My latest amazon wright score

[lipadj46]

I got this 3/8 set for $75 with 5 left in stock and the last set went for $50 (to a garage journal member!). The good new is that even though the wright site and the tag says that they are 12 point sockets the sockets are indeed 6 point, score! Maybe that is why they were being closed out. Everything in the set is top notch.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

awesome!!! congrats.

 

[volpster31]

i saw that and passed it up....nice score... makes me regret not grabbing it

 

[recall]

But wait... there is another!

As you can see, I got the "correct" 12 pt. set , boo . I think I was the 2nd to last guy to pick these up, as I also was able to snag it for $50.

I'm a little disappointed in the chrome quality on a few of these pieces, with the worst being on the end of the ratchet (I swear I didn't drop it!). The 3" extension looks to have some rust already forming inside and the socket has a bubble on the lip.

How big of a deal is this, am I just being picky? I'm a bit worried about rust forming on the ratchet, and to be honest, I would be quite upset if I had dropped over $100 on this set normally to get chrome quality I'd expect out of cheaper tools. If I should replace it, is it best to go through Amazon right now or contact Wright directly?

Also, first post here (after lurking for a bit)!

 

[billymade]

Call Wright tools; I'm sure they will swap it out for you!

http://www.wrighttool.com/warranty.asp

 

[lipadj46]

How big of a deal is this, am I just being picky? I'm a bit worried about rust forming on the ratchet, and to be honest, I would be quite upset if I had dropped over $100 on this set normally to get chrome quality I'd expect out of cheaper tools. If I should replace it, is it best to go through Amazon right now or contact Wright directly?

Also, first post here (after lurking for a bit)!

If you are not happy call wright, I would. I gave all my pieces a once over and they look great. That is weird I got all 6 points, maybe I got lucky.

 

[jon619]

I ordered a set as well on Friday, the 22nd. Won't be here till next week though since I'm in CA. A little upset seeing as how it went down to $50 from the $75 I paid. Not too upset though since I was considering buying a 3/8 set of shallow metric sockets for about the same price of the entire set. Hopefully, I'll get all 6 pt sockets as well. I'll post a picture when it comes in. Thanks.

On a side note, that box seems way too big for the contents. Also, I'm probably going to use the sockets and store the box and the rest away.

 

[sselander]

I originally bookmarked that set in August from ptfupply when it was selling for $120.00
It dropped in price quickly once it got posted here. Definitely a bargain.

good score

 

[lipadj46]

I ordered a set as well on Friday, the 22nd. Won't be here till next week though since I'm in CA. A little upset seeing as how it went down to $50 from the $75 I paid. Not too upset though since I was considering buying a 3/8 set of shallow metric sockets for about the same price of the entire set. Hopefully, I'll get all 6 pt sockets as well. I'll post a picture when it comes in. Thanks.

On a side note, that box seems way too big for the contents. Also, I'm probably going to use the sockets and store the box and the rest away.

I would not get too upset about $25, at $75 you got a smoking deal.

 

[mofo62]

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Beauty tool ,awesome Wright ,for me best tools...


Congratulations...

 

[JeepinJ]

Mine should be here later today!

 

[Vinko]

I saw that set and thought it'd be great, but didn't want to risk getting 12 point, which I don't need. Comparison of the ratchet to the Protos or SO's would be nice to know. How are the Wright ratchets in general?

 

[lipadj46]

I saw that set and thought it'd be great, but didn't want to risk getting 12 point, which I don't need. Comparison of the ratchet to the Protos or SO's would be nice to know. How are the Wright ratchets in general?

I think the wright ratcheting mechanism is a bit of a acquired taste especially if you are used to say snap on ratchets. They are a little loose and turning the selector knob can get a little tricky and you can end up spinning the selector around. I have the little 3/8 ratchet and the little 3/8 flex head that I use a bit so I am used to that. The dual pawl mechanism is nice and you seem to get a decent amount of engagement points (have not counted the clicks). This particular ratchet tends to stick a little if you really spin it but I suspect that it is not lubricated so I will try to address that today. Chrome and overall finish is nice.

