VIM Tools - New DBE Spline Flex Head Ratcheting Wrenches (flex head) and XL DBE Version

[Madjik Man]

Don't know if this has been posted yet but came across this video. They say they should be available in 3 months.

The satin finish looks amazing.


Pricing per VIM's website:
VIM DDF100 ($262.22)
VIM DFXL100 ($331.11)
VIM DFXL119 (19mm sold separately) ($86.67)

 

[dnschmidt]

Looks very much like Rotar's Satin Chrome Finish.

 

[Madjik Man]

I’d love the DFXL100 and DFXL119 but there’s literally a 0% chance I buy them at that price.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Those look awesome

 

[KnurledNut]

The XL’s skip 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, and 19 is sold separately. No option for 21, 22, 24, 27, etc.
It also wouldnt have hurt to make the size stamp bigger.

It would have been my preference to have a complete set the length of the shorter ones but with a reversible ratcheting flex box on one side and a fixed half-proud box on the other, perhaps slightly offset.

 

[NFH2740]

VIM took a bit a tumble down the stairs and now thinks it is Snap On.

 

[Odd-job]

Jeez I love VIM tools, and those do look sweet, but for that kind of $ I don't love them that much. Let's all hope the street price is significantly lower than suggested retail.

 

[Fedwrench]

The first thing VIM needs to do is get different peeps to do their videos.

I think VIM might saw how often people recommend their tools and have adjusted their retail prices accordingly.

As for their new wrenches, The XL set needs to run 10-19 mm no skips. Skipping 15 and 18mm is just stupid in the US market. They should also offer 21, 22, and 24 sizes separately since they are so expensive.

The double ratcheting standard length wrench set has promise but, I really think they missed the boat by again not offering the set with the same size on both ends. One side being a fixed boxed end and the other being a flex head ratcheting boxed end. They could source these from Infar and I think they would sell well.

H-TYPE FLEX HEAD GEARTECH® DOUBLE BOX WRENCHES 2-3-6

Optional Box End 12PT Box End

www.infar.com.tw

Hopefully ebay and JBTOOLs will have better pricing and free shipping.

 

[Madjik Man]

The first thing VIM needs to do is get different peeps to do their videos.

I think VIM might saw how often people recommend their tools and have adjusted their retail prices accordingly.

As for their new wrenches, The XL set needs to run 10-19 mm no skips. Skipping 15 and 18mm is just stupid in the US market. They should also offer 21, 22, and 24 sizes separately since they are so expensive.

The double ratcheting standard length wrench set has promise but, I really think they missed the boat by again not offering the set with the same size on both ends. One side being a fixed boxed end and the other being a flex head ratcheting boxed end. They could source these from Infar and I think they would sell well.

H-TYPE FLEX HEAD GEARTECH® DOUBLE BOX WRENCHES 2-3-6

Optional Box End 12PT Box End

www.infar.com.tw

Hopefully ebay and JBTOOLs will have better pricing and free shipping.

Do you know which brand(s) currently do source those? Those look really nice.

 

[GTO]

VIM Tools, family owned with reasonably priced tools.
I like to support the little guy, instead of the larger Corporations, when I can.

 

[LWB]

DEEN ratchet glasses wrench 10mm

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deentools.com

I have these 1n 10 -12 -14 -17 A bit sharp on the edges but nice otherwise.

 

[Belanice]

8PC METRIC REVERSIBLE LOCKING FLEX-HEAD GEAR DRIVE DOUBLE BOX WRENCH SET

SP Tools Wrenches use Chrome Vanadium Steel (Cr-V) Plating for high strength, durability, and ease of cleaning. 0° offset box end. 72 teeth flexible head ratcheting wrench. 5° swing arc to aid in tight spaces. Meets & exceeds international ANSI & DIN standards. Lifetime warranty

sptoolsusa.com

Japanese Straight

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Japanese SK11

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B007TH5Q5Q/

 

[dnschmidt]

As for their new wrenches, The XL set needs to run 10-19 mm no skips. Skipping 15 and 18mm is just stupid in the US market. They should also offer 21, 22, and 24 sizes separately since they are so expensive.

Apparently Harry they are getting advice from TOPTUL.

 

[Fedwrench]

Apparently Harry they are getting advice from TOPTUL.

Or half a dozen other tool manufacturers

Maybe I need to launch a campaign to get vehicle manufacturers to avoid 15 & 18 mm.