Harry J Epstein???

[odermann]

Hi,

I have to admit I just stumbled on the Harry J. Epstein site two days ago....my new favorite tool place for sure. Love that it's a small business, salt of the earth owners. Anyway I kind of embarrassed as a "tool guy" to just have found these guys. I'm lame I guess. Love made in USA tools.

PS: I've already place two orders.

Peace my friends.

Odie

 

[marak]

Not sure of your location, but regardless, the are worth a road trip! I am fortunate to make it there twice a year. I've already set back money for when I'm home Christmas. It is just a unique building and arrangement of tools. The upper floors and basement are like a different world!

 

[Crabman]

odermann

Jori gives a special discount for GJ members. You have to email him to get set up.

His is at post #28 in the thread below. Good folks for sure.

There is also a big annual sale on the 4th of July weekend.

11 page thread on this year's sale.

Epstein Day 2021

OK, NEW YEAR, it's time to crank up the plans for Epstein Day 2021 and start a new thread. I just want to point out that SK tools turns 100 years old this year and they better get off of their *** and release some new products to celebrate the milestone, Covid or NO Covid. I'll settle for...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[odermann]

Not sure of your location, but regardless, the are worth a road trip! I am fortunate to make it there twice a year. I've already set back money for when I'm home Christmas. It is just a unique building and arrangement of tools. The upper floors and basement are like a different world!

Actually i looked at stopping by if i ever make it that far south.

 

[sparky 1971]

Awesome place, but closed on Saturdays. I found that out a couple weeks ago. From what I could see through the windows, I could be in there for hours and spend thousands on stuff I didn't know I needed.

 

[4xdog]

The place is precisely as interesting in person as one might imagine. Worth a stop if you can be in the area.

 

[MarkH]

When the girls were growing up and we visited KC it was always. There mother goes I will take the girls and you can go visit your boring store. The girls would look at me and go you are going to THE store? Yes. Sorry mommy we are going with daddy. There was just so much to explore and see it was an adventure. A learning adventure.

It was helping daddy find out where what he was looking for since it was like a giant hide and seek. Also Daddy what is this for. Lets see if we can see what dad wants for his birthday. But mom says this is boring. She can get it on line.

Every guy needs a place like this.

 

[marak]

When the girls were growing up and we visited KC it was always. There mother goes I will take the girls and you can go visit your boring store. The girls would look at me and go you are going to THE store? Yes. Sorry mommy we are going with daddy. There was just so much to explore and see it was an adventure. A learning adventure.

It was helping daddy find out where what he was looking for since it was like a giant hide and seek. Also Daddy what is this for. Lets see if we can see what dad wants for his birthday. But mom says this is boring. She can get it on line.

Every guy needs a place like this.

That is a great story! Sounds like a lot of pretty neat memories. Thanks for sharing.

 

[anndel]

A couple of years ago I was TDY at Fort Leavenworth for a week. I rented a car and drove down to see if they were open and they weren't. Maybe the next time I'll stay a couple days longer and go visit them.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Some of the most fun I’ve ever had with my pants on. That place is amazing to just wander around in and stare at stuff.

 

[Ton ton]

When the girls were growing up and we visited KC it was always. There mother goes I will take the girls and you can go visit your boring store. The girls would look at me and go you are going to THE store? Yes. Sorry mommy we are going with daddy. There was just so much to explore and see it was an adventure. A learning adventure.

It was helping daddy find out where what he was looking for since it was like a giant hide and seek. Also Daddy what is this for. Lets see if we can see what dad wants for his birthday. But mom says this is boring. She can get it on line.

Every guy needs a place like this.

Nice story, thanks for sharing.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I went to the store a couple years ago when I was passing through Kansas City. It is a great place to visit, lots of cool stuff. I picked up some NOS Diamond pliers when I was there, along with some other stuff.

 

[Steve_P]

I've never been there but have been an occasional customer since not long after I joined here. The building is twice as big as I'd imagined!

 

[odermann]

Maybe I spoke too soon....my order was completed 4 days ago, but hasn't shipped yet, just label created. Small gripe, i'm sure tools will be great.

 

[dtt454]

its a cool place, im in the area and anytime im downtown i stop there. although its not set up too much for walk in customers, they certainly will let you walk around. but nothing is priced and the organization is kind of all over. One time i was there and asked if they had a certain strap, the guy takes me up to the upper floor on an old freight elevator thats probably original to the building, the second floor is just as packed as the first floor. i really love the place for shovel/hammer handles

 

[odermann]

Update...i received one of my orders now, tools were great. The first order i made hasn't arrived yet and haven't been provided shipping info, i've reached out to customer service twice and no response. Unfortunately probably be last time i order from HJE, I was pretty excited about them, but don't like to have to spend time chasing down orders.

 

[odermann]

Check that....they responded via email about an hour after my last post. Sounds like box art is reason for delay.

 

[Bubba Fett]

Box art does delay the order, since it is hand-painted. However, I think it's worth it.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

I was introduced to HJE via this message board and I am so happy to have been. Awesome people and an awesome selection of tools.

The box art is freaking cool, but yes, it does delay the shipping. I typically order knowing I don’t need the tools anytime soon so I can get that sweet, sweet box art.

 

[odermann]

Yeah i understand that box art would delay shipping, this was my first time ordering from them, now I know. Also in "my account" it showed the items as shipped, but no tracking number or anything of that nature. But i appreciated they responded.