Epstein's Day, July 4, 2014

[tavernaut]

Hey Geiger-counter guys- you'll never EVER need to calibrate a counter unless your job entails writing the reading in a box on a form.

I worked in molbiol labs for a decade, and we used our counters all day, every day to follow our materials and chase down leaks and spills. Our daily 'calibration' entailed waving a check source in front of the tube. If the needle jumps and you hear a bunch of clicks, you're good to go.

My favorite check source was an ordinary Coleman Lantern mantle. They're hot with thorium.

Enjoy a $27 counter just for its novelty, but don't entertain dropping a hundred bucks having the thing calibrated.

 

[Jarhead0408]

The goodies are looking good me thinks!

 

[captain14]

Do you sell any multiple tools sets or rolls from Channellock? I do not see anything on the HJE website

Thank In Advance

 

[jsackin]

Do you sell any multiple tools sets or rolls from Channellock? I do not see anything on the HJE website

Thank In Advance

We don't, but we can get anything that Channellock makes, if you don't mind waiting a week or so for us to get it in stock. Just submit the part numbers in the "comments" section when you checkout. If you need a price quote first, just email or PM me the part numbers and I'll let you know.

thanks

Jori
HJE

 

[Tuc04]

I've been lurking here for quite some time discovering all the things I never knew I needed. Getting in on this deal finally made me get off the fence and create an account.

 

[north]

Welcome Tuc04. You're now officially doomed. Enjoy the ride.

 

[candikid]

Jori, last year I bought the big set of slotted screwdrovers (which included a stubby PH1 and a cabinet PH2), and I would really like to complete the set with some Phillips drivers. I can't see any sets; can you in any way gather all the yellow handled Proto Phillips screwdrivers (that did not come in the 18pc set) and let me know how many they actually are?

Thanks

 

[Thedrewdude]

I'm in for sure. Wish I had participated last year but oh well, I'll make up for it this year! Glad to support this company

 

[lotsoftools]

I'm in this year.

 

[Flatintoone]

Just thought of something I need. I'm on board!

 

[jsackin]

Jori, last year I bought the big set of slotted screwdrovers (which included a stubby PH1 and a cabinet PH2), and I would really like to complete the set with some Phillips drivers. I can't see any sets; can you in any way gather all the yellow handled Proto Phillips screwdrivers (that did not come in the 18pc set) and let me know how many they actually are?

Thanks

You know, we bought those Proto screwdrivers on a closeout deal (which were probably on closeout because the majority of them were slotted), so we wouldn't be able to get any more of the phillips.

thanks

Jori
HJE

 

[Crown Imperial]

Anyone have any long term experience with the Armstrong "aerospace" ratchets? I am liking the design but I am not a fan of enclosed heads.

 

[Jeep Monkey RTR]

Anyone have any long term experience with the Armstrong "aerospace" ratchets? I am liking the design but I am not a fan of enclosed heads.

Take it for what it's worth because I upgraded from the standard craftsman rp ratchets but I like them a lot. They were my Epsteins Day purchase from last year so I would not consider that long term.

They feel like they may be a little on the heavy side but I do not use them all day every day, so that is of little concern to me.

Action is good and the higher tooth count has been a welcome change for me.


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[Askme42]

I have a locking flex in each size armstrong. They aren't quite cushion gripped matco but I don't need that either.

 

[leftyz]

I found a few things I wouldn't mind getting, now just to remember to order on the 4th...

 

[gwack]

I am in it for the third year in a row. Maybe I'll post pics this time...

 

[d.mcfarland]

The Armstrongs are high quality. The locking mechanism is very strong.

 

[leftyz]

Nothing too crazy in my basket so far, but these are some things I've been meaning to look for and havent until now..

8 Qt. 9 1/4" w/ screen (tractor) # 590 $6.30

We have a really old one that was my Grandfathers, but it has seen better days.. at $6, who can complain?

1 Qt. 6 3/4" x 16" flex metal spout # 495 $4.70

These are just so handy

Spiral Ace Screw Extractor Set 1-6 # 53545 $14.65

Someone else mentioned these, which reminded me I've been meaning to get them.

General Thread Repair File # 177-1 $8.00

My Dad has one of these, it comes in super handy for quickly repairing damaged threads.

Keep posting up what you guys are getting, it gives the rest of us ideas

 

[jsackin]

Wright surprised us with a whole bunch of t-shirts.
If you are buying Wright merchandise and would like a t-shirt be sure to include your shirt size.

thanks

Jori
HJE

 

[txbonds]

I haven't bought yet but have been looking at numerous items so I'm in. Will get order in tomorrow. Thanks HJE.

 

[tjpavlov]

Hey Jori, did you ever get the Wright 3490s in? Do you know what the price is going to be on them?

 

[jsackin]

Hey Jori, did you ever get the Wright 3490s in? Do you know what the price is going to be on them?

They are on order and should be in soon. I'll put them online today.

thanks

Jori
HJE

 

[Duct Tape Man]

I knew something would happen - had a ball joint go on my wife's car. There goes the little funds I had saved up for Epstein's Day. I can make a purchase next weekend, but you guys are going to have to buy $80-100 of things from there on July 4th to make up for what I can't make happen this go-around.

