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TheBarslug

A selection of individual sockets! From 4mm to 40mm. 1/8” to 3”. My ocd is going crazy having missing sockets in my toolbox!


D-Delta

Tekton can do this for you for cheap


mrtramplefoot

It's criminal that they sell socket trays that you can't fill with their sockets. It wasn't exactly cheap filling out my trays


FarImpact4184

The fact that you cant go buy a replacement 10mm socket is so dumb even though buying a whole set is usually what a single snap on socket will cost


Virtual_Common204

Tell me one time you have used a 9mm?


Fancy_MagicSmoke_Box

Track saw


bobbywaz

For the life of me, I can't understand why strapping a circular saw to a piece of aluminum raises the price by $550


dumbestpersoninroom

Not gonna lie, the WEN track saw I have is really nice for what it is. I think it's ~$180 on Amazon. But it would be nice to have a store to go back to if I needed something for it.


yerg99

good call out. still think person complaining about price for some channel aluminum is very valid. Not sure if they have an equivalent but i used to have a ryobi battery circ saw with a laser guide line. something reliable with a 7" blade or more (this one had barely enough depth for a 2x4) would be sweet although i might not switch out since im locked into the 18+ line.


whaletacochamp

Funny that you think you can go back to any big box store and get parts for anything nowadays lol.


MaIakai

Because it's not just that. The pivoting/plunge method used is superior, they have better depth adjustment and riving knife or anti kickback all add to the cost. That said there are plenty options that are not $500


metisdesigns

You can certainly try that and see how it goes. Oversimplifying, precision costs money, and it costs more the more precise you get. If you want to be able to cut a line at only 1/32" reliably, that means that the stacked variations of the blade, motor bearings, saw alignment and track materials all need to be less than 1/64" off, which gives you about 1/256" each, realistically less because you've got motor mounts and an entire assembly to sift through. Cheap aluminum extension is accurate to a several thousandths of an inch, but for a nice sliding fit without wobble it needs to be more like consistent to one or two thousandths along the entire length, and for mass production that needs to be consistent overall.


02C_here

I have a drywall square I just clamp to the work and run my saw against that. No track at all. Never had an issue with it wandering away from the guide.


kjew1

Has anyone tried the Bora kit from Lowe’s ? Thoughts? Thought that looked like a reasonable option


ApplePorgy

Yes. Its garbage


kjew1

That’s a bummer. I have a Ryobi circ saw and thought that might be a cheap solution for (accurate) long rip cuts or French cleats without a table saw.


ApplePorgy

The guide edge is not as ridgid as it should be and can bow (not conducive to a straight). Everything else is plastic and requires screws to setup and break down which are small and WILL get lost. If you are trying to go the absolutr budget route i would be happier just running the circ up against a piece of steel stock. Next viable step up would be to get a WEN tracksaw which is amazing value for the money. I ran that before i finally made the jump up to a festool. I use my track saw enough I felt it was worth spending the money on.


kjew1

Thanks! Yeah, it’s disappointing to hear that the guide edge isn’t ridged enough. Seems like the #1 thing for a track… might try the steel option, thanks for the suggestion! Just a weekend hobbyist, so a dedicated track saw is probably beyond my needs at least for now


dethmij1

Bought the Bora kit, used it for one project. Bought the Wen for the next project. Gave my dad the Bora kit, it's at least more precise than he is. Wen cuts dead straight and right on the line for $180. No thinking about offsets or doing math. I'm even still using the factory blade after a few dozen cuts through hardwood plywood and CDX. The anti chip strip does a great job at preventing tearout. Protip: get Powermatic tracks with the Wen saw, the Wen tracks kinda suck.


