Not so much combo kits. but what I've always wanted to see at harbor freight is individual tools. It would be nice to be able to get a random missing socket replaced without buying a kit.

Anyone else run this at 2x speed and not miss a single word?

I honestly would like to see a 'build it yourself' combo kit, where you select, say, 3 tools, a couple batteries and a charger, at a discount from the individual price so you can make a kit that's all killer, no filler. Oh, and Bauer cordless ratchets.

The Bauer "garage monkey" cordless combo: 1/2" Impact wrench, 3/8" ratchet, angle grinder, LED work light, 2 20V batteries, charger

I've said this a few times. The current deal of buy a battery and charger get a tool free is great except what if I don't need/want the charger? Give a mix and match option. Buy two batteries and get a tool free. Now that I would jump on!

I burned up my old grinder 2 weeks ago and needed one to strip a hotel pool floor. I picked up a Hercules just to try it out and I was impressed. It stripped the entire floor and still works as it should. Pretty much it ran under load continuously for about 18 hours. I honestly didn’t expect it to survive.

I was hoping for them to start selling individually sockets and wrenches. Maybe someday. Still cool to see combo kits coming out.

No skip various styles socket sets!

hello again this is a PSS to my previous comment. I'm not quite sure if you realize how many disabled Wounded Warrior or multiple sclerosis people look at your videos and blogs all the time and how much we appreciate the time and effort you put it to your videos and to help and time and how much we appreciate time and effort into helping us to find the right tool for the right job. so this is really just another thank you for doing the footwork for the people who can't.

Looks and sounds like the Bear is feelin' better!

Welcome back!!! I started to miss the tool bear in a Cowboy bay. You sound and look well. God speed on any reaming recovery from your surgery.

I think a good idea would be power tool kits based on activities. Such as one for lawn/home care kits, mechanics kits, construction guys/woodworkers, etc.

Combo kits is a game changer and much more affordable for those who are starting out. I’m glad you’re feeling better as well. 💪👍

It makes the most sense for Harbor Freight to go after certain types of people. For example a mechanics set with a cordless ratchet, an impact, batteries and maybe a drill? With the Bauer ratchet coming it could be done for Bauer and herc.

Hercules all brushless kit would probably pull me to this line. I would also like to see a Hercules Pex crimp ring tool like Ryobi P661

I went all in with the Bumble Bee brigade two weeks ago at Farm & Fleet and bought the Dewalt DCF900 1/2 drive high torque impact wrench came with charger, 5AH battery and a bag and they threw in a set of 7 free deep impact sockets $299. Last week picked up from F&F the dewalt trimmer/blower kit 4AH battery and charger $199.

So glad to see you well along the recovery road, Red.

Jeff, I think there is one change they could make that would make this one seem tame. And that would be order online and pick up in store.

All in for a brushless Bauer combo kit. I’ll stretch it out and buy one at a time before I go with brushed tools. Brushless and Bauer can’t be beat.

I like the idea of kits. What I'd prefer is the option to buy the kit with or without a charger. I already have two Hercules chargers. I keep the extra one in a drawer for when the first one quits working. I really don't want or need any more chargers. More tools, extra batteries? Yes! Additional chargers? Nope! It's just one more thing to store or give to the thrift store.

Thanks for the great news Jeff! How awesome is that? Combo kits! So when is Harbor Freight coming out with the brushless kits? They definitely need to do that!! I pray you have continued healing and please don't do anything questionable that could derail your progress. 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

A brushless flashlight is the greatest tool innovation in 15 years.

Build your own Hercules combo kit. Speaking of Hercules, one of the most important tools is still missing, brushless cordless jig saw.

All brushless is a must with Multi-tool, drill, impact, and grinder. Battery kits with larger 5mah capacity. Love the bauer line. Will look into them when they come out.

