Epstein's Day July 4, 2013

[Bull]

I talked to Jori today because I had not received email confirmation of my order (somehow there was no email address listed) and he said they had around 150 orders

Jeff, did you happen to ask Jori how this year's event compared to last year's? If not I am going to contact him and ask. I hope we are growing

 

[jeffmoss26]

I did not ask him that

 

[jsackin]

So as you guys can imagine, I spent most of today packing boxes (and drawing on them). We had over 150 orders which was more than last year. Also the size of each order was substantially more, so we definitely saw some growth. On another note, with all of your box art requests, our UPS guy is starting to look at us kinda crazy. I took a picture of all the boxes sitting there, but don't want to spoil the surprise.

Also, our servers did get overloaded, so if you didn't get a confirmation email, or if checkout seemed to be kinda glitchy, PM me with your order number, and I can look it up and make sure everything went through ok.

It will probably take a week for us to go through everything, but believe me, we are working overtime to make sure we can process the orders in a timely manner.

thanks again for everything

Jori
HJE

 

[compyello]

I just got home from work and received my order which would have been Monday

 

[MJB24]

I just got home from work and received my order which would have been Monday

Photos please

 

[Rickster55]

I ended up working a double on July 4th and was not able to get my order in.

 

[Squankum]

Rickster, no need to get all hung up on the definition of "July 4th." You'd still be in the spirit of things if you placed an order!

 

[stratman977]

Just got mine! Thanks Jori and all at HJE.

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[north]

Nice haul. You're gonna love that ratchet.

 

[Travisnd]

Nice! Digging the ratchet, Channellocks and ratcheting screwdriver. Wish I could have ordered enough to get that screwdriver!

 

[Trucky]

Similar order to mine. 2x Wilde, 2x CL, 1x Wright, etc. A few of the items were Canadian, I'm afraid

Same ratchet but in 1/4. I hope it's as good as everyone says

 

[gagreen]

Got my order in today. I ordered the Wright service wrench set and a pair of the channellock 911's, I got t shirts a pair of the e-series E-338, a drill chart(why have I not had one of these already!!) the ratcheting cman and the armstrong flathead. Thank you HJE!


Here is a terrible picture lol

 

[Westling Machine]

Between taking a break for the holiday weekend and putting every last free minute into our new facility, we finally got around to placing an order to support a great company! It is so nice to see all the little American flags by each product!

I think I speak for all US based manufactures when I say...We cant thank companies like Harry Epstein the members of the Garage Journal, and of course Bull for supporting us. Your contributions make all the difference.

I can tell you first hand how amazing, exciting, stressful, and grateful the folks at HJE have been feeling this week. Keep those smiles rolling over there and as always keep up the great work!


Alex Westling

 

[Diffident]

Got mine today...I **** at taking pics...

Everything I bought was Made in the USA.

 

[Bull]

Between taking a break for the holiday weekend and putting every last free minute into our new facility, we finally got around to placing an order to support a great company! It is so nice to see all the little American flags by each product!

I think I speak for all US based manufactures when I say...We cant thank companies like Harry Epstein the members of the Garage Journal, and of course Bull for supporting us. Your contributions make all the difference.

I can tell you first hand how amazing, exciting, stressful, and grateful the folks at HJE have been feeling this week. Keep those smiles rolling over there and as always keep up the great work!


Alex Westling

Alex, great to hear from you. Thanks for participating in Epstein's Day 2013.

I hope that when you get some free time you can show us your new facility and let us know what you guys have been up to.

 

[Travisnd]

Got my shipping confirmation # today....shouldn't be too much longer!!

 

[Jawn]

My order should arrive tomorrow. (most of it, anyway)

Got mine today...I **** at taking pics...

Everything I bought was Made in the USA.

How do you like those gloves?

 

[SMKS]

Just got mine! Thanks Jori and all at HJE.

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Good choice on the long handled Wright ratchet.

I love me some Wright ratchets, but I can't justify the cost of a long handled version.

 

[Squankum]

Is that Wright ratchet a surplus item? They were selling some nice 3/8" dr. ones that had been sitting about ten years. I got one, and they're nice - but with fresh lube, they're NICE.

I can't figure out why I like it so much. It just feels right. Balance? Heft? Nice click, too. Spent most of my adult life with some Craftsman RP ratchets that barely had teeth, to hear them operate. Now I like feeling and hearing some ratcheting.

 

[north]

I bought that 'old' 3/8" last year together with a long handled newer one. The old ratchet has a pin between the spring and pawl while the long one has a ball and the long ratchet is noticeable smoother.
Cleaning and lubricating the old one didn't do much difference. Still stiffer.

Both ratchets rock.

