--- product_id: 47991733 title: "3/8\" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270" brand: "gearwrench" price: "VT23240" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Gearwrench" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47991733-3-8-drive-72-tooth-gimbal-ratchet-81270 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Anodized aluminum finish for durability 72-tooth ratchet for precision Dual-axis gimbal pivot for access 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 **Brand:** gearwrench **Price:** VT23240 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Pivot, Precision, Power — Own the Tightest Spaces! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 by gearwrench - **How much does it cost?** VT23240 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47991733-3-8-drive-72-tooth-gimbal-ratchet-81270) ## Best For - gearwrench enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gearwrench brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight at just 0.25 lbs, this ratchet fits effortlessly in your hand and toolbox without weighing you down. - • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by GearWrench’s limited lifetime warranty, this tool is built to last through every project. - • **Unmatched Flexibility:** Innovative gimbal design pivots in two directions, unlocking access where traditional ratchets fail. - • **Durability Meets Style:** Anodized aluminum finish not only resists wear but adds a sleek, professional look to your toolkit. - • **Precision in Every Turn:** 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism with a tight 5° swing arc ensures you never miss a beat in tight spaces. ## Overview The GearWrench 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet (Model 81270) is engineered for professionals who demand precision and flexibility. Featuring a dual-axis gimbal pivot and a 72-tooth ratchet with a minimal 5° swing arc, it excels in tight, hard-to-reach areas. Its anodized aluminum finish ensures durability and a polished look, while the lightweight design and lifetime warranty make it a must-have for any serious mechanic or DIY enthusiast. ## Description Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop GearWrench 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270. Review: Perfect for tight spaces! - Great piece of kit for the toolbox,it’s one of those tools that very handy for those tight spaces when you can’t get a ratchet in,used it a few times now,great little tool. Review: Useful piece of kit - Well Made, useful addition allowing ratcheting is tight spaces. A must for any mechanic. Wish I had bought one years ago. ## Features - Gimbal design allows ratchet to pivot in two directions for easier access - 72 tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 5° swing arc - Anodized aluminum finish ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HDSSJKU | | Best Sellers Rank | 142,832 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 462 in Socket Wrenches | | Brand | GEARWRENCH | | Colour | Basic | | Country of Origin | Taiwan | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,752 Reviews | | End Style | swivel | | Finish | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00099575817205 | | Head Style | Gimbal ratchet | | Included Components | (1) "3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet" | | Is Non Sparking | Yes | | Is Racheting | Yes | | Item Length | 1 Centimetres | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Type Name | Gimbal Ratchet | | Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds | | Item length | 1 Centimetres | | Item package quantity | 1 | | Item weight | 0.25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | GEARWRENCH | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Standard limited lifetime. | | Material | Alloy Steel | | Model Number | 81270 | | Operation Mode | Mechanical | | UPC | 099575817205 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Wrench Length Style | standard | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GEARWRENCH - **Colour:** Basic - **Item length:** 1 Centimetres - **Item weight:** 113 g - **Material:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BM56gK8IL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How smooth are the bearings in the gimbal? Could you relate them to as smooth as a skateboard bearing?** A: Yes; very smooth, much like 360 degree oscillating movement spherical bearing... **Q: For something with a "cylindrical" profile, I don't get the dimensions. (5 x 2.5 x 1 inches?) What's the diameter of the piece held in the hand?** A: Paul, I don't get the dimensions either. The Gimbal driver is about 2.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch in length. I do not understand the 5. It is well made and has a nice finish. Taiwan I think. The nice looking (but slick) polished aluminum could be difficult to grasp with sweaty or greasy hands. Knurled would have been better but I was overall impressed with the quality. Tom **Q: Does this 3/8 and the 1/4 Gimbal Rachets have a quick release?** A: if you mean can you release the socket with one hand no. You have to pull the socket off, it's held on by a spring loaded ball on one of the 4 sides. It doesn't take too much force, but no way to remove the socket with one hand. **Q: Does it have a 'center' (between cw/ccw) or 'fixed' setting that allows you to apply torque in either direction without change or cw/ccw only?** A: No. It ratchets in one direction and locks in the other.. To switch direction of torque, flip wrench over. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for tight spaces! *by I***E on 27 July 2025* Great piece of kit for the toolbox,it’s one of those tools that very handy for those tight spaces when you can’t get a ratchet in,used it a few times now,great little tool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful piece of kit *by K***H on 22 December 2025* Well Made, useful addition allowing ratcheting is tight spaces. A must for any mechanic. Wish I had bought one years ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality feel *by N***L on 15 September 2024* Good little hand ratchet. 1/4 so its usefull for torx trim screws etc . I use it to unscrew things like torx trim screws (on a kuga) on the pollen filter using a long extension bar. Ideal and reduces the possibility of overtighting as it gives lots of feel. ## Frequently Bought Together - GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 - GEARWRENCH Panel Clip Pliers - 3705 - GEARWRENCH 6 Pc. 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