Harbor Freight Hercules Tools: 3 Must‑Buy and 2 to Avoid

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1. Hercules 1-inch Bi-Metal Plunge/flush Cutting Blade for Oscillating Multi-Tools

* Rating: 3.7 stars (low for⁣ Hercules tools)
* Price: $9.97 (clearance price)
* Availability: Limited‍ – not available online, but some stores may have it in stock. Likely being discontinued.
* main Issue: Durability, especially when cutting metal. Despite being advertised as suitable for metal, users report it doesn’t perform well.
* Positive Note: Receives some positive reviews ⁣for cutting softer materials like wood, plastic,⁣ and drywall.
* Overall: Doesn’t⁢ live up to Harbor Freight’s Hercules line’s promise of good quality for low prices.

2. Hercules 20V cordless Compact Heat Gun

* Price: $39.99 (tool onyl)
* Rating: 4 (The text is cut off here, but it implies the rating isn’t‍ good enough to recommend it)
* Main Issue: Underpowered and lackluster performance.
*‍ General Advice: Corded heat⁤ guns are generally superior to cordless models.
* comparison: Similar issues to a DeWalt heat gun (not a good value).
* Resource: A ⁤Project Farm comparison video ⁤supports the idea that corded heat guns are better.

the article advises avoiding both the oscillating multi-tool blade and the cordless heat gun from the Hercules ‍line due to performance and durability issues.