Harbor Freight now open in Sterling VA

[Tad]

Having a store is nice because you can look at the tool before you drop $20
on it.  I've had a few that have been well worth the cash.  Their $20 4"
angle grinder is well worth it.  I've abused that thing for years and it
hasn't failed.  Their saws-all, not so much.  You can also check online for
reviews.  One of my forums has a long-running thread where people have
weighed in: http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=58464

Also sign up for their mailing list.  They include nice coupons including a
standard 20% off of any item, and some kind of freebie.  I've probably
gotten 15 of those multi-meters for free and a few dozen flashlights.

-Tad



On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 5:03 PM, fgentges at mindspring.com <
fgentges at mindspring.com> wrote:

>  I went by today and checked out the New Harbor Freight store.  Indeed, we
> now have one pretty much around the corner from our lab.  This is a great
> resource to have so close.
>
> I note that they say their tools have a lifetime guarantee.
>
> They have a mailing list for all their sales.  A nice flyer worth getting.
>
> Frank
>
>
> On 3/30/13 9:48 AM, Michael Chisena wrote:
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Was just there this Saturday AM.
> Met the store manager, nice dude.
>
> Its in the shopping center on Sterling Blvd very near the KFC.
> Don't be confused because most of the windows are blanked.
> They open on the 21st of next but are doing business to train up staff and
> configure the stock room.
>
> Saw some good items, and some less than special ones.
>
> On the techie side.
> 15 watt solar panels.
>
> All kinds of neat flashlights.
>
> There was a special going on over a cheap muiti meter.
> Using one of these would be cheaper now than buying a custom built panel
> meter and scaling resistors.
>
> There was a 20 dollar DMM package that included a thermocouple sensor that
> look real sharp.
>
> A bunch of different non contact IR thermometers.
> Some of the almost traditional 'gun type' with the built in laser pointer.
> Others smaller about the size of a stack of silver dollars.
>
> A whole lot of stuff related to welding supply.
> Welders, tools, self darkening masks, wire and rods.
> Another tool package was for 'plastic welding'.
> Usually you only hear about that in the Auto Body trade where fixing
> bumper covers is important cost savings.
>
> A big section given over to air compressor items. Tanks, pumps, electric
> motors, sprayers, all kinds of cool items.
>
> Another thing that impressed me was a supply of ready to run gasoline
> engines.
> From about a C Buck up.
> Gets me thinking about a 'roll your own' back up generator or Field Day 12
> volt source.
>
> This could be a fun place, go check it out.
>
> Be well all.
> Mike Chisena
> aka
> KA2ZEV
>
>
>
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