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| [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106656] |
Wed, 24 November 2010 20:13  |
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USAussie
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G'day,
The GMC tool is going on sale Friday-Saturday-Sunday for $19.99!
They are also selling an infrared temp pistol for $19.99!
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Rob M.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106664 is a reply to message #106658] |
Wed, 24 November 2010 20:39  |
Dennis S
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Larry,
Rob is referring to the multifunction tool -- named the GMC tool by Gene -- on sale with coupon for $19.98. Here is a link to the HF flyer page.
http://www.harborfreight.com/retail-flyer
I already have the GMC tool but hope to buy another. I do not know how limited the quantities may be.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
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From: Larry <weidnerl@wwt.net>
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Sent: Wed, Nov 24, 2010 8:23 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight
Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 24 November 2010 20:13
G'day,
The GMC tool is going on sale Friday-Saturday-Sunday for $19.99!
They are also selling an infrared temp pistol for $19.99!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie
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Rob,
hat "GMC Tool" are you refering to. Sorry if I missed something...
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arry :)
8 Royale w/500 Caddy
enomonie, WI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106673 is a reply to message #106658] |
Wed, 24 November 2010 21:35 |
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USAussie
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Larry,
This is the one that Gene (mrerf) refers to as "The GMC Tool":
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=31660
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Rob M.
USAussie
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Rob,
What "GMC Tool" are you refering to. Sorry if I missed something...
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Larry :)
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| the Costco version [message #106681 is a reply to message #106673] |
Wed, 24 November 2010 22:44 |
bukzin
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Another option, Costco is selling a better made version, think it was
about $100
Not cheap like the Harbor Freight one, but not the $300
German brand (Fein)
I have the Fein MultiTool. Too expensive but really good.
By the way, if Santa needs to find something to buy you
Fein makes some amazing tools. Check Google.
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106689 is a reply to message #106681] |
Wed, 24 November 2010 23:31 |
Ken Henderson
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Even the Fein itself is on Black Friday sale -- $175 or so IIRC.
Ken H.
On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Another option, Costco is selling a better made version, think it was
> about $100
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> Not cheap like the Harbor Freight one, but not the $300
> German brand (Fein)
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> I have the Fein MultiTool. Too expensive but really good.
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> By the way, if Santa needs to find something to buy you
> Fein makes some amazing tools. Check Google.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106690 is a reply to message #106681] |
Wed, 24 November 2010 23:42 |
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Buzkin,
You raise an interesting point.
Is it worth spending 5 times the amount for the Costco tool?
Question 1) How many GMCers have the HF cheap Chinese version (CCV)?
Question 2) How many GMCers have had the CCV fail?
Question 3) How many GMCers have had he CCV fail and gotten a new one FOC?
Question 4) How many GMCers have had he CCV fail and had to buy a new one?
Personally I like the one powered by air! It doesn't get hot when used for a
long time.
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Richard
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:44 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight
Another option, Costco is selling a better made version, think it was
about $100
Not cheap like the Harbor Freight one, but not the $300
German brand (Fein)
I have the Fein MultiTool. Too expensive but really good.
By the way, if Santa needs to find something to buy you
Fein makes some amazing tools. Check Google.
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Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
Chico California
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: the Costco version [message #106694 is a reply to message #106681] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 01:04 |
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Basically let me tell you, as a guy who's burned through tons of cheap. Tools, if it says Made in China, I refer to it as a disposable power tool. Good for a few projects then u pitch it and get some thing else. Tools like the kind produced by Fein (fine) literally live up to their name. Sure they cost more but will probably outlast you. Just depends on how heavy the usage will be. Obviously a tradesman is better served with a quality brand, but for the weekend warrior the cheap stuf can vet it done as well. That said I'd like some fein and snap-on tools for Christmas 
| bukzin wrote on Wed, 24 November 2010 22:44 |
Another option, Costco is selling a better made version, think it was
about $100
Not cheap like the Harbor Freight one, but not the $300
German brand (Fein)
I have the Fein MultiTool. Too expensive but really good.
By the way, if Santa needs to find something to buy you
Fein makes some amazing tools. Check Google.
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73 Canyon Lands, (a.k.a. The Yellow Submarine) West Los Angeles CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106696 is a reply to message #106690] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 04:47 |
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you are kidding me---
My Harbor Freight -- GMC tool, has been flawless, and it is now nibbling a
hole in the floor for the "Jim Bounds, single tank, single sender, single
pickup, single pump, --- Gas Tank Mod.
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> Is it worth spending 5 times the amount for the Costco tool?
>
I looked at that tool, and did not find it better built. or worth the extra
money.
>
> Question 1) How many GMCers have the HF cheap Chinese version (CCV)?
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you don't brush your teeth with this every day, but when you need it $20 is
cheap
> Question 2) How many GMCers have had the CCV fail?
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none that I know of, and KenH. almost continuously life tested his in his
"home", Kitchen remodel
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> Question 3) How many GMCers have had he CCV fail and gotten a new one FOC?
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> Question 4) How many GMCers have had he CCV fail and had to buy a new one?
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> Personally I like the one powered by air! It doesn't get hot when used for
> a
> long time.
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> sure hard to drag that compressor around between the two GMCs' (for a few
of us ;>)
save that extra $320 you saved by buying the HF version, and put in a
Demand Hot Water heater, a sensitized booster, and go out to dinner.
gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106704 is a reply to message #106656] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 07:56 |
Gary Cottingame
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Good point gene!
I have the Sears version (Christmas gift ) @$99.95, and after about 20 min continuous it overheats and stops and has to cool down. I'm buying aHF ccv as a back up.
