Torque Wrench Lifetime

Torque Wrench Lifetime

should a technician invest in harbor freight tools?

i just want an opinion i know harbor freight has a bad rap on there tools but i have brought a number of things there they all serve me well and they even have a lifetime warranty on hand tools i recently exchanged a busted torque wrench they took it back without a question or receipt

If you plan on using them daily for working at a shop as a technician I wouldn't advise using Harbor Freight tools. You should invest in a good starter set of tools such as Mat-Co, Snap-On, Mac, S-K, or Craftsman. They may be pricey but you'll save yourself headaches and bloody knuckles. The headaches come from rounding off and stripping nuts and bolts that then must be extracted which takes time away from productive wrenching. The bloody knuckles come from when the socket or wrench your using either breaks or slips due to the cheap "made in China" design. There are a few things that you could purchase from them though, but that would be a tool that you may use or need once or twice a year. When it comes to Tools the saying " You pay for what you get" definitely applies. Good luck and hope this helps.

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