Re : Harbor Freight Tools Quantum 3 D

iamlucky13 · 2019-01-15T00:07:05.000Z

I’ve got nothing to critique about the Harbor Freight flashlight. I’ve never tried it. I’m just lost as to why the comparison against Maglites took the turn it did.

Does Maglite claim to be 100% made in the USA? I don’t recall ever seeing that.

I do know they have a gripe with California law, because it forbids claiming “Made in the USA” if any part of a product is made outside the US, in contrast with federal law and 49 other states, which require they be “substantially” or some similar term with unclear, but implied meaning that is left for the courts to interpret.

mmalive · 2019-01-15T02:52:53.000Z

Muto:

mmalive:

Muto:

mmalive:

lawallac:

I think Maglite is pretty clear where they stand.
Maglite Flashlights and Lifestyle Products

I did read the facts about Maglite on their website. While somewhat true. NOT all. If you read fine print ” states made from imported and components from foreign countries “. Any company that claims to be USA made will read like this ” Proudly 100% USA made product “.

Give some electronic examples of this please.
I’ll wait.

Find me one car or motorcycle that is all American.
Can’t do it, doesn’t exist.
Find me one TV with no overseas components.
Just one.

You are steering away from discussing Maglite VS Quantum. While Maglite might be more USA made BUT NOT completely. Maglite can not state ” Proudly 100% USA made ” No way. Because? Not all CORE components are 100% sourced here in USA.

Quantum is of course China made. Decent output and more than half price of Maglite? A WINNER for sure.

A “Winner” for You maybe.
But I will put that HF light up against a couple Defiant Flashlights from Home Depot for way less, like $8 on clearance that have real Cree emitter if you want to compare china to china.
No HF flashlight will beat the Defiant Super thrower, verse yourself on those reviews and mods here on the mighty BLF then go find one on Epay and you will never brag your HF light again.
Right here;
US - Defiant "Super Thrower" 3C (New Model - +/-64mm Head XM-L) - Get To Home Depot Now!

This was before you were joined to BLF so you get a pass for maybe not knowing about possibly the best department store flashlight on the past 6 years.
Peace

Get off your rocker guy. I owned many Defiant lights. See my postings guy. China built for sure. I own quite few high powered lights listed below. Just some of them.

BLF GT, Imalent DX80, Nitecore Tiny Monster TM 28, MF Tactical Mini Monster, Acebeam , etc….

Maglite PALES in comparison to any of these.

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

Do not tell me about store bought lights man. Got away from those a long time ago.

BTW, I bought the Quantum out thew door for $12.50 with coupons discounts, etc…

mmalive · 2019-01-15T02:56:50.000Z

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things. Edited: Three things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

3). MMalive is proud the Quantum is 100% Made in China.

:laughing:

Answers to

1. True Maglite customer service SUCKS big time

2. No I do not work for Quantum China based company. They would pay peanuts.

3. Wrong. Prefer to spend money on 100% produced products. NOT some parts.

nottawhackjob · 2019-01-15T05:06:01.000Z

mmalive:

nottawhackjob:

Well I’ve concluded two things. Edited: Three things.

1). Mmalive does NOT work for MagLite.

2). Mmalive works for Quantum.

3). MMalive is proud the Quantum is 100% Made in China.

:laughing:

Answers to

1. True Maglite customer service SUCKS big time

2. No I do not work for Quantum China based company. They would pay peanuts.

3. Wrong. Prefer to spend money on 100% produced products. NOT some parts.

Hey I heard HF is gonna give away those Quantum 3D’s FREE with every purchase of a MagLite. :laughing:

“There’s nuthin’ like a Mag to play tag on some perp’s head.”

Sgt. Joe Friday, Ret.

Muto · 2019-01-15T13:16:35.000Z

mmalive:

Get off your rocker guy. I owned many Defiant lights. See my postings guy. China built for sure. I own quite few high powered lights listed below. Just some of them.

BLF GT, Imalent DX80, Nitecore Tiny Monster TM 28, MF Tactical Mini Monster, Acebeam , etc….

Maglite PALES in comparison to any of these.

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

Do not tell me about store bought lights man. Got away from those a long time ago.

BTW, I bought the Quantum out thew door for $12.50 with coupons discounts, etc…

Duh,
Your Harbor Fright wonderlight is a store bought light.
Rest my case.

lawallac · 2019-01-15T14:36:00.000Z

True story, the only flashlight I’ve ever bought from HF is a MagCharger and extra NiCad packs for it. All HF flashlights have been free.

mmalive · 2019-01-15T20:45:41.000Z

Muto:

mmalive:

Get off your rocker guy. I owned many Defiant lights. See my postings guy. China built for sure. I own quite few high powered lights listed below. Just some of them.