 

[mdnelson86]

Got home after lunch to find my order sitting at my front door!

Awesome box art
Free wright shirt
Free Armstrong screwdriver
Free SK hat (which I had requested if any were available)
Free ratcheting screwdriver
Free channel lock shirt
Wilde 36" pry bar
A few tru-flate tire gauges
SK metric impact socket set
Wilde roll pin punch set
Channel lock 437 and 85
Rigid 18" and 10" pipe wrenches
12' and 25' made in USA tape measures
Free drill size chart
A few #2 Phillips driver bits
And a couple wright 5/16 sockets (which I seem to go through constantly)

Ended up spending a little more than I had planned. But that's alright in this case.

Thanks to Jori and the rest of the team!

 

[RKA]

Got my shipping confirm yesterday...should be here next Monday. Funny, I didn't go back and read anything about freebies and promo stuff, so I guess it'll just be a surprise if I get some extras!

 

[buco]

Nice stuff fella's.

Unfortunately due to an emergency room visit I didnt take part. Next year, maybe a road trip there before then.

Cheers!

 

[Jawn]

Free SK hat (which I had requested if any were available)

Gahh, I shoulda asked about that. I've been wanting one.

They were quick this time around. Mine arrived today (well, most of it).

I asked for box art of a house with problems (I recently bought a house with a few relatively minor issues)... boy does it ever. Perched on a crumbling cliff and it's on fire.

I opened it up and here's what was inside.

Far left row of sockets: Bonney 1/2" dr fractional
Next to them: Wilde 1/2" dr metric
Freebie Armstrong screwdriver
Freebie Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver
29pc Norseman HSS drill bit set in Huot index
Bonus drill size card
SK 1lb deadblow
Channellock fence pliers
Wright 6" adjustable
Freebie Channellock t-shirt

I also ordered some Sait 4 1/2" cutoff wheels and grinding wheels, they will ship separately.

All USA except the t-shirt and ratcheting screwdriver.

 

[X1 Mike]

When I placed my order it said expected 7/10 but I doubted it would be that quick, it's not here yet and the anticipation is killing me. It's stupid how we wait for the UPS man like he is freaking Santa Claus......

 

[NotEnough]

Order arrived....

Wright 10 pc mini combo wrenches SAE and metric
4" blackhawk adjustable (cute little thing)
Bucket Boss apron
Plier covers
Bulk leather
Nupla Hammer Handle (didn't pay attention that the ends are not included...dohh)
1/4" bit holders
16" Channelock 460's
freebies: t-shirts, drill index, Amstrong flat head, Sears ratcheting screwdriver

Went to San Diego for vacation so seals were on my mind....and the red/white/blue was for the birthday party.

Thanks Jori and crew.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Got my order today - with some bonus unrequested box art!


Hammer handles, Channellock E326, Cutting oil, Wilde 6 in 1, Armstrong 1/4, Eau de Epstein's, Wilde snap ring pliers set for a coworker, and they threw in a Norseman tap & die chart, SK hat, and Channellock t-shirt. Thanks again!!

 

[buco]

What application are the Wilde pliers for?

 

[jeffmoss26]

Dunno, coworker picked them out and I ordered them, for his own use at home.

 

[Jawn]

SK hat

I'll trade you a Jegs hat for that SK hat!

 

[jeffmoss26]

PM me!

 

[torqueman2002]

I placed another smaller order for Channelock Oil Filter pliers, hoping to get a T-Shirt. Didn't know about the T-shirt until I read their eMail just now.

Woo Hoo, UPS man dropped off my HJE order.

Channelock T-shirt goodness.

 

[Hootbro]

Still waiting on a shipping confirmation.

anybody's stuff just show up without a shipping confirmation?

 

[toolman0217]

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My order arrived today.

 

[Trucky]

I suspected mine might, but I just got the email with # today. Supposed to be the 15th, so they're still filling them is my guess.

 

[jakemac]

I'm still waiting for shipping confirmation, but that's ok, mine was one of the last orders placed. I figure it will take them a while to catch up. I didn't need any new new tools (I prefer previously abused), so I just ordered an Epstein's shirt to show my support.

 

[torqueman2002]

Still waiting on a shipping confirmation.

anybody's stuff just show up without a shipping confirmation?

Yup, my 2nd order did; 1st one had a confirmation though. I think the order tsunami hit them.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Toolman, did they ship that all in one box?!

 

[gtlaw]

What application are the Wilde pliers for?

Dunno, coworker picked them out and I ordered them, for his own use at home.

they are internal and external snap ring pliers with interchangeable tips. I own that set rebadged as S-K and have also seen them branded blue point

 

[jeffmoss26]

Oh I thought you were asking what my coworker was using them for lol