New Wright Tools....Wow!

[sparky5982]

I have the satin finish wright grip wrenches, standard and metric, and they are frickin' awesome. Also have the ratchets in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4. They are all serious tools. I will continue to purchase more as needed. You can't get a crappy tool that says Wright on it.

 

[Letsgobowhunting]

Yes, my grandpa worked there when he got out of high school.

For the locals, Hartville Hardware Started carrying Wright in their store a few months ago. They have the basics but it is a nice display.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

This thread is making me want to throw my run of the mill craftsman ratchets in the scrap bin. Is there an online website that has these? Its funny the plant is only a few miles away from me but I haven't ever seen wright tools in person.

always act like the smallest lobster in the grocery store tank

Jere dont hesitate. I feel like it would be a great investment.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

I have the satin finish wright grip wrenches, standard and metric, and they are frickin' awesome. Also have the ratchets in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4. They are all serious tools. I will continue to purchase more as needed. You can't get a crappy tool that says Wright on it.

Yes, my grandpa worked there when he got out of high school.

For the locals, Hartville Hardware Started carrying Wright in their store a few months ago. They have the basics but it is a nice display.

Preach it Sparky preach it!

Letsgobowhunting, Thats awesome

 

[Trucky]

This thread is making me want to throw my run of the mill craftsman ratchets in the scrap bin. Is there an online website that has these? Its funny the plant is only a few miles away from me but I haven't ever seen wright tools in person.

always act like the smallest lobster in the grocery store tank

Well mister lobster, here you go:

ratchets

wrenches

just read the reviews

and that price! Shame on them for being so good for a minor premium above junk brands.

They (Epstein's) don't have everything but any of their catalog can be ordered, just call and ask. Doesn't take long from what I've heard.

 

[tshetter]

So who is a good internet retailer with a very good price for Wright tools?

Don't just tell be to buy them, tell me where to order them from!

 

[Tarheelgarage]

So who is a good internet retailer with a very good price for Wright tools?

Don't just tell be to buy them, tell me where to order them from!

I check prices on Amazon first.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

So who is a good internet retailer with a very good price for Wright tools?

Don't just tell be to buy them, tell me where to order them from!

Amazon.com, HarryEpstein, Royal tool supply, tool up. Epstein and Amazon will probably be the best place, Royal tool supplys got some pretty good prices to. I personally went with Epstein and Amazon . Hope this helps some!

 

[davethorik]

Yes, my grandpa worked there when he got out of high school.

For the locals, Hartville Hardware Started carrying Wright in their store a few months ago. They have the basics but it is a nice display.

I work in Hartville and I had noticed the display also. My dad took a really old Wright 3/8 socket that he had broken and they exchanged it straight across no questions asked. The store is pricy but they do have everything!

 

[espyking83]

Wright and Proto have always made the best wrenches IMO.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

Wright and Proto have always made the best wrenches IMO.

I cant comment on the Protos, but the Wrights are a thing of pure enjoyment. I cant recommend them enough!

 

[Peoria Man]

Big fan of their knurled-handle ratchets.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

Big fan of their knurled-handle ratchets.

Does the Wrights knurled handles have the knurling you can feel, or are they like the new sk that have the smooth knurling?

 

[jmm]

Anybody interested in Wright tools in the Charlotte, NC area, go check out Wotco on the north side (corner of Graham and Norris). They stock almost the full line of hardline stuff on site, and their prices are quite good.

 

[dede2897234]

Yes, my grandpa worked there when he got out of high school.

For the locals, Hartville Hardware Started carrying Wright in their store a few months ago. They have the basics but it is a nice display.

To purchase Wright Tools in Northeast Ohio, check out the industrial tool showrooms of Shop Supply & Tool Company (Eastlake and Mentor locations; LINK) and Lakeshore Tool & Equipment in Lorain (LINK).


