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Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw

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RichZ

07-16-2004 20:45:43

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Harbor Freight has their Chicago Electric Reciprocating Saw on sale for $49.99 regular price $79.99. Has anyone ever owned or used one?

A recriprocating saw is something that I have occasional use for on my farm, and I usually borrow my friend's Milwaukee Sawzall, which is actually so beat up it barely functions. I only need the thing a few times a year, so I don't feel like spending the money for a Milwaukee or another premium brand, unless everyone tells me this just won't do a decent job. I don't mind if it's not as rugged, because it's not going to get hard use, and I know it won't be as rugged anyway. But will the thing function the few times I need it?

I know a lot of people bad mouth Harbor Freight, but I've bought quite a few tools that I have only occasional use for, but I've never bought a power tool from them. I'm not gonna use it hard, so I figure it may be all I need. So far, I've actually been very happy with every tool that I've gotten from Harbor Freight, and I certainly was happy with the price!!

Thanks for any opinions!!!

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Rodman

07-17-2004 13:36:08

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

I have one of those HF saws in my shop, and use if for cutting metal. Works as good as my more expensive Milwakee that I use on the job. Have used the HF saw for 7-8 years and am totally satisfied.

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Trader

07-17-2004 11:04:54

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

I go to flea markets,and I've noticed some good used {name-brand} saws at $35 to $50. There seems to me more of them,for sale, than there were a few years back,and then they were $65-to $$85. I don't need one but belive I'd rather buy a namebrand used than the cheap one new.

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07-17-2004 08:39:40

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

Rich

I have one of those HF saws I will give you if you pay for the shipping.

Still works and looks good. Bought it and used a couple of times. Was down at my brothers last winter and got a real nice Milwaukee for $100 at a pawn shop.

I wasn't real impressed with this saw. I do have some tools from HF that I am happy with however. Have a 10 ton floor jack that leaks some but works well otherwise, blast cab is ok, wrenches good to carry in tractor or pickup etc.

If you are interested send me a message.

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RichZ

07-17-2004 18:28:28

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Re: Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to JT, 07-17-2004 08:39:40

Thanks for the offer, JT!! Had I seen it sooner, I would have taken you up on it. But I posted this question on two other sites as well as this one, and I got a bunch of replies that it's a good saw, so I already ordered one!!

I do appreciate the offer, though!!!

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TimV

07-17-2004 07:44:12

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

RichZ: The HF saw is the same China cheapie that you can get at Cummins, Homier, Northern Tool, etc. for about the same price. With that said, a couple of friends have them and they've got their $50 out of them several times over. One thing, however--if you're on a farm, you will find enough uses for a Sawzall to make it worth your while to spend $150 or so for a decent saw. I got a Makita several years back for $109 on sale at our local hardware store, and it's seen constant use. A quick-change blade setup is a very nice feature, though as txblu mentioned it's not essential.

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txblu

07-17-2004 05:26:26

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

Good saw. Used it for 5 years or so and gave to son. Bought a new yellow and black one and the only thing I noticed different was quick connect for the blade (no biggie) and a box.

Mark

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john in la

07-17-2004 01:52:13

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

While I feel like TimFL that buying cheap tools is like playing the lottery; I do play it some times when it comes to tools that I use once or twice a year. I do not have the harbor freight saw but have one that is probably built by the same company with a different name tag. The one I have is from Homier tools and cost a whopping $9.99. I got it when they came to town for the tool sale. It has worked great for what I need it for over the past 3-4 years or so. The only problem I have had is I replaced the allen screw that holds the blade in. I tried to tighten it and the wrench started to slip. May have been the cheap wrench that came with the tool. Any way I replaced the screw and it now works great. Now that I have bragged on it the thing will probably break tomorrow but what the hay; I have got my $10 out of it already.

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Chris Jones

07-16-2004 21:35:21

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

Harbor Freight will take it back if it doens't work right. Try it when you get home. If it dones't work to your liking clean it well and take it back. I have a 1/2" hammer/non-hammer drill from HF and it's good with good power and a good trigger switch but the switch that turns on the hammer action moves sometimes while it is in use. It isn't my primary drill.

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TimFL

07-16-2004 21:18:11

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Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to RichZ, 07-16-2004 20:45:43

I have never used a Chicago Electric of any sort but I do have some experience with budget electric tools. I purchased a 4.5 inch grinder to replace the Craftsman that I dropped. It was basically useless. It was not made in a fashion that I could get the disc to sit straight. The result was a vibrating widow maker that was impossible to use. I guess I got what I paid for(14.99). I will be buying a quality brand soon.
I think buying a cheap unit is like playing the lottery, every once in a while you will win something but mostly it is a loosing proposition.
Just remember they are dirt cheap for some reason and there is nothing that irritates me more than going to the tool box and pulling out a junk tool.

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lloyd sc

07-21-2004 01:30:13

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Re: Re: Harbor Freight Reciprocating Saw in reply to TimFL, 07-16-2004 21:18:11

I bought a B***h for a lot of money, nail shard dropped in & broke it. complete armature only was sold. cost too much so bought m****a. can't keep blade pin from wallowing hole out. now own milwalkee, so far so good. could have bought a bunch of hf tools same price it's just money could have wasted it on furniture.

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