I only have one Herc 20v tool. But I stocked up on some 20v batteries in the last couple sales in anticipation of an expanded product line. They are in competition with Ryobi for my money, and Ryobi keeps putting out stuff I want, hot glue gun for example. So my Ryobi collection is growing and I’m sitting on Herc batteries waiting for something to happen

Hey Bear! Happy to see you back on your feet, buddy! As for the question of the day, I'm actually NOT a fan of combo kits..... Hear my out......typically, the combo kits include items that never get used. Sure you get lots of tools for a discount, but in reality, some of those tools end up in the trash. On the other hand, i like the package deals like they are running right now. Buy a 5amp and charger for $99, and get a free tool. What would be even cooler, buy a 12amp battery and dual charger and get 2 or 3 free tools including all cordless tools. Like EVERY TOOL! The cool thing about HF is, they are able to be more creative than any other manufacture! Imagine this...... Buy a 12amp battery and dual charger, and get any cordless tool and a packout tool box for free! Yeah buddy! They can mix it up because they have that flexibility that nobody else does! Or even this...... They can release an ICON Pro Mechanics Set which has 400 to 600 piece tool set, and get a free 56" ICON tool box!!!! Come on man!!!! How cool would that be!!!! Last month I purchased 2 72" series 3 boxes, 2 30" carts, every single hercules tool that was included in the buy a battery and charger get a cordless tool free, the hercules miter saw, the herclues table say, tons of ICON wrenches, all 3 sets of the Quinn impact sockets, 1 6" Doyle vise/anvil, lots of painters supplies, nearly every single ICON and Doyle plier set, the Doyle screwdriver set, and im sure im missing some items.......after all my discounts and taking advanyage of the additional 10% with my HF Card, i walked out just shy of $7K. Now, my point is.....just because HF caters to the frugal shopper, doesnt mean there are not deep pocket guys who shop at HF. I can afford tool truck pricing, but i didnt get where i am today being that guy. I can careless about having SnapOn logo on my toolbox! The fact is, SnapOn, Milwaukee, name brands, etc.....are not worth paying 4 times what HF store put out. Since Hercules, ICON, Quinn, Doyle, even US General, have stepped up with options expanded, I truly believe more and more guys (and gals) will eventually realize the savings they can take advantage of moving away from the tool trucks and other over priced brands on the market! Bottom line, HF IS DISRUPTING the tool market! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!! 💯👊💪

Bauer Scrapper Kit. Impact driver, angle grinder, reciprocating saw, 2 x 5ampH batteries, charger. Purchase includes 20% off coupon good towards the purchase of a driver bit set, or a pack of cut-off discs, or pack of saw blades. All brushless of course.

I recently bought a Hercules planer. I was seriously impressed. They need to make a joiner.

I would like to see a woodworkers combo kit. That would be awesome.

Recently got into the Bauer line for home usage so I can keep my Milwaukee tools at work (carpenter) and I have to say, I'm loving the tools I've gotten so far! I'd love to see a rear handle circular saw and a brushless hammer drill/driver.

Jeff, good to see you back like yourself! Enjoyed the news!👍🏼

We want individual sockets and wrenches. If I break an Icon socket, do I have to bring the rest of the set in to get a replacement?

Great video thanks for sharing. Glad to see you feeling better Jeff 🙏🏻 for a speedy recovery

How about outside garden equipment. Chainsaw, polesaw, blower, and chain sharpener!

I started with Skil some years ago then every time I would go to buy another tool it was only available in a $120 kit when I only wanted the $70 tool so I ended up with another brand that was running a special that weekend. Today I'm in 5 different lines because kits drove me away from buying the tool only.

They have that neat little Icon 1/4” insert and ratchet set….. it just needs space to add a few sockets or come with an option of either metric or SAE sockets.

I couldn't care less about kits. Why aren't they further expanding the Hercules line. Putting a drill with a battery and a charger is not a "new tool" it's just repackaging old tolls. Why dosent Hercules have 18 GA Brad nailer and stapler, where's the 120v inverter. The 90 degree angle drill and the jigsaw were in promotional materials years ago, where are they?

great video i would like to see a 12v combo kit with the battery charger and the long reach ratchet

a brushless flashlight?!?!?!?!?!?!?! count me in!

Glad you are feeling better and back at it!!!!

Nice to see you're recovering Bear. Shine On!!