Dave

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

Well guys, Wright tool customer service is pretty stout. The detent ball was messed up on my new 1/4 ratchet called and ive got a rebuild kit and new 6mm socket comin this way. Ill keep ya guys posted.

 

[Brownsfan]

To purchase Wright Tools in Northeast Ohio, check out the industrial tool showrooms of Shop Supply & Tool Company (Eastlake and Mentor locations; LINK) and Lakeshore Tool & Equipment in Lorain (LINK).


Dave

Which one would you say has a better selection in stock? Have to go in both areas for work this week. Lake shore looks like they carry SK as well. Going there tomorrow.

 

[Peoria Man]

Does the Wrights knurled handles have the knurling you can feel, or are they like the new sk that have the smooth knurling?

Its a pretty aggressive knurling. I have not seen a new SK up close to compare though.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

Its a pretty aggressive knurling. I have not seen a new SK up close to compare though.

I have a new sk, and can barely feel it. Its not at all like my dads from the 70's. He busted the head on his with a cheater pipe attached to the end of it working on some farm equipment.

 

[mailpup]

Does the Wrights knurled handles have the knurling you can feel, or are they like the new sk that have the smooth knurling?

I recently ordered a Wright 1/2" drive breaker bar. I'll post back when it arrives if no one else responds with the answer by then.

I'm in the process of putting together a portable tool set and have included some Wright tools. Good stuff. The only reservation I have with Wright tools is their 1/4" drive sockets. The ones I bought a few years ago lack any retaining hole or detents. Are the newer ones still like that?

 

[85FourEyedGT]

I love wright, I want to pick up the large metric wright drive combo wrench set in the denim roll up pouch

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

I love wright, I want to pick up the large metric wright drive combo wrench set in the denim roll up pouch

Go for it!

 

[dede2897234]

Which one would you say has a better selection in stock? Have to go in both areas for work this week. Lake shore looks like they carry SK as well. Going there tomorrow.

Brownsfan,

I think Shop Supply (Eastlake store) has an edge in number of individual wrenches and wrench sets in stock. Lakeshore Tool has more individual sockets, ratchets, breaker bars, and screwdrivers in stock. I think the Mentor Shop Supply used to/still stocks the Cougar mechanic's sets (call to verify if interested). If you would like to order a wrench set from Shop Supply, it took about a week. I ordered one satin finish metric set 3 years ago for a friend.


Dave

 

[Peoria Man]

The only reservation I have with Wright tools is their 1/4" drive sockets. The ones I bought a few years ago lack any retaining hole or detents. Are the newer ones still like that?

Now that you mention it, I do believe that is still the case.

 

[sloppy]

Brownsfan,

I think Shop Supply (Eastlake store) has an edge in number of individual wrenches and wrench sets in stock. Lakeshore Tool has more individual sockets, ratchets, breaker bars, and screwdrivers in stock. I think the Mentor Shop Supply used to/still stocks the Cougar mechanic's sets (call to verify if interested). If you would like to order a wrench set from Shop Supply, it took about a week. I ordered one satin finish metric set 3 years ago for a friend.


Dave

Heartville hardware also stocks Wright tool.. pretty long drive for the Cleveland guys but its a nice place to check out..

 

[NoahG]

When did Wright change their 8 point sockets to be more "traditional"? On the left is a 4316, on the right is a 3316. I'd love to find an old style 3316.

 

[n8n]

Just got my first Wright tool today... combo wrench that I picked up for a friend. Bought Wright because it was the least expensive well regarded brand I could find. Darn thing makes my SK wrenches look wimpy and Snap-On look downright spindly! If he can break this thing (and he's a big guy) I'll be surprised... if it's a decent alloy and well treated it can't help but last forever.

