Wright Tools

[Steve_P]

I don't have any Wright tools, but I just posted this in the giant breaker bar, or similar, thread, as we are going thru an ordeal at work. This is for large hex impact bits, 1/2" and up hex size. YMMV, etc; but we are not hardness file testing- we have real test equipment.

We also found that Wright impact bit sockets are superior to Proto- we tested those also, including the RC hardness.

 

[ChevyEFI]

There are many places on cars where a socket and ratchet simply will not fit. I'll give you an example. Try to change the serpentine belt on a Hyundai with a 2.4L engine without using a long pattern zero offset box wrench. It's impossible. You've got 7/8" between the tensioner nut that you've got to turn and the frame of the car. Unless you whip out a plasma cutter you're not using a socket and a ratchet on this job and there are many others.

A regular length SO combo or long pattern SO will do it. The protruding box ring is an underlooked feature.

 

[measuredtwice]

I don't have any Wright tools, but I just posted this in the giant breaker bar, or similar, thread, as we are going thru an ordeal at work. This is for large hex impact bits, 1/2" and up hex size. YMMV, etc; but we are not hardness file testing- we have real test equipment.

We also found that Wright impact bit sockets are superior to Proto- we tested those also, including the RC hardness.

Could you give more details about your testing? Different hardness is used for different purposes--It's a balancing act. By "superior" do you mean they were harder or did you test other parameters?

 

[Steve_P]

We started w Proto and they deformed. Switched to Wright , better. Tested both, Wright was 5 points or more higher RC. Feell free to test them yourself and let us know what you find.

 

[Handyandy23]

I just recently got my first Wright tools, set of satin finish wrenches with the WrightGrip open ends. Replaced a set of medium quality made in Taiwan Mastercraft Maximum wrenches, which I got a lot of good years out of, but also made my **** pucker every time I had to use one of the open ends.

This past weekend got to put the Wright's to the test for the first time changing an outer tie rod. It was stuck on pretty good, and those WrightGrip open ends dug in hard and never budged. I had my whole body into it, and I had no worries about them spreading or slipping.

 

[Bockscar]

I just recently got my first Wright tools, set of satin finish wrenches with the WrightGrip open ends. Replaced a set of medium quality made in Taiwan Mastercraft Maximum wrenches, which I got a lot of good years out of, but also made my **** pucker every time I had to use one of the open ends.

This past weekend got to put the Wright's to the test for the first time changing an outer tie rod. It was stuck on pretty good, and those WrightGrip open ends dug in hard and never budged. I had my whole body into it, and I had no worries about them spreading or slipping.

I picked a set up a few months ago....absolutely love them

 

[AngryBeaver]

I grew up 25 minutes from their plant... until working in industrial applications, I never saw or heard of them. For the cost of them, compared to snap on, proto, etc they are a bargain. I too wish they would make a long pattern combo wrench. For now, I'll have to stick with the Wight 749 double box set. they are significantly longer than any long pattern combination wrench. now, if they could just make that long pattern in a combination with the wrightgrip 2.0 open end, they'd literally have the best wrench on the market.

to the guy saying he doesn't see the need for long wrenches, obviously hasn't turned many wrenches. Longer wrenches will alway provide more leverage. doesn't matter the application. a longer wrench will always be better than a standard length, especially in industrial applications.......

 

[bob15]

I grew up 25 minutes from their plant... until working in industrial applications, I never saw or heard of them. For the cost of them, compared to snap on, proto, etc they are a bargain. I too wish they would make a long pattern combo wrench. For now, I'll have to stick with the Wight 749 double box set. they are significantly longer than any long pattern combination wrench. now, if they could just make that long pattern in a combination with the wrightgrip 2.0 open end, they'd literally have the best wrench on the market.

to the guy saying he doesn't see the need for long wrenches, obviously hasn't turned many wrenches. Longer wrenches will alway provide more leverage. doesn't matter the application. a longer wrench will always be better than a standard length, especially in industrial applications.......

Longer wrench can be useful, but I find shorter & standard wrenches are much more useful for all applications, including industrial and ag applications. Why you ask? because when space is limited, your long wrench is too long and there is no room to swing the wrench. So nice try in your "always better" theory, as you are wrong.

