the Nepros brand hand tool thread

[Sloper0204]

If you want something not listed on the nepros.net site then you need to contact Eri by email and ask about availability and get a price quotation. It is a bit of a roundabout method, but well worth the effort IMO. You also should inquire about the payment method. You will not get the excellent prices and shipping discounts available on nepros.net, but there is still a significant discount.

I contacted Eri, and received this:

"Thank you very much for your inquiry.

Please kindly find attached quotation.

We would like you to place an order from nepros.net."

But can't find where to place the order on nepros.net

 

[ricleh]

I contacted Eri, and received this:

"Thank you very much for your inquiry.

Please kindly find attached quotation.

We would like you to place an order from nepros.net."

But can't find where to place the order on nepros.net

The way it works is this. First you need to find the total price of your quotation. Then you need to go to nepros.net and select anything on that site that adds up to the total price from your quotation. It may take you a while to get the right combination of things from nepros.net to equal your quotation price, but that is how it is done. Then place the order and pay through WorldPay Don't worry about the nepros.net order, Eri will send you what was listed in your quotation. It is just a way to send the payment to KTC. The alternative is to do a bank transfer if you prefer that. She can provide you with the KTC account information if you prefer to do a bank transfer. If you use neprosl.net then just send her an email nofifying her that you have placed the order on nepros.net. This is the process if you want to order something that is not currently listed on the nepros.net site. PM me if you don't understand or have questions.

Rick

 

[Sloper0204]

Ah, gotcha. Makes perfect sense, now time to start trying to get the right combo for the quoted price...

 

[jk47]

Ah, gotcha. Makes perfect sense, now time to start trying to get the right combo for the quoted price...

Yup, that's the fun part, buying 10 of this, 3 of that, and so on...

 

[blue dog]

Received my Nepros catalog today. First tool that will be ordered is the adjustable wrench, that thing is beautiful. can't wait.

 

[ricleh]

I put in my latest order a couple days ago. I keep trying to stop, but I have no self control.

 

[spv]

I put in my latest order a couple days ago. I keep trying to stop, but I have no self control.

Tell me about it. Another one went in yesterday..

 

[blue dog]

I was interested in the long box end wrench sets, but noticed that they only offer it in mm. Seems that they only have combination wrenches in mm and fractional.

 

[blue dog]

Ordered the fancy adjustable wrench from nepros today. if all goes well, i will make a few other purchases.

 

[jk47]

Tell me about it. Another one went in yesterday..

Me three...

 

[superautobacs]

Out of all the items you guys have purchased, what's your most favourite tool, and why?

 

[spv]

Out of all the items you guys have purchased, what's your most favourite tool, and why?

6pt wrenches. They are so well finished and fit extremely well. They have that real feel of quality.

As a side note, anyone experiencing a delay in response from the Nepros guys? I dropped them an email on Monday and a follow up on Thursday and still no response.

 

[ricleh]

I think they are pretty busy right now. I emailed them and got a reply 4 days later.

 

[Deskmechanic]

Out of all the items you guys have purchased, what's your most favourite tool, and why?

3/8 drive non-sliding T-handle with integrated extension. LOVE the polish, the finish is amazing. Feels good in the hand too - good proportions, weight, the whole thing.

 

[blue dog]

As a side note, anyone experiencing a delay in response from the Nepros guys? I dropped them an email on Monday and a follow up on Thursday and still no response.

I placed an order on tuesday and wednesday morning i had an email from ERI stating that the adjustable wrench i ordered would not be available for 2 weeks. I was a little bummed, I wanted to make sure my order was flawless before placing a substantial order.
Who has the wobble extensions? impressions? please.

 

[jk47]

Out of all the items you guys have purchased, what's your most favourite tool, and why?

Hmmmmm..... The adjustable wrench !!! I never thought an adjustable wrench could be a thing of beauty

Followed closely by the 3/8" T-Handle, feels solid and comfortable, natural fit to the hand, holds a socket with almost zero play, very nicely done.

 

[ricleh]

The 6 pt box end wrenches are impeccable, the adjustable wrench is in a league of its own and the 3/8" drive T-handle is beautiful, but the most impressive Nepros tool I own has to be the set of colored wooden handled 3/8" ratchets. The craftsmanship of those ratchets is incredible.

