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Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder
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Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder

March 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder from Harbor Freight is used to weld an automotive patch panel into place, repairing a fender rust hole. [More…]
Strongest 3/8” Drive Ratchet Test
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The Ultimate 3/8” Drive Ratchet Driver Torture Test

January 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
YouTuber ClientGraphics conducts the ultimate showdown of hand tool destruction and finds the strongest ratchet brand. [More…]
55HP 670cc Harbor Freight V-Twin Engine Rail Kart
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55HP 670cc Harbor Freight V-Twin Engine Rail Kart Dragster Revival

July 29, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Reviving a 60s inspired mini drag rail-kart with a modified 55HP Harbor Freight 670cc V-Twin engine and some 1/8 mile drag action. [More…]
How To Get Started Welding For Dirt Cheap
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How To Get Started Welding For Dirt Cheap

April 28, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Two amateurs learn to weld with a $100 Harbor Freight Flux 125 flux core welder. [More…]
DIY Welding Cart Built Around Harbor Freight Tool Cabinet
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DIY Welding Cart Built Around Harbor Freight Tool Cabinet

November 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
From Start To Finish, here’s how to fabricate a DIY welding cart built around a Harbor Freight 14.5″ End Cabinet Toolbox. [More…]
Which Cordless Tire Inflator is Best?
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Which Cordless Tire Inflator is Best?

November 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Lithium-Ion cordless tire inflators tested: Milwaukee M12, Dewalt 20V, Air Hawk Pro, Avid Power, Ryobi One + Plus, and Bauer 20v (sold at Harbor Freight)… [More…]
Harbor Freight ICON Tools
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I Bought Every ICON Tool Harbor Freight Had

October 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Every Harbor Freight ICON tool they had on the shelf was purchased and then compared to Husky, Craftsman, and Snap-On Tools. [More…]
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1/2″ Breaker Bars ~ Snap-on vs Mac vs Matco vs Pittsburgh Pro

April 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Breaker bars use the same sockets as your standard ratchet, but give you a lot more leverage resulting in a lot more torque. [More…]
Which Metal Cut-off Wheel is Best?
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Which Metal Cut-off Wheel is Best? Popular Brands Tested

February 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
DeWalt, Harbor Freight Warrior, Diablo, Lenox Diamond, Makita, and Milwaukee metal cut-off wheels are tested for cut speed and durability. [More…]
Torque Wrench Showdown Snap-On vs Harbor Freight ICON
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1/2″ Torque Wrench Showdown ~ Snap-On vs Harbor Freight ICON

February 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Real Tool Reviews pitts the Snap-on 1/2″ Drive Torque Wrench head-to-head against the Harbor Freight ICON 1/2 in. Drive Torque Wrench. [More…]

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