Epstein's Day 2022?
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Chumly, I share your admiration for HJE, however I need to tell you - not sure why - that they are located just east of Broadway in downtown KC, Missouri! Although if you leave the store and head west you'll be in the Sunflower State in about two minutes unless there's a traffic jam.
hailwood1965
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I don't need anything from them but am happy I found their web site.
Why do I suddenly want a WWII tank periscope so bad? What possible use could I find for it?
WWII Tank Periscope - Boxed - Most dated 1952
WWII Tank Periscope - Boxed - Most dated 1952 WWII Tank Periscope - Boxed - Most dated 1952
www.harryepstein.com
RTM
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For peering out of your shop to see who is intruding in your driveway?
David99
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So you have 1 less part to build for your 1:1 scale Sherman Tank model!!Why do I suddenly want a WWII tank periscope so bad? What possible use could I find for it?
WWII Tank Periscope - Boxed - Most dated 1952
WWII Tank Periscope - Boxed - Most dated 1952 WWII Tank Periscope - Boxed - Most dated 1952www.harryepstein.com
gpw_42
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See Post #18 on the previous page.
jsackin
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As we get closer to the official day more details will come. In the meantime, we're currently ordering from Tekton as Pratt and Read is no more and we've been searching for a good US made screwdriver. Any thoughts on the two different handle types? Looks like there's high-torque and hard-handled. I was going to get both, but always appreciate hearing what you think.
Buckgnarly
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I have the High Torque in the carts here at school, and they have held up nicely to the animals I teach. On the other hand, I really like hard handle styles.....so I guess that means BOTH!
jeffmoss26
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Pratt Read is gone.
crane operator
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Hard handle looks similar to the williams/ old snap on hard handle, which is my preferred handle. Hard handles all the way for me.
RTM
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I prefer Hard Handles on my screwdrivers. High torque often spills them.
Odd-job
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Tekton hard handle fan here. Trying to get away from soft handle stuff for dirty work. Definitely reminds me of the Williams black hard handles/old school Snap On.
I prefer the williams as well.... price is decent and made in usa. Your yellow protos have served me well. Also i do like urrea tools but made in mexico, but better than china.
jsackin
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They did but I'm pretty sure they're getting out of the screwdriver business.
jsackin
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It's getting close enough to Epstein's Day that in the next week or so we'll announce all the deals on offer, but I just remembered that if you want to partake you need to be signed up for the Epstein's Super Secret Garagejournal Society. If you've already done this in years past there's nothing to worry about. If you haven't, be sure to create an account on our website then send me a message to let me know you've signed up and I'll take care of the rest. If you can't remember whether you've done this before or not, you can also send me a message and I'll letcha know.
Ton ton
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Thank you, Jori.
Bubba Fett
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Klein/Vaco, Snap-on/Williams, Ideal, Proto, Tekton, Enderes and Mayhew are about the only brands left that still make screwdrivers in the US.
Pratt-Read is gone, but they were more or less an industrial brand name by that point. Their parent company, Ideal Industries made the screwdrivers in the last several years. They still sell cushion grip screwdrivers under the Ideal brand at Lowe's. They are pretty good, but the tip selection is limited.
Ideal makes the Channellock acetate-handle screwdrivers, and they made screwdrivers for several other brands, including Wright, Martin, Sears Craftsman, Husky, Masterforce, Master Mechanic, SK, and made handles for lots of other companies. Ideal also owned Wester Forge, so they probably got some of the tooling from them. It's possible that some of the tooling may have been sold to Great Star during the SK deal, but I'm not sure.
Best Way was another US company that made screwdrivers/parts. They were bought out by Mayhew a couple of years ago. Mayhew makes some Torx screwdrivers here. They just came out with a line of USA-made demo drivers, so hopefully that means their product line will be expanding.
Great Neck used to make screwdrivers in the US (with foreign and domestic components). Their new line seems to be made in Taiwan. They still make screwdrivers for Lowe's and Pep Boys. I suspect they were using Pratt-Read/A&L handles.
Pratt-Read is gone, but they were more or less an industrial brand name by that point. Their parent company, Ideal Industries made the screwdrivers in the last several years. They still sell cushion grip screwdrivers under the Ideal brand at Lowe's. They are pretty good, but the tip selection is limited.
Ideal makes the Channellock acetate-handle screwdrivers, and they made screwdrivers for several other brands, including Wright, Martin, Sears Craftsman, Husky, Masterforce, Master Mechanic, SK, and made handles for lots of other companies. Ideal also owned Wester Forge, so they probably got some of the tooling from them. It's possible that some of the tooling may have been sold to Great Star during the SK deal, but I'm not sure.
Best Way was another US company that made screwdrivers/parts. They were bought out by Mayhew a couple of years ago. Mayhew makes some Torx screwdrivers here. They just came out with a line of USA-made demo drivers, so hopefully that means their product line will be expanding.
Great Neck used to make screwdrivers in the US (with foreign and domestic components). Their new line seems to be made in Taiwan. They still make screwdrivers for Lowe's and Pep Boys. I suspect they were using Pratt-Read/A&L handles.
