Check out the resurrected Epstein's Customer Hall of Fame. It's been a while since we've accepted new members but maybe it's time we opened the books. (Note: If you'd like to send in an application please be sure to include an appropriate bribe.)
The official HJE ball cap. Made right here in Kansas City by Sandlot out of navy melton wool. Green underbill. Adjustable snap back. These hats are 100% USA made.
We're often asked for recommendations on a wide variety of KC related things so we thought we'd put a list together of other KC companies we like and recommend on a regular basis. I'm sure it will grow but this is a start.
I purchased these after hearing many good things about Koken tools. I wanted a set of extensions to handle the variable space limitations which inevitably occur. The ability to have both a rigid and wobble extension in one unit is a big time saver. Push the socket all the way on and it's a rigid extension, slide it off slightly and it's a wobble extension. Pure genius. The knurling on the end helps when starting nuts and bolts in tight spaces with greasy fingers. I can't say enough good things about these extensions.
I purchased these after hearing many good things about Koken tools. I wanted a set of extensions to handle the variable space limitations which inevitably occur. After using these I purchased the 3/8" and 1/4" versions because they are simply that good. The ability to have both a rigid and wobble extension in one unit is a big time saver. Push the socket all the way on and it's a rigid extension, slide it off slightly and it's a wobble extension. Pure genius. The knurling on the end helps when starting nuts and bolts in tight spaces with greasy fingers. I can't say enough good things about these extensions.
I bought a 12" PEC combination square from Harry J Epstein Co and couldn't be more pleased with what I received. This square is solid and precise and although marked as "blem" the tool was close to perfect. The price was great and I was thrilled with the picture that was drawn on the package at my request. A great experience overall, good product delivered with care.
Comparatively speaking these are very light in weight but still have the clamping power to close up my glue lines. I have numerous 3/4" pipe and parallel clamps but now grab these first. For anyone just building up their clamp collection and don't have a specific project need, I'd recommend starting with the 24" length. They tend to be long enough for most glue ups and don't become as much of an obstacle to work around.
Mine broke and I wanted a good retrieving keychain Starrett had a really good one, l looked everywhere no one had a good one. I am so happy I got this one.