Hog Ring Pliers

[bmwpower]

Any recommendations?

Saw these and seemed like a good deal.

http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=7019

http://www.tooltopia.com/ProductImages/ir-lif/kd-3702.jpg

[Chris Adams]

I have a set that looks just like that. The bad news is they take SMALL hog rings, not the standard ones you can actually buy at hardware stores.
I've used them by 'starting' the rings with a big pair of pliers to get them small enough to use, then useing these.
Honestly I get more use out of regular cheap hog ring pliers like you can buy at most hardware stores.

[krusty the clown]

they look nice. the only pair of hogs ring pliers i own are really old and they actually were made for ringing hogs! i think i gave a buck for them at the pawn shop.

[volvo]

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Those are inexpensive and nice spring loaded plier. For some more ideas from the pros......

Hog Ring Pliers, Where to get them.



http://www.csosborne.com/tools_1.html


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search.php?searchid=4868778

[Elroy]

the only pair of hogs ring pliers i own are really old and they actually were made for ringing hogs!

Same here. Made of cast iron and they sure as hell didn't cost $28.

[jay50]

Any use for hog ring pliers other that hogs in hog pen?

[krusty the clown]

auto upholstery is held to the seat frame's with hog rings.

[bmwpower]

auto upholstery is held to the seat frame's with hog rings.

Yea, that's gonna be my use. Had to take apart a BMW seat and gonna try to weld the broken frame and then reinstall. Not too many hog rings, but enough to warrant a new tool purchase.

[krusty the clown]

when you buy your hog rings get the "pig" size. the "hog" size is too large.

[bmwpower]

when you buy your hog rings get the "pig" size. the "hog" size is too large.

I'm thinking 3/8" is the right size, but I will have to bring the old ones in to compare. Not sure what 3/8" is a measure of....

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_101010_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

[krusty the clown]

i have never seen them listed by dimentions. just pig, shoat, and hog size.............

http://www.deckermfg.com/pig_items.html

[billymade]

http://www.deckermfg.com/images/product_images/hump_rings.jpg
http://www.deckermfg.com/
We discussed this a little in the past: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17745&highlight=hog+ring+pliers

[bmwpower]

http://www.deckermfg.com/images/product_images/hump_rings.jpg
http://www.deckermfg.com/
We discussed this a little in the past: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17745&highlight=hog+ring+pliers

A-ha, yes, I remember that one.

Ok, found some at TS too:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_28476_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

[bmwpower]

Same here. Made of cast iron and they sure as hell didn't cost $28.

they look nice. the only pair of hogs ring pliers i own are really old and they actually were made for ringing hogs! i think i gave a buck for them at the pawn shop.

Is this similar to the one you guys have?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_101118_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

http://www.tractorsupply.com/wcsstore/ConsumerDirectStorefrontAssetStore/images/products/600/3527776.jpg

[RAYJAY]

get the longer handle ones i got mine off of e-bay from eastwood here is the same set i got from them on e-bay the eastwood ones are from osborne company

360109507653

the ones your looking at are harder to use because of the short handles on them also the ones with the angle on them are the ones you will be using more of


Jeff

[billymade]

http://www.sgdgolf.com/Pareto/Portals/f43aac26-346f-4835-8c67-8916bbf452dc/hog_ring_pliers.jpg
Mine look identical to this one but they are not comfortable at all; if you do allot of work, your hands start hurting pretty quick, I don't think they have enough leverage.

Here is a interesting page I found about upholstery work; looks like from our sister site: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168060

I guess there are some nicer options out there:

http://www.eastwoodco.com/images/us//local/products/viewlarger/p29127c.jpg
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=18743&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=18743


http://www.hogrings.com/images/LargeSC760761.jpg
Ohh, what about a pneumatic hog ring gun?
More tool options here: http://www.hogrings.com/Products/Tools/index.htm

[krusty the clown]

mine are similar to the top ones with the thumbscrew.

[Danglerb]

I suspect which of the three common upholstery variations work best will depend on the seats you are trying to fix. Make sure to use quality stainless hog rings, some rust pretty easily.

I've been tearing apart a bunch of old leather seats, and its given me a load of respect for people that can correctly repair upholstery.

[billymade]

Upholstery Tools!

http://www.csosborne.com/images_1/osblogo2.gif
C.S. OSBORNE & CO .
Industrial Hand Tools Leather Tools ESTABLISHED 1826

Hmmm, looks like I found the "snapon" of upholstery tool companies; check out their hog ring pliers and industry specific tools here: http://www.csosborne.com/hog_ring_plyers.htm

http://www.csosborne.com/images_1/773-HRP.gif
These look like pro grade and comfortable pliers!
Hardened and tempered. Forged steel. Vinyl handles. Works with our new 773-K millimeter hog rings. Ideal for closing around a smaller area. Can be used on bungee cord. Part # 64794

http://www.csosborne.com/images_1/no_1440S.jpg
Nine different styles with strait or angled handles, comes with opening springs, closing springs and no springs. Please specify style. Grooves are the proper depth. Made of forged steel. Use with Osborne hog rings No 1442 and No 1443.

Another interesting website with tons of info/links: http://www.upholster.com/

[bmwpower]

I suspect which of the three common upholstery variations work best will depend on the seats you are trying to fix. Make sure to use quality stainless hog rings, some rust pretty easily.

I've been tearing apart a bunch of old leather seats, and its given me a load of respect for people that can correctly repair upholstery.

My original factory (or what appears to be original factory) rings are copper. Hopefully I can find stainless as that would be a nice option. If you have a source for stainless rings, let me know.

This is the style seat I'm repairing, except in black leather. Nice seat, but the frames are notorious for breaking as is mine.

http://www.e30tech.com/pictures/e30/seats/007.jpg

[bmwpower]

Upholstery Tools!

http://www.csosborne.com/images_1/osblogo2.gif
C.S. OSBORNE & CO .
Industrial Hand Tools Leather Tools ESTABLISHED 1826

Hmmm, looks like I found the "snapon" of upholstery tool companies; check out their hog ring pliers and industry specific tools here: http://www.csosborne.com/hog_ring_plyers.htm

Oooh, those look nice. Need prices....

<edit> gulp....
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(a4m23ae3yhget5flw1j1manq)/productdetails.aspx?sku=1000004185&source=GoogleBase

[RAYJAY]

BMW the eastwood ones are from osborn FYI

Jeff

[billymade]

A little "guide" to buying their tools: http://reviews.ebay.com/Buying-C-S-Osborne-Tools_W0QQugidZ10000000003743349

Links to pliers pricing: http://www.google.com/products?q=Osborne+hog+ring+pliers&btnG=Search+Products&show=dd

Ace Hardware has a pretty complete price listing of their tool line:
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(af42fr45bwi0yx3b5bkppx55)/SearchResults.aspx?SimpleSearchValue=C.S.+OSBORNE

[Underdog]

West Marine Stores have SS hog rings in several diffrent sizes, mostly used for shock cord apps.

[judgethis]

Ive used ones from Blue Point - YA808-. They work on all sizes and do a really nice job. Can't remember how much I paid but couldn't have been too much, Im as cheap as they come. I did quite a bit of trim work as a line tech.