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    <title>Power Tools</title>
    <description>Reviews and general discussion of Harbor Freight power tools.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Кракен Открыть</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B5%D0%BD-%D0%9E%D1%82%D0%BA%D1%80%D1%8B%D1%82%D1%8C.1941/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (TimothyBreme)</author>
      <dc:creator>TimothyBreme</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&lt;a href=&quot;<a href="https://kra-31-at.at" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://kra-31-at.at</a>&quot;&gt;kra31&lt;/a&gt;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Us General 30" 5 Drawer Tool Cart</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/us-general-30-5-drawer-tool-cart.1486/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bob Severin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bob Severin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I saw a guy on the internet put two of these carts together and make one really useful cart.  So, when they went on sale at HF, I bought two carts, a Bauer 4&quot; grinder some cut-off wheels and off I went.  Here is what the finished product look like.  It took about 4 or 5 hours in total.  Since I had two complete carts to start with, I opted to use all swivel casters on my finished cart.  It&#039;s really mobile for me to move around.  There was a lot of stuff left overs I donated all of it to a...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/us-general-30-5-drawer-tool-cart.1486/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Us General 30&quot; 5 Drawer Tool Cart</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hercules Sds-max He34 Vs He35?</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hercules-sds-max-he34-vs-he35.1483/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (pcb)</author>
      <dc:creator>pcb</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone recommend one over the other? Apart from the $200 and 2 amp difference, the cheaper one (HE34) seems to have better specs on speed and BPM - so confused! <br />
<br />
Need to drill into boulders with a 1 1/2&quot; bit for Dexpan.......$200 Amazon special died after 20 mins. <br />
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Thx!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Harbor Freight Solar Floodlight - Unboxing And Teardown With Efficiency (battery Life) Mod</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/harbor-freight-solar-floodlight-unboxing-and-teardown-with-efficiency-battery-life-mod.1482/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Cut2Measure1)</author>
      <dc:creator>Cut2Measure1</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Harbor Freight Solar Floodlight - Unboxing and Teardown with Efficiency (Battery Life) Mod<br />
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      <title>Drill Master Rotary Tool Kit</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/drill-master-rotary-tool-kit.1480/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Cut2Measure1)</author>
      <dc:creator>Cut2Measure1</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve been around this forum for a while but never registered or posted. Was going to pick this up since it was cheap but not going to now.  Is this guy serious, is it that bad?  <br />
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      <title>3/4hp Concrete Vibrator</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/3-4hp-concrete-vibrator.1473/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (rbstern)</author>
      <dc:creator>rbstern</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Pickup up the concrete vibrator (HF #34923) for a pole barn project that involves setting 16 6x6 posts in 4&#039; deep holes.  Each post requires about five 80lb. bags of concrete.  After shovelling the mixed concrete hole around the post, used the vibrator.  It&#039;s outstanding.  Spreads and smooths the concrete really nicely, assuring really good adhesion to the post.<br />
<br />
Suprisingly good tool.  Concrete vibrators are expensive specialty tools.  Most people who need them casually will rent them or...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/3-4hp-concrete-vibrator.1473/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">3/4hp Concrete Vibrator</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Chicago Electric Cordless Hex Impact Driver #62421</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/chicago-electric-cordless-hex-impact-driver-62421.1472/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (PETER DOMINO)</author>
      <dc:creator>PETER DOMINO</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[18V Nickel Cad battery that is no longer charging<br />
not certain if it&#039;s the battery or the charger<br />
Nevertheless, wishing to replace with a Lithium Ion but<br />
what I found at a local HF store does not fit.<br />
Any suggestions out there?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hercules Brushless Motor Tools Coming?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 15:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hercules-brushless-motor-tools-coming.1415/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (MechEngineer)</author>
      <dc:creator>MechEngineer</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Was thinking of getting a new set of drills am ready to buy the Hercules hammer drill/driver and impact driver along with the batteries, chargers and all the fixings, and also possibly the circular saw too, all 20V.  But I read that they are coming out with a whole new line of brushless motor designs, it was some random guy in a tool forum I can&#039;t recall, I tried to find more information but found little.<br />
