12 Harbor Freight Early Black Friday Tool Deals You'll Want To Know About

Harbor Freight is unsurprisingly popular, supplying tools and hardware that are often comparable in quality to those of more expensive name brands. The reason Harbor Freight tools are so cheap is largely because the brand works directly with manufacturers throughout the design and production process, effectively cutting out the cost of middlemen and passing the savings onto patrons. This makes it a superb place for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike who need to equip themselves on a budget.

Regular patrons of this popular hardware store will already know how to score great deals on Harbor Freight tools. But even if you've yet to pay your local branch a visit, don't worry. In hot anticipation of every shopper's favorite time of year, Harbor Freight has now launched its early Black Friday sale. Chock-full of top-rated tools and hardware, with some discounts that are, quite frankly, hard to believe, this sale is the perfect time for the uninitiated to dip their toe in the warm, tranquil waters of Harbor Freight.

Now priced at $19.99 and available online, the Pittsburgh Tool Set, 60-Piece is featured in Harbor Freight's early Black Friday deal list with a tempting discount of 20%, representing $5 savings versus its usual retail price of $24.99. It's an ideal alternative to buying individual Harbor Freight starter tool kit essentials, filled with an array of tools that are likely to come in handy around the home. These include a hammer and measuring tape, as well as a torpedo level, adjustable wrench, adjustable screwdrivers, hex keys, various screwdriver bits, and more.

The tool set is recommended by 97% of buyers. Out of 341 reviews, 259 (75%) give it five stars, with a further 18% giving it four. Feedback is generally appreciative of the variety of tools contained within the set, the convenience of having such a wide selection in one durable box, and the quality of the components contained within. Customers describe its suitability for those who need tools to perform common tasks around the house, particularly new homeowners who don't yet have tools of their own.

Usually priced at $27.99, and currently available ahead of Black Friday for $21.99 thanks to a 21% discount, Quinn's Premium Screwdriver Set, 15-Piece is an ideal replacement for mismatched screwdriver collections in which certain sizes are missing or broken. Each piece features a magnetic tip to keep fiddly screws in place, along with a robust, chrome-vanadium steel construction. They're designed with comfort in mind, too, featuring ergonomic, high-torque grips.

Customer feedback suggests that this early Black Friday deal is well worth knowing about, with 99% of users recommending the set overall. 742 out of 898 total reviews (82%) give it five stars, with a further 14% giving it four. Reviewers suggest that the set contains most driver sizes that you're likely to need, and that it delivers the level of budget-friendly quality that they've come to expect from Harbor Freight-owned brands like Quinn. Others point out the usefulness of the set's magnetic tips (a small but not insignificant feature for more fussy jobs), and one — a mechanic with more than 40 years' experience — describes the screwdriver grips as among the most comfortable they've ever used.

Usually available for $37.99, Bauer's Carbide Router Bit Set, 15-Piece is currently discounted by 13%, a $5 savings for budget-minded buyers. It's designed to fit routers with mountings for quarter-inch-shank bits, like Bauer's 20V Brushless Cordless Variable-Speed Compact Router, and every piece in the set is made for detailed routing jobs, like edging and shaping.

98% of customers who have bought and reviewed the product would recommend it. In fact, of 167 reviewers, an impressive 93% award it between four and five stars. As for why, the reviews reveal a pattern of pleasant surprise by the set's versatility and the standard of finish that each bit affords, especially given the price, which is now even lower in the run-up to Black Friday. One customer, who describes the set's durability and quality as the best in its price bracket, is especially impressed. In fact, their recommendation is to "Definitely take advantage when there is a promotion at HFT."

Built to help with awkward sanding tasks, like surface finishing around tight and tricky corners, Bauer's 5.3 Amp, ½ inch by 18 inch Bandfile Belt Sander usually retails for $54.99. In Harbor Freight's early Black Friday line-up, it's discounted by 18%. That's a saving of $10, which you could leave in the bank or put towards a set of matching Bauer ½ inch bt 18 inch sanding belts. Either way, and even without the discount, the financial savings are significant when compared to the premium Milwaukee 5.5 Amp Bandfile, which currently retails for $219 at Home Depot, albeit with an extra 0.2 amps of power.

