Since we're bashing HF, I will add another target to the list. Believe it or not, there's worse than HF. Homier actually sells HF's rejects. Yep, believe it...
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paul_probus
Apr 4, 2011 4:32 pm
YOU, sir, need professional counseling. ;) Paul...
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Ed
hutton_ed
Apr 4, 2011 4:36 pm
That sums it up nicely. I would be hugely dissappointed in this little saw and consider it pure garbage if it wasn't for the excellent support and...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 4, 2011 4:47 pm
Never buy tools from a computer parts store! Back when one of the online computer parts places had a storefront at their warehouse we'd go in and shop. Good...
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Dennis Atwood Jr
datwoodjr
Apr 4, 2011 4:50 pm
I have a theory that all tools are made in the same 3 chinese factories. Whatever doesn't pass QC at a more expensive retailer gets passed on to cheaper and...
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Dennis Atwood Jr
datwoodjr
Apr 4, 2011 4:54 pm
If you've seen the show "Sons of Guns," Red Jacket uses a red HF 4x6 in their shop. ;) ________________________________ From: Ed <e.hutton@...> To:...
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James Rice
jlrice54
Apr 4, 2011 5:30 pm
I do my share of Horrible Freight bashing but in actuality, most of what I have bought there seems to do the job. I've had mixed luck with HF drill bits....
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 4, 2011 5:46 pm
I worked at a plant that at the time made about 90% of one particular electronic part used on cars around the world. The different brands did have some...
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curt wuollet
curtwuollet
Apr 4, 2011 7:07 pm
Yes, Homier sells junk too, it's inevitable when you compete on price. But I bought both a 7x14 lathe and a large mill drill from them and they are the same ...
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November X-Ray
n8676x
Apr 4, 2011 8:34 pm
One thing people need to realize is all cheap tools, especially those from China, are designed to Sale and not necessarily to Use. Yes I am being somewhat ...
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Ed
hutton_ed
Apr 4, 2011 10:14 pm
Good point and to be honest, I have only two cheap tools. This 4x6 saw which is a project. I just don't have room for a big DoAll in this shop as much as I...
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Chris Packard
goodrotties
Apr 4, 2011 10:35 pm
... The bitterness of low quality lasts far longer than the sweetness of low price. I'd far rather have a used version of a good tool than a new cheap tool for...
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onebike2ride
Apr 4, 2011 10:57 pm
My saw worked very close to fine right out of the box as well, after the blade change woke it up. I have a lot of imported chicom equipment, and accordingly, I...
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peter heinlein
heinpe
Apr 4, 2011 11:10 pm
Please note - my earlier e-mail was intended to highlight ONLY the apparent difficulty with posting a negative review on HF's website. NOT as a quality comment...
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larwyn
Apr 5, 2011 1:05 am
I bought quality name brand woodworking tools. When metal caught my interest I gave several Harbor Freight tools a go. I never bothered with imported...
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larwyn
Apr 5, 2011 1:09 am
Sorry about the "weldering" machine in the last post. Guess I was typing in my East Texas accent.....LOL ... From: Larwyn <larwyn@...> Subject: Re:...
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Joe R
joe_romas
Apr 5, 2011 10:47 am
Is this where people are talking about bad reviews not showing up? http://hfreviews.com/category.php If so I a couple of days ago I got out all of my HF...
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Steve
smartace11
Apr 5, 2011 12:54 pm
I think you are dead on with your comment about quality levels and how the cheaper stuff filters down. It seems to be a common practice everywhere. My wife...
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Dennis Atwood Jr
datwoodjr
Apr 5, 2011 1:51 pm
Hah, I knew it! That's fascinating. ________________________________ From: Steve <smartace11@...> To: 4x6bandsaw@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, April 5, 2011...
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BCMS
bluechipmach...
Apr 5, 2011 4:25 pm
Dennis, I read a thread on Practical Machinist where a guy who had designed some whiz-bang device had contracted some Chinee machine foundry to make his raw...
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klondike1944
Apr 7, 2011 1:03 am
I have to agree with you on all counts. My major purchases from HF (8x12 lathe, 14"chop saw, 4x6 bandsaw, 12 ton press, long frame floor jack, 110 piece Tn...
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Marc
marcnaz
Apr 7, 2011 3:11 pm
Hi to all - my first post. I just purchased a Red HF bandsaw at an Arizona HF outlet while they were on sale as well as using a 20% off coupon. I have way too...
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jworman
Apr 8, 2011 1:05 am
... I love your story. I worked for big blue for many years. Once we had a meeting and this story came out. The company contracted out for some parts. They...
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jworman
Apr 8, 2011 1:11 am
... I read on a forum, many years ago, where a machine shop employee at Boeing took a HF digital caliper into the tool room maintenance shop and laughingly...
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Jerry Durand
jerry_durand...
Apr 8, 2011 1:24 am
... I outfitted all the temperature chambers at a company with cheap consumer digital thermometers. We tested them and they were close enough for what we...
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allenkeehall
Apr 8, 2011 2:14 pm
I was working for a client whose engineers were suffering because the company wouldn't invest in calipers. They only had one Starret and Mituyo to go around....
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Joe R
joe_romas
Apr 8, 2011 3:11 pm
The HF ones NEVER really shut off :+} This was discussed on a South Bend group a couple of years ago. Try this, open it up and take note of the measurement....
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gerry waclawiak
gerrywac
Apr 8, 2011 3:29 pm
I have purchased several assorted calipers and the similar vertical and horizontal scales all of different brand and different places over the years here in...
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cabranch47
Apr 8, 2011 4:18 pm
For those interested, I just purchased a replacement cylinder for my 4 X 6, with valve and piping installed for $36.47 from Homier. Just thought it might help...
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Carl Hollopeter
chollo...
Apr 8, 2011 4:25 pm
How did you order it, do you have a Part#, website, etc? Carl H ... From: cabranch47 To: 4x6bandsaw@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:18 AM ...
