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VIM ToolsHBR5 Ratchet

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
HBR5
Weight
0.05 kg
Color
Silver
Material
Alloy Steel
Item Length
7.75 in
Head Style
Fixed Square

Features 4

  • Package Dimensions: 18.084 H x 2.032 L x 6.019 W (centimetres)
  • Country of Origin : China
  • Package Weight: 0.068 kilograms
  • Part Number: HBR5

Specs 25

Color Silver
Brand VIM Tools
Material Alloy Steel
Item Length 7.75 inches
Item Weight 0.05 kg
Head Style Fixed Square
Operation Mode Manual
Point Count 6

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Two is better than one
Very handy in tight spaces.already had one of these that I've had for years but I wanted a second for a different tool box.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by j.e.

Love is not too strong a word!
I LOVE this thing! See pics below to demonstrate its versatility. Don't get too caught up in the practicality of the connections in the photos. I was just having a little fun. But the bottom line is, you can pick up an impact or driver bit set and the options with this are nearly limitless. It is a tool Pro mechanics recommend and carry in their boxes because of its ability to access tight spaces and turn any 1/4 or 5/16 hex bit, standard or impact, into a stubby. Just get one already, pros and DIYers. And as other reviewers have mentioned, this is the old Husky that was discontinued by Home Depot. It was and still is made by VIM, a fantastic American manufacturer who makes products for most of the tool truck brands. Some products, like this and the steel bits, are made in Taiwan b/c they do a fantastic job on those tools. Many VIM products are made at their US factory. VIM also has customer service as good as any and better than most. You'll feel like a Snap-On customer (sometimes better!) in dealing with them. I do have an alternative, an adapter set that turns my ratcheting wrench into a driver like this (the 5/16 end on this tool has a removable 1/4 square Drive. As I've shown in the photos, you can put any impact square Drive adapter with a 1/4 hex connection in this as well). The difference is, this is reversible with a selector switch on both ends. You don't need a reversible ratcheting wrench. And it has an offset. And it's an ideal length for clearance issues. And it's $15. And it's 72T super smooth ratcheting. And it's extremely low profile! And it's VIM! It's just super cool! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017 by asm154

My favorite tool
Bought this a few years ago ever since then it was my go to tool for ANYTHING that I could use a bit for. Honestly my absolute favorite tool in my box. The ratchet held strong, the switch to reverse the drive was always good, and the gear never slipped. It doesn't look like it can be disassembled though, and tbh I haven't tried to either. If it works, don't fix it. Mostly used this for aviation as well because they LOVE putting screws in planes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2025 by Andres

A must have.
This is a simple tool that has to be part of your toolbox. I have the husky brand, it is the same, at work that is not longer made and I needed another one for home. You wont regret buying it.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026 by Amazon Customer

My most useful tool for my job
I repair restaurant equipment of all types for a living. I often need to remove hex head sheet metal screws in difficult to reach areas. This tool is a life saver. It can do both 1/4 and 5/16 hex heads in either direction in places where even a stubby nut driver will not work. It has the added benefit of being able to hold any hex driver bit without it passing through. This is invaluable when need the extra torque to loosen tight, small fasteners. Home Depot used to sell these under the Husky brand but I could not find any. This tool is so important that I bought 3 of them so I can always have one in case I abandon it in a customer's piece of equipment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024 by Bills72SJ

Good, but.....
The Good: It's good. It seems like a fairly solidly built tool. I only bought it for the hex diver side, and I've tightened some grade 8 bolts down with some real force - the same force that broke some of the cheaper one's I've had. I did have the Husky equivalent, and it was ok before it finally died. I didn't have very much confidence in it, so I was more surprised at how long it held up than when if finally died. This one seems stronger, but since I haven't used it as much, it's hard to say how long it'll hold up or if it is really better. The Bad: The square drive on the ratchet side faces up when you're using the hex side, and just gets in the way of my grip. The tool is small, so if you want to get your hand around it, you'll have to grip the end you're not using. If you're using the ratchet side, no big deal. But if you're using the hex driver side, the ratchet side will be sticking up and dig into your palm. I can see how someone who isn't me would use their fingers to lightly tighten or loosen some small hardware without any problem. For that person, I would say this tool gets 5 stars. Definitely. It'll be ergonomically satisfactory, and that person certainly won't wear it out to the point of failure, so it's worth the money. But if you're dealing with hardware that needs some torque, and you're using this because of a clearance issue or something similar, it might not be very fun if you're doing it more than once - or all day. I'm considering disassembling the ratchet side since I have a different, better tool for that. Then I'd give it a 5 if it holds up, but on second thought, back to a 4 for having to spend time modifying it. So 4 stars for what you may or may not agree is a design flaw. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019 by asd

Definitely need!
Perfect tool for getting in small spaces works absolutely great I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2025 by rachel martinez

Ultra-low profile bit holder
The bit in the photo being retained in this VIM tool, is a fresh out of the package, 1/4 in. Hex Drive bit, Motion Pro JIS No. 2. The VIM tool adds just over 1/64 of an inch, to the total length of the bit if, my cheap plastic calipers are accurate to that fine of a scale. A 5/16-inch bit has a similar fitment in the VIM tool. It's not a tool I use very often but, in the year since I bought it and used it a dozen times; it has held up just fine. The only downside(extremely minor) of this tool is that beam is very narrow, which has only been a problem once when using it with a socket on a bolt that had suffered corrosion from dissimilar metals being in contact; as the amount of pressure required to break the bolt loose caused it to dig in somewhat painfully. But to be fair, it did still get the job done when none my normal 1/4-inch ratchets would fit because their heads were too big to fit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020 by Amazon Customer
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