 

[mrholeshot]

I was going to buy a new Wright 4425 (1/2 drive 15" long ratchet). Looked like a HF reject. Very disappointed

 

[lipadj46]

I was going to buy a new Wright 4425 (1/2 drive 15" long ratchet). Looked like a HF reject. Very disappointed

Yeah but you only like chinese ratchets (well besides the dual 80)

Seriously though I gave these a close inspection and they look great.

 

[lipadj46]

OK so since mrholeshot had to come here and rain on the parade here are some closeups of this set. It has the blinged out chromed drive on the ratchet and breaker bar. The long extension is 12" which is nice. I superlubed the ratchet and it is much better, it did have a light coat of oil. Oh yeah I like the breaker bar too it has detents in the flex head that hold the angle pretty tightly.

 

[mrholeshot]

Yeah but you only like chinese ratchets (well besides the dual 80)

It's not that I like Chicom ratchets. I like quality. Sometimes that comes from overseas. While you see some of the Chicom ratchets I buy and test the thing you don't see are to 150+ USA ratchets I own. USA Ratchets are few and far between in a quality resonably priced range. The Taiwan Duralast will kick anything Danaher produces dead in the nuts on a dollar for dollar basis. Even though I only own 1 Dual 80 it's certainly not the only Snap-On ratchet I own. I would own the wright had it not been for the fact that it looked like something out of India. Personally I'm fed up with USA built ratchets that either don't hold up, are just plain weak or way overpriced.

I need a long (between 15 and 17) 1/2 drive ratchet with a steel handle to turn engines over during assembly,. Snap-On wants 150 dollars for it and there isn't a Chicom one made in that length , SK is long gone(for now) and the wright I looked at (brand new at a dealer) was so crude I wasn't having it. Because I have such a narrow range and poor selection to choose from and being Snap-On decided to Delete The USA stamp from theirs (for whatever reason but whatever it is I know it's no good) this is the solution I came up with. Knowing this ratchet will withstand 500 ft-lb of torque (although it will never see close to that) and it cost me all of 8 dollars and a 2 dollar extention this is my solution. I'm not done yet (just started on it last night) it will do what I need it to do. It's a crying shame I have to resort to this to find a strong solid built ratchet for less that 100 dollars.

 

[lipadj46]

Williams S-52EHLA is a 15", 1/2" drive you can get for around $60. They also have the 15" flex head S-52EHF. It is everything snap on 36 tooth ratchets used to be.

 

[mrholeshot]

Williams S-52EHLA is a 15", 1/2" drive you can get for around $60. They also have the 15" flex head S-52EHF.

Can you give me a link where they are sold for that??

 

[lipadj46]

Can you give me a link where they are sold for that??

I got mine on ebay but you don't ebay. Let me look around there is a site maybe someone will jump in.

Ebay for $55 shipped they are out there online for the same price

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-JH-WILLIAMS...702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3efc1defbe

 

[lipadj46]

OK here is one:

http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/s52ehla-drive-enclosed-head-ratchet-narrow-head-chrome-p-8547.html

 

[RM209]

lipad, recall: Excellent purchases on your part. I just bought a slightly used Wright 1/4" SAE socket set and am very impressed with the design and quality.

RM209

 

[JeepinJ]

My new Wright set just showed up.

Too bad the UPS driver knew it was empty and ran away as soon as he touched the doorbell. Now I have to file a claim, yada yada yada. Probably will not get another one for that price. PISSED

 

[lbgradwell]

Too bad the UPS driver knew it was empty and ran away as soon as he touched the doorbell.

[EDITORIAL]

UPS you say? No kidding.

They blow. If there's a shittier company, I've yet to encounter them.

[/EDITORIAL]

 

[Theloniousmonk]

You're kidding? That *****... Everybody in town at the UPS and Fedex places know I won't accept anything w/o opening it first... pisses the drivers off but i give them cookies and sht during the holidays for their troubles... I got burned once and made it a point to clearly state delivery practices to the shop. I don't care if it comes from people i have bought from for years, everything gets inspected before signing. no drop and dash in my area anyway.

 

[lipadj46]

My new Wright set just showed up.

