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Offline cody6268

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Volvo Wrench?
« on: June 16, 2018, 07:33:16 PM »
Any reason why the Bahco wrench often referred to by the automaker Volvo (I think this was originally a toolkit wrench, correct?) has an adjustable head on one end, then an alligator type on the other?

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2018, 08:29:58 PM »
I suppose it was to help the mechanic to fit pipe and other different fastener. That wrench predates pipe wrenches.

We have some BAHCO collectors here who probably will enlighten you.
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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2018, 12:12:26 PM »
Think alligator wrenches are not as well known in Europe as in the US.
BAHCO designed them for the auto industry.
As far as I know only VOLVO had them in their toolkits, marked with their name,
probably mainly for the export to the US.

I have two 8" BAHCO alligator wrenches, but without the VOLVO mark.

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2018, 03:56:11 PM »
Hello, Henri. Those are very cool!! I must admit,that style wrench, is the first I have ever seen. Regards, lou
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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2018, 04:08:34 PM »
I have a Volvo adjustable/alligator wrench.  I'll try to get a pic up tomorrow.  Should be on my wall of oddities.

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2018, 03:44:05 PM »
Here you go

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2018, 08:40:41 PM »
 a bit foggy, hard to see.

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2018, 08:47:21 PM »
I can't even see the fog!!!
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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2018, 02:21:45 PM »
Sorry guys, couldn't get them to post.  Guess I am going to have to read the directions

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2018, 02:28:38 PM »
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Guess I am going to have to read the directions

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=61.0
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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2018, 04:02:08 PM »
Thanks Papaw. I did see that.  I tried to post right off my computer but I am thinking they may be to big.  When I click reply, it won't load and then a screen comes up that says site can't be reached. 

I will have to pick a hosting site and try that

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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2018, 04:52:26 PM »
Download Irfanview, it is free and has a lot of editing functions.
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Re: Volvo Wrench?
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2018, 05:11:08 PM »
Hello, fatfillup/ I am a dinosaur when it comes to picture technology. Are you using a reguler (digital) camera , or a cellphone? Regards, Lou
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