Bahco Adjustables poor quality!

[Jon3284]

Okay, I'll admit, it's not ideal but it's surprising what you'll find at the cheaper end of things. 99 times out of 100 it'll be crap, but if you like a tool then use it I say. Saying that, it would get expensive having to buy 99 tools. I'm a sucker for a false economy though :frown2: haha!

 

[AWheating]

How long has the Bahco stuff been made outside of Sweden? is this fairly recently or been years already? As a newby to knowing a good adjustable to a crap one...what am I looking for when in the shop looking for a good one?

i read that they had moved some production to france a few years ago.

 

[Glenwils]

Got a new pair of 10" wide jaws the other week. Haven't got a clue where they were made and don't really care. They are just as good as my old ones.

 

[malcky]

Got a new pair of 10" wide jaws the other week. Haven't got a clue where they were made and don't really care. They are just as good as my old ones.

This is good to know, I really need to find a local shop that actually sell good tools and see/feel for myself what they are like....only have normal diy shops in my area.

 

[LegionellaSlave]

This is good to know, I really need to find a local shop that actually sell good tools and see/feel for myself what they are like....only have normal diy shops in my area.

There's not enough good tool shops.
I used to travel about 15 miles to a good one in Ormskirk.
I recently called in to Toolstation. It's complete gash!

 

[gav8]

In my opinion, if they do not say made in Sweden on them, then they are not real Bachos, not of the same original quality anyway.



I lost one of them 8" ones above, i found them about a month later by the side of my garage after being in the wet damp mud all that time, with no rust at all, i know people who have the new black type and some with the rubber handles, that rust in their toolbox. You also hear of people trying to buff the tools up, when imo you shouldn't, oil them and leave them form a natural form of anodize (sp)

Same with your grips, leave them be, if you shine them up they will rust and your hands will slip off them.


I can't believe i also went so long without a dedicated 10mm pipe slice :icon10:

 

[malcky]

In my opinion, if they do not say made in Sweden on them, then they are not real Bachos, not of the same original quality anyway.

So what adjustables would you be looking at if you were needing a new pair? or would you get an old/used made in Sweden set?

 

[LegionellaSlave]

One for the Bahco nerds .......

Bruce

:icon10:

 

[thomas donovan]

toolstation sell a carbon copy of the wide jawed bahco spanners made by todays tools i have bought them and must say they're pretty good quality for what they cost£17 and almost on par with the old bahco, never liked bahco grips though always rothenberger for me.

 

[LegionellaSlave]

Rothys for me but I'm going to try Knipex cobras when I renew

 

[gav8]

So what adjustables would you be looking at if you were needing a new pair? or would you get an old/used made in Sweden set?

I always go for the 06 series, which i have found out from that link above (great link LegionellaSlave:grin🙂 were produced between [FONT=&amp]1969 to 1983, these are the ones collectors go mad over. I have lost (probably got stolen) my 10 inch ones, which i replaced with the 8072 type (5th gen), you can just make out on the picture slight tarnish in comparison to the others.

Send this guy a message, [/FONT]eBay My World - jafo_dd he will source you what you need for half the price for the rubbish what is on sale now

 

[Masood]

Iv been hunting around for ages for a 10" adjustable that does 28mm nuts and not one of those stupid slim
jaws that slip off on everynut!

i used to have one but it was stolen, apparently bahco dont make them anymore!

I bought one of the 9072p spanners which is so poor the jaw moves around, slides off and it only goes up to 30mm.


So iv given up on bahco and am now looking for a better make. What would you say are the best spanners around?

Cheers

I'm positive I've seen Bahco 10" in my local merchant's just recently. Do you want me to have a look and post you one if they've got it? I love mine, if they've stopped making them I'm going to get another just in case!

 

[LPC]

I recently bought an Irega adjustable when I lost my latest Bahco. Much prefer it. Wheel is slightly bigger, handle is much nicer, jaws smoother. Very nice.

 

[malcky]

Which model Irega did you get?

 

[LPC]

These:

IREGA 8" (200mm) Super Wide 39mm Ergo Adjustable Wrench | eBay

Put them next to the 8" Bahcos and they are very similar apart from:
-The wheel is slightly bigger so you don't catch your thumb on the wheel housing around it.
-The handle is much nicer. Hardwearing, but is soft and warm feeling, and slightly springy.
-The jaw movement action seems a lot smoother than the Bahcos.

Apart from that it's identical. But the Irega is like someone sat down with an 8" Bahco and said 'Right, how can we make this even better'.

 

[malcky]

Aye seen them on ebay too and have saved one on my watch list to consider....dont want to be buying too many wrenches of same size though, unless its normal to have a spare or something....have now got 7" & 9" footprints, 8" Bahco 8072 (unused made in Sweden purchase from ebay), 9" pump pliers.....so was thinking maybe a 12" is all im likely to need.....correct me if wrong though folks.

 

[malcky]

Well i have found a guy on ebay that had an old unused reversable jaw version of the 9072 and this was made in Sweden so have bought it at a wee bargain price of £10 delivered along with a old unused 8071 for a tenner too.....here's a picture of the 9072.

 

[LegionellaSlave]

Good stuff malcky.
That's a good deal mate. 🙂

8071 was my fave until I got this . . . .

Bahco 9072 PC Chrome Adjustable Wrench 250mm (10in) - Reversible Jaw - BAH9072PC


edit. malckly, I cant see the pic in your last post :annoyed:

 

[malcky]

cant seem to attach the pics. oh well..

 

[malcky]

ah it did work this time.