Too bad the UPS driver knew it was empty and ran away as soon as he touched the doorbell. Now I have to file a claim, yada yada yada. Probably will not get another one for that price. PISSED

That ***** BALLS!!!! sorry man. Our UPS driver is great, gives the dogs treats and everything.

 

[Vinko]

I think the wright ratcheting mechanism is a bit of a acquired taste especially if you are used to say snap on ratchets. They are a little loose and turning the selector knob can get a little tricky and you can end up spinning the selector around. I have the little 3/8 ratchet and the little 3/8 flex head that I use a bit so I am used to that. The dual pawl mechanism is nice and you seem to get a decent amount of engagement points (have not counted the clicks). This particular ratchet tends to stick a little if you really spin it but I suspect that it is not lubricated so I will try to address that today. Chrome and overall finish is nice.

Thanks. I use a Proto Challenger at home, which is perhaps different than some of the Industrial Protos (I don't know), but I feel like I've been spoiled by some of the new SO ratchets

 

[mrholeshot]

OK so since mrholeshot had to come here and rain on the parade here are some closeups of this set.

Not my intention. Had the chip chrome and rust never been mentioned I wouldn't have commented on it. I was under the impression this was a tool discussion forum and not "blow smoke up my *** central". I'm sure that what I experianced and the chipping chrome isn't the norm any more than my drilled off center SK ratchet is and I'm a huge SK fan. In my case I don't know how the Wright ratchet I looked at got past assembly much less quality control. It was horrible. It's doesn't make me think all wright tools are like this. Right now I have the same ratchet sitting in my Amazon cart debating wheather I should pull the trigger on it. I hear way to many good things about Wright to let one bad experiance (which happed to be my first) push me totally away.

 

[otis66]

I've got that set...You got a great deal.

 

[recall]

I phoned Wright about the pockmark and they referred me back to PTF Supply (who they couldn't find in their "system"). I've sent PTF an email to see what they could do about it, but at this point I'm not very hopeful that much will happen unless I ship the set back.

This makes me worry about Wright fulfilling their warranty in general and what lengths I'll have to go through in case something breaks. I noted that the set was new and PTF would have had no way of knowing the defect existed. The phone rep. said that they do warranty work through Fastenal, which I have convenient access to, but seemed to imply that I could only use them if something was really broken and as a last resort.

 

[onemoretry]

Found mine on the porch finally. The box seemed in OK shape and was delivered close to when they said they would. The label clearly states that 2 sockets are 6 point and the rest 12. As you can see, I got all 6 point...
The chrome is good, but not great especially on the end of the breaker. Apart from that, I really like the design of the breaker.

 

[jon619]

I got mine yesterday and here are my thoughts. Overall, it's very nice for what I paid. The shipping could be better. The box was wrapped in what looks like a paper bird's nest. One of the sockets was dinged or something, probably by the ratchet or breaker bar banging around. It might also have been a manufacurting defect. Will have to look closer today. The interior of the box should have been packed better.

Another thing is the 16/18/19mm sockets seem a tad taller than the rest. It's mostly the 16mm that bugs me since it's taller than the 17mm. Just weird. I wish I could post a picture, but my free internet at home went out last night. Can't post pictures at work.

Oh yeah, I received all 6 pt sockets, so I'm happy about that.

 

[mooman]

I phoned Wright about the pockmark and they referred me back to PTF Supply (who they couldn't find in their "system"). I've sent PTF an email to see what they could do about it, but at this point I'm not very hopeful that much will happen unless I ship the set back.

This makes me worry about Wright fulfilling their warranty in general and what lengths I'll have to go through in case something breaks. I noted that the set was new and PTF would have had no way of knowing the defect existed. The phone rep. said that they do warranty work through Fastenal, which I have convenient access to, but seemed to imply that I could only use them if something was really broken and as a last resort.

Their phone number is : 877-974-1914
Are these sets all gone?

 

[Theloniousmonk]

I got mine yesterday and here are my thoughts. Overall, it's very nice for what I paid. The shipping could be better. The box was wrapped in what looks like a paper bird's nest. One of the sockets was dinged or something, probably by the ratchet or breaker bar banging around. It might also have been a manufacurting defect. Will have to look closer today. The interior of the box should have been packed better.

