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Recently got into the hair, fur & feathers obsession!
I have three pair of split ring pliers, a pair made by Worth(cheapie)
a pair of imported "precision" pliers and a pair in the middle.
I have an awful time(partly because of seventy year old eyes!) with
size o split rings. The Worth actually works the best. I noticed the lower
jaw is narrower and longer than the other two.
What do you fella's use and where can I get one!
Thanks!
Crappiekiller3
I like Worth for bigger ones. For smaller ones, #1, 0 and 00 I use a really fine tip needle nose pliers and a hook. I tried split ring pliers and wound up shooting them all over the house. I have a pair of jewelry pliers I use when I go that small for split rings.
I use Xuron they work great on the litle split rings and best of all made in the USA
The title says it all. Where Doc?
Crappiekiller3
Ok here is a link and dont let the price fool yea
XURON 496 Split Ring Pliers - USA: Widget Supply
I know "I hate the fact that there r 3 different tools for 3 different split o ring sizes"lol I hear ya buddy on the old eye's"But good golly what a gash"!:Dhe"he" again I use the red Pliers w/ the grips for the smallest (00)" size rings;)
duno the name of make"
I will go along with the 70 plus but the D##$%% things (Split Rings) were just as bad at 30 + ....... I tried severl kinds and the Cheap O worth has done the best all around but ... they will wear out quick ... I have gone to "Butt Rings" for attaching Spinner Blades to Swiveles and I think you could replace them in most other uses but I would want to solder the connection where you have a load.
Split Rings are Night Mares to me :mad:
JSC
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I'm still using the old cheapie Worth split ring pliers, although I've filed the edges clean. So far no problem no matter what size I've been using.
I do like the looks of the Xurons though
Fatman
FatmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
They work great do all my split ring work while watching a movie seems to make it less tedious, also the price on these have come down allot they used to cost allot more. Best prices on them can be found in craft shops if you go to a tool shop you are looking at close to $20 or more for the same pliers
Well"there's always the ever so nimble good ole trusty tip of your pointer..."he"he" NOW"NOW"!:rolleyes: Finger nail"!
auh huh"...!See how ya all are"!GOOD GRIEF"!
I AIN'T NEVER,"...
BUT ALWAYS WANTED TO!..."KNOW WHAT I MEAN VERN?:D
I just use my finger nail till it gets stuck in the quick,and i launch it cross the room...
"JEEEESH":eek: THE SPLIT RING GUY'S":rolleyes:
"Yall ain't RIGHT"!...:eek:..."I'm TELL'N"...he"he";)
"Whats wrong with yall"!!!.. ???"ANYHOW"???
Boy is somebody in a chipper mode today, you know grub if you pierce your finger nails and insert a split ring than after that is done attach one of your jigs to each split ring you could have your very own traveling jig display holders.Quote:
Originally Posted by grubfarmer67
What yea think good idea you could call it maybe GRUB'S 10 FINGER'S OF KILLER JIG'S kind of catchy. Heck you could take it one step further and paint all the available colors right on your nails.
I just might have to trade mark that idea for future use... :D:D:D:D
When it comes to split rings I have tried just about everything. Split ring pliers, fingernails, you name it, and through ALOT of trial and error I will share what works for me. Take a pair of small needle nose pliers and grab the split ring just above where the wire begins and ends. Take the blade in your free hand,turn it on its edge and slide it in between the wires on the ring. Turn the blade where the hole will start on the ring, thus opening the ring up. Before you move the blade on around put the swivel ring right behind it and you can kill two birds with one trip. Just rotate the pliers and hold the blade and swivel in place and before you know it...YOU ARE CONNECTED!!!! I can put a blade and swivel on a bait with this method before I could chase a split ring down with a pair of split ring pliers...lol...after I dropped it in the floor for the 4TH TIME!!!!....I hope this helps...Good Fishin'....GF
That's a good post Grouse!
I do a similar procedure (blade on the side, attach swivel at same time),
although I have scratched a few blades doing this. I don't know how
many I've launched through the room to never be found again!! I think
they are all together where I launch bail springs, small screws and keeper
washers!!!
I'm gonna try those Xuron pliers anyway!! I've already spent 10 million
dollars on my hobbies, ha, ha what's another ten bucks?
Crappiekiller3
I always turn the inside of the blade toward the floor so only the edge rubs against the wire..That helps with the scratchin'....lol. When it comes to the FLYIN' SPRINGS AND THINGS, get you a old towel and fold it over your hands before you take out the final screw...or in a tub of water will work as well...lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappiekiller3
Same here....if I cant find it I will make it eventually lol
I am like Grousefly, as I have done about everything there is to do with the split rings. Since I have the Xuron pliers, I have no problem with even the smallest rings. They are well worth the price.
Doc .... I Thank You, Thank You, Thank YouQuote:
Originally Posted by Doc Crappie
For letting us know about these pliers ... they really work and I have one of just about every kind (with the cheap o Worth .. was the best).. Are you seeing much wear with the ones you have ???
Thanx Again
JSC
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