I love this idea, I would love to see half inch impact, ratchet, 3/8 impact, ratchet, 1/4 impact, ratchet all in one kit and all same battery

About time they listen and decide to do combo kits. Do combos minus the flashlight. I hate seeing 3, 4, 5 , etc tool combos and one of the tools are a flashlight. Now a tripod light system would be step above.

I actually think most Bauer tools should be brushed. Or just don't phase out the brushed option for the brushless. For example a brushed recip saw @ $49 used to be even cheaper but that's a good buy. I'm fine with the brushed for what I do around the house. They have the brushless model for $64.99. I don't want to pay over $50 for one of these because if I was going to get into to heavy duty recip sawing I would grab my old corded Dewalt and saw all day. It's cool to have brushless but don't phase out the cheaper brushes options. I think if you really want a line up of brushless that's when they should encourage people to look at the Hercules line.

Glad to see you back. I hope they do something for those of us who have been supporting the brands and paid the tool only prices for these things.

Bought a cordless Chicago electric impact driver about 12 yrs ago. Loved it. Used it until the ni cad battery died. The cheap blow mold case was alright too until it's hinge came un done. But because it served me well, I replaced it with the new at the time Hercules one. This was GREAT!!!! Li bat. And a SOLID blow mold case with super tough hinges, metal closing latches and a well thought out inside for the tool, charger, batteries and stuff. Soft tool bags AREN'T the same. The don't store away nicely and they don't protect the same. Now I'm stuck trying to find an ammo can or lunch box to put my recent purchase in. C'mon folks... it's just plastic. Not to mention HF won't be getting any additional advertising when this new tool is stored in an un labeled ammo can. Love my Hercules case!!!

I have been waiting a long time for Combo Kits. Can't wait to see what they put together.

I’d love to see more love given to the Hercules line and esp a herc pack out line of storage. Black and blue storage system would be awesome!!!

Yes Ridgid does combo kits and they usually are the best deal because they have the life time warranty

I'm glad you're recovering well.. Thanks for the HF updates!

That $200 Bauer kit is a solid starter kit. About time HF offered that and it makes Bauer much more viable. People respond to deals like that. It's why everyone else does it. And once someone buys a kit, they will probably grab more tools and more tools and bam, you have the customer hooked and invested.

I wish they would extent the warranty on Hercules plug in tools. I don't see the point in a cordless porta band but may go cordless just to get the longer warranty. I guess I should look up what the extended warranty on the plug in one would be next time it goes on sale.

I have most of them that I want already. I would like just a simple combo to pick maybe 3 tools of my choice and a large battery. No charger I don't need more chargers.

Also a self closing rake were you rake the leaves and pull the handle and it closes so you don't need to bend over to pick up the leaves/ debris

Also they might want to add a🔥 buy more save more🔥 with the newer kits. Maybe a Hercules rocket light, full line of 20v nailers as well.

I need the darn purple 5 drawer cart!

Good video I am hoping for a Bauer framing nail gun . I all ready have most of the battery tools. Take care be safe and well.

Waiting for HF to offer a drum sander to woodworkers. Several years back HF had a book of non-stocked items that could be ordered. I miss that option. Back then I ordered a combination sander (6x48 and 12-inch disk) with cast aluminum disk guard and two milled cast-iron tables for $239. Today equivalent sanders start in the high hundreds.

I guess it's good for folks who want to dive into the line...but haven't. Once you have already done that...who cares? I'm in the Hercules line...and don't really want kits at this point. I also have other brands, kits in those brands, don't often do anything for me either. You want to make a splash...sell individuall Icon wrenches, sockets, drivers...you know...what ever. Individuals.

We just went, quite pleased with useful items to fix everything. Rechargeable batts, small dolly, air stapler, solar lights, etc.

What I'd like to see at harbor freight for their combo deals, is something like RadioShack had back in the day with the accessories on cellular. The 10, 20, 30% discount incentive. An example, you buy a tool and battery and the next tool or battery (or charger) would be 10% off all of them, add another tool 20%, and the third tool 30% off. Even add other accessories like toolbags into the mix or as a add on to the kit.