 

[ricleh]

I placed an order on tuesday and wednesday morning i had an email from ERI stating that the adjustable wrench i ordered would not be available for 2 weeks. I was a little bummed, I wanted to make sure my order was flawless before placing a substantial order.
Who has the wobble extensions? impressions? please.

The wobble extensions are like all the rest of the Nepros tool line. The fit and finish is second to none. As far as functionality is concerned they work the same as my Snapon wobble extensions. They just look nicer.

 

[MadMark]

Ric, would you tell us the part no of the 6pt box end wrenches, I don't think there on the site.

By the way, have you used any of the torx or hex sockets. I want to know if they are as strong as Snap on's.
Thanks

 

[Deskmechanic]

Ric, would you tell us the part no of the 6pt box end wrenches, I don't think there on the site.

By the way, have you used any of the torx or hex sockets. I want to know if they are as strong as Snap on's.
Thanks

i have used my 1/4 drive hex sockets in 4mm and 5mm a bunch of times. they seem strong and fit very well. BUT the bits are not replaceable if you break one.

 

[ricleh]

Ric, would you tell us the part no of the 6pt box end wrenches, I don't think there on the site.

By the way, have you used any of the torx or hex sockets. I want to know if they are as strong as Snap on's.
Thanks

Here are some links to the 6pt box end wrenches

6 pt box end wrench set

Individual 6 pt box end wrenches

Rick

 

[amorphiss]

Question for you guys with the Nepros 1/4" wobble plus extensions: if I use my 1/4" Nepros wobble plus with Nepros 1/4" sockets, with most of the sockets, I can't push beyond the wobble into the locked position - they just pop back out into wobble mode. The wobble plus extensions worked with some other brands of 1/4" sockets I have (Snap-On, Craftsman), so I am confused why the combination of Nepros extension + Nepros socket doesn't work. Is there something wrong with my extensions?

The 3/8" wobble plus extensions work flawlessly with all of my sockets, though.

 

[ricleh]

Question for you guys with the Nepros 1/4" wobble plus extensions: if I use my 1/4" Nepros wobble plus with Nepros 1/4" sockets, with most of the sockets, I can't push beyond the wobble into the locked position - they just pop back out into wobble mode. The wobble plus extensions worked with some other brands of 1/4" sockets I have (Snap-On, Craftsman), so I am confused why the combination of Nepros extension + Nepros socket doesn't work. Is there something wrong with my extensions?

The 3/8" wobble plus extensions work flawlessly with all of my sockets, though.

My 1/4" wobbles are the same. My Snapon 1/4" wobble plus extensions are the same. I only use the wobble function myself. If I don't want the wobble I use standard extensions.

 

[superautobacs]

Interesting....
Never would've thought an adjustable wrench and a T-handle would be the top picks. Especially when considering that both items, particularly the T-handle, tend to be associated as "non-essential" items in a tool box for many, today. Perhaps you guys are old-school minded (?) like me, who sees the advantage of using t-handles whenever space allows--it's soo much faster than using a ratchet, and there's a tactile feeling you can't get doing the same thing with an air/electric drill driver.

Does the adjustable wrench have the least amount of play at the sliding jaw when compared with your existing ones? I love the design of it, but what else is outstanding about it?




RE: 1/4" wobble-plus

I would definitely point that out to KTC though. I'm sure they'll take back what you have and investigate what the issue is. The customer satisfaction warranty is for real; I have first hand experience.


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I'm also awaiting for a response from an order I made two days ago.

 

[superautobacs]

Some comparison photos of SO / Nepros / Ko-ken extensions can be found on this post. I do believe they are 1/4" drive.

The Nepros' design of their wobble-plus, the area of the square drive flats, is very shallow. Not sure why they chose to do it that shallow.

 

[blue dog]

Does the adjustable wrench have the least amount of play at the sliding jaw when compared with your existing ones? I love the design of it, but what else is outstanding about it?

It is a industrial art piece. all most a shame to use it is so nice.
Still waiting for mine, it is on back order. I could not wait any longer, so i ordered the wobble socket set, the 3/8 T handle and a 3/8 flex head ratchet.
Quality tools has become a disease.

