Bahco Adjustables poor quality!

[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.

 

[LegionellaSlave]

ah it did work this time.

David Bailey......nice :tounge_smile:

 

[Mickyplumb]

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'.

I agree, to me though it seems that Bahco are throttling back on quality and have been doing so for sometime whereas Irega have seen what's been going on and gone full steam ahead with improving quality.

My Irega's are are a fantastic bit of the kit, I have the 8 and 6inch SWO's. wouldn't go back to Bahco's now.

 

[Mickyplumb]

Was told today the PTS have removed the Bahco spanners from their keyworded item list.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

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'.

they are exactly the same as channel locks code blue while not bad tools the handles crack after a while heres a pic go compare
Channellock 6WCB WideAzz Adjustable Wrench with Code Blue Grips,Over 1-1/2-Inch Opening 8-Inch Overall Length - Amazon.com

 

[Mickyplumb]

they are exactly the same as channel locks code blue while not bad tools the handles crack after a while heres a pic go compare
Channellock 6WCB WideAzz Adjustable Wrench with Code Blue Grips,Over 1-1/2-Inch Opening 8-Inch Overall Length - Amazon.com

Gas man, you are exactly right. They are also marketed under the Virax and Nerrad brands.

 

[Mark Haywood]

Hello All
Since 2006 the whole production process, tools, machineery and skills to produce the range of Bahco Adjustable Wrenches was transferred to the Bahco facility in Spain. The range includes the standard 80 series, the 90 series with handle and such varients as -P which has a reversibel jaw for use as a pipe wrench, -T which has a thin jaw profile to increase access, for example on locking nuts. The family 9029, 9031, 9033 & 9035 are all part of the wide jaw range where a shorter handle length than normal is used to offer extra access when needed on large dimension hexagons. You can see more of the range on the Bahco website www .bahco. com. I hope this helps

 

[AWheating]

Hello All
Since 2006 the whole production process, tools, machineery and skills to produce the range of Bahco Adjustable Wrenches was transferred to the Bahco facility in Spain. The range includes the standard 80 series, the 90 series with handle and such varients as -P which has a reversibel jaw for use as a pipe wrench, -T which has a thin jaw profile to increase access, for example on locking nuts. The family 9029, 9031, 9033 & 9035 are all part of the wide jaw range where a shorter handle length than normal is used to offer extra access when needed on large dimension hexagons. You can see more of the range on the Bahco website www .bahco. com. I hope this helps

are you a bacho employee?

i have some bacho adjustable's that say made in france?

 

[Mark Haywood]

Yes I work for Bahco, I am keen to know the history of the Adjustable Wrench that is identified as being made in France, which model is it?

 

[WHPES]

I have the old type Britool adjustables and they are the dogs danglies. Beware of the new Britool "expert" branded ones as these are foreign made rubbish.

 

[AWheating]

Yes I work for Bahco, I am keen to know the history of the Adjustable Wrench that is identified as being made in France, which model is it?

i will find them out this weekend and let you know, hidden in back of shed at the mo.

 

[gav8]

i will find them out this weekend and let you know, hidden in back of shed at the mo.

You are not going to find real ones stamped Made in France you may have been mistaken.

Mark Haywood, what are you/Bahco doing about the massive quality difference between old and new? Will they ever be the same again?

 

[LegionellaSlave]

Yes I work for Bahco, I am keen to know the history of the Adjustable Wrench that is identified as being made in France, which model is it?

Hi Mark :yes:

Could you send me a free full set of Bahco adjustables please?

Lots of love, LS x

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[LegionellaSlave]

Can you get replacement springs for bahco's?
Had a quick look but no joy.
I've got an old bahco 31' alligator with a bit of play, but there's no spring on the roller??????

 

[Mark Haywood]

Can you get replacement springs for bahco's?
Had a quick look but no joy.
I've got an old bahco 31' alligator with a bit of play, but there's no spring on the roller??????

Hi LegionellaSlave
The part number you need is 31-95, this comprises jaw, knurl, pin & spring

 

[Mark Haywood]

Hi Mark :yes:

Could you send me a free full set of Bahco adjustables please?

