Tool Review : WrightGRIP Wrench - Wright Tools

[Exceller8]

I really enjoyed the video, thanks! Subscribed to your channel as well.

I would like to have one of those bolt holders that goes in the vise. Does anyone know where I could find something like that?

 

[John in OH]

Very interesting video and nicely done!

I've been a Wright fan for many years and own several sets of Wright regular combos, WrightGrip combos, and sockets. I became a fan when I saw how well the Wright tools stood up to the heavy daily abuse they were given in the power generation industry. The Wright tools were owned by the generating company, not the mechanics, so the tools got no mercy!!

 

[woodstockva]

Just a quick FYI ---

I called Wright Tools today & confirmed that the bolt used in this test is a grade 8 bolt.

 

[1982fxr]

I've read that grade 5 actually has a higher sheer strength (?)---any chance on using the Wright to break a couple grade 5's and see how much more or less twist they can take?

or maybe i'm misunderstanding sheer strength

 

[woodstockva]

I've read that grade 5 actually has a higher sheer strength (?)---any chance on using the Wright to break a couple grade 5's and see how much more or less twist they can take?

or maybe i'm misunderstanding sheer strength

Interesting question....

So....I just did a search to find out & it confirms that the Grade 8 is stronger and has a higher shear strength.

Also, if I can find a grade 5 with the same thread pitch as the grade 8 bolt I used for the test, I will be happy to do another video showing the comparison for failure between the two. I guess a trip to tractor supply is in my future.



Here are some links ---

http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/bolt_shearing

http://nucor-fastener.com/Files/PDFs/TechDataSheets/TDS_013_Shear_Strength.pdf

http://almabolt.com/pages/catalog/bolts/proofloadtensile.htm

 

[Stuey]

Over on ToolGuyd, there's a discussion in comments as to how the wrench slipped with the non-Wright fasteners.

I'm thinking there are two possibilities:

1. The wrench rounded off the corners and then slipped.
2. The wrench spread a little and slipped, and rounded off the corners in the process.

A reader suggested that you examine the width of the wrench openings to gauge whether they're spreading - http://toolguyd.com/anti-slip-wrenches/#comment-197868 .

I don't think that this should be done with calipers, but it can be done from directly above, if you have a tripod, mount, or second set of hands to hold the camera above and parallel to the wrench.

Grade 5 fasteners, let alone Grade 8, shouldn't round easily.

Hardness data: http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Mechanical Properties of Inch Fasteners.pdf

 

[woodstockva]

Over on ToolGuyd, there's a discussion in comments as to how the wrench slipped with the non-Wright fasteners.

I'm thinking there are two possibilities:

1. The wrench rounded off the corners and then slipped.
2. The wrench spread a little and slipped, and rounded off the corners in the process.

A reader suggested that you examine the width of the wrench openings to gauge whether they're spreading - http://toolguyd.com/anti-slip-wrenches/#comment-197868 .

I don't think that this should be done with calipers, but it can be done from directly above, if you have a tripod, mount, or second set of hands to hold the camera above and parallel to the wrench.

Grade 5 fasteners, let alone Grade 8, shouldn't round easily.

Hardness data: http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Mechanical Properties of Inch Fasteners.pdf

I just got home from Tractor Supply, and purchased new grade 8, grade 5, and grade 2 bolts.

I plan to do a follow-up video with the following shown :

1. Width of the open end prior to testing.
2. Width of the open end after testing.
3. Space between the bolt head and the wrench (wiggle room).
4. Shear point of all 3 grades of bolts.

Wright tool is sending me a NEW 9/16" WrightGRIP wrench that I will measure and compare to the "used" one that I completed the test with in my video.

I do not have a team of engineers here to assist with a hollywood quality film crew however, so hopefully those that still wont be happy can keep that in mind.

 

[north]

Cool. Looking forward to the new videos.

And btw, you look way different without the beard.

 

[Wakefield]

The wrench is possibly damaged slightly by doing that even though it got the bolt.
When the wrenches open up under stress they might have sprung back part or all of the way afterwards.

 

[woodstockva]

Over on ToolGuyd, there's a discussion in comments as to how the wrench slipped with the non-Wright fasteners.

I'm thinking there are two possibilities:

1. The wrench rounded off the corners and then slipped.
2. The wrench spread a little and slipped, and rounded off the corners in the process.

A reader suggested that you examine the width of the wrench openings to gauge whether they're spreading - http://toolguyd.com/anti-slip-wrenches/#comment-197868 .

I don't think that this should be done with calipers, but it can be done from directly above, if you have a tripod, mount, or second set of hands to hold the camera above and parallel to the wrench.

Grade 5 fasteners, let alone Grade 8, shouldn't round easily.

Hardness data: http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Mechanical Properties of Inch Fasteners.pdf

Just a quick update....

I bought grade 8, grade 5, and grade 2 bolts today from my local Tractor Supply & re-tested WrightGRIP wrench with them.

and.....

SAME RESULTS!

The WrightGRIP sheared the heads off of all 3 grades with no slippage, just like the grade 8 bolt that Wright initially sent me.

It is also worth noting that I have now done this test between 15-20 times with the same WrightGRIP wrench, and it still performs the exact same as the first time I tried it. Everytime it has not let go, and has sheared the bolt head off.

Wright Tool is sending me another 9/16" wrench, and once I get it, I will be doing a follow-up video comparing the used one & the new one.

Thanks!

 

[Wakefield]

Did the Grade 2 bolt feel easier to twist? (than the 5 or 8?)
Grade 1 (or was it ungraded) once let go under one of my lawn mowers as the blade bolt-9/16" wrench size SAE fine thread 3/8" shank I always try to use a graded bolt like a 5 or 7 for the blade bolt

 

[Hammell]

They do bite well. Need to replace my -borrowed- 1 1/8 combo wrench, (Which is a common size for me), it will be a wright wrightgrip