 

[jk47]

Interesting....
Never would've thought an adjustable wrench and a T-handle would be the top picks. Especially when considering that both items, particularly the T-handle, tend to be associated as "non-essential" items in a tool box for many, today. Perhaps you guys are old-school minded (?) like me, who sees the advantage of using t-handles whenever space allows--it's soo much faster than using a ratchet, and there's a tactile feeling you can't get doing the same thing with an air/electric drill driver.

Does the adjustable wrench have the least amount of play at the sliding jaw when compared with your existing ones? I love the design of it, but what else is outstanding about it?


The adjustable wrench doesn't have the least amount of play... but it is buttery smooth, and for some reason feels like it is equal to more than the sum of it's parts

A t-handle is essential if you work on motorcycles

 

[MadMark]

Thanks Rick
I guess you just send them in if they break, and they replace the whole hex socket.

I don't know what to get first, since I have most of their stock in other brands,
I think I will try the 30-60 wrenchs, but I still would prefer them with teeth like the flank drive plus.

 

[Deskmechanic]

yeah i work mostly on motorcycles, which means a lot of t-handles. Not really enough clearance on a car to use them.

 

[ricleh]

Thanks Rick
I guess you just send them in if they break, and they replace the whole hex socket.

I don't know what to get first, since I have most of their stock in other brands,
I think I will try the 30-60 wrenchs, but I still would prefer them with teeth like the flank drive plus.

I think the flank drive plus angle wrenches were discontinued by Snapon. I have a set, but I had to get them on ebay.

 

[blue dog]

Just got confirmation that my fancy adjustable wrench was shipped from japan yesterday and will be here tomorrow. I am excited, it was on back order for 2 weeks. Friday i am going to order the 3/8 wobble extension set, 3/8 t handle,quick spinner's and breaker bars in all 3 sizes. Why do i get so excited about tools?

 

[superautobacs]

Anyone should be excited in getting Nepros tools--given the manufacturing process, they're the most costly hand tools of its kind, period, and we get them at a discounted price. I don't think anything in the world can compete with these.

BTW, my order has been confirmed. I'm getting a couple angle-head spanners in 12 and 14mm. Kinda impulsive buy...I was a bit taken back at the price after getting the confirmation a few days later.


FWIW, here's some pictures I've had of my 3/8" shallow KTC sockets. They fit almost as good as the Nepros on both hex and square ends. As part of the development phase of the Nepros line in the mid 90's, they came up with the N PowerFit dimension.

It wasn't long before the N PowerFit was expanded into the new 21C KTC lineup as well, as you can see in the following pictures below. The Powerfit profile is unlike the generic Taiwanese/Chinese hex tools, and even many North American produced hex tools, where the corners are deeply sculpted, leaving a rather sharp edge/corner. The N PowerFit on the other hand is smooth.


They are also cold-forged, and manufactured fully from start to finish at KTC's own factory in Kyoto (no outsourcing):

An 8mm next to a 17mm:

 

[ricleh]

Thought I would be getting my order tomorrow, but I just checked the UPS site and the flight the shipment was on was cancelled. I hope it goes out on the flight tonight so I get it Friday.

 

[spv]

FWIW, here's some pictures I've had of my 3/8" shallow KTC sockets. They fit almost as good as the Nepros on both hex and square ends. As part of the development phase of the Nepros line in the mid 90's, they came up with the N PowerFit dimension.


It wasn't long before the N PowerFit was expanded into the new 21C KTC lineup as well, as you can see in the following pictures below. The Powerfit profile is unlike the generic Taiwanese/Chinese hex tools, and even many North American produced hex tools, where the corners are deeply sculpted, leaving a rather sharp edge/corner. The N PowerFit on the other hand is smooth.

They are also cold-forged, and manufactured fully from start to finish at KTC's own factory in Kyoto (no outsourcing):

Interesting stuff. I am always interested in the KTC line. I just ordered some stud removers. I will be expanding my purchases in the next few months to get some more KTC line items such as impact sockets. I would like to believe that the KTC line are as accurate as the Nepros line. Others think not, but I am not 100% convinced. I know Nepros have a great finish, but in terms of fit, I am thinking KTC will be right up there.

What is the price differential between the KTC 3/8 Sockets and the Nepros? I have a full 3/8 Nepros set and a separate full 3/8 Nepros rail "set".

