Wright tool owners/fans, please respond

[slipjointed]

Hi,

I've been on a big Wright tool binge lately. I especially love the contour grip ratchets and flex handles. As of right now, I have every single contour grip they make in 1/4" and 3/8" drive, with plans to purchase in 1/2" down the road.

It was rather odd to me that they offer 1/4" drive in contour grip only, including the flex head, and then mix the 3/8" and 1/2" drive with contour and knurled grip. I like the knurled grip as well, but I like the contour grip more.



I gave Wright a ring this morning to see if there were any updates on the Metric Wright grip wrenches (no), and asked about the possibility of making a 3/8" contour grip flex head, to match the 1/4" version. It would be really easy because they could be made with existing parts.



So, I have a couple questions for Wright owners:

Do you prefer the Contour or Knurled grip, or both?

Would you be interested in a 3/8" flex head in contour grip?

This is just curiosity, as the guy on the phone said that he'd never gotten a request for this, but I know that quite a few Wright users really love the contour grip ratchets. I wonder if the reason is that nobody ever really considered that they'd want one?

The thing is, I have a contour flex handle and a knurled flex head, and they are interchangeable as far as the pivot goes. It wouldn't require any tooling on Wrights end, only a new stamp and part number.

One thing I do know, is that Wright's double pawl ratchets are freaking awesome, and a 3/8" drive double pawl long handle flex head in full polish contour grip would be about the most freaking amazing ratchet I could imagine.

 

[TheGrooveking]

I think you may be able to use the flex handle contour grip 3439 and then transfer the head from the flex head ratchet 3427 to it. To me the flex head ratchet looks like it used the knurled flex handle 3435.

TheGrooveking

 

[bart1]

I've only recently bought some Wright, but I just placed another order this week. In general, I think they are a great value and very high quality.

I have a contour grip on order, will have to let you know about that.

 

[bart1]

Oh, and another thing: They need to get Wright Grip on the metric combos!

 

[Hiball]

Anything bigger than 1/4", I prefer the knurled handle.

 

[colt zantop]

I own all sockets....no ratchets but I added a large collection to my toolbox and the fit and finish is great!

 

[kissmeimgerman]

Contour grip!

 

[LawnDart79]

On the farm, we have some old skool (70s-80s vintage) wright nitrile comfort grip ratchets and breaker bars. They get used a TON and in my opinion, they are awesome.

I've also bought a bunch of Wright impact sockets in the past 10 years and in my opinion, they are just as good, if not better than my Mac and Snap-On impact sockets.

 

[LawnDart79]

Around here, Farm and Fleet used to sell Wright tools. They don't anymore, but I wish they still did.

 

[hifi_hokie]

Once I get a job, I think I'm going to be placing quite a large Wright order

Large enough to require a spreadsheet I've been working on

 

[AUconcrete]

I only have the knurled in each size, so all I can say is I am really impressed with those! As far as the contour grip, it will have to wait a while since I've been burning up the Classifieds by buying everybody's Wright stuff they have for sale...

 

[jeff g]

Hi
I am in the UK, we do not get wright tools in the UK.
Photos would be nice.
jeff

 

[bart1]

I don't have much more at the moment.

 

[slipjointed]

Anything bigger than 1/4", I prefer the knurled handle.

Could you tell me the reason why?

(not confrontational/argumentative, just pure curiosity)


I actually really liked the knurled grip 3/8" flex handle that came with the socket set that I purchased from you, but not as much as the 3/8" contour grip I had, so I sold it.

I can see the attraction of them I suppose, the knurling is just the right depth to be grippy without being uncomfortable, and the round handle is pretty comfy, just not as comfy as the contour grip IMO.