Wright tools

[l_bilyk]

So whats the consensus on this brand? Generally pretty good?

[krusty the clown]

i don't care for thier ratchets, i have owned several that were branded for matco and they didn't hold up. i have not owned thier wrenches but the sockets i have owned were good.

[eschoendorff]

So whats the consensus on this brand? Generally pretty good?

Yes... very good.

[goodfellow]

i don't care for thier ratchets, i have owned several that were branded for matco and they didn't hold up. i have not owned thier wrenches but the sockets i have owned were good.

Funny how products can change over time. I've owned two Wright ratchets since the mid-sixties (one 3/8" flex head and the other a standard 1/2" drive). They have the black cushion grip, and the fine-tooth drive. Those two ratchets, along with my old EASCO, have been my "go-to" ratchets. I have others (Craftsman, Snap-on, MATCO/MAC and SK), but these three have the best feel over any of the others.

[wrenchr]

Funny how products can change over time. I've owned two Wright ratchets since the mid-sixties (one 3/8" flex head and the other a standard 1/2" drive). They have the black cushion grip, and the fine-tooth drive. Those two ratchets, along with my old EASCO, have been my "go-to" ratchets. I have others (Craftsman, Snap-on, MATCO/MAC and SK), but these three have the best feel over any of the others.

They might function good, But I could never get past the looks of those things.:)

[Uncle Buck]

They might function good, But I could never get past the looks of those things.:)

Agreed, I never found fault with their sockets or wrenched though! :thumbup:

[old salvage]

They might function good, But I could never get past the looks of those things.:)

Heh, would it have killed them to put a radius on the front of the grip.
Anyway
I have 2 Wrights and only use 1, and thats only to remove my lawnmower blade for sharpening so I cant comment as to niceness.

[wrenchr]

The handle looks like a cutoff piece of rubber hose.

[goodfellow]

They're ugly I agree, BUT that "rubber hose" grip actually makes this thing feel "soooooo goood" in your hand. That's why I like it.

Personal preference I know, but when you couple a super smooth action with a comfortable hand feel -- it's a keeper. The only problem is that in tight places it does get bulky, like any comfort grip ratchet.

What amazes me, is that this thing is 40 years old and the darn grip is till in perfect shape. You figure that 40 years of oil and grime would deteriorate that material. Must be some "super toxic" substance to last that long:bounce:

[Rickster]

Their sockets sure are beefier.

[Coach James]

I have several of their wrenches, sockets and two or three ratchets. I like them real well and they have held up fine. I get them at the welding supply store about 40 miles north of here.

Coach

[Jared]

I have the 3/8 flexhead long soft grip ratchet, although i haven't used it much it seems good. KMS tools had all there right stuff 50% off this summer i think i paid 20 bucks for it or something.

[krusty the clown]

wright is most likely the manufacturer for mac's sockets.
the evidence:
mac history http://www.mactools.com/Mac/About+Mac/Our+History

clem poole started the socket line under clinton tools in 1944 but the patent was assigned to wright tools in 1945?
patent http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT2368069

notice the socket in the illustration looks like a mac socket.

[goodfellow]

wright is most likely the manufacturer for mac's sockets.
the evidence:
mac history http://www.mactools.com/Mac/About+Mac/Our+History

clem poole started the socket line under clinton tools in 1944 but the patent was assigned to wright tools in 1945?
patent http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT2368069

notice the socket in the illustration looks like a mac socket.

sure does -- Nice detective work there Krusty!!:thumbup:

[Merkava_4]

wright is most likely the manufacturer for mac's sockets.


What? Mac's sockets are made by Stanley-Proto. . . :confused:

[krusty the clown]

What? Mac's sockets are made by Stanley-Proto. . . :confused:

maybe now but then again maybe not. stanley has only owned mac since 1980 so prior to that............