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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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New Toy I picked up at Harbor Freight

I was at Harbor Freight today and found one of these on sale for $69.99 so I thought I'd take a risk and try it. If it works as described it may be a great way to see into those places just out of reach.....


http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...era-67979.html

For an extra $100 they have one that records the images. I don't have time to play with it today But will keep you guys posted when I can.



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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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I bought a similar one from Costco they work well I have checked for leaking head gaskets and bent valves with one
Old Aug 25, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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I'd like to know how it works post your review ASAP.
FWI I got one of their $69.99 saw blade sharpeners that I wish I hadn't took a chance on.
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Gee, that looks a lot like the toy the Dr. uses on a colonoscopy.....no thanks on those images for 100.00
Old Aug 25, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Let us know. The only things I have bought from there that i didnt regret had to be taken out of a locked cabinet.
Old Aug 25, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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I'd like to know how it works post your review ASAP.
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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I decided to take a flyer on one as it looks interesting and useful. I am having it delivered as they will ship it to me for less than it would cost me to drive to one of their stores.
Old Aug 25, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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I thought about getting one of those, just because they are neat and affordable.
However, I passed since i did not have an immediate need.
Let us know how it works!
If you need an image saved, see if you can shoot the screen with a digicam on macro...
I hope you got a free flashlight with that!
I have those freebie coupons coming in faster than I can file them. I have about 20 of those lights...
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 05:30 AM
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I like it! Even though it does looks like something familiar Allan!

It has two LED lights on the end, the screen is clear enough to read the printing on a fuse box easily. The wand will flex by hand, but stiff enough to hold that shape. It would have been handy locating the fasteners that first time I pulled a 70-72 dash assembly! Yeah, I don't see myself using it a lot. But for the price its a nice item to put in the bottom tool drawer. For that once in a while use it will be handy to have.

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 2blu442
I was at Harbor Freight today and found one of these on sale for $69.99 so I thought I'd take a risk and try it. If it works as described it may be a great way to see into those places just out of reach.....


http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...era-67979.html

For an extra $100 they have one that records the images. I don't have time to play with it today But will keep you guys posted when I can.



John
you need to start pulling some engine parts off like the intake and front cover and peek around and give us a proper review : }
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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I had a busy weekend, so yesterday evening I tried it under a dash board. When I use it more I'll add more comments.
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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Unhappy A bit too big

I also almost bought one. The thing that discouraged me was that, on the one I looked at, the probe was a bit too large to go in a 14mm spark plug hole.
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