any VIM thin wrench users?

[derosa]

I've been looking for some thin wrenches for the bicycle clinic that I run. In my search I came across VIM mfw100 thin wrenches which cover more sizes then I need but cost less then parktool come wrenches, which I've never found to be all that strong to begin with. As we need to overhaul hubs at a greater rate then a typical shop, probably 2/3 of every wheel we see needs to be repacked, I'm looking for stronger but affordable. These seem from the pictures to be thin enough but with enough length that leverage isn't an issue. Before I splurge on a set and hope they're decent and will fit I was hoping for some insight. Any thoughts? Also considering the v8/grip thin wrenches but reviews do suggest they're a bit soft.

 

[popparoach]

not sure on the vims but v8 tools are really bad quality.

 

[four.cycle]

maybe this is a stupid question, but.....
considering the cost of a set of new "Vim" thin wrenches, have you checked the prices on used "Park" and other "thin wrenches" on Ebay lately?

FTR: "V8 Tools" = all made in China.

 

[scooternut]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346407

This forum member just posted in the vintage tools section about a pile of vintage yard sale bicycle wrenches that he scored and was thinking of sending them to CL!! look this guy up.

 

[derosa]

Thanks for the heads-up scooter, some of those look worth using. Four-cycle, I find park to be too soft in general and most used come wrenches from park always seem hammered which is why I'm considering the vim wrenches. The reviews on v8's seemed bad in general so I won't waste my time with them.

 

[vssjim]

Ive had a set for a couple years and they still look new after lots of use they are fairly hard and dont spread or mark up even with use against an impact

 

[Teenager with old tools]

Whenever i've needed a wrench thinner just take a grinder to the wrench


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