  If this is true I may wait for them, but I don&#039;t want to wait too long.  Could wait a...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hercules-brushless-motor-tools-coming.1415/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Hercules Brushless Motor Tools Coming?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Chicago Electric 91852 Miter Saw Parts</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/chicago-electric-91852-miter-saw-parts.1414/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bob Amos)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bob Amos</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a very good 12&quot; Chicago Electric older 91852 miter saw. I am looking for the left handed thread bolt that holds the blade in place. What I need is either a source or part number for the bolt or the size so that I can order one. I know that I can go to an industrial hardware store but the closest is $30 in gas away and if I can avoid that and just order one would be great. Anyone have any help for me on this?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Central Machinery 1-1/4 Cubic Ft. Cement Mixer</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/central-machinery-1-1-4-cubic-ft-cement-mixer.1402/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (rbstern)</author>
      <dc:creator>rbstern</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bought this last summer, in anticipation of some masonry projects.  The wife has decided she likes masonry projects, and the only challenge is mixing the morter.  It&#039;s tough on aging shoulders.<br />
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The machine was a pain in the neck to put together.  Diagrams are too small, small parts identification is difficult.  Assembly instructions are a bit vague at times.  But, it does go together.  Just could be better done.<br />
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We gave this machine a workout, going through 7 60lb bags of mortar to do an...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/central-machinery-1-1-4-cubic-ft-cement-mixer.1402/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Central Machinery 1-1/4 Cubic Ft. Cement Mixer</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Central Machinery Electric 5 Ton Log Splitter</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/central-machinery-electric-5-ton-log-splitter.1399/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Ben)</author>
      <dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My father-in-law recently purchased this little <a href="https://www.harborfreight.com/5-ton-12-amp-electric-log-splitter-63366.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Central Machinery Electric 5 Ton Log Splitter</a> and it&#039;s pretty rad. He used a 15% coupon, so his price ended up being about $270 after tax.<br />
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Unboxing was easy, and the only assembly required was to screw on the control handle. Took about 20 seconds.<br />
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On the site it says the maximum diameter log is 10&quot;, so of course we took some...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/central-machinery-electric-5-ton-log-splitter.1399/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Central Machinery Electric 5 Ton Log Splitter</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Need Help To Fix The 18v Drill Master Nicad Charger</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 23:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/need-help-to-fix-the-18v-drill-master-nicad-charger.1401/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Subaron)</author>
      <dc:creator>Subaron</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am trying to fix the nicad battery charger for my 18V Drill Master drill. The resistor in position R11 blew, and with it the numbers on the resistor (see pic).<br />
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Can someone provide the numbers on this resistor. <br />
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I would buy a replacement, but I am very far from the closest HF.<br />
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<a href="https://www.harborfreight.com/18v-nicd-replacement-battery-64776.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://www.harborfreight.com/18v-nicd-replacement-battery-64776.html</a><br />
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      <title>Hercules 13 Piece Bi-metal Hole Saw Set</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hercules-13-piece-bi-metal-hole-saw-set.73/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hercules-13-piece-bi-metal-hole-saw-set.73/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Ben)</author>
      <dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been working on my shed a lot, and I needed to cut a hole for an LB, so I decided to grab a hole saw set I remember seeing at HF that looked nice. I also had a gift card with a few dozen doll hairs on it, so I made the drive. When I got there, I realized it was a whopping $65! I am not sure I would’ve sprung for the whole set if I didn’t have a gift card that lessened the blow by about half, but I’m glad I did. <br />
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The set comes in a solid plastic case with a nice sliding lock. I prefer these...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hercules-13-piece-bi-metal-hole-saw-set.73/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Hercules 13 Piece Bi-metal Hole Saw Set</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Braun Slim Bar Rechargeable Led Light</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/braun-slim-bar-rechargeable-led-light.32/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/braun-slim-bar-rechargeable-led-light.32/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Okuma)</author>