Lots of love, LS x

resents2:

Hi LS
Due to my newbue status I can't post anything to you, but hope that these suffice

 

[Mark Haywood]

Mark Haywood, what are you/Bahco doing about the massive quality difference between old and new? Will they ever be the same again?[/QUOTE]
Hello Gav8
The manufacturing tolerances used previously where much tighter however there is always a pay off between reachng standards, having a product that we are proud to be associated with at a price that is acceptable to the market, the wrenches made today are all fully within the multitude of specifications needed (BS, ISO, ANSI) however if you look at our 95 series of adjustable wrenches these have a side screw action as opposed to the traditional centre knurl, the benifit of these is their strength and the finer adjustment that can be made due to a different manufacturing process that can't be replicated by the normal adjustables. For what its worth these are also the adjustable of choice for the MOD. Hope this helps,

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[LegionellaSlave]

Hi LegionellaSlave
The part number you need is 31-95, this comprises jaw, knurl, pin & spring

Hello Mark, thanks for the reply.

I only need the spring mate. Not the full spare kit with jaw etc.
Any idea where I could get one?
It's not worth me buying the 31-95, a few extra ££'s will get a complete new wrench.

Thanks again

 

[Dannypipe]

Great to have a Bahco employee on the forum, WELCOME!!

 

[kay-jay]

Great to have a Bahco employee on the forum, WELCOME!!

I agree! Perhaps he could arrange for a jotm prize.

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[LegionellaSlave]

Great to have a Bahco employee on the forum, WELCOME!!

Danny if there's any freebies I'm 1st! :santa_cheesy:


:welcome2:Mark

 

[Mark Haywood]

Danny if there's any freebies I'm 1st! :santa_cheesy:


:welcome2:Mark

i've never been so popular!!!

 

[Mark Haywood]

I agree! Perhaps he could arrange for a jotm prize.

JOTM, I hope it means Joke of the Month?
i'm up for rewarding some positive feedback any suggestions?

 

[Dannypipe]

We have recently started doing a job of the month competition. Winner chosen by the person who donates the prize.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Mark Haywood, what are you/Bahco doing about the massive quality difference between old and new? Will they ever be the same again?

Hello Gav8
The manufacturing tolerances used previously where much tighter however there is always a pay off between reachng standards, having a product that we are proud to be associated with at a price that is acceptable to the market, the wrenches made today are all fully within the multitude of specifications needed (BS, ISO, ANSI) however if you look at our 95 series of adjustable wrenches these have a side screw action as opposed to the traditional centre knurl, the benifit of these is their strength and the finer adjustment that can be made due to a different manufacturing process that can't be replicated by the normal adjustables. For what its worth these are also the adjustable of choice for the MOD. Hope this helps,

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60% of my tooling is bacho my adjustables are my main tools,if my apprentice left those anywhere he would have his pay docked the only 2 of your recent products that quite frankly are tat are that stupid pump pliers that does not really fit anything and your junior hacksaws the frame is to flimsy i had one for a day and returned it to the merchants

 

[LegionellaSlave]

I use a Bahco jnr hacksaw.
Never had a problem with it and I cut a lot of stainless with it.
In fact, the bahco hacksaw blade that it came with it lasted for ages.

 

[Mark Haywood]

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[/QUOTE]
60% of my tooling is bacho my adjustables are my main tools,if my apprentice left those anywhere he would have his pay docked the only 2 of your recent products that quite frankly are tat are that stupid pump pliers that does not really fit anything and your junior hacksaws the frame is to flimsy i had one for a day and returned it to the merchants[/QUOTE]

Hello Gasman
We have a number of frames in the assortment, the basic version is the 239 as show

We also have the 268 whihch is more stable, and may suit your needs better

Hope this helps

 

[Mark Haywood]

We have recently started doing a job of the month competition. Winner chosen by the person who donates the prize.

I'm in favour of being one of the sponsors, can the forum administrator PM to discuss please

 

[kay-jay]

I'm in favour of being one of the sponsors, can the forum administrator PM to discuss please

Great news mark. it would be good to have you on board as a sponsor.

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[AWheating]

you wont find any standard junior hacksaw to be great(as good as older ones) today imo, i have several and they are all poor compared to the old ones my dad left me when he passed. Same with all tools, record,hilmor etc..... alot of poor stuff now. Thats why ebay is so great as you can still get your hands on older stuff in good nick.

 

[WHPES]

I borrowed a recent Bahco adjustable and they aren't that good now and the jaws wobble. I have an own brand "Kennedy"adjustable from Cromwell and it's miles better for a lot less money.

My best Junior Hacksaw is an old Eclipse with part die cast frame and tightening nut, from the 1980s.

As for regular hacksaws, the Sandvik original has set the standard for many years and I hope Bahco don't cheapen that one. I have 2, one original 12" one and another cut down to take 10" blades.