Welcome to The Adjustable Spanner Database
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Featured Adjustable Spanners
Featured adjustable spanners from our members. More photos of adjustable spanners in our adjustable spanner photo gallery.
Bahco № 70/71 Double Head 8 in
Made in 1926 by Bahco
Bahco № 2 Generation 1 10 in
Made in 1905 by Bahco
Bahco № 71 Generation 3 8 in
Made in 1922 by Bahco
Bahco № 72/73 Double Head 12 in
Made in 1948 by Bahco
Bahco № 13 Tire 12 in
Made in 1932 by Bahco
Bahco № 2 Generation 1 10 in
Made in 1914 by Bahco
Bahco № 29 Generation 3 4 in
Made in 1925 by Bahco
Bahco № 20 Alligator 6 in
Made in 1940 by Bahco
Bahco № 71 Generation 3 8 in
Made in 1955 by Bahco
Bahco № 23 Alligator 12 in
Made in 1949 by Bahco
Bahco № 31 Alligator 8 in
Made in 1975 by Bahco
Bahco № 420 C Alligator 6 in
Made in 1938 by Bahco
Old Vintage Adjustable Spanner
Here you will hopefully be able to find others with the same adjustable spanners as your own, and make new acquaintances, share knowledge and experiences. Besides that, it's fun to read about these old and beautiful vintage adjustable spanners. It's 100% free, and our policy is full integrity.
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| Name | Model No. | Size | Tool type | Year | Made in | Photo | Notes |
| Bahco № 420 C Alligator 6 in | № 420 C | 6 in | Adjustable spanner | 1938 | Sweden | - |  |
| Bahco № 69 Generation 3 4 in | № 69 | 4 in | Adjustable spanner | 1950 | Sweden | - | |
| Bahco № 69 Generation 3 4 in | № 69 | 4 in | Adjustable spanner | 1926 | Sweden | - | |
| Bahco № 420 C Alligator 6 in | № 420 C | 6 in | Adjustable spanner | 1938 | Sweden |  |
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| Bahco № 31 Alligator 8 in | № 31 | 8 in | Adjustable spanner | 1975 | Sweden | |
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| Bahco № 23 Alligator 12 in | № 23 | 12 in | Adjustable spanner | 1949 | Sweden | |
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| Bahco № 20 Alligator 6 in | № 20 | 6 in | Adjustable spanner | 1940 | Sweden | |
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| Bahco № 10B Tire 6 in | № 10B | 6 in | Adjustable spanner | 1939 | Sweden | |
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| Bahco № 2 Generation 1 10 in | № 2 | 10 in | Adjustable spanner | 1905 | Sweden | |
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| Bahco № 13 Tire 12 in | № 13 | 12 in | Adjustable spanner | 1932 | Sweden | |
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Videos of old adjustable spanners
Videos of adjustable spanners added by our members. More videos in our video gallery.
About old tools
Areas of use
One tool for many bolts and nuts sizes, this is were we use the adjustable spanner, loosening and tightening nuts and bolts.
The Tool History
The adjustable spanner was invented in the UK 1841 by Joseph Stubs, and has since then undergone a lot of changes. Soon after Stubs, two more well known inventors entered the spanner scene, namly Edwin Beard Budding and Richard Clyburn. Clyburns design resembles the designs most, that we are familiar with today.
Manufacturers from England
Garrington, King Dick, Clyburn, Domino, Foot Print, Burston
Manufacturers from U.S.A.
Crescent, J.H. Williams, Diamond Calk Horseshoe, Craftsman, Snap-on (Blue-point)
Manufacturers from Germany
Belzer, Gedore, Hazet
Manufacturers from Sweden
Bahco (Enköping), ESF (Enköping), Eminentverktyg (Torshälla)
Other nordic brands
Billnäs (Finland), Kongsberg (Norway)
Other european brands
Facom (France), Irega (Spain), Peugeot Brothers (France)
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