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I used to think those cheap multimeters from Harbor Freight were junk for appliance work
But I've been using their $7 model for about a year now on basic voltage and continuity checks, and it hasn't failed me yet. It's not for everything, but for a quick check on a dryer outlet or a fridge door switch, it's fine. Anyone else have a go-to cheap tool that's surprised them?
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mark_green6mo ago
Got a similar story with their free tape measure. Grabbed one on a whim and it's lived in my tool belt for two years now. The blade is a bit flimsy but it hasn't snapped yet.
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roberth666mo ago
Heard my buddy's broke on his first big job.
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ryanc716mo ago
Two years with a flimsy blade? That's wild, mark_green. Mine would have given up after a few rough months. Guess you just got a lucky one.
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pat_roberts554mo ago
Honestly, that tape measure story surprises me a bit. Ngl, most of the free ones I've grabbed from Harbor Freight felt like they'd give out after a week. Did that flimsy blade actually stay straight for those two years, or was it constantly curling up on you?
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