Bahco140 8 1/2-Inch Universal Pipe Wrench

I just purchased this pipe wrench, and it is a fantastic tool. Every American should consider switching to this style of pipe wrench for most needs, because it really does set a better grip than our classic form. I can see occasions where that classic may be preferable, but most of the time the immediately setting grip on this tool will be preferable.There is some confusion about where this one is made. Bahco is a Swedish company owned by Snap-On, and is the premier brand of the group in Europe. Bahco makes a version of this wrench for Snap-on in Argentina. The Bahco purchased from Amazon-this tool as I received it- was made in Spain.The PWZ- series from snap-onis this wrench but with an ergonomic grip- in the Bahco brand it is sold under the 14-- line. Snap-on sells that grip and its name at a 50% markup on its website.Personally, thats not a price I can get behind. If you can get a deal from a snap-on dealer, jump on it. But if you want to pay a premium for warranty, I really wouldn't bother- you or your workpiece will break before this tool does.

Terrific Swedish pipe wrench by the inventor Bahco. This is the 16" painted handle version model 142. I received it with thin coat of corrosion on both sides of the black oxide finish at the jaws end; most likely from long term storage in cold warehouse of this vendor/supplier, or maybe even at the Bahco Spain warehouse.... The 12" version i received from a different vendor did not have this problem.I sprayed a coat of Stabil Rust Stopper and the corrosion dust went away after a couple of days. Definitely not worth returning for another one that might be from the same warehouse.The tool itself works fine and as rugged as the Knipex version although the steel on the Bahco pliers are thinner. In any case, you can tell the difference in workmanship, fit & finish, durability when you hold this in your hand (or the Knipex) compared to the Harbor Freight and other no name knockoffs.

This thing is more handy than I hoped. Less cumbersome than a traditional pipe wrench especially when working on cars. But good for most use where you need a pipe wrench.

Takes some getting used to but now it is now my go to pipe wrench for most applications. I'm an apprentice plumber and needed some different sized pipe wrenches. I decided to get a Swedish style wrench based on reviews. Not everyone will like this wrench. The master plumber whom I work for is of Swedish ancestry does not care for it, But interestingly will borrow it in certain circumstances.Pros: It is steel but light weight, feels lighter than traditional aluminum wrenches. The head is smaller and narrower than a typical plumbing wrench which allows it to work with close fittings or tight areas that a traditional wrench can't. The threaded rod and nut adjusts the wrench much faster than a traditional spiral adjustment. The wrench looks like a set of pliers. The hardest thing to learn is that you do not have to squeeze both handles while using, just a push on the back handles is all you need. But squeezing both handles gives you extra grip for locked tight fittings. Despite its looks this will not replace pliers but can be used as such in many cases. The flat jaws are great for straitening bent overflow pans, saw blades, and other small items.Cons: The handles are not very thick or solid. You can't add pipe at the end for extra torque. I have stepped on the curved back handle on some tricky fittings and not bent or the broke the wrench but am careful not to slam it with my foot. I will typically use a traditional pipe wrench for exceptionally stuck fittings. Keeping the jaws open with one hand takes practice and is not always easy if the wrench is not holding something. This will not replace a traditional pipe wrench 3% of the time.I'd recommend buying this wrench if you want a light weight tool that can be used to separate close fittings, is quick to adjust. I would not recommend this tool to someone who wants to avoid carrying extra tools or doesn't care to learn a new tool.

I purchase this thinking it was the same as the Snapon version. Bahco is owned by Snapon but this product feels cheap compared to the one on the tool truck. If I had to do it again I would pay the extra $10 on the truck rather than wait for it to be shipped from Europe. However, I haven’t had any issues with the wrench. It works like it should. Grips tight. Doesn’t slip. If you don’t have a Swedish pipe wrench buy one. Doesn’t have to be this one.

So easy to use and great for getting really tight nuts or bolts loose (as long as you don't care that it will mar it up a bit).

This pipe wrench is the same design, look, and structure as the expensive ones that come off a truck. If brand names bother you, don't buy these; but, if you want equal quality for way less money, these are the pliers are for you!

It works the way it's supposed to, so it's a fine tool, but it's a knockoff of the snap on one. That's fine, as I don't want to pay outrageous prices for the same tool, however one of my coworkers happened to buy the Snap-On tool off of the truck a few days later for less than I payed for this, and he has a no questions asked lifetime warranty.