist but the longest unskippable ad is 15 seconds, assuming that they really did get rid of the 30 second unskippable that they used to use. I haven't seen one in years so I'm assuming it doesn't exist anymore lol. The longest current unskippable ad is 15 seconds long. Speaking of stupid long as though, I got an ad for The Lego Movie 1 that seemed to have been a giant director's cut paired with commentary from the actors and directors. Was super weird.
About 5 years ago I found your channel. I remember homemade weapons part 3 being the latest video at the time. but after that I lost track of your channel I rediscovered it about 2 years ago with your how to make mad max samurai bracers video. I've been watching ever since you've really made a name for yourself with your channel keep making things you love. You've inspired me to create things thank you for being you and making these videos for us!
Just a word of advice. You might want to look into the warrenty for the set. Because the last thing we want is for you to try to replace something and it turns out they can only replace the broken one: 1. It was broken on the third tuesday of feburary on an odd year 2. That tuesday happens to be on a day with a full moon.
90 day return policy with a receipt or phone number, everything there had the option for a one or two year warranty. Just because you forgot your receipt and refused to give a phone number isn’t their fault
Harbor Freight Tools honors all lifetime warranties no questions asked.They also offer a extended service plan on all their power tools.They also have a 90 day return/replacement warranty.
When he said he didn't look at the reviews for those cut off saws I was curious... How the hell does the 2" one have a 3.75/5 rating with 300 reviews...
@@davidwehner4201 I used an old jet bench grinder with a 5/8ths arbor on it and then I just found the right size drive wheel to match the grinder cost me $40 I've been exactly where Eli is now and I didn't mean any offense by saying what I said but at the same time the knife making community would be more than willing to help him figure out what tools he really needs
“Buy my merch! BUY MY MERCH! I’ll pretty much have to live off of merch because it’s January.” All things aside you have some pretty handy tools now, glad you’re making you’re way up!
There was a series of fakr harbor freight ads (Hazard Fraught tools) and advertised things like the never in stock free flashlight and a garden hose extension cord combo. Give it a google!
More like Harbor FAKE amirite? Seriously though, Harbor Freight has some good stuff and some bad stuff. I have an $8 heat gun that I've had for years and it still runs strong.
I'm a 20 year old apprentice carpenter from northern Canada and the only thing that I learned about cheap tools is that they work for 2-3 jobs then they break. Idk if it's the -42c weather (same as Fahrenheit look it up) or if they actually just suck but bigger brands are always worth the extra 10-200 dollars more that they are. Especially if they have warranty. Good luck with your projects bro I've been watching your vids for 2 years now keep up the great work!
I work there and this is my advice, drillmaster is the worst brand don’t ever buy anything with that name. The new Bauer and Hercules brand is better and cheaper than any Dewalt and they’ve almost never been returned. People like to open boxes up so if a box is open or looks open it probably was we just don’t do anything about it. It’s honestly a gamble between what’s good or not, the slogan says quality tools for low prices but everyone I work with says cheap chinese crap
@@cheyennew811 bro, that sawzall will last you $20 worth, at the end of the day, that's how it is for all of their tools. It'll work for right now, not very dependable tho. It all depends. Look up a review on RU-vid
Eli, there's a spring on the tension handle on the 1x30. Just pull out on the handle to disengage the splines and move it to tighten it farther. For doing bevels on your 4x36, go on the USA Knifemaker site and get 2 of their glass platens. JB Weld those to the "platen" surface of the 4x36 and they will be the exact thickness of the belt. Will be much easier to do plunge lines and such.
My favorite battle bot was the one my class made when I was in high school senior year. Crusader in the PA Bots IQ fights. That thing could retake Jerusalem...
Hey Eli! I work at Harbor Freight in the logistics sector and I just want to say I'm glad you went in! They have some pretty good stuff for the price. Though on a personal note, I'd honestly stay away from the Drill Master stuff. It might be cheap, but even cheaper made. Even though it's a little more expensive, Chicago Electric is probably the best power tool brand that the store carries (outside of the expensive af Hercules and Baur). There's been alot of times that we've had Drill Master stuff come back that was broken upon purchase (and probably broken on arrival on our truck), while I haven't heard that about CE items. Edit: HF does have a 90 return policy as long as you have your receipt. They'll return/exchange for any reason whatsoever within 90 days as long as you have your receipt.