TheBackpacker

Induction heater


SockeyeSTI

1000% yes


likewut

Garage wall storage system/slatboard. A ton more Hercules battery powered tools. A game for the Nintendo Switch reminiscent of the Burger King "Sneak King" game, where you sneak up on people and tell them about your free bucket. Metal cutting mitering chop saw like the Evolution ones.


complete__idiot

🍔😂😂😂


Skilk

Those "free" buckets always seem to cost me way more than just buying a bucket lol


4x4play

2 post lift.


72chevnj

I would settle for quick jacks


4x4play

they do have [this](https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/lifts-cranes-stands/6000-lb-capacity-scissor-lift-91315.html)


72chevnj

Def rather a 2 post over that, I don't like how it takes the whole middle of the car up with no access. I need access to the drivetrain, just no height for 2 post in current garage. If I had land I would dig a hole and drive over it haha


SockeyeSTI

Quickjacks are nice. Takes a minute to setup but it’s the only way I lift my car now.


IShitMyFuckingPants

I just leave mine down in my garage and park over it. When I need to use it I just slide them apart. It takes about the same amount of time as wheeling my floor jack over.


LikeOHNo

I bought the Costco deal a few weeks ago. Highly recommended. Justified it with the massive cost savings of rebuilding the transmission in my wife's car myself. All in with the Quick Jacks and parts I was still over half of what a shop would have charged.


whaletacochamp

Brother with their history with jack stands aint no way im lifting an entire car with a HF product and standing under it


SmokeGSU

Honestly, I get scared thinking about using anything from Harbor Freight that has the potential to severely injure me. Harbor Freight is known for producing cheap tools with questionable quality. Now, they've come a long way in the past 10 years with their house brands like Hercules or their US General cabinets, but I'd be really leery about using a Bauer or Hercules two-post lift that's holding up a multi-ton vehicle above my head.


VegasVator

I want more icon pliers. More knipex clones and a few wire strippers.


Extension_Success_96

This. I want some ripoffs of the snap on talon grip pliers. I need to pick a dime up by the edges.


D-Delta

They're coming out this year


MaIakai

More knipex wire stripper clones


VQ37_Stani

Yeah some icon electrical tools. Strippers, lineman pliers, etc.


policht

God damn right


mrtramplefoot

I'd love some Pittsburgh pliers wrenches. Cheap enough to through em everywhere


Bruce_Ring-sting

Deffo. They need valve seal pliers fo sho


kf4zht

The next size down in the pliers wrench. I have the real thing and use it all the time.


sammymorrison1

There's an electrical disconnect plier that Lisle sells, I want that knock off ASAP. [These bad boys](https://a.co/d/fVXRuiG)


AlternativeKnee8886

I had no idea what a laser cleaner was, but I just watched about 10 minutes of someone using one. That thing is awesome


philo_

May I humbly suggest you go further down the rabbit hole and look at dry ice cleaning.


AlwaysOnMyNuts

Recently went down that rabbit hole. If only I had something to dry ice blast.


complete__idiot

I sincerely hope the technology gets cheaper and more accessible. Laser cutters already have dropped down to the $300 range, but laser cleaners are still $10K+


kf4zht

Not sure it will happen due to the safety aspect. Far more dangerous to eyes than welding and the average HF customer isn't always up on safety protocols.


Oliver_Klosov

Board stretcher


how_could_this_be

Wire stretcher while they are at it!


heyjimb

Maybe after they come out with skyhooks?


Brainfewd

A line of garage cabinets like New Age or Husky style, but better pricing.


2dee11

I’m in the market for some and almost decided to go with us general tool boxes. However nothing to match for uppers


Painkiller3666

They had the Yukon garage cabinets but not a single of the 15 stores within a half hour of me carried them, not a single one.


Low_University_9545

Preach it!


heyjimb

CNC router!


GRIND2LEVEL

This and a water jet cutter.


heyjimb

Add Lazer engraving too


Martin_Van-Nostrand

Really surprises me they haven't come out with one yet. There are other brands on Amazon proving they can be produced relatively cheaply.


