Show Me A Stronger 3/8" Ratchet.

Today we test the VIM Tools HDR614 (3/8" Drive Heavy Duty Ratchet).
There's been a lot of talk about who makes the strongest ratchets, and we weren't invited to that party, so we hosted our own to see how we stand. Take a look at how well we did vs the competition.
VIM HDR614 vimtools.com/product/hdr614/
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[@ChiefDLK]

Just give the credit. It is Project Farm. He is the best reviewer on KZbin.

[@supersportimpalass]

Yeah total bullsht he steals his chart and test results but but gives zero credit. Shameful!!!! 🤡

[@robertcasey3528]

TTC is best when it comes to tools.

[@ChiefDLK]

@@robertcasey3528 Power Tools but that is 90% of what he does and Project Farm does almost every other category besides impacts and impact drivers.

[@kevinfrye1822]

Project farm is the man? I really like the way he makes jigs makes results consistent unlike this hodge podge deal . I wouldn't have posted a video breaking the same manufacture tool I'm testing especially when it should hold up better then the ratchet .

[@robertcasey3528]

@@ChiefDLK project farm is a clown with one foot out the door

[@genconex]

Project Farm is the KZbin channel you're unwilling to name. If you are going to use his data, give him credit and say his KZbin channel name.

[@johnn2557]

That’s really impressive for a 3/8” ratchet! After watching it fly in the first test I would get a hard hat!!

[@TxToolGuy]

been using this ratchet since it came out and it’s been fantastic. no hiccups at all. Also, regarding the handle that people like to dog on, it’s not as big as people think. it’s super comfy, and i have a video on my instagram showing the handle in comparison to tool truck ratchets and it’s very close.

[@t-dawg1161]

Great video

[@user-sq9kt2sk7k]

definitely going to a great father’s day gift. i have to get the 1/2 inch one to match 🤙🏾

[@victorhoyt4352]

Now i gotta know what the failure load of the 1/2" is....

[@fuzzybmw]

Still wish they had a locking flex head

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Locking flex head is really just a gimmick..ask any mechanic and they tell you they rarely actually need to lock their ratchet in a certain position to get stuff done...

[@fuzzybmw]

@@boosted2.4_sky I am a mechanic and I have the 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 locking flex heads from Mac and those 3 are the only ones I use on the regular. I’ve owned a few different flex heads and not a fan which is why I got rid of them

[@thatrealba]

Yes, I'd buy all three sizes of locking flex. Especially if they were chrome handles.

[@pl5624]

I just bought one and its my favorite already.

[@Fedwrench]

tough ratchet, if only it didn't have that fat comfort grip handle.

[@justinvanburen8259]

That’s impressive!!! I love all the VIM stuff I have, it’s not a lot but I love it!!

[@ianmckay1780]

That surprised even Clay!!! When it did go, I think Clay was relieved it had actually gone. So guess what is going on my wish list?

[@ben10mama]

Honestly I own this rachet and I love it. I don't abuse my tools and usually will go up to 1/2 if I need to put anything close to that kind of umph into a bolt but it's good to know if I need to I can press it onto service to really put some pressure on it

[@clems6989]

Right ! Application is everything !

[@boosted2.4_sky]

She's a beast...🏁

[@victorhoyt4352]

I got the new flex head versions in 1/4" and 3/8" drive. I also have the fixed 1/4" drive ratchet. I hate that i waited so long to try them because the back drag is freaking phenomenal!!! Better than most usa ratchets i own!! The strength is freaking amazing too. Still not a fan of the of the comfort grip, but i can overlook it because of how great everything else is. I really hope they apply the phenomenal back drag to a roto head ratchet in the near future. Seriously, the back drag is crazy for a Taiwanese made ratchet!! Id really like to see a non comfort grip version.

[@paulmendenhall5226]

If you brake a tool like that i don't believe it should be covered under warranty unless you look like the hulk

[@ryankroll3737]

Very impressive! Keep braking stuff!

[@ShawnC8030]

Now that's impressive but that comfort grip is booty

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again, Clay Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I wonder how it would have gone. If the first breakage didn't occur? Again thank you 👍

[@Guy-kj7wu]

Hello Mr. Clay, How about testing the 3/8 flex head ratchet?

[@oldman3388]

They need to beef up the wrench extender if it let loose 40 some foot pounds be the ratchet still pretty strong .🔧🔧🔧🔧

[@johndiestelow3944]

Was the extender purchased at JDTC?

[@jeffjeff2109]

“ by this KZbinr” only if we knew who this. Mysterious KZbinr who made the chart was 🤨🙄

[@rickhammar1636]

Did I miss what the ansi standard is? I assume it's a 100 ft/lbs.

