By letting maximize the strength of the thumb, this handle forces the hand in a
more neutral position whereas any other typical screwdriver causes strain.
people have been building a better screwdriver handle for years. I would have to try it first, but if it works, tool manufacturers like snap-on or mac would jump all over it.
(Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:48:43 GMT)
dmcm
says
i agree with the other guy, snappy!
(Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:07:00 GMT)
sam
says
this would be great if you only had to make a quarter turn. Take a look at how people actually use a screw driver. they insert the bit,turn,release the handle slightly (while keeping the bit engaged) and regrasp the handle to turn a few more degrees. This lump would hit your hand in the wrong place most of the time.
(Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:27:04 GMT)
Stahl
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I like the ergo concept of it. But I agree with Sam on the multiple uses of screwdrivers. That could easily be fixed if it had a ratcheting feature.
(Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:27:16 GMT)
Stahl
says
I like the ergo concept of it. But I agree with Sam on the multiple uses of screwdrivers. That could easily be fixed if it had a ratcheting feature.
(Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:54:44 GMT)
devin
says
sam> You could make the ratchet engage when enough pressure was applied. Thus, the bit would spin easily until you bear down on it.
(Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:34:58 GMT)
sam
says
Yeah, ratcheting would solve the problem. Now if someone will just inven a better screw head. Did you know philips bits were adopted originally by auto manufacturers because the bit was supposed to slip out to prevent over-torquing the screw? No comfort to me know when I strip these dudes out with my drill.
(Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:51:50 GMT)
Julian
says
Yea shit idea. I've got a ratchet but still reach for the good old standard screw driver 95/100
(Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:55:52 GMT)
Michel
says
Good idea in principle. I did this to one of my (big) screwdrivers once. The problem came when you turn and the thumb is no longer in the optimal position. Then the knob was actually uncomfortable. It worked for the big drivers because I didn't mind repositioning the bit, but for long screws and smaller drivers I found it cumbersome.
(Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:54:07 GMT)
Shabo
says
Yep you would have to ratchet it or it would flop.
(Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:17:22 GMT)
dave
says
they make a screw driver with a square piece on it to use a wrench for torque.
(Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:47:59 GMT)
kevin
says
they also make screw drivers with holes through the end of the handle. that way you can just slip another screw driver in perpendicular to the first and get tons of torque.
(Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:25:09 GMT)
jimmy
says
My Blak and Decker cordless drill would pwn this.
(Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:07:35 GMT)
Ongthrook Zul Threep
says
Stick them in Mr. Potato Head. Now he's got boxing gloves.
(Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:08:36 GMT)
Lindsay
says
What about lefties? It seems like the knob you use would be designed for the right hand, but not everyone uses their right hand for everything you know. Fix that.
why are people still innovating things that really dont need innovated... it's a screwdriver... and to top it all off.. you can get a cordless electric drill for 15 bucks now.
pointless innovation is bad design
people have been building a better screwdriver handle for years. I would have to try it first, but if it works, tool manufacturers like snap-on or mac would jump all over it.
i agree with the other guy, snappy!
this would be great if you only had to make a quarter turn. Take a look at how people actually use a screw driver. they insert the bit,turn,release the handle slightly (while keeping the bit engaged) and regrasp the handle to turn a few more degrees. This lump would hit your hand in the wrong place most of the time.
I like the ergo concept of it. But I agree with Sam on the multiple uses of screwdrivers. That could easily be fixed if it had a ratcheting feature.
I like the ergo concept of it. But I agree with Sam on the multiple uses of screwdrivers. That could easily be fixed if it had a ratcheting feature.
sam> You could make the ratchet engage when enough pressure was applied. Thus, the bit would spin easily until you bear down on it.
Yeah, ratcheting would solve the problem. Now if someone will just inven a better screw head. Did you know philips bits were adopted originally by auto manufacturers because the bit was supposed to slip out to prevent over-torquing the screw? No comfort to me know when I strip these dudes out with my drill.
Yea shit idea. I've got a ratchet but still reach for the good old standard screw driver 95/100
Good idea in principle. I did this to one of my (big) screwdrivers once. The problem came when you turn and the thumb is no longer in the optimal position. Then the knob was actually uncomfortable. It worked for the big drivers because I didn't mind repositioning the bit, but for long screws and smaller drivers I found it cumbersome.
Yep you would have to ratchet it or it would flop.
they make a screw driver with a square piece on it to use a wrench for torque.
they also make screw drivers with holes through the end of the handle. that way you can just slip another screw driver in perpendicular to the first and get tons of torque.
My Blak and Decker cordless drill would pwn this.
Stick them in Mr. Potato Head. Now he's got boxing gloves.
What about lefties? It seems like the knob you use would be designed for the right hand, but not everyone uses their right hand for everything you know. Fix that.
why are people still innovating things that really dont need innovated... it's a screwdriver... and to top it all off.. you can get a cordless electric drill for 15 bucks now. pointless innovation is bad design
Thats Hot.
Seems like it would cause unnecessary thumb strain. It's easier to turn a screwdriver with your whole hand than with just your thumb.