Absolutely!There is a difference on quality of everything drill bits, cut off wheels mig wire etc. I try to but the best quality I can afford. Lots of time my $$ are lacking!!
I assume you don't like HF because most items are made in China. Real mature. How about Best Buy.? Have you tried to buy a TV, Stereo, or just about anything else Best Buy sells that wasn't made in China. Whether you like it or not, HF does sell a lot of good stuff. And not everybody can afford to pay $300 for a set of drill bits.
If you want to see less "Made in China" stuff in stores, vote for someone who will not ship every frigging American manufacturing job to China.
One of the issues with discussions like this is that you have professional mechanics / machinists and hobbyists both participating and they have different needs. If I was a professional I would buy the best tools I could get, as I would be using them everyday to make my living. I have no interest in snap on tools or expensive drill bits as a weekend warrior.
98 percent of my tools are harbor freight. 1 percent hand me downs 1 percent amazon kobalt craftsman. Lol I have a Stanley set I bought from Walmart when I first got into cars 20 years ago I broke the ratchet last year using it as a hammer (completely my fault) it still works I just cant switch it from left to right it's always on lefty loosey! I replaced it with a set of kobalts from lowes I hate them they switch during use the ratchet distance is ridiculous I'm just not a fan so I bought a cheap one from harbor freight so far I like it.There is never ANY reason to use Harbor Freight anything.
I'm just not a fan so I bought a cheap one from harbor freight so far I like it.
I agree in most cases it is cheap chinese crap.There is never ANY reason to use Harbor Freight anything.
HF sockets + ratchets are pretty decent.
I tell guys all the time - you got to know how to shop at HF. You can usually tell the differences in tooling, avoid the cheapo looking stuff (Pittsburgh and Chicago are their bottom tier). For power tools you don't see using much, you can't go wrong with their offerings. Their automotive specialty tools (Pittsburgh Pro line) are a great value for the hobbyist. In the last few years they've made great strides and introduced several new product lines that are the equal of any Chinese-made mid-tier brand you find at the big-box stores.
I've got a Chicago brand oscillating tool that I bought 15 years ago, it is the Seal Team 6 of power tools, and I paid $10.
I'm the biggest HF homer around, but I'd still stay away from their drill bits.
Curious as to where computer parts are made other than China.
Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore would be my guesses.
Even Japan outsources to all four of those countries.
There is a LOT more involved than consumers "simply" choosing to buy American.
We got where we are from big corporate management aided by tax policy, NOT consumer buying habits.
Wish I had learned that vs how to make lath tool bits. Could use the drill bit knowledge now.I learned how to sharpen bits in Vo-Tech. I was good at it too. Problem is I can't see now like I could back in high school
You’re a bit confused on the Apple front. It’s the Mac Pro not MacBook Pro that’s made in the US. The Mac Pro is a desktop computer that’s a few thousand for a base computer. The MacBook Pro is a laptop that’s a little over a thousand for a base model.believe it or not, Motorola cell phones used to be made in USA, and Apple Macbook Pro is made in USA. Alot of very high end Hi-fi gear is USA made (or assembled from overseas components) try finding a microchip die plant in USA that does volume or resistors or other passives. IIRC US military hardware is made in USA or NATO block countries including electronics to an extent. Wouldn't outsource a bloc 60 F-16's AN/APG80 radar to a Chinese contractor.....
Best thing I've heard about HF and finally someone who agrees with what I have been telling people for yearsThere is never ANY reason to use Harbor Freight anything.
I’m so happy for you! You found your tool snob soul mate! Some people spend hours online to find theirs and you found it right here on this thread. Again Congratulations!Best thing I've heard about HF and finally someone who agrees with what I have been telling people for years