Wrightgrip wrenches

[TOOL FANATIK]

I think i love the fact these are satin finish w chrome on the money getters....i dont baby these like i do my sk superkromes. and that works out because these will be used on the tough jobs. what is your experience with these wrenches. snap on fd+?? proto asd??

 

[Conductor562]

I use the ASD's in satin and are very happy with them. Like you, I much prefer satin on wrenches as it looks better longer and if it gets too cruddy, I can hit them with a brass wire brush without worry.

 

[unslow1]

I have a few and really like them. I clean them with brake cleaner.

 

[neonlazer]

Love my metric set, sold my snap on FD+.

 

[Wamsutta]

If the Wrights had a longer pattern and a 15 degree offset, they'd be very tempting. They have one of the best beam profiles on the market.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

I use the ASD's in satin and are very happy with them. Like you, I much prefer satin on wrenches as it looks better longer and if it gets too cruddy, I can hit them with a brass wire brush without worry.

I hear you conductor. There's nothing like rolling around on the ground working on a car and the summer sun is gleaming off your polished wrenches and sockets lol #blinding! these satin finish I really do like and definitely have their place!

 

[Farmall 1066]

I love my SAE set. They are my go to wrenches for field work.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

If the Wrights had a longer pattern and a 15 degree offset, they'd be very tempting. They have one of the best beam profiles on the market.

Mine do have a 15, degree offset. Regular pattern.

 

[tbaggz]

Mine do have a 15, degree offset. Regular pattern.

Wrights have like 10 degree offsets.Just saying.

 

[Hammell]

I have sets in metric and standard, satin. They really bite hard and are most comfortable. I just bought a 1 1/4, the beam is very thick..

 

[sonvolt]

I have them in both metric and SAE my go to wrenches for stubborn fasteners

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

Wrights have like 10 degree offsets.Just saying.

I think I'm gunna challenge you on that. Mine really look like a 15 degree, tough to tell for sure without my sk wrenches to compare them to, which are 15 degrees. Any proof? I want it in blood lol [emoji2]

 

[KnurledNut]

I think I'm gunna challenge you on that. Mine really look like a 15 degree, tough to tell for sure without my sk wrenches to compare them to, which are 15 degrees. Any proof? I want it in blood lol [emoji2]

They are referring to the box end.
It is a 7-8˚ offset.

 

[NoahG]

Every time one of these Wrightgrip love threads comes up I get a little bit closer to pulling the trigger on set #915. If overtime works out this next month I'm set.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

They are referring to the box end.
It is a 7-8 offset.

That guy isn't the most technical...I just compared it's offset to my sk which has 15 degree offset. Identical. Funny though nowhere specifies though. Maybe in their master catalog they'll have it.

 

[twertsy]

It's 15 degrees.

 

[67King]

Every time one of these Wrightgrip love threads comes up I get a little bit closer to pulling the trigger on set #915.

+1, but set 952 for me.

 

[FMC1959]

Every time one of these Wrightgrip love threads comes up I get a little bit closer to pulling the trigger on set #915. If overtime works out this next month I'm set.

+1, but set 952 for me.

Both nice sets, you won't go wrong. In case you never saw these, pretty cool sets with the display boards.

D978 - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1BRYCA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

D979 - (goes to 32 mm) http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wright-Tool-...408?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8341568

D980 - (19 pcs) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1BRCNG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I just put links to show what they look like, not necessarily the best deal or place to buy. They are not easily found, you need to shop around, maybe HJE can order them.

Something to consider.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

It's 15 degrees.

There it is. Thanks twertsy

 

[arz71]

Do these have the V-in the open end not the continous arc like Snap-On (own the flank drive plus Snap-On's).

Do you got any pics of the Metric ASD Wright wrenches you can share?

Looking at these as well.

thanks

 

[67King]

Both nice sets, you won't go wrong. In case you never saw these, pretty cool sets with the display boards.

D978 - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1BRYCA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

D979 - (goes to 32 mm) http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wright-Tool-...408?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8341568

D980 - (19 pcs) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1BRCNG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I just put links to show what they look like, not necessarily the best deal or place to buy. They are not easily found, you need to shop around, maybe HJE can order them.

Something to consider.

Thanks! I saw those when I started to look for the wrenches, but I was concerned they may be old stock, and may lack the Wright Grip feature. The description doesn't specify. Maybe we need to see if Jori can set up a Wright day for us! I'd be game.

 

[FMC1959]

I remembering hearing that all new Wright's are WrightGrip. These sets not being as common, it is possible there could be older stock. E-mail the vendor before purchasing to be sure

 

[steelespeed]

There it is. Thanks twertsy

I believe Wamsutta was talking about the degree of offset on the box end, not on the open end. The Wrights are not 15 degrees offset on the box end, closer to 7 or 8 degrees as previously mentioned.