Another thing that needs to change is -- I was gonna get a end locker for my toolbox. Went to store to order and was told it would take 4 months to get it. 4 MONTHS! That’s bs. I’m not paying 3 or 400 bucks for any item that I have to wait that long to get.

I got a Ridgid Brushless 1/2" high torque impact for $159 in a combo with a 4AH battery and charger. Lifetime service agreement on tool, battery, and charger. No way I was paying $189 tool only or $249 combo for Hercules.

I'm honestly not excited about the combo kits at all, that's just getting them to the standard everyone else has. What I wish they would have done is expand the tool lines more/faster to really be useful and competitive. It just makes a lot more sense to go with Milwaukee Fuel stuff for not that much more money on most of them and they have every tool and accessory you could ever imagine. Not to mention better quality as well and you don't have to wait 5 years for the next cordless tool that you really need to be added to the line

Sounds great!! I’m in Bauer line and want the cordless ratchet. That would be awesome

What we don't see a lot of is kits catered to those who already have the core tools. Have a build your own 6pc combo where you have a base of the batts, charger and light and then the buyer can add 3-4 tools. We don't see current kits with band saws or grinders that often. Impact wrenches and rachets. Revolutionize the combo kit

HARBOR FREIGHT…If you’re reading comments, please consider making a metal cutting saw ( not an abrasive chop saw like you already have) something like the Evolution mitering saw.

I've said this before on TTC but ill say it again. Im still hoping they can update or ad an additional hercules 1/2in compact impact that competes with the red and yellow brands, not the weak one they have now. Also a built in warranty for all the Hercules tools that arent brushless, even a year or two would be amazing. I run the ratchets, impacts, drills and cutoffs at work every day as a heavy duty truck mechanic and would love these updates!

Dang if I knew about this several years ago I would not have invested into so much milwaukee m12 and m18 tools for my home shop

One good combo would be 1/4 1|2. And. 3/8. Impacts are 1/2 drill. And 4in grinder 5 tools with 3 batteries and charger .

Went to Chula Vista HF store, when I saw the checkout line, I thought I was in Fry’s Electronics with their COut line setup. 😂

I wanna see a battery that you can buy that's compatible with Bauer and Hercules both.

I'd love to see a combo kit of the Bauer home and garden line. The trimmer, hedge cutter, leaf blower, chainsaw, and the five amp hour batteries and charger.

I don’t even think of HF for cordless tools. Ridgid are priced low enough without specials but I do watch for them! And lifetime warranty including batteries which is the killer on cordless. Just had a reciprocating saw die on me. They sent me FedEx label to drop off at and within 10 days I had it back! Can’t beat that.

im not sure if im crazy but Icon already had a 1/2 impact swivel set out right ? I was so confused when I saw it re released and I still dont have an answer

Hercules tools are pretty solid I'm a journeyman and I can guarantee you that more than once our expensive tools has been stolen or got broken and the Hercules tool has saved the projects also all the cutting wheels and grinding wheels they sale are not only cheaper but better quality than the ones in Home depot.

I want to see a build it yourself kit.

A gallon of PB blaster for $30 that’s a DEAL

I bought a pair of Harbor Freight's LED stick lights with the magnet on them so you can work under the hood of a car or truck last year. I noticed back in December while using them & the built in charger for the batteries the battery charger portion took a dump & I went to Amazon and purchased a combo pack of matching batteries for the lights plus a charging pack for the batteries. The two lights had the engine bay of my truck lit up like high noon at 10 p.m. here in MN. Said lights are their Braun stick lights.

Mosquitoes 🦟 are not attracted to bug lights unless you add skiter hormone additives. You kill more good bugs, like moths. I know nobody likes moths,but they are the best night pollinators and serve an important part of pollinatoring plants at home and farming.

Drill kits: 2 batteries 1 charger impact, and standard hercules drills

Battery, charger and tool for 99(or89 for Bauer) seems like a pretty good combo to me!

