Wright Tool 1/2" metric 6-point sockets?
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highland512
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Only the impact for 1/2 drive 6 point metric are made by Wright.
That's so interesting... for such a wide selection of tools, why would they omit metric 6-point non-impacts for 1/2"?
Sloper0204
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They are an industrial focused brand that is made and marketed in the USA market. Not much need for a deep focus on the metric side of things for that.
BDT/NWMN
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I surely cannot answer Your question. Proto, USA Williams, and SK may have worthy USA substitutes?
sweet victory
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Most 3/8" drive sets go up to 19mm..anything over that, I don't think I would want to turn by hand anyways. 
jsmeece
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Most 3/8" drive sets go up to 19mm..anything over that, I don't think I would want to turn by hand anyways.
You have got to be kidding...right!
highland512
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OP......Sloper0204 is correct in his statement, look at the entire Wright selection. Its not real big on metric, 90% of everything you find in the industrial market is SAE. About the only thing that not is pumps, blowers, and motors and non of that stuff is big enough for 1/2 drive.
Wright focuses on big stuff like 4" combo wrenches and 2-1/2" drive 8" sockets, they know what the majority of their customers need and that is what they focus on.
turnthewrench 2.0
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Yeah... they're more into stuff like this 113 lbs behemoth -- Us, "normal wrenchers" are not the focus of their business
https://www.royalsupply.com/store/p...oint-Standard-Metric-Impact-Socket-p51952.htm
Sloper0204
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A comment was made on another recent thread that is pertinent here, and that was that most people on this site forget there are whole other segments of mechanics in this world than just automotive or hobbiest.
We had full 3/4" and 1" drive Wright impacts, corresponding hammer wrenches, and combo wrenches. Our 48" and 60" pipe wrenches were all Ridgid, same with our chain and strap wrenches. "Small" (1/2" drive) hand tools where a mishmash of everything from HF to Proto/SO/Wright just depending on how recently they had been replaced and how fast they had needed to be replaced.
Anything smaller than 1/2" was locked up in my toolbox for use on rebuilding our test equipment or general building maintenance.
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highland512
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That sounds familiar, I keep my 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and any wrench below 2" under lock and key. Seem nobody wants to steal.......... I mean permanently barrow a 1" drive socket set that weighs north of 100lbs. Or a torque wrench that can do 750 ftlb and is 70" long and 50 lbs in the case.
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Can I try?
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OP, I'm with you one this one.
Regarding made in the USA, metric, 1/2"-drive, 6pt, chrome sockets, there are not a lot of choices available.
I have the full range of Proto standard-depth. I use them in an industrial setting. They are excellent quality, and I felt they were reasonably-priced from Zoro with a coupon. If you're looking for Wright, I'd think Proto might also meet your needs.
I was looking to add a matching set of deep, but Proto doesn't offer them. The only US manufacturers I've found that offer deeps are SK and Snap-on.
Regarding made in the USA, metric, 1/2"-drive, 6pt, chrome sockets, there are not a lot of choices available.
I have the full range of Proto standard-depth. I use them in an industrial setting. They are excellent quality, and I felt they were reasonably-priced from Zoro with a coupon. If you're looking for Wright, I'd think Proto might also meet your needs.
I was looking to add a matching set of deep, but Proto doesn't offer them. The only US manufacturers I've found that offer deeps are SK and Snap-on.
Wamsutta
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Until now, nobody has asked the age old question:
Is six point really necessary?
This should extend the thread by about 15 pages.
Is six point really necessary?
This should extend the thread by about 15 pages.
bob15
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I personally have never had the need for 6 point 1/2 drive sockets, so I wouldn't be too concerned/worried about buying the Wright set. buy the Wrights's....you won't be disappointed.
Until now, nobody has asked the age old question:
Is six point really necessary?
This should extend the thread by about 15 pages.
I’ve been using 36 point sockets for 95 years with no issues
How about these 6pt Proto Deeps...a little pricey
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VXRA44/?tag=atomicindus08-20
combine with this set for shallows and a ratchet:
https://www.cleanitsupply.com/p-555...cs-tool-set-12-drive-38-to-1-14-pto54122.aspx
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Can I try?
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Thank you, victor252. However, those are SAE sets.
When it comes to US-made, metric, 1/2"-drive, 6pt, non-impact, deep sockets, SK and Snap-on appear to be the only manufacturer with current offerings.
I'm hoping to be proven wrong, though.
I disagree with 90% is sae. Most modern equipment that manufacturers are using is coming from Europe/Asia. Most older equipment was built in the states and sae. The new equipment has all been metric hardware and hosing. Most hardware is hex bits. The tool supply for larger metric hardware is limited. There isn't much above 30mm.
The industrial world is changing quickly with a lot more suppliers outside of the US.
turnthewrench 2.0
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You can disagree with facts, but your head will hurt. SAE still rules in the USA for industrial equipment: Boeing, CAT, Lockheed,... and the list goes on.