In the drawing that was posted by Twertsy, Wright hasn't labelled the offset angle on the box end. Funny, as every other wrench engineering drawing I have ever seen does.

 

[Cope]

Do these have the V-in the open end not the continous arc like Snap-On (own the flank drive plus Snap-On's).

Do you got any pics of the Metric ASD Wright wrenches you can share?

Looking at these as well.

thanks

No, same style OE as Snap on.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

I believe Wamsutta was talking about the degree of offset on the box end, not on the open end. The Wrights are not 15 degrees offset on the box end, closer to 7 or 8 degrees as previously mentioned.

In the drawing that was posted by Twertsy, Wright hasn't labelled the offset angle on the box end. Funny, as every other wrench engineering drawing I have ever seen does.

I could not zoom in on that page he posted, but yea I loaded the catalog and as you said strangely they leave that detail out...what reliable source did you get eight degrees from? I unscientificly put my speed square to it and got roughly 15 degrees. Again, not the most accurate thing being that the argument is over just a few degrees.

 

[ADSR]

Maybe we need to see if Jori can set up a Wright day for us! I'd be game.

I'd be game

 

[NoahG]

I'd be game

We started talking about a Do The Wright Thing Day back during SK Day. I hope it still happens.

 

[steelespeed]

I could not zoom in on that page he posted, but yea I loaded the catalog and as you said strangely they leave that detail out...what reliable source did you get eight degrees from? I unscientificly put my speed square to it and got roughly 15 degrees. Again, not the most accurate thing being that the argument is over just a few degrees.

The Wright website has slightly larger drawings of their tools.

There is a tool shop here in Cleveland that sells Wright, Proto, and SK. I compared the Wright Grips to both Proto and SK and can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that the Wright is not as steep on the box end as the other two. Proto and SK both list the angle of the box end as 15º (as do most others: Craftsman, Snap-on, etc.).

Now, I'm not saying with 100% certainty that the advertised angle of 15º on the box end of Proto/SK/Craftsman/Snap-on/Mac/Matco/whatever is exactly 15º, but I can say that the Wrights do not come close to those other brands.

I don't think it is a deal breaker, it's just a bit different from what seems to be the industry standard on the box end.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

The Wright website has slightly larger drawings of their tools.

There is a tool shop here in Cleveland that sells Wright, Proto, and SK. I compared the Wright Grips to both Proto and SK and can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that the Wright is not as steep on the box end as the other two. Proto and SK both list the angle of the box end as 15º (as do most others: Craftsman, Snap-on, etc.).

Now, I'm not saying with 100% certainty that the advertised angle of 15º on the box end of Proto/SK/Craftsman/Snap-on/Mac/Matco/whatever is exactly 15º, but I can say that the Wrights do not come close to those other brands.

I don't think it is a deal breaker, it's just a bit different from what seems to be the industry standard on the box end.

Yea I realized this first hand when I had to remove a 7/8" hex nozzle. There is very little clearance, could not get the Wright grip on, but I WAS able to get my SK on rather quickly. I stand corrected guys, and no steelespeed, def not a deal breaker. I won't be using these Wright grips for general purpose, as the teeth mar up anything you turn. Coworkers would think I'm using a pipe wrench on boltheads lol

 

[Flivver250]

I love my Wright wrenches.

 

[John in OH]

I'm "in" for a Wright day !!!!

 

[Youngguns]

I'd also be in for Wright day! I ran into some unexpected financial concerns during SK day last year and was unable to participate. But I really do need a set of nice wrenches!

 

[sk farmer]

i have some wright grip wrenches. they are quite good.

adding to the discussion of the box end angle. it seems that the angle is not real consistent from one size to the next. sometimes even within the same size wrench there is some inconsistency. the angle also seems to be less than most other brands. not a deal breaker and is sometimes a good thing.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

I just got my 1" drive 26" Wright breaker bar. I meant business with my 3/4" drive stuff....now with my 1" stuff I just ain't "Wright"

 

[RunninOnEmpty]

I remembering hearing that all new Wright's are WrightGrip.

Can anyone else confirm? I've wanted to buy some Wrightgrip wrenches recently but they seem to reuse part numbers which is ridiculous. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to buy anything Wright as a result because I can't trust what I'm getting.

I also have no idea how to buy Wrightspline products. Why do they list it on their site to explain the tech yet have no information whatsoever on how to get it? Do they even offer wrenches with this? Is it socket only? Why do neither their wrenches nor sockets mention it in their catalog?

