Tech & Auto
These 5 Harbor Freight Tools Are Must-Haves For Home Mechanics
By ELI BECHT
Daytona Floor Jack
Daytona’s 1.5 ton professional racing series aluminum floor jack is highly mobile and lightweight. It can be picked up from Harbor Freight for $134.99.
Braun Work Light
It’s difficult to work on a car in a garage with poor lighting, but the $74.99 Braun 1200 lumen LED rechargeable work light is a great lighting option that can hook onto your hood.
Pittsburgh Wrench
The Pittsburgh 1/2 in. Drive 10-150 ft. lb. click torque wrench costs $21.99 at Harbor Freight and serves as a nice entry-level torque wrench for dealing with bolts or lug nuts.
Pittsburgh Sockets
Pittsburgh has a 64-piece socket set for sale at Harbor Freight for $39.99. With three different sizes — 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch — you have sockets for most situations.
Greenwood Torch
If you need to loosen a rusty bolt, the Greenwood Propane Torch from Harbor Freight can make that a breeze for only $24.99.