VIM HBR8 1/4" & 5/16" Hex Micro Bit Ratchet with 1/4" Square Drive Reversible

Smooth ratcheting mechanism. With a low profile bit set you can get to torx and Allen fasteners with 3/4” of clearance. It’s a must have for any 1/4” hex driver sets, they always come with an insanely frustrating short handle ratchet. The 1/4” square drive is great, one less tool to carry into the car, one less trip back to the toolbox. I wish I had bought this years ago.

Good tool

This is a must have! Great for tight spots, low profile, long handle for leverage. I really do abuse this guy treat it as a 3/8 ratchet 😅 hasn’t given up…yet. I did buy another one just to see how much/far it’ll go! Worth the $30

Only tool like it !

This is a pretty versatile tool. Comes with a 1/4 inch adapter for sockets for the 5/16 side. The 1/4 side will take any of the standard 1/4 bits. So far it has been pretty durable. I wise this to fit into some tight spaces inside big generator units. The size is perfect to toss in your pocket or a pouch without it taking up much room. I enjoy the implementation of reverse switches and what I call thumb spinners on both ends. It’s an easy tool to use for many applications. If you need a tool to reach some hard spots, or need a really low profile 1/4 ratchet I would definitely recommend this for you. I don’t think you will be disappointed. The pictures I included are for size references.

Some work spaces are tight like up in a dash and that was the main purpose for this purchase. I like what this will allow me to reach without having to disassemble more components than necessary. I don't expect this to have the same gear strength as a 1/4" ratchet as shown. Most dash type components aren't high torqued fasteners so this is fine. The ability to use screwdriver bits in equally tight locations is nice. The knurled top makes starting fasteners easy too. Being able to use all the various bit options makes this a very versatile tool to have. This tool is nicely finished. The beam edge would be a bit more comfortable if rounded a bit more. Still reasonably comfortable for doing a handful of fasteners and so on. Could be my wimpy computer nerd hands though. The offset may or may not become an issue for some spaces. Good tool! One of the reviewers mentioned buy 2. May also consider the longer HBR8 and/or shorter HBR3.

Exelente herramienta pero esta muy sobrevalorada.

I purchased this after getting and loving the shorter version. Great low profile ratchet and bit driver for getting to fasteners without taking off additional parts. Saves a lot of time and aggravation. Very small head requires very little clearance. This longer version allows greater torque and access. Next I need to get the VIM half cut bits, but I haven't justified the price yet.

good

This is a rear tool, previously manufactured by Craftsman. This is really good for restricted access screws / bolts.

Received returned item. opened the package and saw someone already cut the side and opened. Doesn't look like new.