Ideas for stuff From Harbor Freight
 

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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?

Great finds!!

Awesome finds! I really need to go check out the Harbor Freight in our area.

They also have the telescoping magnet. when closed is same size as a pen and telescopes out several inches and is great for picking up the constantly falling pins. My grandson loves to pick up the pins in my studio. They have several styles available. Also the rug cutting blades fit in the rotary cutter and are much less expensive.

cool..next time I go see my mother I am going to visit HF.

The surgical clamp (forceps) is a great idea for turning tubes for cording, etc! Thanks for sharing...

Another great item that they have is the magnetic bowl. They have 2 sizes. I keep my hair clips in mine that I use to hold my binding instead of pins.

A dear friend sent me a neat mirrored magnet on a wristband secured by Velcro. It sure comes in handy when it comes to pinning or unpinning a quilt sandwich onto the longarm frame. Items I have bought from HF include the magnetic bowl, a tool case for hauling the sewing machine, etc. to classes or meetings and long narrow magnets (for attaching to the wall to hold tools) which holds down the floating quilt top onto the metal rail in front of the quilting machine.

They also sell metal magnetic bowls (about $2 on sale), they're used for nuts and bolts. I use them for straight pins. Joann's and quilt shops sell plastic magnetic bowls for about $8 - $10.