Harbor Freight sells a wide variety of tools from many different brands and for many different purposes. While it's understandable to want name-brand tools, you shouldn't discount Harbor Freight's ...

Hardware retailer Harbor Freight doesn't just have one house brand – it has several, including Hercules, Icon, Predator, and Warrior. Bauer is a solid mid-range brand that's also owned by Harbor ...

Like all of Harbor Freight's in-house brands, some of Bauer's tools are worth buying and some are worth avoiding. However, there's no need to gamble on whether you're picking up a bargain or a dud.