More Harbor Freight tools I need?
01-14-2013, 06:07 AM
#31
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I also bought the large and small suction cups. If you can't find them be sure to ask where they are. If I remember correctly they were with the bathroom shower area.
The blades are in the utility knife/carpet tools area. Last time I stocked up I got them for $1.49 for a package of two.
I also bought two of the stubby srewdrivers. Lots easier to hold on too.
Bought the magnetic pin holder for $2. I think its actually for screws and nuts and nails.
Don't forget to look at the gardening gloves - great for machine quilting. You could snip the tips off the thumb and pointer finger so you don't have to constantly remove them when dealing with the needle and thread.
We are fortunate to have a HF nearby. But, I have to wait until DH can go with me or he will pout. But, he does get a kick out of what I buy from there for my quilting.
The blades are in the utility knife/carpet tools area. Last time I stocked up I got them for $1.49 for a package of two.
I also bought two of the stubby srewdrivers. Lots easier to hold on too.
Bought the magnetic pin holder for $2. I think its actually for screws and nuts and nails.
Don't forget to look at the gardening gloves - great for machine quilting. You could snip the tips off the thumb and pointer finger so you don't have to constantly remove them when dealing with the needle and thread.
We are fortunate to have a HF nearby. But, I have to wait until DH can go with me or he will pout. But, he does get a kick out of what I buy from there for my quilting.
01-14-2013, 06:41 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by gramacheri
Have you thought about a mallet? I have one that I use when I have lots of seams coming together in one place and it makes the "stack" a little flatter!
I use my kitchen tenderizer mallet.
01-14-2013, 06:43 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by skjack
I used the flashlight on a strap for your head when we had a power outage before Christmas and I needed to finish a customer's binding. it worked great even better than having a light It put the light right where I needed it. I use it when working on black.
I've got one of those somewhere. It does come in handy for seeing the needle better when changing needles or threading needles. But since I don't know where mine is---------it's not doing me any good right now. Oh well.
01-14-2013, 07:27 AM
#35
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Oh look at their tool rolling cases.Men use them to carry their tools in. Lots of space great for your sewing machine. I bought mine for 19.99. Cheaper then buying a sewing machine case from Wal Mart or JoAnns
01-14-2013, 09:43 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by PghPat
Tomorrow are quilt group is going on an outing and we are going to stop at HF. I have some tools from there that have been recommended on this board that I can't live without...LOL...but I know there are more that I've read about but have not made note of. Attached is a pic of the ones I love...my FAVORITE is the screwdriver that makes life easier on the sewing machine. I also have their rotary blades and have some that are great and then some that will do in a pinch.
Can anyone clue me in on some that I should buy tomorrow? Thanks, Pat[ATTACH=CONFIG]387815[/ATTACH]
Can anyone clue me in on some that I should buy tomorrow? Thanks, Pat[ATTACH=CONFIG]387815[/ATTACH]
work good for other projects.
01-14-2013, 10:09 AM
#40
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Harbor Freight and any hardware store is like a fabric store or book store for me. Can't spend enough time in them! Always thinking outside the box in those stores. My oldest son always gives me a gift card for my birthday or Christmas, Mother's Day etc to Home Depot or Lowes and younger son gives one to Barnes and Noble. Their wives had a fit at first but finally gave in to sons' ideas. I just wish my daughter would get on board to gift cards and hers can be from fabric stores LOL.
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