wright tools

[Jarred Hodges]

I am starting a diesel mechanics program at the community college and the professor reccomends these tools. I was wondering what your opinions of these tools are. They seem to be a quality tool

 

[Merkava_4]

They make a nice wrench but it's too short. All they'd have to do to have a bad-*** wrench is to make it longer.

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

American made with American steel A++ quality.
I prefer Wright over SO amd Matco.

 

[Merkava_4]

Neal, are you turning into a Wright man?

 

[paramudduck]

I hate to say it but they are a lot better value then the other two Neal mentioned. They won't put you in debt for many years.

Some of them don't have as much bling as SO or the others but they work fine and last a long time.

 

[Merkava_4]

They're missing the boat by not making a long pattern wrench.

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

I would not hesitate to buy Wright. We use their 1" drive impact sockets at work and few guys have their 3/4" drive sockets. They are nice. I plan on buying some 3/4" sockets from them to fill in my set and I have had my eye on a set of std combo wrenches from them. Plus they are more affordable than the truck brands so definitely a plus for a person starting out.

 

[The Muffin Man]

I have a set of Wright grip wrenches, they are excellent quality and the most comfortable wrenches I own.

 

[caper]

Wright tools are industrial quality,you won't go wrong buying them.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Wright tools are top notch, good stuff.

 

[pjcforpres2020]

I am buying a set of their wrenches at the start of September. My uncle has a full set of SAE that was given to him by the mechanic that worked on his crane when the mechanic got a new set of Wright. Most comfortable wrench I have ever used.

As for the length claims, they are plenty long, the SO are only about 5% longer, which isn't much to say the least.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40058

Hit up Richard at TR Tool Supply, great guy, he will take good care of you, here is his email address:

[email protected]

 

[The Muffin Man]

As for the length claims, they are plenty long, the SO are only about 5% longer, which isn't much to say the least.

My 3/4in Wright wrench is 10-3/64" long while my SOEX is 11". That is practically a full inch.

 

[pjcforpres2020]

Looking at the picture in that link, a .75" difference, at 8.75" total, .75/8.75= .086x100= 8.6% difference, for doing math quickly in my head about 5% is a pretty good number.

For that 11" versus 10 3/64", the math is 8.6% again, so it looks like they are actually 8.6% shorter than the SO accross the board, which really isn't much IMO, and the Wright wrenches have thicker handles, which I like a lot more since it means a more comfortable wrench for me, especially when I am torquing hard.

Not to mention the fact they are about 15% longer than the C-Man.

 

[PowderKeg]

As UB and the rest have said, Wright produces first rate tools. You just don't hear much about them as they cater more to the industrial side of the show - no roving tool trucks and no regular availability thru traditional homeowner or DIY or mechanics supply sources (Sears, Lowes, NAPA, etc). Have to look for them at industrial supply houses, welding supply shops, and such. Wright has a distributor locator on their website, if you haven't gone there yet.

 

[wrenchr]

Can't go wrong with Wright...........

 

[back2class]

If I were buying new retail, then Wright would be at the top of the list!

 

[gsport]

i just won a wright breaker bar over on the "other" site... got it wednesday and sure pleased with it.. here's a picture of my winnings

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

I'm extremely happy because i just receive these set of WRIGHT wrenches
And i'm very impressed these badboys are heavy.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290334720395
&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:

 

[BB26]

I have Wright ratchets, breaker bars and sockets. They are all A+ quality.

 

[Fedwrench]

Wright are excellent quality tools. However, their line is limited in scope. They would be great for the basics though. I don't know your requirements as a diesel tech but, an auto tech would need alot more than Wright offers.
That pretty breaker bar looks just like the Wright made Matco version from years ago.

 

[toolnut]

If your gonna spend the money on the "good stuff" will it be secure at the "community" college? I have heard of some missing tool experiences.....

 

[Joe Mamma]

I am starting a diesel mechanics program at the community college and the professor reccomends these tools. I was wondering what your opinions of these tools are. They seem to be a quality tool

They are definitely high quality. Someone mentioned industrial use and that is accurate. They are not that well know, but they have been around forever.

I'll give another plug to Richard at TR Tool Supply (member name "TRTOOLSUPPLY"). If you mention this internet forum and the fact that you are just getting started in the diesel mechanic's program, you could probably talk him into giving you a decent discount.

Joe Mamma