adjustable spanner

[cianh91]

bought a box of tools off an antique dealer few weeks ago got it today(BIL collected it just before lockdown) only had a quick gander through it today but this caught my eye anyone any guesses on make

i can make out made in swe i think

 

[Gragson]

Bahco

 

[cianh91]

Bahco

i thought that but are bahco not german

 

[Gragson]

No Swedish - or were

 

[Ashley Burton]

I like the angled head on it, Can imagine that being useful in certain situations

 

[tom2207]

some of the 18 inch were that pattern , and the old 24 I have is that pattern too .
very like the Rigid ones , except they are alloy , and really nice .
Youve just got to love old tools . ,,,,, no comments please ,lol

 

[Spark plug]

Yes the angled ones are handy, don’t see many though. I have a 24” one with the angled head.

 

[doubleboost]

Bahco are the best you can get

 

[cianh91]

it was the angled head that caught my eye i like the look of it unfortunately its been damaged and repaired badly so i will repair a bit better when time allows

 

[tom2207]

Bahco are the best you can get

Didnt they actually invent The Swedish Nut Lathe ,,

 

[pedrobedro]

Bahco invented the adjustable in that format.

 

[Gragson]

Bahco are the best you can get

Johan Johansson (imaginative parents..) Was said to be the inventor when he worked with BAHCO to make and distribute the adjustable spanner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Petter_Johansson

Being a bit sad and liking mowers and history - the chap who came up with the 1st recorded was an English man who also invented the lawn mower! - Edward Beard Budding

 

[mike os]

Soon as I saw it said bahco or gedore

 

[SierraV6]

Bahco is (or was) definitely Swedish. As bR39Da said, they are owned by Snap-on and I believe some of their stuff is now made in Spain. Snap-on also bought Spanish manufacturer Irimo, and whilst 2+2 doesn’t equal 5 I strongly suspect there’s a link. Having said that, I bought a pair of Irimo pliers recently that were made in China....

The Bahco shifters definitely aren’t as good as they used to be. The jaws seem to bruise easily, my newest one seems very soft, not like the old ones. Next time I buy one I’ll try an Irega (still made in Spain) or cough up for a Unior.

 

[SierraV6]

whilst 2+2 doesn’t equal 5

I’ve double checked this and it definitely doesn’t.

It’s late and I’ve been on the wine so don’t want to spread misinformation.

 

[frank horton]

found an huge'ish adjustable wrench in a car boot in France......looked neglected and surface rust then smothered in oil for selling purposes......

grab'd a handfull of gravel / sand from the pitch.......
it was an old genuine Cresent, USA......
the seller hadn't got a clue........€5 euro's well spent.......hahaha...

 

[Morrisman]

I like the angled head on it, Can imagine that being useful in certain situations

We had a big old thing offshore, 36", with the jaws at 90º to the handle. No idea what it was originally meant for.

 

[Shox Dr]

I might have a few Bacho adjustables


I believe they have the patent on the thumb wheel direction of adjustment. As every other make adjusts in the other direction a total pita.