      <dc:creator>Okuma</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Item #: 63958<br />
Item Name: Braun Slim Bar Rechargeable LED Light<br />
Price: $19.99 on sale ($29.99 regular price)<br />
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This light is pretty cool. I bought this back in January but just now opened it up and checked it out. The light bar portion swivels 180 degrees and is very bright, I blinded myself when checking to see if the battery was charged or not. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" /> <br />
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It has two brightness settings for the light bar, and then a small LED flashlight in the tip of the bar for some reason. There is only one...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/braun-slim-bar-rechargeable-led-light.32/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Braun Slim Bar Rechargeable Led Light</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Base For My New 14” Spindle Sander</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/a-base-for-my-new-14%E2%80%9D-spindle-sander.60/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Ben)</author>
      <dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I needed a base for my spindle sander, and I figured it would be nice to be lower than a typical countertop. Well when I was buying my old Craftsman table saw from CL, he had a bandsaw that was missing a ton of parts and wanted it gone. Sooo, I took it and kept the base to use for my spindle sander. Sounded easy to just mount it, but I managed to make it extremely difficult. <br />
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A normal human would have just drilled holes in the base where they needed to be and bolted it on. Well, for some...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/a-base-for-my-new-14%E2%80%9D-spindle-sander.60/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">A Base For My New 14” Spindle Sander</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Assembling The 14" Bandsaw</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2018 01:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/assembling-the-14-bandsaw.59/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/assembling-the-14-bandsaw.59/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Ben)</author>
      <dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Man, I&#039;m in the middle of assembling the 14&quot; bandsaw, and it&#039;s been a bit of a PITA. First, several of the illustrations in the instructions are kind of off, and several assumptions had to be made (with regard to which parts were being referenced). And then, it seems like the manual that came with the tool didn&#039;t match the way the current version of the tool was packaged. I finally found an updated version of the manual on the website and it&#039;s a little better, but still not perfect. <br />
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I...<br />
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<a href="https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/assembling-the-14-bandsaw.59/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Assembling The 14&quot; Bandsaw</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hf 10" 12 Speed Drill Press #63471</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hf-10-12-speed-drill-press-63471.46/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hf-10-12-speed-drill-press-63471.46/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Arty)</author>
      <dc:creator>Arty</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Add a much needed light and switch to my new HF drill press #63471]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>6.5 Amp 3 In. X 21 In. Heavy Duty Belt Sander</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 04:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/6-5-amp-3-in-x-21-in-heavy-duty-belt-sander.48/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/6-5-amp-3-in-x-21-in-heavy-duty-belt-sander.48/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Arty)</author>
      <dc:creator>Arty</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mad a stand for my <br />
<span style="font-size: 22px"><b>6.5 Amp 3 in. x 21 in. Heavy Duty Belt Sander</b></span>. It can be used up right , on its side or on its back. works great.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hf 3.5 Amp Heavy Duty Electric Cutout Tool</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 21:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hf-3-5-amp-heavy-duty-electric-cutout-tool.36/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hf-3-5-amp-heavy-duty-electric-cutout-tool.36/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Arty)</author>
      <dc:creator>Arty</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I use this for cutting, sanding, buffing and all sort of other needs in my small work shop. I added a speed control in the handle works like a larger dermel tool now adding more control to the working of the tool.<br />
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      <title>Hf 1-1/2 Hp Heavy Duty Variable Speed Plunge Router</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2018 23:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hf-1-1-2-hp-heavy-duty-variable-speed-plunge-router.37/</link>
      <guid>https://www.hfhacks.com/threads/hf-1-1-2-hp-heavy-duty-variable-speed-plunge-router.37/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Arty)</author>
      <dc:creator>Arty</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Great tool love the power controls work great easy to adjust setting. The only thing I would of like was for the base plate where I could use Router Template Guide. So I made my own plate to fit the Brass Router Template Guide.<br />
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