No wonder Wright, et al. focus on that market - you would think they have the right info, wouldn't you?
I'm not disagreeing that a huge portion of the industrial market in the states are sae. But most/some of the newest large equipment that I've seen coming into the manufacturers are coming from Asia/Europe. Very large presses/ multi presses in line for stampings ect. Extruders for plastics. Even equipment from Canada that has always been sae is now coming in metric.
You said that Wright has the right info. Maybe they do maybe they don't. We have been very slow in the states to change, maybe we won't ever completely. But finding correct hardware, hose fittings, and even tools that fit or work with the new machines is difficult to find if at all. If you go into large industrial manufacturers robotic welders, robotic arms, presses, ect are now being supplied from outside the United States. We have some equipment that is sae with metric gearboxes. Very similar to what the auto industry went thru in the 80's
Sloper0204
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The mechanics I'm around daily now only have metric in 3/8" drive, anything in their boxes/buckets/totes 1/2" and up is fractional. The one guy I talked to said the only metric equipment they are running into is on our utility systems (plant air, lube oil, cooling water, etc) with all the large rotating equipment still using fractional. The way I understand it is that there is one single metric 3/4" drive set sitting in the shop foreman's tool cage for when rental equipment shows up and has to be integrated.
Yeah... they're more into stuff like this 113 lbs behemoth -- Us, "normal wrenchers" are not the focus of their business
https://www.royalsupply.com/store/p...oint-Standard-Metric-Impact-Socket-p51952.htm
List Price: $6,381.04
Price: $3,623.78
You Save: $2,757.26 (43%)
Now, that's a lot for one socket! How much for the whole set?
marineman
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I'm not in that world at all, does anyone know of an application off hand for a 255mm socket or have pictures of a 2.5" impact? Our 1" is a handful, I imagine a 2.5" with a 113lb socket on it is at least a 2 man process if not a mechanical one.
Sloper0204
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Anchor studs on a 200 foot tall tower. I don't recall exactly what size socket they were using but it was huge, the torque crew (a company that is contracted to torque these large bolts) had a two man crew with an additional two from the mechanical contractor for help. I was there to witness torque as Quality Control.
edit: we have a couple 8" nuts on the gate posts into the ranch that the company over torqued and broke the studs, that was one big *** hydraulic torque machine they were using.
edit: we have a couple 8" nuts on the gate posts into the ranch that the company over torqued and broke the studs, that was one big *** hydraulic torque machine they were using.
That's some good information/debate you guys have here. Never even thought about the market focus for Wright Tool!
I wonder what the cost/benefit would be for Wright et al. to produce 1/2" drive, 6 point, metric, and non-impact (sure is a mouthful) sockets. Wonder what the sales figures are for Snap-On and SK. Also wonder if that route will be inevitable for all companies in the future as metric gains traction in general.
I wonder what the cost/benefit would be for Wright et al. to produce 1/2" drive, 6 point, metric, and non-impact (sure is a mouthful) sockets. Wonder what the sales figures are for Snap-On and SK. Also wonder if that route will be inevitable for all companies in the future as metric gains traction in general.
highland512
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All of the 2-1/2 drive impacts come with a pad eye built in, its a 2 man job with a crane minimum. The guns by them selves weigh in at over 200 lbs. You dont really buy a 2-1/2" socket set either, the nuts and bolts you need these for are very limited and few and far between. Usually you only buy the 1-6 sockets you might need. But then again when your paying $25,000 plus for the impact gun whats another $2,000 per socket.
I have only seen them used once, it's a full production that takes a pull behind compressor and at least a service truck with a crane........and ear plugs
Can I try?
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OP, you are not mistaken. The Wright catalog shows that they only offer 1/2"-drive, metric, non-impact sockets in 12pt.
If you are interested in Proto, they offer two sets:
J54209 - 23-piece, 10-32mm, currently $184.33 at Zoro before any discounts
J54205 - 15-piece, 10-24mm, currently $88.05 at Zoro before any discounts
The full range Proto offers is 8-36mm, 27 pieces total. If you add 8, 9, 34, and 36mm singles to the 23-piece set, you'll have their full offering. They are part numbers J5408MH, J5409MH, J5434MH, and J5436MH.
And, to clarify, these are 1/2"-drive, 6pt, standard-depth, non-impact sockets.
If you are interested in Proto, they offer two sets:
J54209 - 23-piece, 10-32mm, currently $184.33 at Zoro before any discounts
J54205 - 15-piece, 10-24mm, currently $88.05 at Zoro before any discounts
The full range Proto offers is 8-36mm, 27 pieces total. If you add 8, 9, 34, and 36mm singles to the 23-piece set, you'll have their full offering. They are part numbers J5408MH, J5409MH, J5434MH, and J5436MH.
And, to clarify, these are 1/2"-drive, 6pt, standard-depth, non-impact sockets.