BLF GT, Imalent DX80, Nitecore Tiny Monster TM 28, MF Tactical Mini Monster, Acebeam , etc….

Maglite PALES in comparison to any of these.

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

Do not tell me about store bought lights man. Got away from those a long time ago.

BTW, I bought the Quantum out thew door for $12.50 with coupons discounts, etc…

Duh,
Your Harbor Fright wonderlight is a store bought light.
Rest my case.

Well, Let’s get some facts straight here.

I NEVER claimed Quantum is far ” superior ” to Maglite. Read entire post.

I support 100% USA made products. All components of build. Not parts out sourced overseas, etc….

Ooh, I DID NOT go into HF to buy Quantum,. Bought some power tools for project. Happen to have DISCOUNT coupons expiring I had to use.

Quantum at $12 and some change out the door. A “NO BRAINER ” for sure.

iamlucky13 · 2019-01-18T00:18:39.000Z

mmalive:

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

I assume you mean “100% made in the USA products,” but you’ve repeated just “100% made products” several times, so it seems worth clarifying.

Anyways, what brands have a higher percentage of made in the USA content than Maglite?

Maybe Surefire? I don’t know. If I remember right, Streamlight is assembled in the USA, but from what I’d read in the past, it sounded like nearly all of the components were foreign sourced.

And I reiterate my puzzlement from above: why are we going in circles on this discussion? I have so far been unable to find any place where Maglite claims to the 100% made in the USA.

mmalive · 2019-01-30T02:15:51.000Z

iamlucky13:

mmalive:

I fully agree to spend my money on 100 % made products. Meaning 100% PERIOD. Not just some parts.

I assume you mean “100% made in the USA products,” but you’ve repeated just “100% made products” several times, so it seems worth clarifying.

Yes, 100% percent made in USA.

LouieAtienza · 2019-01-30T23:03:25.000Z

None of the components your computers or smartphones have (that are being used here right now) are 100% made in the USA. Heck none of them are even 5% made in USA components. Oh well…

xevious · 2019-01-31T01:14:06.000Z

I picked up one of these Quantum Work Light jobs… LINK. Actually not bad for $7. It doesn’t have that enormous obnoxious “Quantum” label as shown in 1st photo — it’s actually quite a bit smaller. Not much of a spread in brightness for the 2 modes, but still usable. The magnetic tailcap is strong. Has a clip with hook hole in it. All metal body feels reasonably rugged, but plastic covering over COB array is rather junky.

There’s a more expensive model by “Braun” (not the German company) that’s $39.95. Looks pretty decent, with 390 lumens, 360 degree pivoting head, and it’s rechargeable with lithium ion cell (they don’t say what type—maybe 18650?).

I did buy a folding one for less, almost as bright, but also has a forward pointing 5mm LED for minor task work. Actually a pretty good deal. GearBest has one.

mmalive · 2019-02-08T21:42:24.000Z

xevious:

There’s a more expensive model by “Braun” (not the German company) that’s $39.95. Looks pretty decent, with 390 lumens, 360 degree pivoting head, and it’s rechargeable with lithium ion cell (they don’t say what type—maybe 18650?)

Correct 18650. Unscrew tail cap. I used CR123A x 2 in light as well. Runs hot though.

TSO · 2019-02-08T23:11:48.000Z

What the heck is wrong with you people? Seriously!!
Why attack a person for sharing a good deal he found?
Came here to see possible good deal, sickened by the foolish toxicity.
Geez.

mmalive · 2019-02-09T00:19:01.000Z

TSO:

What the heck is wrong with you people? Seriously!!
Why attack a person for sharing a good deal he found?
Came here to see possible good deal, sickened by the foolish toxicity.
Geez.

Agreed man. BUT do not take seriously. Comments made by those guys indicate ignorance or inability to fully understand purpose of this forum.

I come from Technical/Engineering background and deal with these type of comments/opinions on a constant basis. I do not it bother. My comments are of fact not bs coming from professional perspective side.

nottawhackjob · 2019-02-09T02:16:18.000Z

mmalive:

TSO:

What the heck is wrong with you people? Seriously!!
Why attack a person for sharing a good deal he found?
Came here to see possible good deal, sickened by the foolish toxicity.
Geez.

Agreed man. BUT do not take seriously. Comments made by those guys indicate ignorance or inability to fully understand purpose of this forum.