 

[Askme42]

This long holiday weekend is gonna kill me. Usually get stuff one day after ordering. Now ordering on the 4th means it ships Monday at the earliest and Tuesday before ill see it. Got a big order also. I can't wait.

 

[jsackin]

Hey Jori, did you ever get the Wright 3490s in? Do you know what the price is going to be on them?

Online now: http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Ratchets/3490.html

 

[-Brent-]

Jori,

Can you guys get the Facom FA-289 Nut Splitter, 3-Piece set? If so, how much? Stanley/Proto also sell this kit, rebranded perhaps. I want it pretty bad.

 

[CamarosRus]

I have scrolled through this entire thread twice .............and am evidently too
STUPID to see or understand the terms, discounts or whatever.

Could someone please make a post in Colored BOLD stating the 2014 facts !!!!

Thank You

 

[-Brent-]

THREE THINGS YOU MUST DO TO REAP THE FULL REWARDS OF EPSTEIN'S DAY!

"I pity the fool that does not follow these three steps." - Mr T.

1. Write in the comments section when you check out: -> "Epstein's day" or something along those lines, with anything that you'd like to tell us regarding box art requests, etc. This is just to distinguish between Epstein's Day orders and regular orders.

2. Let us know your Garagejournal "handle", your GJ user name. For me it would be "Jsackin". You will be glad you did.

3. Epstein's Day begins at midnight Central standard time for those of you late night shoppers.

Ok, now here is the super special offer for Epstein's Day 2014. A number of manufacturers have stepped up and offered up some pretty cool stuff as giveaways.



#1. If you buy a Channellock item, you will get a Channellock give away as long as they last. Channellock has given us stickers, and hats as well as 23 pairs of pliers. Also, we have some Channellock t-shirts left over from last year (not too many). So all of those items are fair game to be thrown in the order. I will post a pic of the hats when they come in.



#2. If you buy a Wright item, you will get a Wright pocket screwdriver for as long as they last. Wright gave us 100 of them. We also have some Wright shirts left over from last year, but not too many.

#3. There will be some Armstrong t-shirts (Not here yet, but I'll throw up a pic if they come in time). Buy an Armstrong item, get an Armstrong t-shirt for as long as they last. 30 or so shirts. Note: Gotta buy some Armstrong stuff in the Catalog. Armstrong closeouts don't qualify.

#4. Occidental is giving away a B5057 pocket caddy with every order of a full Occidental tool bag setup. The pocket caddy is just like the picture, except it's black and no tools come with it.

If you are just looking for an Occidental bag or a belt, Occidental is throwing in a hammer holder as well. (Long as they last!)

#5. Epstein's is going to throw in a US made (Modern Abrasives) dual grit sharpening puck on every order. There is also a number of other misc shirts, hats, and other stuff that we'll be throwing in, but not anything we have good quantities in. You don't have to do anything to get the puck, except of course:

write "Epstein's Day" in the comments section of your order
let us know your GJ username. (Also if you are wanting a shirt, let us know size)
Place your order after midnight central time.

thanks again for all your support!

Jori
Harry J. Epstein Co.

http://store.harryepstein.com/

I have scrolled through this entire thread twice .............and am evidently too
STUPID to see or understand the terms, discounts or whatever.

Could someone please make a post in Colored BOLD stating the 2014 facts !!!!

Thank You

Here you go, Rus.

 

[IFMJohn]

Here you go, Rus.

That wasn't in bold.

 

[candikid]

Could someone explain for me how this works? Might not be the proper thread, but then again I might trigger someone else to go and buy it...
It says it holds chisels and punches, but how, and what is that diamond shaped thing?

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Chisels/PCH7WB.html

 

[ADSR]

Could someone explain for me how this works? Might not be the proper thread, but then again I might trigger someone else to go and buy it...
It says it holds chisels and punches, but how, and what is that diamond shaped thing?

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Chisels/PCH7WB.html

You slide the punch in there and turn the handle to pinch it.

Once you use it, you'll never go back.

 

[jsackin]

Jori,

Can you guys get the Facom FA-289 Nut Splitter, 3-Piece set? If so, how much? Stanley/Proto also sell this kit, rebranded perhaps. I want it pretty bad.

Sorry, only stuff we have from Facom is on closeout, as well as stanley and proto.

thanks

Jori
HJE

 

[ADSR]

 

[Askme42]

Could someone explain for me how this works? Might not be the proper thread, but then again I might trigger someone else to go and buy it...
It says it holds chisels and punches, but how, and what is that diamond shaped thing?

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Chisels/PCH7WB.html

Yep add that to the list.....

 

[leftyz]

huh, I always used vice grips

 

[jsackin]

Front/Back

Armstrong t-shirts hot off the press. We got about 40 of these.

Jori
HJE

 

[cagullett1]

Front/Back

Armstrong t-shirts hot off the press. We got about 40 of these.

Jori
HJE

I didn't plan on ordering anything Armstrong this go around, but that shirt is making it very tempting!

 

[Askme42]

Front/Back

Armstrong t-shirts hot off the press. We got about 40 of these.

Jori
HJE

Yep an XL if I get so excited ordering that I forget to add that. Haha

 

[Askme42]

I'm curious we looking at pretty average sizing? Or run small or big?

 

[gsingh]

Can't wait for tonight. I shall place my order at 2 AM.