Edit: In fact I decided to send Wright a complaint email just now about the lack of information about their products as well as part number reuse. Told them that I'm not going to buy any of their products until they make enough information available that I can look up a product with a part number and know what technology it has. I suggest everyone else do the same - maybe if we flood them with complaints, they will fix their practices and we won't need to ask these questions. I want to buy their products, but not enough for me to have to roll the dice on what I'm going to receive.

 

[nnySk]

Can anyone else confirm? I've wanted to buy some Wrightgrip wrenches recently but they seem to reuse part numbers which is ridiculous. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to buy anything Wright as a result because I can't trust what I'm getting.

I also have no idea how to buy Wrightspline products. Why do they list it on their site to explain the tech yet have no information whatsoever on how to get it? Do they even offer wrenches with this? Is it socket only? Why do neither their wrenches nor sockets mention it in their catalog?

Edit: In fact I decided to send Wright a complaint email just now about the lack of information about their products as well as part number reuse. Told them that I'm not going to buy any of their products until they make enough information available that I can look up a product with a part number and know what technology it has. I suggest everyone else do the same - maybe if we flood them with complaints, they will fix their practices and we won't need to ask these questions. I want to buy their products, but not enough for me to have to roll the dice on what
I'm going to receive.

How old are you 7

http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc...l-p51385.htm?gclid=CPPzuMr7m8QCFe_m7Aod_jEAAg

 

[RunninOnEmpty]

How old are you 7

Yes. How did you know? As a 7 year old, I find it extremely important to know exactly what I am buying. I only get $5 a week for allowance. I also find it funny that you ask such a question with such terrible grammar. How old are you? 5?

I wouldn't buy a car if the manufacturer did not make the model year identifiable, never changed model names, did change features year to year, and also had no information on their website to let me know what features the car I was looking at (even if I did know the model name and year) had. Would you?

I want a good product, and I also want to know exactly what I'm buying when I attempt to buy that good product. It's not unreasonable whatsoever.

Even Harbor Freight knows that if you change a product at all, you change the model number/SKU. Read that sentence a few times to let it sink in. Harbor Freight got this right and Wright got it wrong! Other brands like Snap On got it right, too. Different part numbers for different features. I know that I only want Flank Drive Plus from Snappy so I know to look for an SOE* part number. You can claim I'm being unreasonable all you want, but the fact of the matter is that Wright is losing business because they don't think it's important that I know what I'm buying. And if you think complaining to them is wrong, well, think of it not as a complaint but advice on how to get more people - myself included - to buy their product. I will absolutely buy their products when they fix this. And if more people email them and ask them to fix it, the higher the chance they will do so, hence my asking you guys to also get in contact with them.

Edit: Oh look, he's edited his post to link me a spline-drive universal joint which I have no use for. I was talking WrightSpline which is used for fasteners (Proto and Kabo/GearWrench and others also offer it on their wrenches). I don't need spline drive. I suppose I appreciate the effort but it does not answer the question. I seriously have no clue - not even SLIGHTLY - what products come with WrightSpline. I literally do not know if they even have any products out that include it.

 

[CRF8]

He's just being a good vocal consumer.


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[Wrenchinfool]

Yes. How did you know? As a 7 year old, I find it extremely important to know exactly what I am buying. I only get $5 a week for allowance. I also find it funny that you ask such a question with such terrible grammar. How old are you? 5?

I wouldn't buy a car if the manufacturer did not make the model year identifiable, never changed model names, did change features year to year, and also had no information on their website to let me know what features the car I was looking at (even if I did know the model name and year) had. Would you?

I want a good product, and I also want to know exactly what I'm buying when I attempt to buy that good product. It's not unreasonable whatsoever.

Even Harbor Freight knows that if you change a product at all, you change the model number/SKU. Read that sentence a few times to let it sink in. Harbor Freight got this right and Wright got it wrong! Other brands like Snap On got it right, too. Different part numbers for different features. I know that I only want Flank Drive Plus from Snappy so I know to look for an SOE* part number. You can claim I'm being unreasonable all you want, but the fact of the matter is that Wright is losing business because they don't think it's important that I know what I'm buying. And if you think complaining to them is wrong, well, think of it not as a complaint but advice on how to get more people - myself included - to buy their product. I will absolutely buy their products when they fix this. And if more people email them and ask them to fix it, the higher the chance they will do so, hence my asking you guys to also get in contact with them.

I live in cleveland they used to or still my make them here not sure but about ten years ago I upgraded my wrenches contacted Wright because I feel buy local.. man did I get the run around, when they did finally contact me the salesman was like we don't sell invidual sets only quantity orders of ten sets or more so snap-on got my business.. Good business practices

 

[sselander]

Worth repeating, a Wright tools promo video:

Wright Tool - For All The Wright Reasons (a neat look into the manufacturing)