Harbor Freight Tools

I don’t know what most of the things in here even are. I just ended up here with my boyfriend because he needed to get some tool. They do have pretty good prices though. I was surprised at how cheap their batteries were.

They have cheap prices and so far no complaints. They always seem to have stuff on sale too.
Can’t beat $ 29.99 for a 130 piece tool set.

I’m glad I don’t have to travel far anymore for these great deals. Their prices are so affordable and product line has just enough to make you say, «oh, I do need one of those!» Their tools are so useful and other items will stock your workshop very well.

Great place for tools as the other reviewer mentioned. The kid I ask for help to locate a part didn’t even turn around to look at me, he just said «no». After I pulled out my phone to look online, I went back up to him and said «can you look up this item #!?». Reluctantly he did, probably never realizing I was the same guy who just asked him for help 3 minutes earlier. Service like this is NOT helping their business!
Great selection of tools for the «do it yourselfer»…I’ll be back, but only if I know EXACTLY what I need so I don’t have to ask for help!

My companion loves tool shopping on the weekends. I don’t know what possesses me to go along, but harbor freight is pretty fun. They have a large selection of inexpensive tools. A lot of unusual stuff too, welding masks with scary faces, big sandblasting units and giant air compressors. They have a monkey wrench that almost as big as me. I usually can entertain myself for awhile walking through the aisles and prodding the merchandise. Who knows, maybe you might see me turn some wrenches.

Cant beat the prices. Just be aware that it’s full of chinese quality tools and for many applications that is OK. Stupid punk kids run the place and they try to make you aware that even though they are 18 years old, they know more than you do. I only use them to lift heavy things into my truck, so its OK. Just dont expect any good advice from them, do your home work ahead of time.
You will get more than you pay for here, hence the 4 stars.

This is a national chain of tool stores with 3 stores in the Chicago area (others are in Arlington Heights and Aurora). It’s an emporium of made-​in-​China tools and as such, the prices on some items are unbelievable. Besides basic power tools, they have woodworking, garage, metalworking, welding products. You can outfit a machine shop in your basement from here. If you’re a professional you may need more heavy duty and durable tools. I did see Dewalt tools on their website but not in the store. Great place if you need a power tool (eg drill, saw) for a one time use or for sporadic use. I think everyone, including and especially apartment dwellers, should have a set of basic tools in their home (hammer, screw drivers, pliers, wrenches). Well, you can get it here for pennies plus a tool box to put it all into.
A great place to just stop in and browse even if you’re not looking for tools. It has a tinge of American Science Center — you never know what you will find there.
Even though the physical address is on LaCrosse, its right off of Cicero in a mall near the Best Buy.