Comparing Wright Wrench Finishes: Satin vs Black Industrial vs Fully Polished

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In this video we compare and contrast the different wrench finishes offered by Wright Tool.

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@0:00 Intro
-We recap HJE Tool Haul #4 and why we opted for the Wright Fully Polished wrenches for work
@3:03 The Dilemma
-Wright offers THREE unique finishes on their wrenches
--Bought an extra 1/2" and 9/16" wrench, but wound up with (2) 1/2" wrenches, which is great for comparison
@4:08 Wright 1216 Wright Grip 2.0 Fully Polished 1/2" Combination Wrench, $11.65
@4:17 Wright 1116 Wright Grip 2.0 Satin Finish 1/2" Combination Wrench, $11.07
@6:08 Wright 3116 Wright Grip 2.0 Black Industrial Finish 1/2" Combination Wrench, $11.49
@7:07 Default Wrench
-Wright's default wrench is the satin finish
@7:57 Wright Catalog
-They begin their wrench set listings with satin and then progress to full polish, and ultimately terminate with the black industrial finish
@11:35 Finish Pricing Recap
@12:44 Tool People vs Tool Users
-For many people, tools are just tools...for others they are more than tools
@15:23 Fully Polished in Hand
@16:15 Satin Finish in Hand
@17:26 Black Industrial Finish in Hand
@20:40 To Polish, or Not to Polish
@21:00 Texture Testing
@21:44 Personal Preference over Price
-The prices tiers are so close, it is a negligible factor
@22:30 3 Options for Organization
@23:00 Lost in the Middle
-Given the price point, I feel like the black finish is likely to be left behind...people that want polished will pay extra and people that want the cheapest option will take the satin
@24:03 Recap
@25:47 Try for Yourself
-The best way to see what you like best is to try all three options
@28:43 Side-by-Side
@29:05 Sourcing Wright
@29:45 Your Experience
@32:10 Wright Retailers
-Wright is NOT hard to find, contrary to what many people say...if you want it, you can get it
@32:55 My Pick
@33:45 Your Picks
@34:40 Conclusion

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[castortroy]

The wright grip 2 wrenches are the best you can get. The grip, the repeatability in performance and the ruggedness of the wrench are all top notch. With a very fair price point. Like a previous commenter said. The only reason I still use my snap on wrenches over these is strictly because of the length. Wright refuses to make a long pattern wrench for some unknown reason.

[GentlemanJD]

I use to work for Wright and I'm the one who use to finish and polish those before plating.

[isme]

Also dont have to worry about the satin chipping like the chrome ! I had two new sets of wright 2.0 ! Came pre scratched from the factory! Going with the satin 2.0 next! Great video

[Jabberwok]

My two favorite brands of hand tools are Wright and the lost-lamented Armstrong, and all of my pieces are black oxide: adjustables, impact sockets and extensions, spud wrenches, regular sockets, combination wrenches, etc.

[boosted._sky]

2:20.. I have a set of Blackhawk line wrenches SAE & metric..the set was ~$300... and my reversible ratcheting stubby sets in the old school steel cases were ~$380.. not that reasonable..but they're both USA made sets...
Edit: I mistakenly mentioned the stubbies being USA made.. I was incorrect..Taiwanese..and I paid ~$240 for the SAE&Metric sets.. The l8ne wrenches (flare nut) are USA made and did cost $280 for the full SAE &Metric wrenches in a nice Blackhawk by Proto wrap..👍

[TeamGenesisBJJ]

I really appreciate this video. I have a set of satin metric and am wanting a different finish for my SAE set. Still haven't completely decided but this helped somehow 😂

[martinschulz]

I replaced some of my old lost Craftsman wrenches with Wright and I have to say that they are just nice to use. They are a little longer and just have a nice feel. Funny you should mention, I still have some Proto Challenger socket sets that I bought in the 80's. Good video.

[georgebonney]

I have an old 1 1/8" callenger proto wrench from a yard sale and you're right they're great wrenches

[michaelschlarman]

I know this is an old video, but was wondering where everyone gets there Wright tools from. I have their big metric set from I believe 7-24mm and a couple larger sizes like 27mm and 32mm but I’m looking to upgrade my SAE set to wright as well.

Best wrenches and I also own flank drive plus and knuckle savors. which these are a close second and third imo. The 7-24mm I own are high polish and the couple larger size are in Satin because they’re cheaper 😂

[TrackstarBR]

I would love to have the black in metric 8mm to 24mm

[mattruth]

I bought the satin 7-24mm set of 2.0's and I was a little disappointed with the fit and finish. A few wrenches were slightly bent, the bead blasting of the 11mm was a little light compared to the rest of the set, and the 23mm was cut with a standard 12-point box end, as opposed to the off-corner "FlankDrive" broaching design, or as Wright calls it, WrightDrive. Another thing that upsets me about the satin finish is that on the open end, the inside where the fastener sits is satin, and the face is a grounded finish, and this seems to create a weakness in the plating and I've had multiple wrenches where the plating has completely separated. I have a full-polish 1-1/8 and this is not an issue. Both surfaces are polished and the edge has a nice rounding to it that prevents chipping of the plating. But otherwise, the durability and performance of these wrenches is incredible. For reference, I work on construction equipment and stuff (not sparing tools) generally gets beat on pretty hard.

[gingebrien]

I’ve purchased both satin & chrome. I am a weakened warrior that wanted to buy once and not cry. I am happy with my purchase, however I’ve watched the reviews that demonstrate that the chrome on Wright”s 2.0 grip doesn’t hold up like Snap on. I get the price different. I purchased a SAE combination wrench set in satin which were new but came with one wrench somewhat with a dent in the box end. As I want to buy American I wish the quality control was up to snuff. I’ve been told to send back my whole set at my cost and they”ll send me a new one. In my opinion most are willing to spend more for American made when the quality is the best. I’ve never purchased a German or Japanese tool that wasn’t perfect. Wright needs to step it up. I did purchase chrome set in metric vs satin in SAE. Looking back the black might have been the way to go over chrome.

[tonytooltime]

Those are my DREAM Wrenches! Industrial Black 1/4 - 3/4 & Satin 6-19mm. Or just anything I can afford.

[antilaw]

Full polished chrome is nice but once you start using alot it gets all scuffed up. I like the industrial look of the satin or black. Actually that black is pretty cool!

[lamesalegend]

Black oxide for the win!. I also have all three, now I buy the black wrenches, sucks cause the satin are easier to get here in my town

[prevost]

If Wright would offer the WrightGrip combination wrenches in an extra long pattern style I’d retire my Flankdrive Plus SnapOn set and my Extra long Armstrong wrenches. I own some WrightGrip wrenches but for daily automotive use a long pattern wrench is much handier.
Wright produces the best impact sockets on the market right now. I’ve got thousands of dollars worth of sockets from the tool trucks and the Wright impact sockets outlast and deform to a lesser degree with heavy use.

[EdAtoZ]

What is the part number for 11 piece satin metric set ?

[areuaware]

Wonder if you can paint fill the lettering on the black wrenches?

[GentlemanJD]

The black is what we called painted, and then there was plated

[shadow]

I love shiny chrome but, i believe i prefer the satin chrome finish. I couldn't tell you why.