Harbor Freight

Low prices and a wide section make this a great place of you are looking for tools and shop supplies!
I have a small wood shop, nothing big, just hobby work. I have purchased quite a number of tools from Harbor Freight over the years, everything from hand tools to large power tools. I have found the selection good. Their website has improved and made shopping easier, now I pre-​shop and read reviews on larger purchases. I also enjoy just going in and browning. Often, I find things I never knew I needed!
The staff are helpful. They can help you find exactly what you are looking for and are willing to check the stock if needed. They also have good product knowledge, so asking them questions about items on stock will yield good info.
Prices tend to be lower here, substantially so. On many things it can be up to 20 to 30%. This is because the items may be off brand or made in China. This is not a bad thing. Chances are, you go to another place and many of the products come from the the place! It does mean you need to pay attention to build quality and consider how your going to use the item. If you are a light hobbiest like me, a more affordable choose can work out. If your make your living with the tool, you’ll what to be a little more attentive to build quality.
So, there you have it. Harbor Freight is a great place to built your tool collection and a to send an hour on a Saturday afternoon. Check it out!

Place sucks. I’ve called and reserved tools twice. They told me it was up front over the phone and to just ask one of the tellers when I arrive. Both times I showed up they said they were out of the product. Bullshit. I called reserved why is it not there? This place isn’t close to my house either. Don’t waste your time with this cat and mouse shit they do.

Have you ever been disappointed with the way a project turned out because you couldn’t afford to buy the right tool? This place has probably got the tool you need and for a price you can afford.
Say you plan on drilling only a small number of holes in the basement concrete wall but don’t have a hammer drill. Look here for an inexpensive one. This tool may not have all the latest features or be cordless or whatever but it’ll do the job and be available for lending to your friends later.
Would have five stars but they’re not quite as price competitive as they used to be (read Menards is comparable)

For the frugally-​minded, Harbor Freight is a gold mine. Forget Home Depot and Lowe’s when you’re bargain-​hunting. You can reasonably expect to save anywhere from 20−30% or more on similar items at Harbor Freight.
While the store layout is not particularly appealing, I like how it’s much more manageable in size than their Big Box counterparts.
Also, make sure to check their website, as you can often find great close-​out deals there, too. With the holiday season upon us, Harbor Freight is also a great place to buy gifts for family members. They have all sorts of smaller-​ticket items for the beginning tool enthusiast. For instance, a 105-​piece starter tool kit for $ 50.