The tool itself features a 180-degree adjustable head to help you access tight spaces, and it's designed with a belt tensioner, which the product script suggests makes switching and adjusting belts easy. And while the price could make you wonder whether Bauer tools are worth buying, strong customer feedback should help to quell your uncertainties. 92% of users recommend the product, with 90% awarding it between four and five stars. Reviews explain that it's a handy ally for smaller tasks not suited to a larger belt sander, and that it does exactly what it's designed to do. It's also praised for its sturdy build quality, durability, and its ability to make light work of arduous tasks, all at an affordable price.

Available ahead of Black Friday for $29 below retail price (usually $89.99), Icon's 2100 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic 77 inch Extendable Underhood Floodlight is suited perfectly to home mechanics who need to tend to their vehicles in the hours of darkness. It features a 32-inch to 77-inch extendable rack, which is suitable for most cars, although a larger solution may be required for full-sized trucks or SUVs. It also has a magnetic light that slides and swivels, allowing you to precisely illuminate your work area. It's also IP65 rated, the same as many outdoor wall lights, which means it's able to cope with both dusty and rainy conditions.

300 customer reviews give the product an overall 4.4-star rating, with 67% giving it five stars and a further 16% awarding it four. Reviewer reasoning for such positivity is varied, some citing the brightness of the LED lights, others its ease of mounting and durable build quality. There are some less-favorable comments to bear in mind before you buy, largely around the potentially misleading pictures on the product listing. However, provided that you know the kit comes with just one magnetic light, and not two, you're unlikely to share such disappointment. You may also run into the same issue as other users who struggled to extend the rack to the advertised 77 inches. However, as the product manual states, the spring-tensioned hook that enables the advertised extension is very strong, so it's likely to require some effort to pull out.

Compatible with all Bauer cordless tools and promising (per the product spec) double the power of lesser 1.5 Ah batteries, Bauer's 20V 3 Ah High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery is a useful partner for those who need reliable power and an extended runtime. It has a gauge that lets you see how much juice you have left, and even if it's not fully charged, you can still use it, meaning no agonizing wait times to finish a job that's tantalizingly close to completion.

The battery usually retails for $59.99, but with a 16% early Black Friday discount, it offers a $10 saving for anyone in need of extra cordless power. It's only available in-store; however, it could well be worth making the trip, especially since 96% of 3,303 reviewers recommend the product. In fact, 2695 of those awarded the battery five stars. Customers describe the battery's excellent runtime with just a single charge, with one saying they enjoyed up to two hours without a drop in power. Perhaps most importantly, users praise the product's value for money, especially given the convenience of having one type of battery to fit the full range of cordless Bauer tools.

Allowing you to swap out 28 individual drill bits for just three, Warrior's ⅛ inch to ¾ inch Titanium Step Drill Bit Set promises to save you time when drilling a range of holes, thus mitigating the need to constantly switch out drill bits. A titanium coating on each piece adds to the product's durability, and each is designed to deburr as you drill, leaving you with clean, blemish-free holes.

Not only is this one of the best Harbor Freight drill sets based on reviews, but as part of the brand's early Black Friday sale, it's now available for just $8.99, representing a 35% saving on its usual retail price of $13.99. The product garners a rating of 4.6 out of five stars, which it owes to 3,313 users who award it full marks. Customers hail the superb price point, considering the quality of the bits. One user, who explains that the bits do precisely what they're supposed to do, describes them as "A must have in any shop!"

Available in six colors and currently reduced by 21% to $14.99, the U.S. General Mini Steel Toolbox is designed to keep small tools and easily-lost hardware like screws neat, tidy, and most importantly, organized. It's also built to resist rust, and with a 10lb load capacity (5lb per drawer), its compact size makes it easy to stow away when your tools aren't needed. The only downside, it would seem, is that it's only available in-store.

