Wright tool thread

[jhl1963]

Don’t see a Wright Thread so figured I’d try to start one to see people’s tools. Just got my first wright tool today and am incredibly impressed.

3425 ratchet.

 

[seagravedriver]

I like them a lot. I gotta figure out how to post pics.

 

[jgromada]

i have some really ugly sockets that are functional but not pretty. Don't think anyone wants to see those.

 

[GrantCee]

The Wright 3425 is my "go to" ratchet. I have the standard length version as well, but the longer one just makes a lot of jobs a little easier. After growing up with SK and Proto knurled ratchets I didn't think I'd like the Contour Grip, but I was wrong - it works really well.

The sockets they make are very good, and the WrightGrip combination wrenches are my all-time favorites. All are made by Wright in their own factory in Barberton, OH!

 

[Ton ton]

Does anyone know if Wright makes a plain Jane metric wrench set? Like no wright grip on the open end. H. D. Supply only sells SAE wright brand wrenches.

 

[GrantCee]

Does anyone know if Wright makes a plain Jane metric wrench set? Like no wright grip on the open end. H. D. Supply only sells SAE wright brand wrenches.

All of their combination wrenches have WrightGrip. However, their double-open-end and service wrenches are plain.

 

[drtyler]

Don't be tempted to supplement the double open end wrenches with the Wright double box wrenches. The heads are thick and there is an excessive amount of metal outside of the broaching. They are probably very strong, but they are limited in automotive uses.

Here's a post by 1foxracing showing the new Wright double box wrench:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8146760

All of their combination wrenches have WrightGrip. However, their double-open-end and service wrenches are plain.

 

[Wakefield]

For the man who breaks a lot of his wrenches!

 

[Ton ton]

I'm not a car mechanic so the double open end may work for me.

 

[Ton ton]

I got the box ends covered with cheap imported wrenches. It would be nice to try something USA made for a change up on the open ends.

 

[JRPAviator]

Bringing back the Wright Tool thread. Finally completed my Foam Fit Tools Wright insert. 6mm to 24mm. I custom routed the top for 4mm to 13mm Kobalt USA ignition combo wrenches as well. Could not be any happier with the heft, quality and feel of this Wright set. SAE is next.

 

[catalytic]

I have a lot of the biggest Wright sets:

• Wright 758 18-pc metric combo wrench set (satin)
• Wright 915 15-pc SAE combo wrench set (polish)
• Wright 466 16 pc metric impact sockets
• Wright 411 11 pc SAE impact sockets
• A full 3/4" drive full polish Wright SAE socket set up to 2-1/4" and wrenches, extensions, breakers, etc.
• Wright 312 11pc SAE chrome 6pt sockets (my go-to sockets)
• A lot of other random wright stuff, like their Eklund hex wrenches and socket adapters.

They are great. I tried everything (a lot of USA and also some imports) and researched for hours on GJ before settling on Wright when looking for the best (just my personal opinion) USA-made tools to build my set. The quality is just fantastic---the tolerances are excellent (yes I got out my machinist tools and measured them), and as a result both the sockets and the wrenches each give better grip on nuts/bolts than my other wrenches. I have really tested them---I rebuild machine tools and encounter a ton of rusted/damaged/stuck hardware that I really don't want to damage or replace.

Wright also sells individual sockets in sizes outside those in their biggest sets. I collected a bunch to expand my sets. For example, the biggest 3/8" drive SAE set they sell goes up to 7/8", but you can separately buy a Wright 1" socket to expand it---very convenient.

For the combo wrenches I prefer the satin finish---I got some chips in my gloss finish combo wrenches (though never the sockets for some reason---my Wright chrome sockets all still look new)---I think the satin may be more durable. For everyday 3/8"-ish ratchets, I like my Snap-On super flex's slightly more as they seem less bulky, have more teeth, and help me fit the rats when there are obstructions. The Wright rats seem pretty indestructible, though. My Wright 3/4" ratchet is just a monster--I don't often need a 3/4" breaker bar...

Wish they made ratcheting combination wrenches. I have Armstrong USA for those, but they are just not as nicely made as the Wrights.

 

[woody 73]

I think (key word here) is that if you had checked in with the vintage tool section under vintage wright you would have hit the mother load.
I love anything made in my home state of "Ahia" as they say. My tools a scattered all over the place and the heat is to much for me to take any photo's this week.

 

[Keep]

About 10 years ago, I started buying a bunch of Wright tools. I am sure folks around here have seen these pics before, I have since added to the collection, but no pics...

 

[Ton ton]

Nice screwdrivers.

 

[Keep]

Handles are large, you can get a bunch of torque on them, though with the 3 lobe design, not the most comfortable. They are made of damn hard steel, so they take a beating

 

[Diffident]

I'm looking through the Wright catalog, unless I'm blind, I don't see any chrome 6 point 1/2 drive metric sockets. They have chrome 6 point 1/2 drive SAE sockets. Why SAE and no metric?

 

[Ton ton]

I noticed wright tends to favor SAE for whatever reason.

 

[Ton ton]

You may have to try Cougar Pro brand for the Metric 6 point sockets. It's Wright's imported line of tools.

 

[bsaint]

The old Wright wrenches just before Wright grip are my favorite. The head geometry is perfect. The new ones are a little crab claw.

 

[putergod]

Wright makes great tools! Certainly among the absolute best. Personally, I just don't like round head ratchets. I prefer the thumb lever (just personal preference).

 

[GrantCee]

I'm looking through the Wright catalog, unless I'm blind, I don't see any chrome 6 point 1/2 drive metric sockets. They have chrome 6 point 1/2 drive SAE sockets. Why SAE and no metric?

You have to remember Wright's primary market: industrial tools. In that world it's more SAE, less metric compared to the automotive market (which is where Snap On tends to concentrate.) It took them a few years, for instance, to get around to making Wright-grip available on their metric combo wrenches.

I'm sure if their customers were demanding them, they'd make 'em.

 

[putergod]

You have to remember Wright's primary market: industrial tools. In that world it's more SAE, less metric compared to the automotive market (which is where Snap On's tends to concentrate.) It took them a few years, for instance, to get around to making Wright-grip available on their metric combo wrenches.

I'm sure if their customers were demanding them, they'd make 'em.

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But they do make a full complement of metric tools now - to the same degree of precision and excellent quality as their SAE offerings.

Like Proto, you wont find a whole lot of automotive specific tools like Snap-On and MAC have, because it's not there primary market.

 

[ThePostman]

Wright 6425, 3/4" drive, most solid tool you will ever own. I also have a 7-24mm Wrightgrip 2.0 set, I bought them because they are strong and a little agressive on the open end, this is useful for alignments with 13mm inner tie rods, and I've done the double wrench thing to loosen euro suspension with them. Solid tools, I bought them to be used, not admired.