I purchased a SK and Wright ratchet set on Epstein Day (along with a wrench of each) and thought I would share my opinions. I don't have access to SK or Wright to see first hand in a store, but after reading numerous threads regarding these, I decided to take the plunge...
The ratchets...
The Wright ratchets appeared to be shipped dry. Tooth count was double compared to the SK's. Handles were very comfortable. Chrome perfect. The SK ratchets had noticeably less drag as the Wrights. Very smooth. Hard to believe they have 1/2 the tooth count.Only complaint I would have was the 3/8 knurled handle was rough to the touch. (1/2 and 1/4 were smooth) Nothing big, maybe would be a little annoying if working without gloves all day. I wonder if it missed a final finishing... Chrome on all three was perfect.
The wrenches....
The SK was extremely similiar to my Craftsman Professionals. (I believe SK used to make them for Sears) Both wrenches had very good chrome.
If I had to pick between the two for a complete wrench set, I would get the SK's only because they are available in long pattern. Other than that, can't go wrong with either one...
As far as ratchets... it's hard to say. I prefered the Wright handles, but I liked the action of the SK. Maybe soaking the Wrights in oil overnight or with use over time will loosen them up. Again just like the wrenches, can't go wrong with either one...
The ratchets...
The Wright ratchets appeared to be shipped dry. Tooth count was double compared to the SK's. Handles were very comfortable. Chrome perfect. The SK ratchets had noticeably less drag as the Wrights. Very smooth. Hard to believe they have 1/2 the tooth count.Only complaint I would have was the 3/8 knurled handle was rough to the touch. (1/2 and 1/4 were smooth) Nothing big, maybe would be a little annoying if working without gloves all day. I wonder if it missed a final finishing... Chrome on all three was perfect.
The wrenches....
The SK was extremely similiar to my Craftsman Professionals. (I believe SK used to make them for Sears) Both wrenches had very good chrome.
If I had to pick between the two for a complete wrench set, I would get the SK's only because they are available in long pattern. Other than that, can't go wrong with either one...
As far as ratchets... it's hard to say. I prefered the Wright handles, but I liked the action of the SK. Maybe soaking the Wrights in oil overnight or with use over time will loosen them up. Again just like the wrenches, can't go wrong with either one...