This well-regarded toolbox from U.S. General scores highly in customer feedback; in fact, of the 2,569 customers who bought it, 100% say that they would recommend it. It has an overall rating of 4.9 out of five, and of those 2,569 reviewers, a mere 16 rated it between one and three stars. That's impressive, and as you read the reviews, the reason why becomes clear. One user cites its usefulness for hobby crafts like jewelry making, while another finds it immensely helpful in their work as a product developer. The product's quality seems to stand out, especially given its price, and with an even greater discount now applied thanks to the early Black Friday sale, it's one of the most affordable, most highly-rated tool boxes you're likely to find.

Whether you're stripping rust from corroded surfaces, sharpening garden tools, smoothing down your weld joints, or stripping away old paint, it's handy to have an angle grinder. If you don't, then now could well be the time to head to your nearest Harbor Freight store and change that, since Bauer's 7 Amp, 4-½ inch Slide-Switch Angle Grinder is currently reduced by 10% as part of the chain's early Black Friday sale. It's available in-store only, but given that it's currently reduced to $26.99, it could well be worth making the trip for. It features a seven-amp motor that delivers approximately 11,000 RPM, while the two-position handle makes grinding more comfortable. Oh, and no tools are required to adjust the guard.

This all sounds good on paper, but how does it stack up in the reviews? Well, out of 1,799, 95% give it between four and five stars. Customers praise the grinder's affordability and the excellent results they've achieved by using it, as well as its powerful motor. As one user says, "I am pleasantly pleased with the grinder. Upon inspection and use, it did not feel cheaply made, [it] felt as other name brand grinders. I would recommend this."

Designed to help you put your weight into it when it comes to unfixing stubborn fasteners, Quinn's ¾ inch Extendable Ratchet is easily adjustable to suit your needs, extending from 24 to 39 ¾ inches. It has a 24-tooth gear mechanism, which is useful when you need all the torque you can reasonably get your hands on, and its non-slip grip helps to keep pressure mounted until those fixings finally give in.

Only 43 customers to date have reviewed the product, but of those, over 90% give it five stars. That's reassuring, as is the current early Black Friday discount, which strips 12% away from the regular $69.99 price tag. One user praises the build quality, explaining that it stows away comfortably in their toolbox thanks to the adjustable handle. Another, who makes use of the tool when working on the hubs of semi trucks and trailers, says, "This was a great investment. I definitely recommend it."

Built with handles that promote maximum leverage and a 2-in-1 die that covers both insulated and non-insulated terminals, plus tough cutters for clean and controlled trimming, Doyle's 9-½ inch Wire Crimping Tool would be comfortably at home in the toolbox of anybody with an electrical to-do list. That's especially true for work that you have planned in tight, confined spaces, since the tool's tapered nose is designed for such eventualities.

It's currently available for $14.99 ahead of Black Friday, down from $16.99, representing an 11% saving. This is worth knowing, especially given that 99% of users recommend the item. In total, 731 users have reviewed the product, and of those, 722 (an impressive 98%) award it four or five stars. Users seem to agree that it's well built for the tasks it's designed to do. As one buyer puts it, the tool "Worked perfectly for the job intended."

Rotary tools are handy for an array of tasks, from engraving and making your own jewelry to carving crafts out of wood. However, they're only as good as the bits you have to mount on them. With a 276-strong assortment of bits to cover most, if not all, rotary tool requirements, you're unlikely to run out of the bits you need any time soon with Warrior's Rotary Tool Accessory Set, 276-Piece. And since the set is currently discounted by 25% to an attractive price of $14.99, it's about the perfect time to buy it.

Of course, for such precise and detailed tasks, you'll want to know that the product's up to muster before you go ahead and spend your hard-earned dollars. Reading through the reviews, the vast majority of customers who've bought the product would recommend it — an impressive 97% of them. 1,254 users have reviewed the set, and of those, 94% give it between four and five stars. Reasons for such high praise are varied, although common themes include the low price, the superb selection of grinders, cutters, and other accessories contained in each set, and its ability to help homeowners with a vast array of DIY projects.