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10-16-2008, 12:48 PM
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#1 | | Harbor Frieght in Pineville Name: Keye City: Lancaster State: SC County: Lancaster Join Date: Mar 2007  10-16-2008, 12:48 PM
I was in Pineville last Friday and saw a HFstore. Did not have time to stop. I have never bought anything from them. I will be back in Pineville tomorrow for PT. Is the store worth a visit? | | Views: 487 | |
10-16-2008, 01:20 PM
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Name: Scott City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.49 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
I would say yes. Most of their stuff is low end and won't last a lifetime. Their prices are good.
Here is their website: http://www.harborfreight.com/
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10-16-2008, 02:09 PM
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Name: Ed City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.34 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Hey Keye,
It depends. A lot of their stuff is junk, but they definitely have some gems. Just know what you are getting. Definitely worth the stop though.
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10-16-2008, 02:24 PM
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Name: Eric City: Concord State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 36 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.03 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Originally Posted by Keye  I was in Pineville last Friday and saw a HFstore. Did not have time to stop. I have never bought anything from them. I will be back in Pineville tomorrow for PT. Is the store worth a visit? If you are going to stop at a Harbor Freight, the Pineville store is a good one to stop at. It is probably the nicest store, having more space than typical HF and in a shopping center that isn't run down.
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10-16-2008, 03:22 PM
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Name: Andy City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 50 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.53 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Originally Posted by Keye I was in Pineville last Friday and saw a HFstore. Did not have time to stop. I have never bought anything from them. I will be back in Pineville tomorrow for PT. Is the store worth a visit? If you have never been to a HF store, you should go. You may decide it's a great place or you may leave in disgust, but you should definitely go.
They have a web site (different than the web site for ordering): http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/start.do
click on the link to see the current flier to see what's on sale. I would be very careful about anything electric that is really low priced; a sizable percentage of people who don't like HF have had a bad experience a low end electric motor. | |
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10-17-2008, 09:11 PM
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Name: Bryan City: Greenville State: NC County: Pitt Join Date: Sep 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 3.50 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Like others have said, depends on what you purchase. Things like tarps, shorter clamps, roller stands, dowel jig and stuff like that are a good deal. I don't know that I would trust any of their machinery, however I have never used any. Maybe a small tool you only need once in a while.
I do have an air compressor from there. Very loud. Another member said they had one catch on fire. Works for what I need though. For get the sand paper. Good for about one pass. Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. I don't pay much so I don't expect much. | |
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10-18-2008, 11:12 AM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.03 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
HF "is what it is" but I have bought stuff there that is still serving me well. Casters, clamps, wiping cloths, etc. I bought as set of Forstner bits from them years ago and they are still doing the job. I know some others have also bought their twist drill bit sets and are pleased. It is what it is! 
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10-18-2008, 11:15 AM
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Name: Cathy City: Forest City State: NC County: Rutherford Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 2.45 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Several members have their heavy duty lathe and seem pleased with them..
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10-18-2008, 09:39 PM
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Name: Jimmy City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.64 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
HF has alot of gems, most of them smaller items, and a few larger ones. If you spend enough time in there you can easily spend $50-$100 on little stuff that you didn't realize that you needed until see it. But, "It is what it is" and don't ecpect it to be anything else.
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10-19-2008, 06:06 AM
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Name: Bas City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 36 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Here is a list of items that perform better than the price might indicate. Don't forget to sign up for their coupons to get even more savings.
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10-19-2008, 10:33 AM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Cool list Bas, thanks for posting. 
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10-19-2008, 11:28 AM
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Name: Bryan City: Greenville State: NC County: Pitt Join Date: Sep 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 3.50 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
Yea, nice list Bas | |
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10-19-2008, 09:49 PM
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Name: John Anderson City: Long Island State: VA County: Pittsylvania Join Date: Oct 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.00 over 180 days | Re: Harbor Frieght in Pineville
This depends on whether you are going to use the tools for home / hobby type work, or for everyday professional use. If you are looking for something that will be used in a professional capacity, they may not be what you want. For home and hobby use they have some very good items at very reasonable prices.
I have a 6" jointer (6 years old), a 14" band saw (4 years old), a lathe (3"years old), and a dust collector (1 year old). I am retired, and am usually in the shop at least 3 - 4 days a week and these items have served me well. One downside, the assembly instructions stink   , but I've managed to get everything built and running eventually.
I can't speak for the electrical hand tools as I have never bought any, but I've been surprised by some of the good comments I have heard.
As to whether the store is worth a visit, definately yes.
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