Ideas for stuff From Harbor Freight
05-05-2013, 05:02 PM
#11
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I would be very careful using those magnets near a computerized machine. We were warned of this many years ago but did see it mentioned recently somewhere. National Cash Register person told us to keep our phone away from cash registers where I worked. I always err on side of caution when it come to my machines. Just a tho't.
05-06-2013, 04:04 AM
#13
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DH and I go into HF almost every time we are in the town that we go to to the Drs. and shopping- This is a great place to find Father's Day and B-Day gifts for DH. Lots of neat stuff for ladies too.If you pick up a catalog flyer there, you will get one in the mail on a regular basis if you have the clerk at the register scan the bar on it. I also get emails of specials because I purchased blades for my rotary cutter on line when the store was out. This really doesn't have anything to do with quilting - mainly because they are too heavy to work with, but they carry some awesome $1.99 gloves that are just great for gardening, or working with something you need to help lift etc. (with DH) These gloves have a yellow palm and hand grip.
05-06-2013, 04:05 AM
#14
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i also bought item from harbor-freight...but did not like the blades...i loved the metal carpenters tape...i really liked the price...we made many snap happy bags out of them...which our guild sold at our craft sale..the pattern is called Snap Happy...from my heart to yours
05-06-2013, 04:08 AM
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This is my first post. I love going to Harbor Freight! I buy carpet cutting replacement blades for my rotary cutter. I know some don't think they are as good, as brand name blades, but they work for me. I think I have only thrown a couple of way because they didn't seem quite right. You get 2 in a pkg, for about $1.39, cheaper when on sale and with a coupon. I use the surgical clamps, when hand quilting, to pull the needle when I just can't seem to grasp the needle. Now I need to look for those magnets.
05-06-2013, 05:12 AM
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I would be very careful using those magnets near a computerized machine. We were warned of this many years ago but did see it mentioned recently somewhere. National Cash Register person told us to keep our phone away from cash registers where I worked. I always err on side of caution when it come to my machines. Just a tho't.
05-06-2013, 05:24 AM
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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My DH and I were at HF last weekend and I bought more than he did. I got replacement blades for my cutter, dental type picks, and a blade cutter to cut the back of my embroidery to make fringe. I had to keep telling myself, "think outside the box" so I would think of other uses. I also have the magnatic bowl. Fun place
05-06-2013, 06:03 AM
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: western NC mountains
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Great ideas!! Please tell me what a "DSM" is?
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I was trying to remember stuff people on this list scored at Harbor Freight when I was there the other day.
I bought a few things.
The top forceps was bought online for 3x ,at least, the cost at HF. It was $4 there. It works great as a tube turner.
The magnets cost $5 at Joann's for four of them. I bought ten for $2.00. They work great for holding back your drapes. In my house there is metal window casing, so they stick right to the wall. I put some in my luggage to hold the drapes shut when traveling. In any case they are very strong and go right through anything. You can use them for a design wall, or make a eyeglass holder (reading glasses anyone?) for your sunglasses while you're shopping. I saw a guy try to sell something like that on SharkTank. Just sew a square of fabric with a loop and another square to go inside your shirt and put the magnets inside. They would work sewn into Bowtucks purse for a closure, etc.
The little laser light intrigued me, as I've read about how some of the DSM's have a laser to direct your path. I plan to mount it on my sewing machine somehow. I bought a magnetic mount (have to laugh here, it is under the other magnets, kind of got lost in the picture) that I may be able to use if I can keep it away from the computer in my machine. If not, I can mount it in a block of wood and use it to see if my quilt lines are straight. I looked for a laser level but they only had huge construction ones.
I think the little 6" utility shears have nothing to do with sewing, I think they would work great for chopping herbs. $2! Still amazed at their prices.
The final item, digital calipers, is very cool. Measures inside or outside of your lines. Now for sure you'll know if the piece is the right size! It was $10. It has a lifetime guarantee. Pittsburg stuff all does. It is easy to use, and it's always fun to have more toys, right?
I was trying to remember stuff people on this list scored at Harbor Freight when I was there the other day.
I bought a few things.
The top forceps was bought online for 3x ,at least, the cost at HF. It was $4 there. It works great as a tube turner.
The magnets cost $5 at Joann's for four of them. I bought ten for $2.00. They work great for holding back your drapes. In my house there is metal window casing, so they stick right to the wall. I put some in my luggage to hold the drapes shut when traveling. In any case they are very strong and go right through anything. You can use them for a design wall, or make a eyeglass holder (reading glasses anyone?) for your sunglasses while you're shopping. I saw a guy try to sell something like that on SharkTank. Just sew a square of fabric with a loop and another square to go inside your shirt and put the magnets inside. They would work sewn into Bowtucks purse for a closure, etc.
The little laser light intrigued me, as I've read about how some of the DSM's have a laser to direct your path. I plan to mount it on my sewing machine somehow. I bought a magnetic mount (have to laugh here, it is under the other magnets, kind of got lost in the picture) that I may be able to use if I can keep it away from the computer in my machine. If not, I can mount it in a block of wood and use it to see if my quilt lines are straight. I looked for a laser level but they only had huge construction ones.
I think the little 6" utility shears have nothing to do with sewing, I think they would work great for chopping herbs. $2! Still amazed at their prices.
The final item, digital calipers, is very cool. Measures inside or outside of your lines. Now for sure you'll know if the piece is the right size! It was $10. It has a lifetime guarantee. Pittsburg stuff all does. It is easy to use, and it's always fun to have more toys, right?
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