Javier Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I checked out the cordless 18v circular saw from Chicago Electric to see how it stacks up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punda1991 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Looks like a pain to work with! I'd end up breaking it myself! Good review tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Great review Javier...for cheap money not a bad option for keeping in the shed or the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 From what I have read it seems like most of the issues with the Harbor Fright tools is that they don't have any circuitry to prevent over charging of the batteries. I don't know if they have changed that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks guys, in the impact driver video I go over the battery and charger but I will say that the manual states you must remove the battery after its done charging but the charger does let you know when the battery is doneNot a bad set of tools for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 So nicad batteries with no over charge protection? Wonder if they make a conditioner charger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 They do offer a quick charger than has overload and overcharging as an upgrade.http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-nicd-battery-rapid-charger-for-cordless-tools-68859.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You know...all kidding a aside, for under sixty bucks you can get the saw, battery and charger...$75 and two batteries. I don't think I'll get one, I want the fuel saw, but that is really a great deal for a DIY guy like me or even a small GC with a budget like my friend Kevin who loves his Ryobi tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I think long term Ryobi is the way to go if you can afford the extra money. Just being into that platform with the amount of tools they have is a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado79 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I think long term Ryobi is the way to go if you can afford the extra money. Just being into that platform with the amount of tools they have is a good thingdont forget ryobi has lithium ion not nicd and home depot has 4 amp batteries on sale all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 They do offer a quick charger than has overload and overcharging as an upgrade.http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-nicd-battery-rapid-charger-for-cordless-tools-68859.html that's the same charger that's included in the kits. Weird thing is that all the manuals for each tool say to remove the battery when done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Plus they have the Airstrike! Alright, got ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 that's the same charger that's included in the kits. Weird thing is that all the manuals for each tool say to remove the battery when doneHrmm, that's pretty confusing then Harbor freight should make things clear on what a person should do to keep their batteries safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Is hard to tell who's right, the website or the manual. Atleast the charger lets you know when the battery is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Another great review Javier. I can't lie though, HF and power tool in the same sentence makes me cringe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm with you on that Conductor. I have read some pretty horrible comments on HF website with the exception of the wood turning tools. I am really happy the Javier is doing these reviews on this set. Truth be told for the guy (or gal) with little to now cash it's tempting to drop money on a cheap set of tools. What is awesome about these reviews is Javier is filling a void that doesn't seem to have anyone else filling! Good job dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks conductor and Chris. If I was starting off with little cash I would have no regret buying this set for doing small projects if I wanted to go cordless. Very not bad for the price. After testing out all four tools, they exceed expectations. I would like to see them smaller lighter, with overload protection and even lithium but you can't have it all at this price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Gotta remember the old saying, " you get what you pay for" never is that more true then at Harbor Freight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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