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Where are Harbor Freight tools made?
All of our tools are designed and built in partnership with the same factories that many of our top leading competitors use.
Is Harbor Freight a good company?
On average, employees at Harbor Freight Tools give their company a 3.2 rating out of 5.0 – which is 20\% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Harbor Freight Tools employees are Store Managers submitting an average rating of 1.7.
Does Harbor Freight own Pittsburgh tools?
Pittsburgh tools are made & sold exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools. Pittsburgh tools are known for their unbeatable value and exceptional quality.
Does Harbor Freight manufacture their own tools?
Harbor Freight buys tools direct from the manufacturer, so that means you save because they cut out the middle man. Often times Harbor Freight’s tools come from the exact factory that other brands buy their tools from – which means quality is just as good as the competition.
What benefits does harbor freight have?
HFT HAS SOME OF THE BEST BENEFITS FOR A RETAILER OUT THERE. PAID TIME OFF, SICK TIME, DISCOUNTS TO A LARGE NUMBER OF STORES OUTSIDE OF HFT. 20\% DISCOUNT IN-STORE.” THE BENEFITS PACKAGE IS PRETTY NICE, INCLUDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, AND A DECENT PTO RATE.”
Who is Harbor Freight owned by?
Eric Smidt
Eric Smidt is the owner and CEO of Harbor Freight Tools which he co-founded with his father, Allan Smidt, in 1977. Under Eric’s leadership, Harbor Freight Tools has become the leading discount tool retailer in the United States with over 1,200 stores and 23,000 associates nationwide.
Are Harbor Freight torque wrenches calibrated?
Each wrench is tested across its entire usable range in 50 foot-pound increments. The results show the more affordable ICON wrench was more accurate across the range for 50-250 foot-pounds of torque. It also serves as a reminder that torque wrenches are accuracy tools and do need to be calibrated from time to time.
Are Harbor Freight hand tools any good?
Hand tools from Harbor Freight are an incredible value, they’re built to the highest standards, without the high prices. Best of all, Harbor Freight hand tools come with a lifetime warranty.
Are Harbor Freight pliers any good?
Harbor Freight has a locking pliers meant to compete with Vise Grips. They aren’t as good and the locking mechanism works the opposite way of the name brand and that’s less convenient. They’re good for the money. Harbor Freight’s hand tools come with a lifetime warranty, so if one breaks, you can take it back and they’ll replace it for you.
Is Harbor Freight a good retailer?
Harbor Freight is one of the fastest growing retailers in the United States right now. In retail, it’s the downmarket and upmarket stores that are doing well while midprice stores struggle. Harbor Freight is perhaps the most successful example of a downmarket tool store.
How many tools are in the “good enough” section?
Even though there are more than 150 tools in the “good enough” section below you have to remember – BUYER BEWARE! You always get what you pay for, especially at Harbor Freight. Hey… Got Harbor Freight Buying Guide?