Great deal Vim 1/4" sockets and ratchet
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wkndwarrior29
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I bought metric/SAE sets a couple of weeks ago for the $49.99 price and they came in two days, In hindsight I am regretful that I did not post here and jealous that others figured out how to get them cheaper! I gifted the extra ratchet and flex sockets so it was an even better deal!
Has anyone identified an alternative to the RW1113? I also have some bahco sockets that are held by a similar style 14mm wrench and have been looking for a nice locking flex head for them. If would be nice to find a set of wrenches with the retaining rings built in. Or even just 13 and 14mm.
Has anyone identified an alternative to the RW1113? I also have some bahco sockets that are held by a similar style 14mm wrench and have been looking for a nice locking flex head for them. If would be nice to find a set of wrenches with the retaining rings built in. Or even just 13 and 14mm.
Eh, any old wrench should be fine. You can get reasonable retention just by layering some tape on the external hex drive faces.
If you really want a well-sorted solution, the RW1113 is only $26 on Amazon. Sure, it’s a lot for one small wrench, but if the electrical tape solution isn’t good enough, you’re probably using it enough to justify the price.
Make a simple custom tool like the one I made in the following link post and you can use the VIM Duo Drive sockets, or the Sunex/Astro Pneumatic low profile nano style sockets with any wrench you want and the sockets will never fall off. Make one simple adapter for each drive size you need.
low profile sockets to use with ratcheting wrench
I don't need a ratchet, extensions, etc, just looking for a socket set like this to use with ratcheting wrenches...
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That’s great!Make a simple custom tool like the one I made in the following link post and you can use the VIM Duo Drive sockets, or the Sunex/Astro Pneumatic low profile nano style sockets with any wrench you want and the sockets will never fall off. Make one simple adapter for each drive size you need.
low profile sockets to use with ratcheting wrench
I don't need a ratchet, extensions, etc, just looking for a socket set like this to use with ratcheting wrenches...
also, good news! The site is back up, and the metric version is still available at $49, if anybody missed it before. The SAE version seems to be sold out.
Yep. I think it's VIM's dirty little trick. They give these small rails away and soon you will have spent hundreds of dollars to have all your sockets on their rails.
tmshort
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Got mine as well, agree about the rails - very nice. Seems like a good set.
Is the piece on the end with a ring just intended as a handle, or is there some other purpose? It is handy for removing the rail from the tool chest, as it sticks to the metal drawers with the magnet.
Is the piece on the end with a ring just intended as a handle, or is there some other purpose? It is handy for removing the rail from the tool chest, as it sticks to the metal drawers with the magnet.
JatoTheRipper
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Wow this site is almost as bad as Amazon with the prices changing by the minute.
PiperCub49
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It's just there to pull the rail from the box because the magnets are so strong.
Crabman
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So metric back to $49 on the site, sae not listed
$69 and $59 on their ebay respectively
I would like an sae, but waiting a bit for $49 I guess.
$69 and $59 on their ebay respectively
I would like an sae, but waiting a bit for $49 I guess.
wkndwarrior29
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Make a simple custom tool like the one I made in the following link post and you can use the VIM Duo Drive sockets, or the Sunex/Astro Pneumatic low profile nano style sockets with any wrench you want and the sockets will never fall off. Make one simple adapter for each drive size you need.
low profile sockets to use with ratcheting wrench
I don't need a ratchet, extensions, etc, just looking for a socket set like this to use with ratcheting wrenches...
I understand that there are other solutions, I'm really looking for something nice to use. I was looking for a smaller size/ more compact version of what came with the Bahco set that would also work for these. I did see an ezarc flex head that might work but it doesn't appear to be available currently.
Pass-Through Ratchet Set with Hex to Square Drive Adaptors
{ "1": "Pass-Through Ratchet Set with Hex to Square Drive Adaptors" }
www.bahco.com
nickadolph
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Just bought 4 of the HBR5 mini bit ratchets. The price is unbelievable. I have the gearwrench version right now and use it all the time, hopefully I’ll be set for life regardless of whether the company is around if I need warranty work in the future.
xOccupantx
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VIM is a very well respected company and does a lot of oem for the tools trucks.
They are expanding their warehouse and hq so I wouldn’t worry much about them going out of business anytime soon.
I have their hex sockets made from s3 tool steel and they are fantastic.
macgee
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+1
I have two of these HBR5's that I use regularly; One of my favorite tools.
While there are larger, more robust equivalents; mine have yet to fail or let me down, the small foot print and good ergonomics makes me reach for them first even when I should reach for something bigger. Both the hex bit ratchet and 1/4" ratchet both work really well for the size. If I ask too much from them and fails, no problem I'll just get another one as the price is really good that doesn't hurt the wallet but haven't yet needed to.
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I’m not really concerned with them going out of business. Probably more so getting burned too many times by products I love, being discontinued should I ever need to get a replacement. One of the key reasons I try to stick with the old as dirt legacy name brands when it comes to anything I buy that’s worth keeping.