Not gunna lie I haven't been here for the full ride, but it's been a while and I love your content! I hope you keep making great videos and just keep up the good work!
I have that same low profile vice. It's been great for small business projects and building an ar. I just used a piece of leather or rag and it worked great for preventing marring. Good luck in your future endeavors
I have yet to find a good beach vise that will hold up to the punishment it will endure. So what I did was buy a 6" craftsman and just beefed it up. I have a 10" grade 5 bolt for the tensioner and some beefy washers instead of a spring inside, permanently affixed the swivel tensioner, added some red thread locker, and welded some better metal to the anvil. I gotta say, vise 2.0 is a success. Use it every day
Hey i thought i would just let you know that recently at school i have been taking metal shop and i appreciate what you do a lot more with metal working and before i thought oh thats easy and i just wanted to say good job and keep up the good work man
Believe it or not, you just saved me SO much money and time! I was planning on getting one of those chopsaws and the same belt sander. Thank you so much! for letting us know!
Harbor Freight is a mixed bag....... a lot of tools are pretty good. FOR THE PRICE. Not good compared to good tools. Just good if you don't have money and really need that tool. The belt sander is fifty bucks, i've been using mine for 5 years. Underpowered and falling apart but it works.
You can destroy the belt sander (tabletop one) in 15 minutes if you either 1) don't use dust collection or 2) if you don't, you need to remove the rear shield. The dust will collect in the bearings and just rip itself apart. Otherwise it works great for 50 bucks.
@@TheNajSD The thing is horribly designed. You'd think that even though they are selling them for dirt cheap they'd try to make them a little better...... it would equal more sales so can't see how they would lose
I just want you to know that you are actually one of if not the best People on RU-vid your content is hilarious, editing is 👌🏾🔥, and everything else including the awesome things you make all put together creates fantastic content for everyone to watch
Another great video, man. At the very least this video confirmed my reservations on buying things from Harbor Freight. I eventually plan on doing some small projects with my buddy and tools like those would be right up our alley. Now we know not to even bother with that garbage! Have a great one man. Keep up the great work!
Hey man as a harbor freight employee of 15 years I can tell you with absolute confidence that 50% of our stuff is trash but the 50% that's good are extremely amazing. I recommend trying the Bauer or Hercules products they can preform almost as good as a snap on for 1/100th the price as far as the mini cutter goes a angle grinder with appropriate wheel would function a lot better. also dodge all the drill master products and you can return anything at all! love the content man. Cheers!
I bought myself a 1x30 belt sander a few years back an it’s such a great tool I love it. I’ve used it for almost every project I’ve made since I got it
@@idontknowu6422 I mean 80% lowers, AKA the registered part of the gun that's 80% complete and you just drill/mill out a little bit to make a functioning lower. Then he could make some from scratch like a slam fire shotgun or the like
You can find good stuff at Harbor Freight, just the 99% of tools that have moving parts or any kind of power are usually a no go. Thanks for the videos, it's great to see you uploading again!
not really, they put our fulfillment orders and multiple manufactures can bid to fill them. This is why one product will have multiple skews, and the skews have minor differences like the 21-gal compressor(casters, handles, feet, air-filters) vary for skew to skew. That being said, i look at the specific skew and compare the variable components and pick the one with the most 'heavy-duty' construction and the better fit and finish (if they pay closer attention to those deals, they may have also paid closer attention to the internals as well). TL/DL; Not all are the same, they are fufilled by various manufactures and then slapped with the HFT brands.
@@RCichard Okay, that is very interesting. Also, that tip on looking for the best product is really good. And, it explains why there are always multiple almost identical versions of a product on their website. Thanks for the info.
@@setha6096 no problem! I always take a look over the multiple skews and found nicer package, better fit and finish, and more detailed craftsmanship (knurling, threads, surface finish, etc) and the ones with higher quality removable components (casters, air/oil filters, hardware, valves/guages) are usually the primary manufacture and last longer/work better. Provided that your respectful to the product and packaging, they never seemd to mind if i open up two different skews and compare side to side... just dont be a dick and dmg the packing when taking a look and always put it back exactly how you found it and you should be fine. Best of luck man!!
