I'm setting up a small woodworking shop at home and wanted to buy a couple of combination squares—ideally a 6" and a 12" model with metric graduations.

After reading countless reviews, I realized that accuracy can be a real gamble with many brands, even some of the better-known names. I also wanted tools that weren't made in China.

I'm retired, and I've always believed in the saying, "I'm not rich enough to buy cheap tools." I was willing to spend more for quality, but not quite enough to justify the price of Woodpeckers.

Until recently, I had never heard of PEC. What convinced me was everything I learned about their manufacturing, along with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from people who actually use their tools.

Unfortunately, neither PEC nor Taylor Toolworks ships directly to Europe. That's why I was so pleased to find Harry J. Epstein Co., who was able to ship my order all the way to the Czech Republic.

Shipping from the U.S. to Europe isn't cheap, and I also have to pay import duties and VAT. Since the 6" combination square was out of stock, I ordered the 12" combination square, the 4" double square, and a center head instead. To make the shipping costs a little easier to justify, I also added an 18" combination square to the order.

I really appreciated the option to buy the Blem versions. They saved me a nice amount of money, and as advertised, only the rules have cosmetic blemishes—the heads are first quality.

Today I finally unpacked everything, and I couldn't be happier. I checked each square for accuracy, and every one of them is dead-on square right out of the box. The fit and finish are excellent, and the overall quality is exactly what I was hoping for.

A big thank you to Harry J. Epstein Co. for outstanding customer service, excellent communication, and fast shipping. Highly recommended!

A well made quality addition to anyone’s kit

Thee are my everyday carry pliers on the farm. High quality, comfortable in my hand & used for everything from cutting baling wire to fencing with barbed wire to picking up hot metal when welding. If I don’t have them in the leg pocket of my bibs I feel naked. I bought three pair so I can but an extra pair in the door pocket of each pickup. Very hand tool!

The local supply house wants 7 dollars more for the same fox wedge. Im really glad I saw your Instagram ad and found american made tools and excellent prices. Will definitely be buying more.

I bought two of these after getting two full sets of vintage tapered-end auger bits whose original rolls were in poor shape (one was dry-rotted, the other made of plastic and heavily impregnated with rust). Nobody really makes a dedicated auger bit roll anymore (because nobody makes those sorts of bits anymore), but these do the job admirably! The canvas is nice and heavy with good stitching.

This little pry bar is cool but also handy to have around. Pry, hammer, it’s just nice to have in my toolbox.

Super product, quick shipping

What a great deal.
Love the tic toks.

Very good communication,a cut above and I make a living buying and selling.
Much effort here to be good and non big box.. WAY TO GO

Absolutely no complaints. Very slight blemish had to really look for it. very pleased.

Excellent company. Excellent axe. Excellent vendor.

Handle sucks, i sanded it down and refinished it but still sucks. The head is amazing, i will be changing the handle.

Great quality clamps at a great price. Made in Iowa! Go Hawks!

I have bought several items from HJE . Always great American made quality.