Wright wrenches 915 set (grip 2)

[Ohio Andy]

Have you turned any nuts with them yet? Do they catch the edge of the corner as you're pulling the wrench away? That's all I was asking.

I could not get it to catch but it was some what contrived because I was holding the bolt with pliers in my left hand and the wrench in my right.

I have done limited real world wrenching with it, but not much. I am way behind on dealing with some stuff that needs to be submitted to a government agency related to medical studies.

If you lived near by (Middle of Ohio) you could try them out

The reason I took measurements is because In my limited use, it felt much easier to get the wrench in position, especially compared to the Craftsman overdrive.

I was paying more attention in regular use how easy it was to get it on the bolt as opposed to get it off.

Anyone else have an opinion on this? I'm really curious

 

[Hakeem]

Have you turned any nuts with them yet? Do they catch the edge of the corner as you're pulling the wrench away? That's all I was asking.

Haven’t noticed this.

 

[VolvoRyan]

The reason I took measurements is because In my limited use, it felt much easier to get the wrench in position, especially compared to the Craftsman overdrive.

Funny enough, I took caliper measurements myself for the same reason.

My hypothesis here is that these Craftsman wrenches have the SBD grabby teeth "profile" as found in the Mac RBRT and USAG wrenches. Having the USAG wrenches myself, the open ends on these wrenches are very tight. Almost too tight for regular use, because you really do have to get the wrench perfectly square to a fastener to slip it on.

The WrightGrip wrenches are as tight as a good wrench typically is. They're easier to work with. I haven't found that the teeth get stuck on things.

-Ryan

 

[Ohio Andy]

Funny enough, I took caliper measurements myself for the same reason.

My hypothesis here is that these Craftsman wrenches have the SBD grabby teeth "profile" as found in the Mac RBRT and USAG wrenches. Having the USAG wrenches myself, the open ends on these wrenches are very tight. Almost too tight for regular use, because you really do have to get the wrench perfectly square to a fastener to slip it on.

-Ryan

So I was not the only person feeling this way about them... The overdrives always feel like it is a small battle to get them on. Then again, it is another reasons that I wanted to give them a try for those times when I have something tricky and I want a tight fit. Prefer the Wright wrenches for normal use, easier to get on (ignoring that I also prefer how they feel in my hand).

I really do not like the feel of the Craftsman V-series (FACOM), but I wanted a small set of reversible ratcheting wrenches to compliment my long handled dual-sided (not reversible) flex head Tekton ratcheting wrenches.

 

[VolvoRyan]

I always wonder "how grabby" a wrench needs to be. The WrightGrip tested very well on YT, but not as well as the SBD stuff. Though, so far the WrigtGrips have gotten the usually-stuck fasteners apart.... even some fuel fittings after flare nut wrenches have failed.

-Ryan

 

[Ohio Andy]

I always wonder "how grabby" a wrench needs to be. The WrightGrip tested very well on YT, but not as well as the SBD stuff. Though, so far the WrigtGrips have gotten the usually-stuck fasteners apart.... even some fuel fittings after flare nut wrenches have failed.

-Ryan

Wow.... I figured if things really didn't want to come out I would try my Craftsman overdrive since even their sockets have that SBD stuff.

I was kind of questioning how well those would work given how loose it felt like they fit, at least was stuck fasteners. I'll need to take a closer look at exactly where it's gripping. I'm kind of curious because they've put the lines pretty low into the wrench as opposed to the Craftsman overdrive which has them kind of spread across.

 

[Wamsutta]

I should probably buy another sample. The one I got now is a 1/2 inch combination wrench that's the 1st edition of WrightGrip. If Wright wanted to be a billion $ company overnight, all they'd have to do is stretch out those combination wrenches making them longer and offer a set of combination wrenches with smooth open ends without the WrightGrip.

 

[Ohio Andy]

I should probably buy another sample. The one I got now is a 1/2 inch combination wrench that's the 1st edition of WrightGrip. If Wright wanted to be a billion $ company overnight, all they'd have to do is stretch out those combination wrenches making them longer and offer a set of combination wrenches with smooth open ends without the WrightGrip.

How long would you like them to be? Idle? Curiosity. When you say make them longer, do you mean a little longer or do you mean longer like twice as long?

 

[Wamsutta]

How long would you like them to be? Idle? Curiosity. When you say make them longer, do you mean a little longer or do you mean longer like twice as long?

I always use Snap-on for a standard when it comes to ideal wrench lengths. For example: A 1/2 inch combination wrench is 8 inches overall.

Wright with their thicker beam and highly ergonomic rounded edges, would have the market cornered if they made their wrenches longer.

 

[Rinspeed]

I just happen to have a pic, while I agree it would be nice if they were a little bit longer they are excellent quality wrenches. I don't like them quite as much as my SO but for the price I am very happy with them. I did have to wait for them something like three months. Wright will not use any steel for their tools unless it is made in the USA.

 

[1982fxr]

I wish they still made a smooth jaw.

 

[Wamsutta]

I just happen to have a pic, while I agree it would be nice if they were a little bit longer they are excellent quality wrenches. I don't like them quite as much as my SO but for the price I am very happy with them. I did have to wait for them something like three months. Wright will not use any steel for their tools unless it is made in the USA.

Is that SO the standard length or the long? I can't tell without looking at the part number on the other side.

OEXM190B = Standard
OEXLM19B = Long

 

[FigN⋅m]

Is that SO the standard length or the long? I can't tell without looking at the part number on the other side.