@@RCichard I hate it when the good ones go "out of print" and all that is left is the junk ones. If I could get my hands on one of those old taiwanese made SAE color coded ratcheting wrench sets, I'd love it, but they were "ugly" like mauve and pink and pastel green colors, so they didn't keep them out long, the newer color coded ratcheting wrenches are abysmal. They also used to sell a made in taiwan ratcheting hex bit handle that was super low-profile, glad I got mine before they switched out to the one with hex holder on one side and 1/4" drive on the other, much much less tight space clearance on that tool, which is why you'd buy it.
I would suggest that rather than machining some new teeth for the vise is to purchase a small leather swatch that you can wrap around the blade or the handle or whatever. This is certainly a very effective method when doing work on smaller things like knives or when you're working with soft things like deer horn or wood, Maybe that is only good fir when you are working with hand tools, but in my experience it does its job well and protects the material while causing minimal loss of grip from the vise. This would also give you a way to do some really precise stuff while having a good grip and not damaging a material.
I haven't seen a new Man at Arms video in like two months. I've just been reminded of that and now I'm concerned again. Thanks fam, loving your weekly content.
That 1x30 is actually great for blades... Tighten the table by pulling the handle right, then down, then left, then up (repeatedly). Cut the back of the table off so you can tilt it towards the belt. Toss the side and the guard, makes changing belts easier.
I've used the 1x30 belt sander to make over a dozen knives now, $115 - $235 each for the ones I sold, others made great gifts. I don't use the platform it came with because that plastic knob broke. So I just learned to freehand grind, which I prefer now. The motor is strong though, no sign of quitting on me. It's great to learn on, it's slow enough that mistakes don't ruin the knife. Maybe try putting a piece of steel behind the belt on your Ryobi 4x36 sander. It'll give your the same effect you're looking for with the platen on the 1x30.
I had the same issue with the work rest on the 1x30 at first. My solution was to take out the hex screw from the handle and re position it so that it was able to turn further without running into the motor. All in all its a pretty good machine for making some knives on a budget.
I highly recommend the wen 1x30 belt sander, and if you can find them some ceramic belts. The platform on the 1x30 can tilt up without any real modifications which makes bevel jigs so much easier. The ceramic belts are so much better than the aluminum oxide, they wear out much slower and don’t clog up like the aluminum oxide does, and in the long run are worth the money. Anyways I love your content Eli you turned me on to knife making have a great day, hope u read this.
The tightening issue you had with the belt sander can be fixed by replacing the lever arm with a nut and bolt. I have a similar one and one of my favorite things about it is that although it is cheap it works and I can improve most of its features via minor modifications.
You should build your own mini belt sander. Build it like a dock for your angle grinder. You'd just need some rollers and some welding and some steel. Could be an awesome little project.
The reason the 1x30in platform wasn't getting tight was the handle. the handle has a screw with a spring that you have to pull away from the machine, and move down to tighten more.
Hey Eli. When the belt on my belt sander is too far away from the edge, you can normally use that adjusting knob on the side that centers to belt to bring it closer to the edge.
I'm an ammunition reloader and sometimes like to roll my own cartridges. I bought that little 2" chop saw to cut 5.56 brass casings down to .300 blackout and it's perfect for the job. Bigger stuff? Not so much.
I learned a lesson from this... Regardless of them being sub par tools... No need to buy a 2in chop saw when you have a 6in chop saw... Not too much difference in size and the 6in saw seems more versatile IMO... Useful video to some degree 😉
I use that exact blue vice for gunsmithing, that vice is not bad at all. that and that low profile vice is a suction style vice which all uniformally stop working in about two years and you end up having to mount them conventionally anyway. buy nylon or rubberized magnetic vice jaws for like 8 bucks on amazon if you are worried about marring things, cheap and easy to remove when you need to use the vice for more industrial stuff.
Hey man, you could melt down those ball bearings from part 1 and cast them into something. I don't know if anyone else has suggested that yet, but it's an idea and relatively easy to do, once you have a crucible and mold.