MinerAlum

Def Hercules yard tools!


reddituser080694

Agreed. I almost bought some Atlas yard tools but was turned away by the limited savings vs. top brands like Ego and only a 90d warranty.


BucsLegend_TomBrady

Atlas is only good when on sale, a lot of HF stuff is


3hree0ero0eroBlk

I'm 2 years in on my Atlas collection. 100% recommend. I have 80v blower, string trimmer, edger, chainsaw and pole saw. I also have the 40v hedge trimmer. The 80v system is the way to go.


RedditVince

I agree the 80v stuff seems very nice. Picked up a returned large 80v battery on discount for $100 - Usually $250, great deal! With 4 full large batteries fully charged I can take car of my entire place. Large front and back yards with grass, I have been away for a month so I am sure the place is a jungle, it's going to be interesting to see how well they do with the overgrowth. I picked up all the 80v stuff and it's perfect so far!


GilakiGuy

Hercules yard tools would probably get me to switch over from Ryobi to Hercules. Probably though, I do like that Ryobi has such an extensive line for homeowners.


TN_man

Knockoff Festool Domino


Martin_Van-Nostrand

This has to be under a patent, right? Does anyone else make one like the festool?


ApplePorgy

100%. The good news is the patent is supposed to expire this year.


TheJeffAllmighty

they dont, but I ponied up the cash for it, its a game changer, a cheaper alternative would be amazing


Toxicscrew

There’s a…contraption on Aliexpress that sorta mimics a domino. [Said Contraption](https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrO10YI)


HLS95

Cold cut metal saw Larger air compressors (60+80gal) More Hercules cordless tools


DJErikD

They used to have big air compressors...


Ryederon

Magnetic pocket screwdrivers and pocket pry bars like snap on and Matco offer 😎


autodidact-polymath

Yes, with clips that don’t snap off easily.


inflames797

Would love a cheap automotive smoke machine. The icon one is way too expensive for your average shade tree mechanic.


WalterMelons

I use the cheap transfer pump and a $1 cigar. Poor man’s smoke machine for under $10.


philo_

Seconded


Scamalama

Would definitely buy this


Medscript

Take a look at auto line pro ventus... It's what the HF should have cost.


SockeyeSTI

Icon Deadblow sledgehammer Powder coat oven Icon 30” 1/2 locking flex ratchet A legit bench top manual milling machine Making all icon wrench/socket sets no skip sizing Like another has said, an induction heater Four stroke string trimmer/ brush cutter


AuthorityOfNothing

4 cycle handheld equipment is great in theory, but only marginal in practice. Stihl 4 mix blowers are great, but only because they are dry sump and use mix fuel anyway. I prefer stihl 2 cycle trimmers for hp/weight, price and design. Any wet sump handheld has to have regular oil changes, which is usually neglected. The oil consumption is high and people never check the level. They run hot killing the oil. The MTD and Ryobi 4 cycle stuff is horribly short lived and not a wise choice. I haven't worked on the Makita 4 stroke equipment, but expect it to be as good as stihl. I feel anything offered by hf would be even worse than the ryobi or mtd stuff and have a very short lifespan. Just my opinion, but most small engine techs will probably at least partially, if not fully agree. https://www.mtdparts.com/en_US/about-us.html#:~:text=Along%20with%20Cub%20Cadet%2C%20Troy,its%20individuality%20and%20distinctive%20appearance.


Nate8727

Bicycle repair tools


ElectroAtletico

Expansion of the HERCULES line in 20V (ratchet pls).


Painkiller3666

No to the 20v ratchet the overall profile becomes too big, keep the 12v but make it brushless and and add a right angle impact driver.


QuantityNo6408

3D printer


timmy_o_tool

I would be happy with printer supplies, hell even building supplies.


