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02-11-1999 13:16:04

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Say, are the Pittsburg Tools listed in one of the popular catalogs made in Pittsburg???

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Dee

07-08-2001 17:53:15

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Re: Pittsburg Tools in reply to JB, 02-11-1999 13:16:04

Yes, they are Chinese and not Pennsylvanian, but I've had very good luck with mine as DIYer/shade tree mechanic. The first Pittsburgh Tool I ever bought was a 1/2" breaker bar - I expected it to break when I was removing rusty spring bolts from a 65 GMC 4x4, but it held up and I've bought hand tools from them ever since. I've done most of the work on my 65 GMC using them, from stubby wrenches to large sockets to torque wrenches.

For occasional jobs, buying Pittsburg is far more practical for me than Snap-On, or a large Craftsman/Husky set. If anything, you can do like I did and buy a basic Craftsman mechanic socket and wrench set, and then "fill in" what you don't have with Pittsburgh.

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rossow (MN)

02-16-1999 09:46:39

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Re: Pittsburg Tools in reply to JB, 02-11-1999 13:16:04

I concur with the responses of Jerry and Mike. Take advantage of Harbor Freight specials, but don't throw away your Snap-On stuff. I've bought a ton of oddball stuff from Harbor Freight over the years (have an order in right now, in fact) and have usually gotten about what I expected. For things I don't use regularly (one-man brake bleeder; steering-wheel-spring compressor; exhaust-pipe expander; adjustable pin wrench; etc., etc.) I find HF stuff is usually OK. What I've also found is that you have to watch HF prices VERY carefully. Example: Today, you could pay $159.99 for a pressurized sandblaster in one HF catalog, or get the same item from a different HF catalog for $79.99. They won't give you the lowest current price; they'll charge you whatever price is in the catalog from which you order (and there are usually five or six current at the same time). I take advantage of the half-price sales. I've found things like dead-blow hammers for about a third the price I'd pay locally. I stay away from HF's power tools as a rule, although I got a 20-inch McCulloch reconditioned chain saw for $160 and it seems to work fine. People on one of the woodworking boards I frequent have had bad things to say about HF's power tools -- parts aren't machined correctly, etc. Bottom line is that you have to know what something is worth from other sources, then see if you can get it cheaper at HF, and don't buy anything you couldn't afford to replace after the warranty expires.

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dave

02-20-1999 07:51:19

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Re: Re: Pittsburg Tools in reply to rossow (MN), 02-16-1999 09:46:39

Rossow, Might you toss the address of those wood working boards my way ?? Thanks,
later,dave

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JerryU

02-12-1999 05:36:26

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Re: Pittsburg Tools in reply to JB, 02-11-1999 13:16:04

As Mike said, maybe Pittsburgh, China just like Chicago Electric is Chicago, China.

Actually as kind of a tool junkie and occaisional home mechanic, I found that Harbor Freight was a great way to own a variety of tools that I don't often use and that I couldn't otherwise afford. Be selective, however, and don't get your hopes up on the quality of some of the lesser stuff.

I bought a chop saw for $99. Works great. Have used it about a dozen times. Nice to have, but for that little use, I wouldn't want to have spent $250-$300. I doubt you could do a lot of chopping with it before it burned out, but for the hobby or home it is fine. Kind of the same thing with the $40 3/4" socket set. Use it mostly for driving bearings and seals, but works well on lug nuts on my 9N. What the heck only $40. If I used one every day, I would need a better set.

Whatever works for you.

JerryU

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MikeH(Tx)

02-11-1999 18:18:51

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Re: Pittsburg Tools in reply to JB, 02-11-1999 13:16:04

I wondered the same thing when I ordered some tools from Harbor Freight. Turns out they were Chinese. Tools are just ok, in terms of steel strength, but for the price, are perfect for occasional use.

If you want an everyday tool, go elsewhere.

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