The item that I am most interested in with my latest order is the crowfoot set. I am keen to check out the quality, fit and applicability to what I am doing (rebuilding motors). Next up I will purchase full 1/2 and 1/4 Nepros sets.

 

[jk47]

Thought I would be getting my order tomorrow, but I just checked the UPS site and the flight the shipment was on was cancelled. I hope it goes out on the flight tonight so I get it Friday.

My order was delayed due to a canceled flight too

 

[jk47]

Interesting stuff. I am always interested in the KTC line. I just ordered some stud removers. I will be expanding my purchases in the next few months to get some more KTC line items such as impact sockets. I would like to believe that the KTC line are as accurate as the Nepros line. Others think not, but I am not 100% convinced. I know Nepros have a great finish, but in terms of fit, I am thinking KTC will be right up there.

What is the price differential between the KTC 3/8 Sockets and the Nepros? I have a full 3/8 Nepros set and a separate full 3/8 Nepros rail "set".

The item that I am most interested in with my latest order is the crowfoot set. I am keen to check out the quality, fit and applicability to what I am doing (rebuilding motors). Next up I will purchase full 1/2 and 1/4 Nepros sets.

My KTC combo wrenches don't have the pizazz of Nepros, but for half the price they fit just as well

The Nepros crowfoot set is very nice, I purchased them a while back. I saw an 8mm crowfoot on a key chain, on a Japanese blog. Looked very cool, I might buy a 3.2mm KTC combo wrench and do the same

 

[superautobacs]

Interesting stuff. I am always interested in the KTC line. I just ordered some stud removers. I will be expanding my purchases in the next few months to get some more KTC line items such as impact sockets. I would like to believe that the KTC line are as accurate as the Nepros line. Others think not, but I am not 100% convinced. I know Nepros have a great finish, but in terms of fit, I am thinking KTC will be right up there.

All I can say is that the Nepros production line is treated completely differently:

-it uses a different steel alloy: 5GQ
-lower batch production with more frequent tooling tolerance checks
-during production, the sockets/wrenches/etc are not tossed around like they typically are; they are treated like jewelry, each peice separated from each other so that they don't scratch against eachother during transport within their factory.
-greater care is placed in the heat treating process.
-they use a different vibratory machine and each product is carefully monitored by a trained eye; it's not simply thrown in the machine and stopped by some fixed duration.
-Although I'm not certain, I believe there are select operators (ie. forging machine operators) for the Nepros line. Many are veterans, who've been with the company for decades.

I'm sure I've missed other things, but that's what I can think of right now.

Bottom line is that Nepros items go through a painstaking process to ensure the most beautiful finish, with the closest tolerances, at the most compact dimensions without compromising durability.

What is the price differential between the KTC 3/8 Sockets and the Nepros? I have a full 3/8 Nepros set and a separate full 3/8 Nepros rail "set".

I think I bought my set from Japan in the high $20's - low $30 range back in early 2009. The same sized Nepros set is $34.95.

The item that I am most interested in with my latest order is the crowfoot set. I am keen to check out the quality, fit and applicability to what I am doing (rebuilding motors). Next up I will purchase full 1/2 and 1/4 Nepros sets.

I haven't seen the crowsfoot in person, but from what I've seen, I think it's the best looking ones ever made. They didn't spare anything in the details of making a crowsfoot, unlike all the other companies I've seen. For one, the ball detent is scalloped on all four sides--you don't see that very often, even with SO, I think?

 

[blue dog]

I notice that nepros has a very limited amount of fractional sockets and wrench sets. On the website they only have the wobble extensions listed in 3/8, do they not offer 1/2" set?

 

[ricleh]

I notice that nepros has a very limited amount of fractional sockets and wrench sets. On the website they only have the wobble extensions listed in 3/8, do they not offer 1/2" set?

Nepros doesn't currently offer a wobble extension in 1/2".

 

[superautobacs]

Gotta realize that metric absolutely dominates the Japanese market. All the vehicles made in Japan will use metric fasteners, as well as the European imports, which btw are a lot more abundant in Japan than North American vehicles.

A 3/8" drive will suffice for most of the wrenching requirements on a vehicle and that's where most of the sales come from. It wouldn't surprise me if Nepros is producing items as they go through a list of priority. In other words, they don't see the need to have a wobble-plus style 1/2" extention?