Gary
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Denison, Tx
--- On <B>Thu, 11/25/10, Mr.erf ERFisher <I><mr.erfisher@gmail.com></I></B> wrote:
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From: Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 4:47 AM
<DIV class=plainMail>you are kidding me---
My Harbor Freight -- GMC tool, has been flawless, and it is now nibbling a
hole in the floor for the "Jim Bounds, single tank, single sender, single
pickup, single pump, --- Gas Tank Mod.
>
>
> Is it worth spending 5 times the amount for the Costco tool?
>
I looked at that tool, and did not find it better built. or worth the extra
money.
>
> Question 1) How many GMCers have the HF cheap Chinese version (CCV)?
>
>
you don't brush your teeth with this every day, but when you need it $20 is
cheap
> Question 2) How many GMCers have had the CCV fail?
>
none that I know of, and KenH. almost continuously life tested his in his
"home", Kitchen remodel
>
> Question 3) How many GMCers have had he CCV fail and gotten a new one FOC?
>
> Question 4) How many GMCers
have had he CCV fail and had to buy a new one?
>
> Personally I like the one powered by air! It doesn't get hot when used for
> a
> long time.
>
> sure hard to drag that compressor around between the two GMCs'Â (for a few
of us ;>)
save that extra $320 you saved by buying the HF version, and put in a
Demand Hot Water heater, a sensitized booster, and go out to dinner.
gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight [message #106717 is a reply to message #106689] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 13:08 |
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Netters;
The up side for the Fine Tool, its guarantee for life.
If you send them in for a free check up ever six months.
Fine pays for the shipping back you pay for the shipping out.
This is the tool you would want if you where making your living with your
tools.
My brother owns a boat yard here in San Diego and he switched over to Fine
tools some years ago.
His guys would destroy the H F tools in less then a month.
As for me and the hobbyist the H F tool is just fine.
Happy Thanksgiving
Howard
Alpine Ca
26' Canyon Lands
Not quite stock.
: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Tool on sale at Harbor Freight
> Even the Fein itself is on Black Friday sale -- $175 or so IIRC.
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> Ken H.
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> On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>
>> Another option, Costco is selling a better made version, think it was
>> about $100
>>
>> Not cheap like the Harbor Freight one, but not the $300
>> German brand (Fein)
>>
>> I have the Fein MultiTool. Too expensive but really good.
>>
>> By the way, if Santa needs to find something to buy you
>> Fein makes some amazing tools. Check Google.
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| [GMCnet] Oh Please Santa [message #106719 is a reply to message #106694] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 13:51 |
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Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] the Costco version
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> Basically let me tell you, most of the china tools are what I refer to as
> disposable power tools. Good for a few projects then u pitch it and get
> some thing else. Tools like the kind produced by Fein (fine) literally
> live up to their name. Sure they cost more but will probably outlast you.
> Just depends on how heavy the usage will be. Obviously a tradesman is
> better served with a quality brand, but for the weekend warrior the cheap
> stuf can vet it done as well. That said I'd like some fein and snap-on
> tools for Christmas :)
>
> bukzin wrote on Wed, 24 November 2010 22:44
>> Another option, Costco is selling a better made version, think it was
>> about $100
>>
>> Not cheap like the Harbor Freight one, but not the $300
>> German brand (Fein)
>>
>>
>>
>> I have the Fein MultiTool. Too expensive but really good.
>>
>> By the way, if Santa needs to find something to buy you
Oh Please Santa
>> Fein makes some amazing tools. Check Google.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Oh Please Santa [message #106730 is a reply to message #106719] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 17:15 |
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Looks like a coupon might be necessary. I'm driving 50 or so miles to my handy HF and don't want to come home empty handed. Suppose the coupon will be available at the store? Every tme I go to the web to download this coupon the tool is listed at $34.95. Thanks
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
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| Re: [GMCnet] Oh Please Santa [message #106734 is a reply to message #106730] |
Thu, 25 November 2010 17:41 |
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Stick,
I was in the Pensacola HF last week and the flyer with that price was
available at the checkout counter. I don't think a coupon was included.
The price in the store at that time was $29.95.
It appears that the special includes only one or two accessories, not the
entire array usually offered.
Ken "Back from the beach last night" H.
On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Stick Miller <stickmiller@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Looks like a coupon might be necessary. I'm driving 50 or so miles to my
> handy HF and don't want to come home empty handed. Suppose the coupon will
> be available at the store? Every tme I go to the web to download this
> coupon the tool is listed at $34.95. Thanks
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| thoughts on the multi-tool [message #106758 is a reply to message #106747] |
Fri, 26 November 2010 00:16 |
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Saw this online and thought it may be useful...
I decided to try their much-hyped Multifunction Tool after reading many great reviews on it. I was going to get the basic model (the red one) for $39.99 but then I saw the variable speed model (the grey one that comes with a case) was marked down to $49.99, so I opted with that.
By the way, here’s a hint — I saw lots of guys with 20% off coupons in line. I only had a 15% off coupon, so I was determined to get one of those 20% off ones! I noticed that the cashier just stuffed the old ones into a plastic jar. The jar was so full of coupons, they were falling out.
I walked over to another deserted register and saw that there was a jar full of the coupons. It was in easy reach (I doubt they care anyways) so I scored one and got back in line.
Anyways, this Multifunction Tool was a steal at $42.00 (with coupon, including tax). It buzzed right through the 1/2″ plywood I was making a cutout for an electrical outlet. I was impressed. I think I’ll end up using it regularly for my home improvement projects and I think it will be good for a few years. I didn’t bother with the $10 extra for a 2-year warranty — I don’t use my tools enough to warrant it I think.
If you want one of these, now is the time with that 20% off coupon!
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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