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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: GrayBeard on September 04, 2010, 12:26:54 pm

Title: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: GrayBeard on September 04, 2010, 12:26:54 pm

Received this today a.m. > > >

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?hdr=mag&week=3510&campaign=C_MFT1&page=3510C_MFT1.html&cust=99999999999&keycode=0000 (http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?hdr=mag&week=3510&campaign=C_MFT1&page=3510C_MFT1.html&cust=99999999999&keycode=0000)

I have no idea how good or bad they are but I like the idea of that 'pneumatic' one for my shop. Might have to stop there tomorrow and check it out!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: Rightarm on September 04, 2010, 01:58:12 pm

    20 bucks is not bad. I buy somethings at HF. It's cheap enough, so if it breaks, throw it away and buy a new one. I have 2 palm sanders I bought from there, and haven't had any problems at all. I think I paid $10 each. Still in use today. P.S. Ed, I sent you a message. Dave 8)

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: Marcellarius on September 04, 2010, 03:49:48 pm

I have bought a cheap on, works well for me.
look if you can mount "general" blades because some brands sell cheap equipment but "mandatory" expensive  blades witch can't be mounted on other machines.

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: Dawie on September 04, 2010, 03:54:19 pm

It looks like a nice tool. I'm with Marcel on the assessory part, have that happen to me once.
Let us know what you did.
David

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: Russ C on September 04, 2010, 05:14:01 pm

I have wanted to try one of those. I go by the quote "caveat emptor" when I buy from Harbor Freight.  8)

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: northie66 on September 04, 2010, 06:51:48 pm

I don't have the "air power" for it.   :(

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: GrayBeard on September 04, 2010, 07:30:47 pm

that's the nice part...I have the compressor setting right next to ol' Yeller!

It is the first thing I plug in when I set-up the shop for work and so easy to switch tools...

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: scrollsaw on September 04, 2010, 07:31:14 pm

you need to make sure you have a compressor and tank that can power the air tool you are going to buy. the one in the add you are looking at requires 16scfm @ 90psi for sanding.that is a lot of air.your compressor will tell the rating of what it can handle.i've got a random orbit sander by dynabrade and my compressor can't keep up with it.

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: GrayBeard on September 04, 2010, 07:35:04 pm

Bring that sander over to my house and you will have to chase it around the neighborhood!

I have plenty of capacity for the 'multi tool' if it is a viable item.

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: Rightarm on September 05, 2010, 01:08:51 am

    Yep me too! I've got the compressor, & I can regulate it up to 150psi. Dave

Title: Re: Multi Function tools from Harbor Freight!!!
Post by: Russ C on September 05, 2010, 03:29:18 am

I have a large 7.5 HP, 80 Gallon Two Stage Air Compressor. I can run multi  'multi tools' . LOL  ::)