Another thing is the 16/18/19mm sockets seem a tad taller than the rest. It's mostly the 16mm that bugs me since it's taller than the 17mm. Just weird. I wish I could post a picture, but my free internet at home went out last night. Can't post pictures at work.

Oh yeah, I received all 6 pt sockets, so I'm happy about that.

Those mismatches socket sized sets are some sort of B grade compilation from my uderstanding. Sockets are a grouping of different manufacturing years or something...I bought a similar set about a year ago, same deal w/ intersting heights... got them approx. 25% of retail though so I don't really care. Probably the same w/ the rough chrome and other "quality" issues, tools that are good enough to use but not good enough to distribute as A grade material, thus discounted and sold at a very reasonable price to the g/p.

 

[lipadj46]

Those mismatches socket sized sets are some sort of B grade compilation from my uderstanding. Sockets are a grouping of different manufacturing years or something...I bought a similar set about a year ago, same deal w/ intersting heights... got them approx. 25% of retail though so I don't really care. Probably the same w/ the rough chrome and other "quality" issues, tools that are good enough to use but not good enough to distribute as A grade material, thus discounted and sold at a very reasonable price to the g/p.

I don't know this set is listed in wright's website and catalog along with the rest of the socket sets. The same set also sells elsewhere for $200-$250. I have a feeling the dings that are reported are from bouncing back and forth in the metal box that contained nothing but a 3"x5" piece of bubble wrap. Maybe these specific sets are seconds or something due to them containing the 6 point sockets and were cleared out.

 

[apong23]

You guys got those sets for a great price.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

I don't know this set is listed in wright's website and catalog along with the rest of the socket sets. The same set also sells elsewhere for $200-$250. I have a feeling the dings that are reported are from bouncing back and forth in the metal box that contained nothing but a 3"x5" piece of bubble wrap. Maybe these specific sets are seconds or something due to them containing the 6 point sockets and were cleared out.

c/b... I got teh "info" from the retailer when I called and asked about the differing heights. I honestly don't think the tools are any less in quality, just possible NOS that was slapped together to make a set as near to the standard part# offering as possible - c/b why all six points are included when it s/b a mix of 6 & 12... regardless, I have never had a problem w/ my Wrights functioning as they should, love the ratchet and sockets fit/feel great. A great deal was gobbled up, as I have done in the past too... Hell, I just bought a SK tool bag at 50% of retail, guess what - the bag works great but "Professional" is spelled as "Professonal" on the embroidered logo... It irked me for about 30sec., at least it didnt' have "SH" embroidered on the bag.

 

[lipadj46]

In the set I see the 17mm socket is a different date code than the rest (that is the short one that is a different height than the rest).

 

[recall]

To follow-up on my post, I received this from PTF Supply (rather quickly):

Thank you for writing in. I apologize for the condition of the socket set. Unfortunately we are out of stock on this item so we would not be able to provide a replacement. But we do have a 30-day return policy if you would like to return the merchandise for a refund. If you would rather keep the item, then you'd have to contact the manufacturer again for warranty assistance. If I can help you with anything else, please feel free to contact me again.

I haven't contacted Wright again. The rep. was a bit short on details for their warranty, so I don't know if they would do anything since my defect isn't really functional (and since I'm not a professional mechanic, I don't know of any local distributors that would happily exchange it). I'm happy with the set regardless, though slightly jealous that you guys got 6-pts. Hearing this I wonder if we did buy up their "second" sets.

 

[lipadj46]

To follow-up on my post, I received this from PTF Supply (rather quickly):



I haven't contacted Wright again. The rep. was a bit short on details for their warranty, so I don't know if they would do anything since my defect isn't really functional (and since I'm not a professional mechanic, I don't know of any local distributors that would happily exchange it). I'm happy with the set regardless, though slightly jealous that you guys got 6-pts. Hearing this I wonder if we did buy up their "second" sets.

Hey I'll take second wright tools for 80% off though I kind of doubt they are seconds, maybe leftovers but not seconds. I may call wright and ask about the set.

Call wright and tell them you have a breaker bar with bad chrome and ask them where you can get it warranted. If they ask where you got it from tell them it was a gift and you have no idea. It is something they should replace.