EPSTEIN'S CUSTOMER HALL OF FAME
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.)
New Category!
We've collected all the products we've bought over the years that were made by Western Forge in Colorado Springs, CO. They mostly made products for Craftsman and Husky, but there are a few other brands mixed in there.
The Epstein's Calendar
We're adding more dates and staying open late so you can get the appropriate amount of tool time in October. Put on your nicest pair of overalls, scrounge up a date and come on down. We got it all this fall! Beer, pancakes AND weenies.
- Tuesday 10/15 we're open late till 8pm and handing out beers so you can browse tools and sip a cold one
- Saturday 10/26 we're open from 9am to 1pm and are flipping flapjacks and frying bacon.
- Wednesday 10/30 get ready for a Halloweenie roast. There may be costumes and candy but mostly weenies and wrenches. Open till 8pm.
Let customers speak for us
High quality tool
This thing is really a nice hefty square. Very much comparable fit and finish to a Starrett. And such a steal at the blemish prices offered at HJE.
Perry Morris
PEC 12" 4 pc Combination Square (4R) USA (7118-4R)
Works great for my intended purpose
I have pretty bad arthritis in my right wrist from a motorcycle accident, and I needed a firm pad for my mouse. All other pads I’ve tried have been to soft and flimsy, so I decided to try something different, and this paperweight turned out to be exactly what I needed. I know this isn’t the intended purpose of the product, but it has helped immensely at work.
Customer
4" Circle Shot Filled Leather (Map) Paperweight (150-LW)
7" Curved Jaw Eagle Grip Malco Locking Pliers w/ Wire Cutter (LP7WC)
Jeffrey Hansen
7" Curved Jaw Eagle Grip Malco Locking Pliers w/ Wire Cutter (LP7WC)
Great pliers
I was so impressed with the first pair of these pliers ,I ordered 2 more !! They are big but just right to do work . Made in America they will last a lifetime !
Thanks Harry !!! J
Jack Nemeyer, Jacks Axe and Tools
Wilde 12 3/4" Pipe Wrench Pliers Grips (G299)
Norseman 1/2-13 NC High Speed Steel Spiral Point Plug Tap (60401)
Randy Weed
Norseman 1/2-13 NC High Speed Steel Spiral Point Plug Tap (60401)
10" Curved Jaw Eagle Grip Malco Locking Pliers (LP10WC)
Jake S.
10" Curved Jaw Eagle Grip Malco Locking Pliers (LP10WC)
Rubber gloves
Another above average product from y’all
John Farrington
Rubber Gloves - 1 dozen - Large (48-L162-L)
Quality seems good
Haven’t used them yet but they look good.
David Campbell
3/16" Norseman Left Hand Spiral Drill Bit (92450)
Malco Eagle grip locking pliers.
Excellent product! Been shopping with you since the mid70s, my grandfather Kenneth Stunz bought a lot of equipment for use in the oil fields & I loved exploring the store. Will definitely be on during my next road trip from Colorado.😎
Ricky L Orton
7" Curved Jaw Eagle Grip Malco Locking Pliers w/ Wire Cutter (LP7WC)
Excellent quality
This sliding T handle is of very good quality ,I am helping to outfit two young do it yourself mechanics and I would much rather buy quality US made tools .
Passing these US tools on to a new generation ! Thank you Epstein J
Jack Nemeyer, Jacks Axe and Tools
WWII Era Plomb WF 3/8" Drive Sliding T (WF-22A)
The best version of this tool ever made by a good margin.
The entire Malco Eagle Grip line are the best locking pliers ever manufactured. The original USA Vice Grips held that distinction until this line came into being. They're a bit pricey and a bit too pretty to use, but if you just have to have the best ever version of this tool, this is it. Snap-On rebrands these for around $80, and without the cool logo these have.
Jeffrey Hansen
11" C-Clamp w/ Feet/Pads Eagle Grip Malco Locking Pliers (LP11SP)
Little Red Metal Tool Box That Could
I bought this small box to put pens and pencils in my tool box. It is well made and hefty for what it is. Now I need a few more!
William Zimmermann
Small Red Metal Friction Lock Tool Box 7 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1" (SM-BOX)
One problem
Super sharp the one problem it's not a 8 or 10 inch knife may have to order another one
John Haubold
Dexter Traditional 6″ Butcher Knife (4351)
Great cast iron frying pan handle!
I have several hundred traditional pocket knifes and found this sheath too narrow for nearly all of them. BUT, it makes an awesome cast iron frying pan handle cover! Slid one on a century old BSR and another one a contemporary Lodge. PERFECT FIT! Great grip, no slipping, holds up well to the heat. And they look great. I may buy more of these with my next order just to give away to friends. One of those things you didn't know you needed it until you have one. Brilliant!
Eric Hanshew
Top Grain Leather Knife Sheath for French Folding Knives #7 and #8 (OP1)
Sweet little tape measure
This thing is cool, and tiny! I bought it to keep in the kitchen drawer. The chrome and purple badge are both awesome.
Joshua Lave
Lufkin "Mezurall" Chrome Clad 6FT Tape Measure With Holder (C926)