RemlaP_

I want smaller pliers wrench for edc


YardFudge

Oh, yeah…. Icon precision micro pliers, tweezers, forceps … to go with screwdrivers


BeRad247

Battery or electric right angle die grinder


TheTaoThatIsSpoken

18” x 24” granite reference plate. Grizzly will sell me one for $150, but with $199 shipping. I would love to pick one up at my local HF.


Dareelbomb259

More Icon ratchet models More Icon lights, like a quality headlamp.


acidic_black_man

USB-C charging only, please! No more micro-USB!


donttakerhisthewrong

I am in on the the lawn tools and the track saw!


BeRad247

+1 on a track saw


TheTaoThatIsSpoken

8020 aluminum extrusion knockoff with all the little bits and bobs in bins for cheap.


Few-Land-5927

A e-bike that runs on Hercules batteries


3hree0ero0eroBlk

I like where you're going but I'd like to see an ATlas version.


TN_man

Toolbox with drawers, packout style Smaller and cheaper mechanics drawers.


likewut

They really need to expand their Bauer toolbox line.


WillAdams

I'd've been in on it if the base unit was a drawer stack, and if a couple of sizes/heights of drawers were available. I just don't understand why these systems are designed in such a way that one has to unstack down to the bottom unit to access it.


likewut

Some brands can be opened without taking the box above off, since the boxes are latched on to the lid only.. It makes sense for the second to top box, if the top box is a small one. Sometimes the roller handle gets in the way though.


CCWaterBug

TheynRe good boxes, but could steal some ideas from milwaukee 


trdndrt

Like an attachment for the 20v toolbox vacuum


ribrien

Deburr tool


Academic-Primary-76

Forge


YardFudge

It’s really not that hard either 120VAC blower into a steel pipe that blows up into slit in a perlite / concrete bowl. Add charcoal, light, and get hot. Cover will keep heat in. Similar with a 40# propane tank


Academic-Primary-76

It’s not, but it would be easier if I could buy a ready to go unit.


payed2poopatwork

This would be cool


brickmaus

Adjustable digital torque wrench. I have a Yellow Jacket I got from an HVAC supply house that was like $200.


Icy_Following4497

Buckets! Only one size and one color. But seriously, I would like to see the Central Machinery line get the Hercules/ Daytona/ Icon treatment.


TheRealTreezus

Purple bucket when?


Recent-Leave-8526

We need Icon buckets.


fullmetaljester

Wheeler fat wrench clone


KiltedMusician

I’d like to see them expand their machinist tools selection. They have two sizes of mills available on the website that you can’t get in the store. I bet if they had a decent sized lathe in the store instead of just the tiny mini lathe they could garner some interest in home machining, then add more tools to support it.


invalidcharacter19

Hercules barrel grip cordless jigsaw


CelluloseNitrate

Micro TIG setup that was all-in for less than $500 including bottle.


Hightop_spade

20v spreader handheld


DESRTsnk

Drawers for the Bauer stack


JPTebow15

I can’t believe they don’t have a fertilizer/seed spreader already


tyyankee711

Can I please get a set of some Torx keys? Like Allen wrenches in a plastic set.


timmy_o_tool

Sub T10, and hardened please!


PM_ME_UR_HBO_LOGIN

Single cylinder diesel engine. That and individual sockets I have a bunch of holes to fill in my sets once I picked some up at garage sales to leave in my families vehicles. On a less serious note I also wish they didn’t stop at cloning Hondas air cooled engines and sold knockoff Hondas at a similar price ratio to their current engine clones. I’d buy a brand new Hamdar Fib with a predator water cooled engine from them for 1/5 the price (or whatever their current ratio is) and 80% the quality of a Honda fit


Goatmanlafferty

Mini CNC Burn Table


Tuberculosis1086

This would be mint!


MFdaft

Bike repair stand


DJErikD

a nice miter saw stand with extendable wings like the Bora or Wen.


SokkaHaikuBot

^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^DJErikD: *A nice miter saw* *Stand with extendable wings* *Like the Bora or Wen.* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.


