Recent content by Winterborne

The only Dremel I have burned up was a basic 100 series used mostly for cutting and grinding stainless. The Milwaukee M12 Dremel has treated me well the last few years. Found that cutting wheels grind down quickly on steel, transitioned into grinding wheels with better results.

This photo shows the lobster claw a bit more clearly, and many members have confirmed it is a known issue with Wright. While it may not affect functionality, it is a forging QC defect that should have never left the factory.

Received the final warranty wrench from Wright today Second photo with 10-24 nut

Non-magnetic Apex bit holders. Several encounters with fasteners of the same magnetic polarity, quite annoying.

Enjoyed your update and great photos. What made you choose the 6.5mm? Most of the beatin' screwdrivers I see in the field are 5/16 or 3/8. How does the blade perform with twisting and prying? I tend to use a beatin' screwdriver more for wedging and twisting.

Bahco Adjustables

Gray Tools - USA and Germany

The lobster claw wrench is a warranty replacement, back-order expected 5/15/2026. I will update when I receive the new wrench.

Received the first two wrenches and the ratchet from Wright Tools today. Only five days between submitting the warranty request and receiving the warranty replacements.

Received good news from Wright Tools regarding the warranty request on the three wrenches and the ratchet. “QC had approved these for warranty, order has been placed. The 1112 is on back order, expected ship date 5/15/2026. Please sand or paint over our part number on all items and dispose...

Interesting that lobster claws are evident in wrenches of similar size

Thank you all for the continued feedback. Submitted the warranty request this morning (Wright requires full front and back photos). I will update when I receive news back from Wright.

A few more photos Another shot of the peeling chrome on the 1-1/8 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peeling chrome on ratchet >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Beam bowed near box end, 13/16 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This next wrench I am not sure off. The 3/8 open end looks odd, almost like a shallow broach. Perhaps I am just...

Thank you all for the good feedback Contacting Wright Tools with more detailed photos, will update the board when receive reply from Wright Tools

Recently started maintenance on water systems and discovered my Industrial Black wrenches were rusting way too easy. Picked up a new set of Wright 714 Satin Wrenches, and found three wrenches with defects: 3/8 > open end not fully broached 13/16 > beam bowed 1-1/8 > chrome flaking Chrome...