BAHCO FIND

[johnek]

"Bruce's site?" was mentioned by Graeme,  I think I know the one you mean but not sure....

[anglesmith]

Someone here showed us this link http://www.melbys.net/bahco/Generations.htm
Graeme

[johnek]

Oh yes I know that one (Bruce's site)  I thought it was implied there was a site from which Bachos could be purchased that I did not know of.  I have obtained a small number from the tool exchange (Australia)

[johnek]

Here is a photo of my two 24 inch model Bahco 86. One is pre 1950 and has a smooth shaft and stamped markings. The other is post 1950. Both have 45 Deg angle heads. You would have to say they are both 3rd Generation - early and late. The 86 and 87 models started being produced with 22.5 deg heads I think as of Generation 5 - 1984 on. Very late ones, Generation 6 will have the Bahco fish symbol, a divider on the shaft about half way, measurements in mm, and vernier markings on the jaws

[anglesmith]

Sorry Johnek, my sentence making was at fault. I bought the 86 at our local market. I thought I got a good buy because it looked at a glance to be in good condition, the seller had painted the handle (no big deal) but in the rush of getting back to my own stall, I didn't notice that it had been severely over strained at one time! I am still thinking through what to do about That? It is the similar in style to the one that was on eBay but is branded A/b BA HJORTH & Co STOCHHOLM SVERICE and the BAHCO on the other side has a larger H!
Graeme

[johnek]

Sounds like from the markings its an older one, possibly made between 1950 and 1954. My newer 86 model is a bit loose in the jaw too. You can replace the jaw with a new one, that might solve the problem or at least make it better. But it might look s bit odd.Where do you get a new parts? Some sellers have them. They are still available right now in Sweden. But shifter parts are usually sold in big lots. Then you have to onsell the ones you dont want etc etc. Might be best just to wait and get a better condition 86

[johnek]

This is what you need?

[anglesmith]

If it was that easy,the movable jaw is fine, I would guess that a new jaw would cost more than I payed for the whole shifter. Some one has has use  a cheater bar (4ft of pipe?) on it and the fixed jaw is leaning out 3-4 degrees! My mistake I should have looked with more care and not been in a rush! But I think with careful heating and a 3lb copper hammer it could be made right??  In all my tool hunting I don't remember if ever seeing a shifter so bent, let alone a large Bahco!
Graeme

[johnek]

Look - I think a man needs a good 86. A slack-jawed variety is just not on. I observe there has been a few goodish ones on Ebay UK recently - so they are around. Maybe snap up one o those?

[johnek]

A Merry BAHCO Christmas from Sydney Australia

[Papaw]

Pretty cool, John!

[johnek]

I guess I'm a bit of a big kid.

So I got some chocolate and a box of 'toys'

Bahco toys of course

[Papaw]

That box contains more BAHCO wrenches than I own all together!

[johnek]

Over 50! Well, I didn't actually get them for Christmas - obviously it takes a while to build this up as there are no repeats in this lot - but it's a nice thought!

[johnek]

Hello all,

In dealing with Bahco adjustable wrenches there are three patent numbers that are sometimes found on the older Generation Three (1914 onward). The first of the Gen 3 had Pat 40417 which relates to the groove on the shaft allowing easier access to the adjusting knurl. You can see an example on this No.81 (Image 1). The second that is found on 70 series keys is 38643 which relates to the angle of the head being 15 degrees. You can see both on the Bahco-Clyburn 74 (image 2). The third is 55338 which I have only just come across. This is shown on the curious double fish Bahco 164 (image 3) and an old Bahco 31 I recently acquired (image 4). I think this relates to the pipe jaws - that would make sense as I've only seen it on this type of wrench - but not sure how to look the patent numbers up. Maybe someone can help?

Pat numbers present on any Bahco wrench are a good indicator of it being older. Only the first of the Generation 3 showed these numbers.

Like to hear from any active collectors of Bahco wrenches, especially any in Australia. Anyone out there? I have a couple of good contacts in Sweden and Finland, but that's all at the moment.

Regards,

joHn