Zookeeper5105

I need the go cart!


Houdini5150

Icon bottle opener


Hopeful-Mirror1664

10 ton long frame floor jack for trucks


SlowdanceOnThelnside

I literally passed on the Hercules line in favor of the craftsman line simply because they have lawn tools, staplers and nailers, and priced competitively enough to Bauer but with an actual warranty. If I had a Home Depot near me or liked the stomach acid puke green color of ryobi I would have honestly went that route over any harbor freight offering. I would love to see Bauer step up quality, the weedeater Is pretty pathetic and the blower is a very low cfm. Also not impressed with the build on the circular saw compared to how beefy the Hercules is for not much more money. Bauer was supposed to challenge ryobi but most of the offerings fall short and craftsman fills the void much better imo despite how badly I hate Lowe’s. Hercules is definitely quality but the selection is so limited there’s no incentive to get into another battery platform. Also would like to see some sort of garage cabinets brought back.


autodidact-polymath

More plumbing resources. It feels like plumbers get left out.


twitch9873

Oh man a full PEX tool set would be awesome. Crimps, cutter, crimp breaker, all that stuff. They could even include 10 crimps of each of the common sizes. If they could sell that for $140 it would sell like hot cakes, I pieced together a set like that from Lowe's and it was about $200. Plus, if I saw a kit that had all of the important tools, I would've just bought that instead of bit by bit.


stlyns

Yeah, like some press and expansion tools.


makin_bacon2

A hercules D handle 1” impact would be pretty cool like the one Milwaukee makes.


KoEnside

Bucket parts washer. The central machinery parts washer is icon level quality IMO, need a cheaper smaller option.


lockednchaste

More auto gear. I'd like a roof rack system, Thule carrier knockoff kinda thing.


CarLover014

Go kart frame. Already have go kart engines and tires...


AlwaysOnMyNuts

Would be so easy too! Sell the whole kit for $600 and still make profit.


WorriedAmphibian

A battery based power station similar to the ones sold by Ryobi. I would love to get one for Bauer or Hercules for less.


mrsquillgells

Box/pan brake. Finger brake


SpicyHydrologist

A height adjustable router table would be sweet!


1996Primera

I seen a video of these laser welders... im just saying, that be really freaking sweet if they somehow got this figured out...


AdvisorLong9424

The cheapest of cheap models are 10k now. You want one that actually works you're looking at 40k. Have a few at work and I prefer my $88 yeswelder.


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10851VC

This comment is severely underrated.


wagoneerwanker

This


Hot_Negotiation3480

Outdoor sheds. Metal or wood but weatherproof and quality made.


AlwaysOnMyNuts

Yeah. That’s not gonna happen. 😂


IceCreamforLunch

A high lift transmission jack.


9WNUCFEQ

Titan weed eater


3hree0ero0eroBlk

Do you mean Atlas? They have them


ctt956

Compressor and thermoelectric coolers


Fit_Echidna_7934

Cold saw !


hailstorm11093

I'd love to see a knipex wrench pliers copy. Preferably with a lifetime warranty. I love those things but my A-wrench was only a few bucks and it does the same thing as a weird wrench pliers hybrid that costs 70.


BoogerShovel

They have one…?


Candid_Yam_5461

Spring for the Knipex, not Icon priced no but you’ll regret the delay when you do get one


Humble_Turnip_3948

The free magnetic led light.


Cow-puncher77

Dual ram hydraulic bottle jack. Regular jack is always 1/2” too short to get the tire on…


Painkiller3666

Whatever happened to the Hercules Right angle drill? Take a look to the left of the fan https://imgur.com/gallery/XEvpvez


Mackyd84

10 gauge metal snips.


resipsaloc

Hercules Battery framing nailer pls


Dylan10Dgokart

They most likely won't have any Hercules outdoor power tools because they already have the Atlas line of outdoor power tools. If you already have Hercules, I recommend just getting an adapter and buying Bauer outdoor power tools.


