denny411 Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 Well I`ve just added a new tool to the arsenal, I just picked up a 30 ton hydraulic press. It was only used one time it doesn`t even have a scratch on it. I`ve wanted one for years but was always too cheap to fork out the 600-800 that everyone wanted and, my patience finally paid off, 200.00 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 Way cool man....you can never have enough tools!!! I always get a warm fuzzy feeling every time I buy a new tool, even if it's just a screwdriver! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 Harbor Freight moved into the Atlanta market about 6 months ago, and I only discovered them about a month ago. They have been running sales almost continuously going after Northern's business. I have put close to a grand in the stuff they have had ON SALE for anywhere from 33 to 50% off! In the process I learned a trick for getting the spouse to not complain about the money spent, which is probably the best advice/tip I could give to any of you. I took her for her favorite breakfast/brunch, then went to Harbor Freight. When I got there I gave her 1/2 the ads that I had cut out, showing prices before/sale and explained what they each were for. After we were through (she had picked up a pair of sissors for herself), I went outside to enjoy the sun and get out of the unairconditioned store (broken). When she came out she said "Boy - we saved a lot of money!" Now truth be known, I will NEVER understand the female mind, and believe that any man that does is really F*^#&d in the head . I have been married for 19 years and STILL don't have a clue - but I'm gonna try this again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted April 24, 2002 Author Share Posted April 24, 2002 Whenever possible I try to buy my tools from private individuals. It`s a good way to beat sales tax and I can haggle with them over price. It`s ammazing how many people buy things that they don`t really need or can`t afford.Then to make matters worse, they try to cut their loses buy selling stuff for whatever they can get out of it. The guy that I got the press from also has a fresh air supply system complete with the air pump. It supposedly sold new for 700 or 800 bucks but I haven`t had a chance to confirm it.It has never been used and he wants 300 for it.Does anyone know if that`s adeal or not? If it is,I`ll pick it up after I get back from Ohio next month,Maybe he`ll come down on his price some more by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Hey Denny 411, Last weekend I picked up a Central Hydraulics (1000 # capacity) engine stand for $15.00 (asking price $25.00) The only wear appeared as scuffing on the wheels. I have been passing up engine stands in the $50.00 range for a over a year and this one finally showed for sale on the garage sale grid I ply every Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted April 25, 2002 Author Share Posted April 25, 2002 Cool deal That reminds me of a garage sale I went to a couple years ago. I wasn`t going to stop because it looked like all little girls clothes.My wife said to stop because she wanted to look,It`s a good thing we did. I found a transmission scissor jack for 10 bucks. It had never even been used,in the catalogs they are about 80.00 +shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkokimoto Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Wow the engine stand was a good deal! I have a broken engine in my garage (shattered piston, bent valves, head mashed), sitting on a tire. I actually like going to harbor freight, but I always end up wondering if I really did get a good deal on something that I will probably never really use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Whenever possible I try to buy my tools from private individuals. It`s a good way to beat sales tax and I can haggle with them over price. Interesting...thats how I got my "over-engineered" rotisserie.. Its working out great by the way Denny BTW check your PM's ...got a question for you Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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