john b 38 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Does anyone use these Cage Rings at all ? They're supposed to be for cage making but aren't like the clips I usually use. It's a long story but I've ended up with a box full . I've never used ones quite like this so I'm interested in any experience people have or anyone who wants some on the cheap. The folded one was done with a regular pair of pliers. There are special pliers for these but I don't know what the finished shape would be with those. Quote Link to post
Axholme Ferreter 0 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi John, I may be wrong but I think these are called Hog Rings, used a lot for fencing. Also used in upholstery. Can also be used of course to hold wire mesh together. all the best AF Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi John,I may be wrong but I think these are called Hog Rings, used a lot for fencing. Also used in upholstery. Can also be used of course to hold wire mesh together. all the best AF They're certainly a very similar shape. The hog rings I have come in a strip a bit like staples and are much thinner and sharper. These ones are a thicker, round wire but you're right they may still be a type of Hog Ring. Quote Link to post
Rolfe 2 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi John,I may be wrong but I think these are called Hog Rings, used a lot for fencing. Also used in upholstery. Can also be used of course to hold wire mesh together. all the best AF They look similar to Hog Rings.......but mine look like staples in a long strip......which i fix using a special hog-ring stapler. The cage making ones i use are J clips........these are compressed using special pliers.......but i have not seen any like that before. Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 They look similar to Hog Rings.......but mine look like staples in a long strip......which i fix using a special hog-ring stapler.The cage making ones i use are J clips........these are compressed using special pliers.......but i have not seen any like that before. Yes Rolfe - I agree on all three points. The J clips are what I have in the 'shop' along with the pliers. These ones were sent to me in error when I last restocked. Quote Link to post
ellir0305 9 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 They look similar to Hog Rings.......but mine look like staples in a long strip......which i fix using a special hog-ring stapler.The cage making ones i use are J clips........these are compressed using special pliers.......but i have not seen any like that before. Yes Rolfe - I agree on all three points. The J clips are what I have in the 'shop' along with the pliers. These ones were sent to me in error when I last restocked. i think, but i may be wrong that those are the type used for netting but i was under the impression that they came in strips too Quote Link to post
OldTrapCollector 376 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have also seen them in strips, used to attach wire netting to straining wires. You need a proper tool or they can be fiddly to say the least! Not sure if they would hold the cage edges close though John, they might be a bit 'rickety' if assembled with these but they are strong. OTC Quote Link to post
ellir0305 9 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have also seen them in strips, used to attach wire netting to straining wires. You need a proper tool or they can be fiddly to say the least! Not sure if they would hold the cage edges close though John, they might be a bit 'rickety' if assembled with these but they are strong. OTC [/quotactually i just remembered i saw a special tool for these type at mole valley for use with single clips i will try find a link. ok they dont have them online but take a look in store somewhere Quote Link to post
John Keswick 119 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 The tool looks like this Quote Link to post
Axholme Ferreter 0 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Had a quick serach in the shed and found these. I used them once and did not get on very well. Very fiddly to use. Better off with the flat clips. All the best AF Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yes those look like the same things AF. I'll have to see if I can find someone who's got a fence to put up Quote Link to post
ellir0305 9 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yes those look like the same things AF. I'll have to see if I can find someone who's got a fence to put up yep that second ones the right tool, proper tricky though Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 yep I'll stick with these. Thanks for the input everyone. Quote Link to post
wife 1 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 yep I'll stick with these. Thanks for the input everyone. the one in the photo which i had off you is great john, so much easier since i had it off you, no hassles,but i be in touch soon for some more clips Quote Link to post
R_Oldroyd 17 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 They look like Galvanised 22 D Hogrings to me which areused on fencing. I have Essex wildlife rabbit cages and they knocked together with these hogring and they work fine. regards Roger Quote Link to post
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