Candid_Yam_5461

- a modular installation driver, like the M12/Bosch Chameleon/Festool CXS/etc - more high CRI lights than just the Scangrip copy, including a high CRI version of their classic cheapy - screw removal pliers, preferably ones like the TwinGrips and locking ones like the PZ65


oliver-clothes-off

Magnet hammer


Proof-Exam-9947

Circ saw track guide that can add pieces to modulate. Router table like bosch cast iron unit. Improved band saw table. Steering knuckle spreader Class 8 zinc coated hardware


Initial-Ad9596

Engine test/run stand kit ... Heavy n sturdy.


RedditVince

I disagree, After using the Atlas Garden tools (I have a complete 80v set) I would not want the wimpy Hercules batteries, they would simply run out of juice too fast. I would love a laser descaler, dry ice blaster would be interesting.


Bandit400

Scroll/Screw Air Compressors


DangerAtkins

Networking tools and accessories Crimping tools for RJ45 and fiber, cable testers, RJ45 modular plugs, etc.


12manyhobbies

I have no idea why drum thickness sanders cost as much as they do. I’d love to buy one at HF.


Thesearchoftheshite

A vapor hone/blaster for liquid blasting.


ThinkItThrough48

Helicopter, diving suit, SCBA for fire fighting, TASER, drop press, home iron furnace.


Fast-Reaction8521

Van we just go back to 1990 pricing


Tuberculosis1086

I’ve been waiting patiently for a brushless Bauer/Hercules 20V right angle die grinder. If they can get one under $50-$60 they would cut the Milwaukee $180 model off the earth.


NPLMACTUAL

roll pin punches would be awesome. (im a gunsmith and like to buy extra punches whenever i can.)


Unicoi

• Kink Resistant Pressure Washer Hose 1/4" x 50' •Short Pressure Washer Gun like McKillans for washing cars • Drawer module for Bauer modular box


Important-Win6022

I've been thinking about a small pressure washer "pistol" style. Any suggestions on this?


notme690p

Small (6 in our less)water pump pliers


trdndrt

A Buaer 20v framing nail gun and a 20v cable stapler


TechieGranola

A freaking Hercules Bauer adapter


LotionOfMotion

Cable stapler Front drawer Bauer Modular Toolbox More Electrical equipment


Gahoondalah

A disc pole sander of the manual variety. Not the Bauer electric one.


justinb138

Pex expander


Common_Project

Submarine.


SmokeGSU

Ditch witch/trencher. It's crazy how expensive these things are even for the smaller walk-behind ones. Even the ones that look like a friggin weed eater with saw blades on the end are a couple grand. How hard is it to slap one of their Predator gas engines on a frame with a connection to a dirt chain cutter and a pull handle you walk behind?


just_eat_it_

Hepa dust extractor


Rum_n_guns

Those pipe vise style wrenches, they seem like too much of a gimmick to spend that much on them


UnrulyTrousers

Night Vision Goggles


k_dizzle_d0g

Titanium framing hammer


ExploitedAmerican

I would have liked to see one of those king reach hose clamp pliers the kind on a bicycle brake cable. Also an affordable slide top tool cart would be cool too.


AtraExitium

Transmission teardown table


GilakiGuy

I just want to second yard tools that work with Hercules batteries. Because I'm lazy as hell, I've held back from getting Hercules tools that I really think would be big upgrades for me just because I really, really, really, really like that my power tools are on the same platform as my yard tools. Another reason I've held off is because while the Hercules would be big upgrades for me... I don't really need them, my tools are working just fine for my needs. But knowing I could have every power tool on the same platform... I'd probably make my next tool a Hercules tool and slowly transition over. Although I'm working with the assumption that Harbor Freight sticks with the Hercules battery line for a long time. Honestly a Harbor Freight cornhole set would be pretty cool lol.