More Harbor Freight tools I need?
01-14-2013, 02:09 AM
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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]
01-14-2013, 04:24 AM
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My last trip to HF, I bought a pair of really small pliers. They come in handy when removing a needle. I have also bought large clamps. They hold quilts together when sandwiching and keeps them straight.
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]
01-14-2013, 04:27 AM
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The little suction cups are great for holding rulers in place. On Saturday I saw rubbery kitchen floor mats that are great for muffling sound (I'm in an apartment) and to keep machines like sergers from "walking". I think cutting a little chunk off might be good to keep pedals in place too. They had those flashlights that strap onto your head on sale, too. Not only are they wonderful in a black out, but they sure help if you drop a pin or needle on the floor and have to crawl around to find it. For $2 how can you go wrong? Have fun!
01-14-2013, 04:32 AM
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Yep, the long long scissors are great for cutting batting, I find I can use them for other things to cut like tulle also. Worth the money. I have the little orange suction cup handle, use them all the time. Don't forget there is usually a coupon you can get a little discount with and usually a free little flashlight or scissors at the time. It usually is in the newspaper or I think you can. Get one online. I see them everywhere. I use little scraps pieces of squares of fleece and long tweezers to clean out my lint. Works well.
01-14-2013, 05:47 AM
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Location: Sullivan Ilinois
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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.
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