"Richard Riley" wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:44:03 -0500, "Morgans"
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"Richard Riley" wrote

The only thing Harbor Freight sells that's made in the US is carbide
grinding bits.

The people that make the bits rent space from me.

Grinding "bits" ???

What kind of machine takes grinding bits?

Die grinders, milling machines, dremels, hand drills, drill presses,
lathes.

If you have a better generic name for abrasive things made of carbide
that go in machine toools, I'll be glad to use it. Bits seemed like
it got the idea across.

Carbide burrs??? Most commonly used in die grinders?? I didn't know they
kept them.

I have to stand up for their small electric hoists. I have a half dozen or
so of these light weight lifters I use in my shop. The come in 440, 660 and
880 pound models, and often go in sale from 69 to 99 dollars. I have a
couple of them that we use daily, and have so for the past two years without
any problems.

We also have a couple of their retractable air hose reels that work well. A
couple of hand trucks (or two-wheelers) the seem like a bargain after with
slimed the pneumatic tires. Several other items too.

But I would be the first to admit, you really have to examine everything you
consider from these guys. The do have a lot junk as well.

Tom