See it happen every year when the safety shoe truck comes to work, half the people asking for the same thing they got last year, and being told they don’t make ‘em anymore.
See it happen every year when the safety shoe truck comes to work, half the people asking for the same thing they got last year, and being told they don’t make ‘em anymore.
nickadolph
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That site is crazy, I bought the HBR5 ratchets for $6.80 and told a friend of mine he should pick one up, he texted back he couldn’t understand what I was talking about. Turns out the price jumped up to regular msrp.
I was able to buy one for $6.80 just now, free shipping too. We’ll see if they ship it.
macgee
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Which website are you seeing this for $6 and free shipping?
nickadolph
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Here , price is fluctuating though. Just keep checking.
That is the correct site. Showing $13.99 for me now.
macgee
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Thanks
I see that they include free shipping within the 48 states. At $13.99, that's still $5 cheaper than amazon
Crabman
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Showing $15 for me now
My Gearwrench XL double box end wrenches just arrived. The VIM 1/4" socket sets arrived on Saturday ($76.50). Good packing and quick shipping on both orders. Credit card statements show the correct amounts. I'm a happy customer.
Incidentally, the $203.18 price for the Gearwrench XL BOGO set is back.
Incidentally, the $203.18 price for the Gearwrench XL BOGO set is back.
tmshort
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I ordered 2@6$ on Sunday along with a set of wrenches that seemed way to cheap, they emailed me within an hour that they were cancelling the order "web site is having pricing issues".
Formerjeeper
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My MechanixGear order for the metric set arrived yesterday. It looks great, order with confidence!
Indexmill
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Same here. Very happy with it. Back up to $69.99 now.
bubinga
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$229.00 now.
bubinga
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Hoping it comes back down, I'd like to get a second one cheap(er).
Crabman
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HBR5 back up to $16,93
I pulled the trigger on the SAE set on ebay for $59.99, not as good as some got but still pretty good and I need 1/4 stuff right now.
bubinga
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I think I paid like $75 with tax on eBay but it has the metric and the standard and the quarter inch ratchet and the swivels on the racks, on the magnetic racks.
To be honest I didn't even open it yet it's downstairs and I was bringing groceries in.
Cc_windsurfer
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The vim metric kit is nice and the ratchet much better than I expected.
Some of their prices bounce around a lot. Got shipping notice ona set of the Astro pneumatic hose clamp pliers for the great price of $18.**, but now they are showing up at $39.99
Some of their prices bounce around a lot. Got shipping notice ona set of the Astro pneumatic hose clamp pliers for the great price of $18.**, but now they are showing up at $39.99
bubinga
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Sounds like they are worse than Amazon
LMAObubinga
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Guess you never can tell though worth a shot at least.
No, I couldn't blame him either though.
nickadolph
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Recieved my $6 HBR5 ratchets today. Couldn’t be happier. Looking forward to less headaches with PITA fasteners for years to come.
The 21-piece metric and SAE Gearwrench XL ratcheting DBE set is still showing $229, but this odd little 15-piece metic set seems like a good deal at $190.
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It goes up to 24mm. Same sizes as the more common 17-piece metric set, 85989, but omitting the 25mm, the 20mm and the blow molded tray. The 17-piece set is usually $300 so this seems like a great price.
Gearwrench 85985 15 Piece Metric XL Gearbox Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set
15-Piece GearBox Double Box End metric ratcheting wrench set ratcheting box end needs as little as 5-Degree to move the fastener as opposed to 30-Degree for standard box end wrenches. The standard box end combined with the long pattern length gives this wrench excellent torque capabilities to...
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It goes up to 24mm. Same sizes as the more common 17-piece metric set, 85989, but omitting the 25mm, the 20mm and the blow molded tray. The 17-piece set is usually $300 so this seems like a great price.
I really didn’t end up using those wrenches when I had them. I much prefer my Carlyle sets like the Mountain sets on Amazon.The 21-piece metric and SAE Gearwrench XL ratcheting DBE set is still showing $229, but this odd little 15-piece metic set seems like a good deal at $190.
Gearwrench 85985 15 Piece Metric XL Gearbox Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set
15-Piece GearBox Double Box End metric ratcheting wrench set ratcheting box end needs as little as 5-Degree to move the fastener as opposed to 30-Degree for standard box end wrenches. The standard box end combined with the long pattern length gives this wrench excellent torque capabilities to...
It goes up to 24mm. Same sizes as the more common 17-piece metric set, 85989, but omitting the 25mm, the 20mm and the blow molded tray. The 17-piece set is usually $300 so this seems like a great price.
Amazon.com: Mountain 5-Piece Metric Double Box Universal Spline Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set; 8 mm - 18mm, 90 Tooth Design, Long, Flexible, Reversible; MTNRM6: Automotive
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