I ordered this a few weeks ago but cleaned it up last night with WD-40. I think it's in one of the past winter's Ohio warehouse haul/post-WWII surplus videos. Dating back to 1947, I think it's the oldest tool I have now.
https://www.harryepstein.com/wwii-era-adco-mechanical-fingers.html
Now, I already have grabbers, but they're flexible and floppy. So, in theory, someday.... someday... I'll be in a pickle where I don't need huge reach but really do not want floppy. And I'll be ready! At this price, how could I not?
https://www.harryepstein.com/wwii-era-adco-mechanical-fingers.html
Now, I already have grabbers, but they're flexible and floppy. So, in theory, someday.... someday... I'll be in a pickle where I don't need huge reach but really do not want floppy. And I'll be ready! At this price, how could I not?
jeffmoss26
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Ideal bought Pratt Read and closed that plant recently. Hence the Channellock screwdrivers not being US made anymore.
Channellock's website still says the acetates are 100% US made, for example: https://channellock.com/product/p306a/
I have a set of them and really like them.
consti2tion
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I have been wanting to try those Tekton screwdrivers.
SpacestationGary
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I sure hope they still are, it's always frustrating to see something that was once made here outsourced and made overseas.
SpacestationGary
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Same here. I was actually looking at them last night on Epstein's site trying to decide between red and black handles.
Ton ton
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If you have a Rural king close by, you can play with Tekton screwdrivers before you buy them. Just my 2 cents.
Glad to support a family owned and operated business that unapologetically promotes USA made products; for me it's not about discounts, free items or "cheap items". Far too many of these big box stores and sadly far too many consumers don't care about supporting domestic manufacturing, let alone family run businesses. These big box stores are a revolving door with employees and I have found it much easier to merely buy more online in the last two years.
jsackin
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Epstein's Day 2022 FAQ:
- "When is it?"
- Since July 4th falls on a Monday, Epstein Day will start on Saturday (07/02) and go through Monday (07/04) which means Epstein's Day officially begins 12:01 central time for those that like to get their orders in early.
- "How do I get those sweet sweet GJ prices?"
- Create an account on our website then message me on GJ your email address so I can add you to the group.
- If you've already done this in years past you don't need to do it again.
- If you're unsure if you've done this, just ask and I can tell you if you're signed up.
- When you order be sure to leave a comment that says, "Happy Epstein's Day" or something like that. Points for creativity will be rewarded.
- "How long does it take for me to get my order?"
- Since we are about to be flooded with orders it takes us longer than normal to process everything so please be patient. We will work as fast as we can. I hate to mention the "S" word but supply chains, supply chains, supply chains. Backorders may take longer than normal.
- "What is box art?"
- We have a team of people that like to draw on boxes. If you'd like your box painted just send a request in the comments box such as, "Box Art" or if you want to be more specific you can say, "I'd like a portrait of Mr. T as Santa Claus". Keep in mind if you ask for a picture of your dog we don't know what your dog looks like. Be as vague or specific as you want, but box art does make it take longer. Also, it's free so you can't complain if you hate it.
- I'm pretty sure if you checkout with Paypal there is no way to send a comment so you'll have to email us your request ([email protected])
- "I am so excited to tell you what shirt size I wear but I don't know how?"
- If you qualify for an Epstein's T-shirt you need to tell us your shirt size. You can do that in the comments box, but like before, if you're checking out with PayPal you might need to send us an email to let us know.
- "What about the deals this year?"
- This has been a hard year to approach US manufacturers for requests for deals as they've been overwhelmed with orders and can barely keep up, BUT we did it anyway. Here's what we managed to scrape together.
- Anyone that orders $100 in Wright Tool merchandise, will get the official 2022 Epstein's Day T-shirt (while supplies last). The t-shirt is designed by our very own box artist Jayne, who will also be the one packing up most of your orders. The shirts are different every year, and I'm really excited about this one. I'll send a pic as soon as they're pulled off the presses.
- We'll also have a US made canvas tote that will be screen printed just like the t-shirt. Those will be available to anyone that orders $150 of Wright products.
- Wright has also given us a YETI cooler to raffle off. (Are you noticing a trend?) If you place an order that has at least $200 of Wright merchandise, you'll automatically get a ticket in the raffle. (Pics to follow)
- So just to sum up here, if you order $200 worth of Wright you'll get the t-shirt, the tote and a raffle ticket.
- Tekton has stepped up and is offering a two-piece stubby screwdriver set for anyone that orders $75 of Tekton merchandise. They've also been generous enough to give us a Tekton sticker which I'll throw in all the orders until they run out. (Pics to follow)
- We still have Malco hats left so anyone that orders the Eagle grips will get a hat. I'm not sure how many are left, but first come, first served.
- Finally, we're going to give you guys some great deals on our closeouts. I'm still in discussion with my dad, but we'll post the list soon so stay tuned for the thread with a bunch of links to all of the closeouts we'll be offering.
- That's it! And once again, from everyone at Epstein's, we want to thank you for making this a really special event for us. It means a lot that so many of you care about US manufacturing, and small business and of course, tools, tools, tools!
jsackin
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67CarGuy
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Thanks for doing this, Jori!
This will be my third official Epsteins Day, and while I don't need anything right now, there's already 10+ items in my cart... so now I just need to patiently wait another ~19 days and hope the stuff I selected doesn't sell out!
This will be my third official Epsteins Day, and while I don't need anything right now, there's already 10+ items in my cart... so now I just need to patiently wait another ~19 days and hope the stuff I selected doesn't sell out!
Odd-job
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Looking forward to participating for a 6th year in a row. Not exactly sure what I am buying yet... any inspiration from fellow GJ members? What's in everyone's carts?
Prospecter
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tjpavlov
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Highly recommend Magnolia brushes. I love this little bench brush. Can't be beat for the price.
Odd-job
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Thanks these items are now in my cart along with a bunch of other Magnolia brushes.