Yes, you can get more leverage on a longer wrench, that is basic physics, but reality is that when pulling on a 3/4" wrench you really won't notice much difference between a 11 & 13" long wrench. If you do, maybe you should work on your upper body strength.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

At 72, arm strength isn't what it once was. I had to dig out the long pattern 3/4" on air coupling that had been left out of doors when I changed from type L to type V. But, yeah, I grab the standard length first.

 

[Mgdoug3]

The simple solution is to have both regular and long wrenches. I use regular length most of the time but long wrenches are great for tight bolts/nuts I can't get a ratchet on and I'm not limited on space.

 

[dutchgray]

I have always found Wright combo wrenches to be just about the idea length for the work I do, I have long patterns and long offset and flat DBE wrenches for when I need them, but I reach for a standard length first usually. Though my most used are the Facom 440 in metric.
Wright makes good strong reliable tools aimed at industrial users primarily. They have no need to be making cutting edge modern tool designs that would suit the automotive sector because that is not where their customer base is, you buy Snap-On for that.

 

[Draftpick1]

Longer wrench can be useful, but I find shorter & standard wrenches are much more useful for all applications, including industrial and ag applications. Why you ask? because when space is limited, your long wrench is too long and there is no room to swing the wrench. So nice try in your "always better" theory, as you are wrong.

Yes, you can get more leverage on a longer wrench, that is basic physics, but reality is that when pulling on a 3/4" wrench you really won't notice much difference between a 11 & 13" long wrench. If you do, maybe you should work on your upper body strength.

I have worked in Substation maintenance for the last 14+ years and and we all have long pattern wrench’s, 24 inch breaker bars, long handle ratchets etc. Turning a lot of bolts the leverage helps use less force and not as much wear on my joints. I have the Armstrong extra long set and my 3/4 wrench is 3 inches longer than my old craftsman. For our applications we don’t have clearance issues 99% and when we do stubby wrench’s are what we need, I’m a believer in long pattern!

 

[sandyeyes]

i have that ratchet, but broken gear or something on the head.

wonder they will send me a replacement parts for free as warranty.

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i have that ratchet, but broken gear or something on the head.

wonder they will send me a replacement parts for free as warranty.

what year is the ratchet? Old school wright is great but idk if modern is

 

[sandyeyes]

Wright is made in USA. They round out their line up with contracted screwdrivers, punches etc which are all USA sourced.

The second tier brand they sell, Cougar, was all USA until Danaher went away and then they had to source that line from Taiwan.

Everything I've ever owned from Wright has been top notch.

How is modern wright tho?

 

[sandyeyes]

I have always found Wright combo wrenches to be just about the idea length for the work I do, I have long patterns and long offset and flat DBE wrenches for when I need them, but I reach for a standard length first usually. Though my most used are the Facom 440 in metric.
Wright makes good strong reliable tools aimed at industrial users primarily. They have no need to be making cutting edge modern tool designs that would suit the automotive sector because that is not where their customer base is, you buy Snap-On for that.

Wait so wright isn’t good for auto?

 

[Wakefield]

Wait so wright isn’t good for auto?

The basic wrenches and sockets work perfect for the vast majority of needs. Special tools like spark plug getters and maybe a special socket that is permanently integral with a several inch extension so as to be able to reach down in a hole with 1/2" drive power in 3/8" size you might have to use on splitting a Subaru engine or something you might have to get from Snap On. Also I don't think Wright has the extremely long perfectly flat zero offset aircraft style wrenches,Snap On does (still,I think) although there are some cheaper brands that also have those.
I don't think Wright has 6 point box end versions of the combination wrenches. Snap On has a few.
(edit) I see the XDHFM1719 is on Snap On website but miscataloged as "offset" (it is very flat)
very expensive but I think it is supposed to be made of different special high performance steel
I guess they put it under "offset" but it has 0 offset

 

[ecotec]

How is modern wright tho?

I really like the high tooth count Wright ratchets. I use a 3490, for (electrical) work, everyday.

 

[Ton ton]

Is there any retail brick and mortar stores that sell wright tools in the Shenandoah Valley or Charlottesville, VA? I know where to find out of state retailers but I keep striking out when it comes to Virginia retailers. Thank you for your time! I trust I’m not hijacking this thread too much.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Is there any retail brick and mortar stores that sell wright tools in the Shenandoah Valley or Charlottesville, VA?

https://www.wrighttool.com/find-a-distributor shows White Cap within 25mi.

 

[Ton ton]

https://www.wrighttool.com/find-a-distributor shows White Cap within 25mi.

thank you very much!