Epstein's Day 2016?

[buba]

Shipping confirmation received on some Wright stuff. Most were out of stock items so kudos to HJE and Wright. My Wright #3440 compact 3/8" ratchet gets so much use I decided to get it some company .

#1 daughter has already staked 1st right of refusal on the contents of the inbound box from HJE. Hope she keeps her hands off the #224 1/4 metric set

 

[48548]

Mine well be here Tuesday... Nice, sk and channel lock stuff.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Thank goodness for delays..... mine is still awaiting the SK birdbeak pliers (I assume), so I had time to add some stuff..... even more time to continue to "browse"

 

[toolmutt]

Yeah, I fell for that, too!

 

[neonlazer]

Got here a day early!


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[anndel]

My order still shows processing. I bought the 21 pc metric SK metal box set so I guess S-K is still putting those together.

 

[mopar_man]

Got my tracking number today! Tools will be here by the end of the week. Now just gotta find them a home. Lol boxes are getting full.


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[firworks]

Got my tracking number today! Tools will be here by the end of the week. Now just gotta find them a home. Lol boxes are getting full.


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Did you order one of the SK metal boxes?

Mine's still processing as well.

 

[Tellingthem]

Got a call that the new SK beak nose? pliers are on backorder till at least August. So I'll be waiting awhile. Actually kind of works out for me. There are a couple of things I want to add now.

 

[Askme42]

Got a call that the new SK beak nose? pliers are on backorder till at least August. So I'll be waiting awhile. Actually kind of works out for me. There are a couple of things I want to add now.

This is really frustrating. Everytime we have done one of these days SK is always the hold up for some reason.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Got a call that the new SK beak nose? pliers are on backorder till at least August. So I'll be waiting awhile. Actually kind of works out for me. There are a couple of things I want to add now.

Same here, but I don't really care. No rush, gives me more time to keep adding stuff!

 

[mopar_man]

No box for me but did have to wait on a set of SK wire cutters and the SK long nose pliers


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[jakemac]

This is really frustrating. Everytime we have done one of these days SK is always the hold up for some reason.

It always takes longer when you order off the menu.
I suspect that my small order is being held up by a prybar and a rebuild kit. I knew this going in to the order and am fine waiting as long as it takes.

The fact that HJE is willing to offer the entire catalog from their suppliers and not just select stock items is one of the things that makes them different from most other places.

I participate in the Epstein's Day event to support a great family owned business (same reason I shop at True Value or Ace instead of Home Depot when I can). The truth is there isn't a single item on my order that I need, so it doesn't matter how long the supplier takes to fill the order. I have no problem stepping to the back of the line because my goal was already met when I pressed the submit button on my order.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I missed it this year. I feel bad. I wanted to collect a shirt from every year. $25 for an XL if anyone wants to sell theirs. Unworn of course.

 

[mdbeck1]

It always takes longer when you order off the menu.
I suspect that my small order is being held up by a prybar and a rebuild kit. I knew this going in to the order and am fine waiting as long as it takes.

The fact that HJE is willing to offer the entire catalog from their suppliers and not just select stock items is one of the things that makes them different from most other places.

I participate in the Epstein's Day event to support a great family owned business (same reason I shop at True Value or Ace instead of Home Depot when I can). The truth is there isn't a single item on my order that I need, so it doesn't matter how long the supplier takes to fill the order. I have no problem stepping to the back of the line because my goal was already met when I pressed the submit button on my order.

X2....

I don't wrench as much as I used to. I'm just trying to help out HJE and SK. ...and fill in some holes in my toolbox. I think half my stuff wasn't in stock. As long as I get it in a couple of months I'm good.

 

[Askme42]

It always takes longer when you order off the menu.
I suspect that my small order is being held up by a prybar and a rebuild kit. I knew this going in to the order and am fine waiting as long as it takes.

The fact that HJE is willing to offer the entire catalog from their suppliers and not just select stock items is one of the things that makes them different from most other places.

I participate in the Epstein's Day event to support a great family owned business (same reason I shop at True Value or Ace instead of Home Depot when I can). The truth is there isn't a single item on my order that I need, so it doesn't matter how long the supplier takes to fill the order. I have no problem stepping to the back of the line because my goal was already met when I pressed the submit button on my order.

I only mean it's frustrating in a sense that I really want sk to succeed and making people wait weeks for their order isn't ever good for business.

Jori has said before that any order they send in for wright they almost always have it in a few days. SK on the other hand.......well we've almost all had our orders held up a week or longer because of something in the SK catalog.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Was out of town, got home today, and my stuff arrived!

 

[Askme42]

Not As big as past orders but just as exciting.

 

[StillTooManyHobbies]

Hooray! My box arrived today. Well packed and all there! Even got the box art.

I got the 29pc drill bits, the SK angle wrench clearance set, some Torx sets and feeler gages for me and the nephews, a small assortment of burrs, some HJE pliers and multibit screwdriver, and other assorted stuff.

Thanks to Epstein's for a great service.

 

[Fedwrench]

My small haul arrived today: Jobber drill bit set, Chinese made SK hat, free Lufkin tape measure, 24 inch long 1/2 drive X 3/8 locking impact extension, long nose slip joint pliers, pointed nose slip joint pliers, 1/4 inch drive 16mm & 5/8 shallow six point sockets, stubby 12 & 14mm wrenches to complete a $7 flea market set 1/4 drive extra long (about 4 inches) 10 & 11mm six point sockets, and the long nose tongue & groove, aka beak nose pliers that others have said are on back order. I guess it paid to order early.
The Epstein's crew did a real good job of packing the tools this year.

 

[48548]

Nice stuff. Mine will be here tomorrow.

 

[Jawn]

Forgot to get a pic of the box art... oh well.