I come from Technical/Engineering background and deal with these type of comments/opinions on a constant basis. I do not it bother. My comments are of fact not bs coming from professional perspective side.

Hey man. No one here questioned your intelligence. No one here insulted you in that manner. We just DISAGREED with SOME of your comments and agreed with others is all. So we poked ya around a bit - butt good naturedly. Not being mean and nasty about it like we’re somehow incapable of understanding your lofty subjective perspective.

You having a tech degree is all fine and good. Just be cognizant that that alone doesn’t make you automatically smarter than others here that may not. Often the contrary in my experience.

Maxxsounds · 2019-02-09T07:02:40.000Z

Only one question. what is a flux butt?

mmalive · 2019-02-11T23:16:37.000Z

nottawhackjob:

mmalive:

TSO:

What the heck is wrong with you people? Seriously!!
Why attack a person for sharing a good deal he found?
Came here to see possible good deal, sickened by the foolish toxicity.
Geez.

Agreed man. BUT do not take seriously. Comments made by those guys indicate ignorance or inability to fully understand purpose of this forum.

I come from Technical/Engineering background and deal with these type of comments/opinions on a constant basis. I do not it bother. My comments are of fact not bs coming from professional perspective side.

Hey man. No one here questioned your intelligence. No one here insulted you in that manner. We just DISAGREED with SOME of your comments and agreed with others is all. So we poked ya around a bit - butt good naturedly. Not being mean and nasty about it like we’re somehow incapable of understanding your lofty subjective perspective.

You having a tech degree is all fine and good. Just be cognizant that that alone doesn’t make you automatically smarter than others here that may not. Often the contrary in my experience.

Your comments are always welcome. Why did I mention not to ” take seriously ” ? I deal with these type of comments or criticisms every from Engineering/Technical side EVERYDAY. The majority of the time comments are actually worthless and without any merit period.

Flashlight comments similar BUT NOT the same. While I agree not all comment/criticisms are based on personal opinion. The opinions varies among each person. So I take those comments with a grain of salt. Not way serious FOR SURE.

My replies come from personal experience and Engineering Design side to give reader broader perspective how flashlights are designed.

BTW, I NEVER claimed I am smarter than anyone else. Read my postings.

DtroitPunk72 · 2020-10-23T19:26:03.000Z

mmalive:

nottawhackjob:

mmalive:

TSO:

What the heck is wrong with you people? Seriously!!
Why attack a person for sharing a good deal he found?
Came here to see possible good deal, sickened by the foolish toxicity.
Geez.

Agreed man. BUT do not take seriously. Comments made by those guys indicate ignorance or inability to fully understand purpose of this forum.

I come from Technical/Engineering background and deal with these type of comments/opinions on a constant basis. I do not it bother. My comments are of fact not bs coming from professional perspective side.

Hey man. No one here questioned your intelligence. No one here insulted you in that manner. We just DISAGREED with SOME of your comments and agreed with others is all. So we poked ya around a bit - butt good naturedly. Not being mean and nasty about it like we’re somehow incapable of understanding your lofty subjective perspective.

You having a tech degree is all fine and good. Just be cognizant that that alone doesn’t make you automatically smarter than others here that may not. Often the contrary in my experience.

Your comments are always welcome. Why did I mention not to ” take seriously ” ? I deal with these type of comments or criticisms every from Engineering/Technical side EVERYDAY. The majority of the time comments are actually worthless and without any merit period.

Flashlight comments similar BUT NOT the same. While I agree not all comment/criticisms are based on personal opinion. The opinions varies among each person. So I take those comments with a grain of salt. Not way serious FOR SURE.

Perhaps they were confused by this part of your other post. “Comments made by those guys indicate ignorance or inability to fully understand purpose of this forum.”

My replies come from personal experience and Engineering Design side to give reader broader perspective how flashlights are designed.

BTW, I NEVER claimed I am smarter than anyone else. Read my postings.

Perhaps they were confused by this part of your other post. “Comments made by those guys indicate ignorance or inability to fully understand purpose of this forum”

Quillz · 2020-10-23T20:27:42.000Z

I’m 100% made in USA with Irish and Mexican parts!

snakebite · 2020-10-26T23:50:05.000Z

then nowadays you will buy nothing remotely new.
even old maglites had foreign bulbs.
100% usa produced means antiques.
not that there is anything wrong with an antique flashlight.

mmalive:

3. Wrong. Prefer to spend money on 100% produced products. NOT some parts.