 

[Brownsfan]

Brownsfan,

I think Shop Supply (Eastlake store) has an edge in number of individual wrenches and wrench sets in stock. Lakeshore Tool has more individual sockets, ratchets, breaker bars, and screwdrivers in stock. I think the Mentor Shop Supply used to/still stocks the Cougar mechanic's sets (call to verify if interested). If you would like to order a wrench set from Shop Supply, it took about a week. I ordered one satin finish metric set 3 years ago for a friend.

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Dave[/QUOTE

Stopped at lakeshore tool today. Ended up buying a SK 3/8 flex head ratchet instead of the wright. I didn't like the black comfort grip on the wright ratchet.
This place is great. They have Proto, Wright, SK, Channellock and Klein in stock on display. They even had the new proto screwdrivers in stock. They are really nice. The people there are great and really know their tools. If you live anywhere near this place there is no reason to EVER step foot into a big box store for tools ever again. I am a customer of theirs for life.

 

[Letsgobowhunting]

And the owner is smoking hot. She is probably mid 40's

Sorry, lets get back on the subject.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

When did Wright change their 8 point sockets to be more "traditional"? On the left is a 4316, on the right is a 3316. I'd love to find an old style 3316.

Thats cool stuff Noah.

 

[alinc100]

And the owner is smoking hot. She is probably mid 40's

Sorry, lets get back on the subject.

No Pics. Didn't Happen.

 

[Hammell]

I was using my 1 1/8 wright wright grip wrench today to change my bucket on a hoe. Man do those teeth ever bite into the bucket bolt. no wear near the corner. impressive. I reefed on that sucker hard but the beam is thick so it don't hurt your hands. Great wrenches. I look forward to using it again.

 

[mailpup]

I received my 18" long Wright breaker bar. The knurling on the Wright bar is grippier/rougher than the SK and similar Proto breaker bar knurling. However, it is not so rough that it is sharp nor will it snag on anything. The bar itself quite stout. It is the thickest 1/2" drive bar in a 17" or 18" length I've seen.

 

[egnorant]

Good tools! I found a display in a small hydraulic hose shop while I was looking for some o-rings (ethanol problems) and found that 1 1/16 wrench I needed.

Now it is my first stop when I realize I need a new wrench, socket or something.
Never get out of there without buying something extra though.

Bruce

 

[1foxracing]

I'm a new member here but also a Wright tool fan. I work in Barberton, Ohio about 1/2 a mile from the Wright tool factory. Today I received some new Wright tools that I would like to share.
New screwdrivers.

New Ratchet.

My dad's old 1/2" drive 4400 model I inherited in 2003.

New wrenches.

comparing to other models I own.

These should last to the end of my lifetime easily.

 

[Brownsfan]

Where did you buy them? Can you just go right to the factory and buy them?

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I love Wright tools, I wish they would expand their ratchet offerings to include a bent handle without the goofy rubber grip. Wright is the best kept secret in hand tools and has some of the nicest chrome I've ever seen. Some day I will have a complete set of Wrightgrip wrenches.

 

[zcbauer89]

I'm a new member here but also a Wright tool fan. I work in Barberton, Ohio about 1/2 a mile from the Wright tool factory. Today I received some new Wright tools that I would like to share.
New screwdrivers.

New Ratchet.

My dad's old 1/2" drive 4400 model I inherited in 2003.

New wrenches.

comparing to other models I own.

These should last to the end of my lifetime easily.

Love the Wright ratchet! How's the feel and action to it? Awesome pics.

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

I'm a new member here but also a Wright tool fan. I work in Barberton, Ohio about 1/2 a mile from the Wright tool factory. Today I received some new Wright tools that I would like to share.
New screwdrivers.

New Ratchet.

My dad's old 1/2" drive 4400 model I inherited in 2003.

New wrenches.

comparing to other models I own.

These should last to the end of my lifetime easily.

Nice tools and welcome aboard! Im sure you will love those screwdrivers, I really like mine. Its nice to see others out there enjoying Wright Tools.

 

[1982fxr]

who is oem for those screwdrivers?

Wright rocks