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πŸ”§ Effortless Precision: Unleash Power with VIM Tools HBR3 Bit Ratchet Review

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Details

BrandVIM Tools
Item Dimensions LxWxH6.7 x 2.25 x 0.7 inches
Head StyleHex
Item Weight0.01 Pounds
Lift TypeMechanical

Description of πŸ”§ Effortless Precision: Unleash Power with VIM Tools HBR3 Bit Ratchet

Double Ended 1/4" Hex Bit Ratchet. The smallest, lowest profile head in the industry!. The quick-disk on the drive head allows for quick tightening or loosening of fasteners when ratcheting is not required. Reversible 48-tooth gear head requires only 7.5 degrees of sweep. Patented Worldwide.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Proper bit ratchet for restricted work

is my favorite. The 48 tooth gear offers 7.5* rotation and there is also a fixed end so you can pry out the pressure mounts. 16 tooth gear (22.5 turns), and sometimes there is not enough backlash to engage a tooth. The VIM HBR3 bit ratchet is strong and beautifully finished. It costs a little more than some of the cheaper ratchets, but it's good value considering how well it works.

Pros
  • Quick release on power head allows quick tightening or loosening of fasteners when ratchet is not required
Cons
  • Operating speed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great little ratchet

I've tried several brands of these small ratcheting bit holders. This is one of the best I've used. Holds the bit well on both ends. The ratchet comes with a Wire retaining clip held. This is a key difference from the similarly styled Gearwrench which is held in place by a pressure wheel. At work we all have a small set of Gearwrench micro screwdrivers which are excellent value for money. But poor tools hold there where i work not long and we hit these gearwrench ratchets fast we all replaced…

Pros
  • Double ended 1/4" hex ratchet
Cons
  • Guard

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best 90 degree bit driver.

This is the best 90 degree screwdriver without competition, end of story. Found this on the recommendation of another aircraft mechanic when I was in high school and it's the only one I use 5 years later and now in the automotive industry. Home Depot used to sell the Husky brand ratchet, which has been in fashion for several years. Everyone told me to buy it no matter the price. Unfortunately upon purchase I found that the brand had updated the design and the end of the ratchet was almost…

Pros
  • The smallest, lowest profile head in the industry!
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

High quality bit ratchet that is also the cheapest and most portable

I compared over 20 brands and chose this one from VIM Tools. It has a GearWrench style ratchet with a thumb wheel (quick dial) on top for manual turning. This is used when there is insufficient friction between the workpieces to operate the ratchet, i.e. when the fastener is first screwed in. Both the ratchet and box ends have stops at the top to keep the bit from going all the way through and a retaining clip at the bottom to keep the bit from falling out. This tool is small in all dimensions,

Pros
  • Patented worldwide
Cons
  • The list will be long.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great little ratchet

I've tried several brands of these small ratcheting bit holders. This is one of the best I've used. . The ratchet is held in place with a wire retaining clip This is the main difference between it and a similar Gearwrench held by a dial At work we all have a small set of Gearwrench Micro Screwdrivers which is good value for money but bad tools don't last long where I work and we have these Gearwrench ratchets beaten fast We've replaced all the ratchet in this set with a Vim HBR5 ratchet which…

Pros
  • Double ended 1/4" hex ratchet
Cons
  • Other

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best 90 degree bit driver.

This is the best 90 degree screwdriver out there, end of story. Found this on the recommendation of another aircraft mechanic when I was in high school and it's the only one I use 5 years later and now in the automotive industry. Home Depot used to sell the Husky brand ratchet, which has been in vogue for a number of years. Everyone told me to buy it no matter the price. Unfortunately upon purchase I found that the brand had updated the design and the end of the ratchet was almost double the…

Pros
  • Patented Worldwide
Cons
  • Drill Bit Pack

I compared over 20 brands and chose this one from VIM Tools. It has a GearWrench style ratchet with a thumb wheel (quick dial) on top for manual turning. This is used when there is insufficient friction between the workpieces to operate the ratchet, i.e. when the fastener is first screwed in. Both the ratchet and box ends have stops at the top to keep the bit from going all the way through and a retaining clip at the bottom to keep the bit from falling out. This tool is small in all dimensions,

Pros
  • 48 tooth reverse head only requires 7.5 degrees of rotation
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.