Thought you could tell while blindfolded

eta: extrapolating from the wrench's drive size, it's 330mm long

 

[Wamsutta]

eta: extrapolating from the wrench's drive size, it's 330mm long

That's what I suspected, it's the long version. That's not a fair comparison to Wright because even the standard length is longer than Wright.

 

[Rinspeed]

Is that SO the standard length or the long? I can't tell without looking at the part number on the other side.

OEXM190B = Standard
OEXLM19B = Long

They are long and I didn't even think of that when I posted the pic. The pic has been in my ImageShack for several months.

 

[VolvoRyan]

Snap-On tends to be longer than most in the standard length.

I agree that it would be nice to have the Wright wrenches a bit longer, but they're long relative to a lot of other brands.

-Ryan

 

[Ohio Andy]

Snap-On tends to be longer than most in the standard length.

I agree that it would be nice to have the Wright wrenches a bit longer, but they're long relative to a lot of other brands.

-Ryan

So it looks like the snap-on shorter length is about the same length as my Craftsman overdrive. So very close in length to the Williams.

 

[Mgdoug3]

Snap-On tends to be longer than most in the standard length.

I agree that it would be nice to have the Wright wrenches a bit longer, but they're long relative to a lot of other brands.

-Ryan

Some people have never used a regular SK next to a regular Wright and it shows lol. My SK wrenches are my backup wrenches now.

 

[Ohio Andy]

Some people have never used a regular SK next to a regular Wright and it shows lol. My SK wrenches are my backup wrenches now.

Yeah never tried SK wrenches, or snap on for that matter.

 

[Mgdoug3]

SK isn't terrible but they're not as strong as Wright. The box end is thinner than most (but has wider "hips") and that can be handy in spots. My biggest gripe is that the SK combo wrenches are made in China now and I don't think the price is any different. I don't want a possible Chinese replacement wrench. Snap-on wrenches look great but I've never used any besides my line wrenches.

 

[Ohio Andy]

SK isn't terrible but they're not as strong as Wright. The box end is thinner than most (but has wider "hips") and that can be handy in spots. My biggest gripe is that the SK combo wrenches are made in China now and I don't think the price is any different. I don't want a possible Chinese replacement wrench. Snap-on wrenches look great but I've never used any besides my line wrenches.

I noticed that the SK Chinese wrenches were rather expensive. It's one of the reasons I ended up with a set from Wright. If it cost the same or close, I might as well just buy something made in the same state I live. Well I think they're made in Ohio.

I have a set of SAE Williams Black Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrenches. I was going to buy wright but I wanted the 1 in which is not available from wright. And these are made in the USA as well. If I had to do it over, I'd probably buy the Wright and then just by the Williams 1 in... Just because there's some sloppiness in the Williams labeling on the wrenches but they work fine.

So here comes the silly part. I decided I was going to make a tool roll but I decided first I would check out Tekton outlet store tool roll which was like $10. And the tool roll goes from 1/4 in to 1 in and it marks every slot. And you know what those wrenches fit great.

my wrench set does not include 1/4 or 5/16 and those are available in the tool roll. I did not see a ratcheting flare nut wrench of those sizes, so I decided maybe I would just throw in a flex head. Ratcheting wrench with open end on the other side. I didn't think it would take much space in the tool roll and then I can just grab the tool roll and then the unlikely of ante need those two small sizes they're there.

I looked at many brands including SK and Williams and everything I looked at was made in China or Taiwan. I could have grabbed some regular combination wrenches but I just wanted flexible ratcheting end... So yesterday I just ordered something from Tekton. I've not had any complaints with their stuff so...

 

[VolvoRyan]

Wrench lengths are anything but standardized.

Indeed, SK isn't where it should be in the market. The brand effectively went out of business... so now they're made overseas at much the same price? I don't see it. I was a big SK fan. Sad stuff.

When SK disappeared, I srarted getting into European tools a bit. Hazet makes a nice wrench. Not to spendy, either.

-Ryan

 

[Ohio Andy]

Nice, german made

 

[drtyler]

Fairly certain that all USA ratcheting flare wrenches are made by Imperial / Stride.

I noticed that the SK Chinese wrenches were rather expensive. It's one of the reasons I ended up with a set from Wright. If it cost the same or close, I might as well just buy something made in the same state I live. Well I think they're made in Ohio.

I have a set of SAE Williams Black Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrenches. I was going to buy wright but I wanted the 1 in which is not available from wright. And these are made in the USA as well. If I had to do it over, I'd probably buy the Wright and then just by the Williams 1 in... Just because there's some sloppiness in the Williams labeling on the wrenches but they work fine.

So here comes the silly part. I decided I was going to make a tool roll but I decided first I would check out Tekton outlet store tool roll which was like $10. And the tool roll goes from 1/4 in to 1 in and it marks every slot. And you know what those wrenches fit great.

my wrench set does not include 1/4 or 5/16 and those are available in the tool roll. I did not see a ratcheting flare nut wrench of those sizes, so I decided maybe I would just throw in a flex head. Ratcheting wrench with open end on the other side. I didn't think it would take much space in the tool roll and then I can just grab the tool roll and then the unlikely of ante need those two small sizes they're there.

I looked at many brands including SK and Williams and everything I looked at was made in China or Taiwan. I could have grabbed some regular combination wrenches but I just wanted flexible ratcheting end... So yesterday I just ordered something from Tekton. I've not had any complaints with their stuff so...

 

[Ohio Andy]

Fairly certain that all USA ratcheting flare wrenches are made by Imperial / Stride.

Interesting, so they would all be the same regardless. And by all I mean Williams or Wright

 

[drtyler]

Interesting, so they would all be the same regardless. And by all I mean Williams or Wright

Yes, and Proto as well. Armstrong also rebranded them when they were active.