Nepros Wood Handle Screwdrives, High Quality Tools Wrapped in a Gorgeous Vintage Design

Features of The Nepros Wooden Grip Screwdrivers

There’s more than a glossy, vintage wood handle on the Nepros screwdrivers. The following table lists the individual modern improvements and how they add up to a highly efficient and ergonomic tool:

FEATURE	BENEFIT
	The hexagonal handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. There is also a dent in the center, making it easier to turn while pressing.
	Flat areas on the handle help resist rolling on inclined or vibrating surfaces.
	The through-type heat-treated shaft, made from the finest chrome-molybdenum-vanadium steel, withstands high-torque applications. The shaft incorporates a hex bolster for a wrench to loosen tight screws, and can be tapped lightly to loosen stuck screws. (Please note that striking the screwdriver with excessive force or a heavy hammer may cause damage that is not covered by its lifetime warranty.)
	Tightly controlled geometry for high torque transfer, reduced cam-out, and screw head damage. Chemical coating that increases friction between the driver and the fastener, for less slip under torque and avoid flaking or chipping (unlike chrome). The magnetic feature holds screws in place, allows one-handed starts, and reduces dropped fasteners in tight spaces, vertical installs, electrical panels, and machinery housings.
	Easy identification. The cherry red handle corresponds to the cross-head screwdriver. The forest green handle corresponds to the flathead screwdriver.

Two Screwdriver Features that Generate Debate

On forums, people debate two topics about screwdrivers, and these wooden grip screwdrivers are often dragged into the discussion: the handle material and the tip shape.

We’ll address them to highlight the benefits of wood handles and a misconception circulating online about screwdriver tips.

Wood or Plastic Handle

For those of you who prefer plastic handles, that’s fine. Our intention isn’t to change your mind. Due to their lower maintenance and easier surface cleansing, plastic makes sense for fleet tools, jobsite abuse, or wet environments.

However, the Nepros screwdrivers are not fleet tools. It makes sense that such a unique tool requires a more ergonomic material. Wood-handled screwdrivers just feel great, according to owners' consensus on forums. Here are a few:

• I like my wooden-handled screwdriver. Wood had a SPECIAL FEEL.
• I have a wood handle screwdriver. They look and FEEL GREAT.
• The wood handles FEEL SECURE AND COMFORTABLE even when covered in grease and oil, and once you get used to the feel, nothing else even comes close.

Phillips vs JIS

Another popular debate is whether JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) screwdrivers are better than Phillips screwdrivers.

There’s a misconception that Phillips screwdrivers are designed to cam out at a certain torque to prevent stripping the screws, while JIS screwdrivers don’t, which is why they fit tighter into screws. However, many people complain that their Phillips screwdrivers keep stripping screws, which would contradict the alleged Phillips cam-out patent design in the first place.

The bottom line is that there are three cross drive standards: ASME (US), JIS (Japan) & ISO (Europe & most of the rest of the world). All are pretty much compatible. "Phillips" screwdrivers not fitting "JIS" screws is just a sign that either the screw or the driver is a bit rubbish, like Dr.Al, a member of the migwelding forum, correctly claims.

Why do we say correctly? Because of this article that shows the minor differences between the ASME, JIS & ISO standard values for a specific screwdriver size, and also exposes the misunderstanding that keeps getting passed around the internet about the significant differences between Phillips and “JIS” driver tips.

So, if the Nepros wood handle screwdrivers work better than Phillips, it’s not because they are JIS, but because they are made carefully in accordance with JIS manufacturing standards.