[@robertcasey3528]

I hope they make it with a flex head

[@vimtoolsinc]

Flex head model is HDRF614 vimtools.com/product/hdrf614/

[@tonymoralez1]

Assume!!

[@therealbarnekkid]

Where is this tool made?

[@seanshute9284]

Taiwan

[@user-sq9kt2sk7k]

time to get some PPE 😮

[@TheAcesout]

I go to VIM tools store and can't find one that I can buy! What gives guys? I really want me one of those!

[@TheAcesout]

It's in the description of the video! Hell yes gentlemen! I love what ya'll been doing. Fan for life!!!

[@fflife6730]

You should have waaaaaaay more subscribers. You make an awesome video brother. This is the first of your videos that came through my feed. Glad it did. Glad i watched. Subscribed! Thanks!

[@clems6989]

Applications Issue ! Using cirrect tool for the job.

[@Gadget0343]

I actually have one of those.

[@muminabdurasulov6607]

Great tools. I wish they would be little cheaper so I could afford them

[@seanshute9284]

Try searching for them or using an online truck like Techs Choice. The prices through Vim are notably higher because they're primarily a supplier, not a retailer. Hope this helps

[@seanshute9284]

Also I checked and Summit racing has it for under 50

[@JoseDelgado-ho1cf]

Did you ask for Todd's permission to use his results in your video?

[@ahberlowkz852]

Did you ask Jose if you can use his name?

[@SPMech1]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Welcome to Taiwan Tools at USA made prices...

[@robertcasey3528]

If everyone knows what KZbinr hes referring to why must he say the name ?🤷

[@ryansmith9757]

Taiwan must be getting good at making tools. Because vim is not making them. Haha

[@brenteverist3701]

Do you think taiwan just stared recently making tools or something?

[@ryansmith9757]

@@brenteverist3701 did I saw that??

[@brenteverist3701]

There's no need to get all defensive bud. Taiwan has been making tools since the 50s. Tools trucks have been selling Taiwanese tools for a long time. Hell even the Chinese owned and operated company milwaukee has alot their hand tools made in Taiwan.

[@ryansmith9757]

@@brenteverist3701 I just think vim charges what to much for over seas tool. They want close to snap on prices for harbor freight tools.

[@brenteverist3701]

@ryansmith9757 yeah man it's aggravating what blue point, vim, expert, blue power want for all their overseas brands. With vim you can get it much cheaper through the right authorized dealer. I think they're all good tools but their prices suck.

[@supersportimpalass]

So you are stealing his testing results but not giving him credit? Fcking bullsht if you ask me!!! 🤬

[@scottr4086]

100% BS that you don't give credit to whose info you are using. Bad mistake, edit the summary and at least put the channel info and an apology for not doing it right away. Not to mention permission from him to do it.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Just another paid advertisment, WHY would anyone want to watch this in their spare time. NO thanks, this is pure marketing nothing more nothing less. Aka: I've Sold Out on my subscribtion base, I no longer work for you, I work for my brand name bosses.

[@seanshute9284]

Was it the fact that it's not on his channel or that it's on Vim's company channel that tipped you off that it's a video for vim. 🤔 And how is he selling out his subscribers if it's not available through his subscription 🤔

[@miguelbmx137]

Vim ratchets are the same as Milwaukee hand ratchet facts!!!

[@victorhoyt4352]

What in the hell are you even talking about bro???

[@ahberlowkz852]

The milwaukee ratchets don't hold up to daily use. My 1/2 ratchet didn't last half a year.

[@miguelbmx137]

@@victorhoyt4352 Take them both apart and u will see they both come from the same manufacturer!!!! I take all my ratchets apart and and there are identical!!!! If I could would post the picture in here but we know we can’t!!!

[@miguelbmx137]

@@victorhoyt4352 what’s your number I’ll send ya the picture lol

[@carnold.knowledge]

The lame videos like this are ruining Vim tools for me, and yes I own several Vim tools.

[@kevinfrye1822]

I recently purchased DFXL100 wrenches and really happy with them but these promises from vim tools to finish out the set makes me wish i bought there competitors wrenches because it feels like i wasted my money when theres no 18mm in the set along with other sizes. Now they have Koons trucking falsifying data by not performing the test in the same fashion hes showing the results from project farm and not backing it by verifying it. Beaking crap dont impress me . Now if vim can make a ratchet like snap on and keep it in production for 30+ years and hold up that would be impressive as it seems vim discontinues quite a few tools .