SK oil filter wrench set (which included a handy card to show what filter wrench fits what brand/model of filter).
Card for my sweetie (may hold it til our 1yr anniv).
Freebie SK hat.
SK emblem to add to the toolbox sticker collection.
4 1/2" cutoff wheels since I was down to the last one.
Long 3/8" SK ratchet.
1 1/2", 1/2" drive impact socket (trailer hitch nuts!).
Freebie Lufkin tape measure.
S&D 19/32 drill bit.
11/32 drill bit to replace one I bent in a lathe incident (part came out of the chuck).
Assorted carbide burrs.
Lenox thin metal sawzall blades.

 

[48548]

Nice looking tools.... I can't wait for my stuff to show up today.

 

[48548]

Here they are.

 

[dar24601]

Here they are.

Nice, my order due to arrive friday, can't come soon enough.

 

[mdnelson86]

Got mine today.

Rigid 10", 18" and 24" pipe wrenches.
18" Wright adjustable wrench
20" Channellock slip joint pliers
4 piece stubby SK screwdriver set.
freebee tape measure
A couple shirts and an awesome SK Hat

Still waiting on another SK screwdriver set that's on backorder.

I'll see if I can get some pictures later

 

[48548]

We need pics!!!!! Looking at most of the adjustable wrenches I got they say wf on them is that meaning western forge?

 

[drtyler]

That's right.

We need pics!!!!! Looking at most of the adjustable wrenches I got they say wf on them is that meaning western forge?

 

[firworks]

Jori, any more news on the SK box sets?

 

[48548]

That's right.

I am not really that impressed with them.... Oh well. Time to look into another brand. They seem sloppy like most of the ones I currently own.

 

[neonlazer]

Jori, any more news on the SK box sets?

Do note that the box sets were "pre-release" so hopefully SK can at least give the date of when they plan to release them would be nice.

 

[firworks]

Do note that the box sets were "pre-release" so hopefully SK can at least give the date of when they plan to release them would be nice.

Yeah I knew those were being made FOR this event like "to order" but a few days ago I think Jori said that they were expecting the boxes any day now. Just wondering if that's changed.

 

[McFarmer]

Recieved everything but the SK pliers.

The Wilde snips are excellent, I'm going to use the small ones for scissors. I got a Wilde 18mm wrench since I only have one that size.

The Enders pry bar is going to be a scraper, it's that sharp.

If anyone from HJE is listening, I'm disappointed in the China SK hat. If the USA tape measures were gone, I'd rather have nothing. It's going to Goodwill. I know, I know, some one is going to jump me for knocking some thing someone sent as a goodwill measure. So be it.

Forgot to mention, here is the Wilde 18 compared to a Wright and a 17 VV Craftsman. It's pretty plain Jane, but it feels good and a set would be a good less costly alternative to the higher end brands. Just my first impression.

And another thing. The SK #2 bits seem to fit very good. Haven't tried them, but boy they sure fit down tight in a screw. I hope they hold up.

 

[turnpikecrusier]

Got my stuff today,yahoo. They forgot my box art, there goes my collection.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Yeah I knew those were being made FOR this event like "to order" but a few days ago I think Jori said that they were expecting the boxes any day now. Just wondering if that's changed.

I ordered mine knowing that the sets were being custom made. HUE has never let me down, I will continue to wait patiently

 

[vertguy]

Hot off the presses... I called this morning to update my payment info and inquired about the eta for the SK kits. They called SK and confirmed all but one of mine had shipped to HJE and should be heading my way sometime next week, along with the rest of my order

 

[priceman1414]

My small order.

Wright 6pt 3/8 deep socket
Wilde 3/8 universal socket
Bonney 15/16 and 7/8 crowfeet
SK black oxide 17mm and 14mm wrenches, just b/c I wanted them.

 

[dutchgray]

My small order also
View media item 62069Here's the list

5S Wilde Ignition Pliers 5S.NP/BB 1
10" HJE Tongue & Groove USA Pliers w/ Yellow Grips G271.HJE.Y 1
Wright 9/16" Epsteins Day 2015 Combination Wrench 1118wrgj 1
Grace 32 oz Brass Hammer Bh-32t 1
1" Combo Wrench 40L-1 1
16MM Allen Wrench 0083H16 1
15 Piece 12 Pt. Combination Wrench Set 5/16"-1-1/4" 715WR 1
3 pc SK E-Torx Wrench Set 86211 1
SK Angle Wrench Set USA 8661240 1
Bonney 2" satin finish angle wrench oea64 1
Bonney 32mm full polish combination wrench meb32l 1
6 pt Flarenut Wrench Bonney 15x17MM RF1517M 1
6 pt Flarenut Wrench Bonney 9x11MM RF911M 1
1/4 Drive Deep 12 pt Bonney Socket Set Full Polish VL716 1
26MM Long comb Wr. Bonney MEB26L 1
4 pc Mini Comb Wr Bonney 115760 1
20MM Long Comb Wr. Bonney MEB20L 1
Comb Wr. 6 pt 7MM Bonney MEB7H 1
6" x 5/16" Square Shank Screwdriver HJESD 1
Norseman Ultra Bit Multi Diameter Step Drill Set 01981 1
3 pc Box End Bonney Wr Set MDB3 1
1/4 Drive Standard Socket Holder 14R-ST 1
Wrench Rack 7 Piece Green Short SK1086G 2
Wrench Rack 5 Piece Green SK1076 1

 

[1foxracing]

Nice haul Dutch! Do you have to pay VAT on top of your purchase as well?

 

[dutchgray]

Nice haul Dutch! Do you have to pay VAT on top of your purchase as well?

Yes and a little customs duty
£154.33
Or about
$200

Also shipping cost was almost that much.

But I like American tools and they aren't easy to get or cheap here.