Where to buy bench seat hog rings and pliers?

[Mister-B]

When I ordered my seat cover, it didn't dawn on me that I'd need hog rings and pliers. They sell both at Brothers for a good price, but at this point shipping would cost more than the kit, and it would be a while before it gets here.

I've checked Home Depot, but theirs is for chain linked fences. Checked Harbor Freight, but they only carry the pliers.

Is there a brick and mortar store you know of that carries these?
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[LockDoc]

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My local tractor supply carries them. I don't know if you have any kind of a farm store near you or not. If you do give them a call.

LockDoc

[JOJABOY]

O'Reilly, Autozone

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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My local tractor supply carries them. I don't know if you have any kind of a farm store near you or not. If you do give them a call.

LockDoc

Yeah, we have IFA, Cal Ranch, etc. Wont that just be chain link fencing stuff, vs interior rings?

That's a great idea though. Hadn't thought of that. Is there just a standard type ring I can ask them if they have?
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[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Yeah, we have IFA, Cal Ranch, etc. Wont that just be chain link fencing stuff, vs interior rings?

That's a great idea though. Hadn't thought of that. Is there just a standard type ring I can ask them if they have?
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All I know them by is hog rings. What is different about the fencing rings?

LockDoc

[buckskins4ever]

Call an upholstery place and ask if they have an extra set and some rings they might sell ya.....or at least tell you where to get the right ones.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

All I know them by is hog rings. What is different about the fencing rings?

LockDoc

I've never used hog rings of any kind, so I'm trying to figure this out. I assumed when Home Depot said they are for fencing, that they must be different than interior rings, but maybe not.

This is a pic of the ones from Home Depot. Will that work?

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[SS Tim]

Fence rings are larger and heavier wire. Automotive rings tend to be sharper as well. Try finding a on-line auto trim supplier. Good pliers are a must, cheap pliers are an absolute pita. If you want, email any item specific links for on-line or ebay and I'll take a look at them.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

I've never used hog rings of any kind, so I'm trying to figure this out. I assumed when Home Depot said they are for fencing, that they must be different than interior rings, but maybe not.

This is a pic of the ones from Home Depot. Will that work?

Yep.

[67swb72klb]

try an auto uphostry supply or any of the larger craft stores (joann fabrics)

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Fence rings are larger and heavier wire. Automotive rings tend to be sharper as well. Try finding a on-line auto trim supplier. Good pliers are a must, cheap pliers are an absolute pita. If you want, email any item specific links for on-line or ebay and I'll take a look at them.

Harbor freight has these pliers
http://www.harborfreight.com/straigh...iers-3102.html

Would these rings work?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Prime-Lin...6#.UUqim-69KSN
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[SS Tim]

The Home Depot fence rings will not even fit in my automotive ring pliers. They are a heavier gauge wire than the automotive rings but I still ended up at a fence supply for rings that were bigger and a heavier wire (about 50%) for my dog anti-dig panels.
For automotive work you want a quality sharp ring that will close fairly easy with the ends passing not butting as it goes round.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

The Home Depot fence rings will not even fit in my automotive ring pliers. They are a heavier gauge wire than the automotive rings but I still ended up at a fence supply for rings that were bigger and a heavier wire (about 50%) for my dog anti-dig panels.
For automotive work you want a quality sharp ring that will close fairly easy with the ends passing not butting as it goes round.

They have different sizes at Home Depot. That last one I posted a link to is a small size 1. Would those not fit the harbor freight pliers?
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[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Harbor freight has these pliers
http://www.harborfreight.com/straigh...iers-3102.html

Would these rings work?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Prime-Lin...6#.UUqim-69KSN

Actually the rings might work out well for your application. The reason I say this is your cover is a basic bag and attached at the edge. If it were say a styled cover like a bucket that uses listing wires on the seating and back faces to pull the cover into the foam shape and hog-ringed to molded in wire forms. Then I would want a small sharp ring.

The pliers might work. They may be too big at the tip end. The spring is a big help too. I'd buy some rings and run by HF to try a pair if they stock them. If they close the ring down to a round pencil size you are good to go. However the tips might need grinding, back toward the cups, to get into tight spots. Most pro pliers have a real high taper to make tips as small as possible. So forget any of the cast metal type pliers you see with a 1/8th or so flat ledge around the tip cups.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Actually the rings might work out well for your application. The reason I say this is your cover is a basic bag and attached at the edge. If it were say a styled cover like a bucket that uses listing wires on the seating and back faces to pull the cover into the foam shape and hog-ringed to molded in wire forms. Then I would want a small sharp ring.

The pliers might work. They may be too big at the tip end. The spring is a big help too. I'd buy some rings and run by HF to try a pair if they stock them. If they close the ring down to a round pencil size you are good to go. However the tips might need grinding, back toward the cups, to get into tight spots. Most pro pliers have a real high taper to make tips as small as possible. So forget any of the cast metal type pliers you see with a 1/8th or so flat ledge around the tip cups.

Thanks for your help!
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[SS Tim]

How did we end up without a Husky picture in a Mister-B thread?
Here are two of my spell check/editor/research assistants tonight.

[Mint68]

A budy of mine needed some and went in to an upholstery shop and the guy gave him a bag for free. I would check an upholstery shop first for supplies, may not have pliers, but they should have plenty of the rings.

[SS Tim]

Did a little checking and found some KD pliers at amazon. The first link is for 3702 straight handle pliers and they also have a 3704 bent handle plus 3702 a set of both. Straight or bent is a matter of preference and working space (like under a progressive cover installation). Straight would be my default, if you need the excuse the set will cover about everything.

KD Tools 3703 Straight Hog Ring Pliers -...
KD Tools 3702 2 Piece Hog Ring Plier Set -...

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

How did we end up without a Husky picture in a Mister-B thread?
Here are two of my spell check/editor/research assistants tonight.

Well, seeing as my boy is in my avatar, you'll never escape a post from me without a husky Lmao

Great looking dogs, by the way
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[Rick212]

Where did you get your seat covers? Did you also get new foam? I am in need of a complete overhaul of my seats and am about to give it a go.

Thanks...Rick
'72 Blazer 4x4

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Rick212

Where did you get your seat covers? Did you also get new foam? I am in need of a complete overhaul of my seats and am about to give it a go.

Thanks...Rick
'72 Blazer 4x4

I got it from Brothers. It was around $150 for a vinyl cover that's supposed to look stock

My foam seems fine, but when I start replacing the cover, if it needs foam or springs, I'll go to the junk yard for that
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[special-K]

I just go to my upholstery guy and he'll get me anything I need. I've never had him get my tools but I'm sure he'd get them

[b.eddy's72]

Larry Dennis Company in Fort Worth Texas has it all. It is a textile compnay and they ship all over. I used to work there almost 20 years ago and still buy from them when I need something.

[Mister-B]

Brothers really pulled through, and did a nice touch with my order. Unbeknownst to me, they put a pack of hog rings and some pliers in the box with my seat covers that just got delivered!
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[JOJABOY]

Mark and the guys over in Corona do a great job. You can't ask for a higher quality part or better customer service.