Jeff, I am a HUGE fan of the BAUER line of tools, and I have already built my own combo kit, but I would buy one of these in a heartbeat to leave at my daughter's home in another state when I go visit and do "Daddy' jobs for her. She & her husband just bought their first home, and I am packing for a trip there to do some jobs for her. If there are any "HFT Spy's" checking this, I would love to see a "Pro-Press" and PEX-A tools, I feel they could be a big hit (I know they would for me). furthermore, I would love a true "Main-Line" sewer snake with at least 125'-150' long snake. Rigid makes a snake that has an infinite cable capacity as you can add extra sections of cable to get the desired length needed. I'm sure I could think of more items...

I have that 150/300 lumen light. I got it mainly because I thought it would be useful in a power outage situation, but I have made use of it doing electrical work in the garage with lighting circuit off.

Please no flash light in the combo kit

Oh thank goodness I hope it's true. I really hate their little Ala carte tool+battery+charger deal. Having to piece everything together separately is really annoying. Combo kits are the way to get people in the door and onto the platform. It makes it easy and more cost-effective for them to get into the lineup of power tools.

Coming from someone who has used almost exclusively DeWalt tools in construction for almost 30 yrs I probably wouldn't consider the bauer stuff for serious use in that area. That being said all my home stuff is Bauer. For that application I love it. They get regular use ,but my DeWalt gets abused and dropped regularly. "Can you say temporaries?" 🤪

The only problem with the tool kits is they are going to walk out the door so fast. Harbor freight really needs to invest in security and locking up their products. We even get in trouble for making display boxes and we are supposed to just let people walk out with handfuls of icon and Hercules. The only security they have given us is the red stop locks but you can just pull them off. It only slows them down a little.

The only change Harbor Freight needs to make is STOPPING CHANG THE PRICE ONCE THEY GET PEOPLE IN THE STORE. THE FLYER SAID ONE THING, THEY SAY, OH, THAT IS FOR SO AND SO PEOPLE. SO I AM NOT IMPORTANT FOR YOU. MY MONEY IS NOT GOOD. WELL BY TO YOU.

Combos aren't so important to me, as I'm already all in on the herc stuff, but how do we still not have a 20v cordless Hercules tire inflator?

I got a 9 tool brushless RIGID kit for Christmas. 3 batteries and a charger. So, yes they do kits. HF needs to get in the kit game with brushless, batteries, and charger.

A Bauer "Woodworks in a box": Corded Table Saw, Corded Sliding Miter Saw, Miter Saw Stand, Cordless Circ Saw (7 1/4" preferably), Cordless Drill/Driver, Cordless 3 1/4" planer, Cordless Router, 2 Batteries, charger, perhaps even blades and bits. I'd be a buyer at $800-900 for that.

Key to their combo kits for me: how will defect swap be handled? If 1 tool dies from the kit, will they replace the single tool, or do I have to round up the whole kit?

Every time I walk into a Harbor Freight, it reminds me of the old Western Auto stores.

Say what you want about HF, but at least they LISTEN to their customer base. I have been nothing but happy with anything I have purchased from HF in the last 5-6 years. This includes US General, ICON, Hercules, Bauer, and Quinn. HF is kicking Lowes and Home Depot right in the family jewels, and they have better warranties and WAY better sales associates/customer service. The last time I was in Home Depot, I was buying a toilet. I asked an employee there a question, and he shrugged and walked away. (I didn't buy the toilet there because of it.) Every time I walk into a Harbor Freight, the entire staff are nothing but over-the-top friendly and helpful. That is the kind of thing that will earn my business today, and into the future.....

Never been enamored by combo kits. If they had a regular deal where you build your own bundle and as you added each tool the discount got bigger would be more appealing.

I want to see ICON wrench sets in cases for the service guys that don't have drawers on their trucks. I would also like to also see ICON socket and ratchet sets in cases for each drive size.

100% agreed need kits with all Brushless.

4 battery tool lines. Atlas, Baur, Hercules, and warrior. The multiple battery types per brand is also slightly confusing. Baur has at least 2 in a 4v and 20v, Atlas has has 40v, 80v, and 40v/80v combo. I might be missing some

I guess i as a small DIYer loved the tool only options since i don't need 500 batteries.