I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of pliers except it has
complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout in the upper and
lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at least 50 years old.
I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where you squeeze the
ends together to release pressure). But that idea only holds water if the
ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire. Any ideas? BTW,
I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price is right! ; )
Bill
"Lew Hodgett" wrote
>
> "Bill" wrote:
>
>> THAT IS absolutely what it is.
> <snip>
>> I guess I'll need to be on the lookout for some "hog rings".
>
> Be aware there is more than one type of hog ring.
>
> At least my dad used different types when we had hogs.
>
--
Yep, there is those little rubber rings that slip over the testicles of hogs
and other farm animals. A lot of work to install those things on account the
animal is rarely cooperative.
Hog ring pliers perhaps?
http://www.academyfence.com/fencingtools/HogRingPliers.html
Just the first reasonable page I found.
r
On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:31:45 -0400, "Bill" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of pliers except it has
>complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout in the upper and
>lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at least 50 years old.
>I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where you squeeze the
>ends together to release pressure). But that idea only holds water if the
>ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire. Any ideas? BTW,
>I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price is right! ; )
>
>Bill
>
"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Thank you for your interest. There is a bolt going though
> both handles which allows one to vary the minimum distance
> between the jaws (min is about 3/16"). I wouldn't say that the
> jaws rotate, but they are not aligned--which adds support for
> your radiator clamp tool proposal. I'll try it on a radiator hose
> clamp if I can find one...
You will need to find an "OLD" car as this type hose clamp had not been used
in many many years. The clamp that they work on is very simple, a spring
clamp if you will.
> It IS very well made--solid, built to last. Reasonable offers accepted!
> :)
I used to sell them back in the 70's for about 50 cents per pair. You can
keep them.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>> Thank you for your interest. There is a bolt going though
>>> both handles which allows one to vary the minimum distance
>>> between the jaws (min is about 3/16"). I wouldn't say that the
>>> jaws rotate, but they are not aligned--which adds support for
>>> your radiator clamp tool proposal. I'll try it on a radiator hose
>>> clamp if I can find one...
>>
>>
>> You will need to find an "OLD" car as this type hose clamp had not been
>> used in many many years. The clamp that they work on is very simple, a
>> spring clamp if you will.
>>
>>
>>> It IS very well made--solid, built to last. Reasonable offers accepted!
>>> :)
>>
>> I used to sell them back in the 70's for about 50 cents per pair. You
>> can keep them.
>>
>
> No, it's been determined these are "hog ring clamps". BIG-difference...
> I should try to market them in a Harley newsgroup... ; )
Actually a trim or upholstry shop would be a better bet if you are serious.
On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:14:32 -0400, "Bill" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>"Rob Morden" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Hog ring pliers perhaps?
>>
>> http://www.academyfence.com/fencingtools/HogRingPliers.html
>>
>> Just the first reasonable page I found.
>>
>
>THAT IS absolutely what it is. Though the pair I obtained (accompanying a
>number of other older tools) is made out of a bit more metal. Looks like it
>could be a handy tool for repairing a fence or a task along thouse lines.
>I guess I'll need to be on the lookout for some "hog rings". : )
>
>Thanks!
>Bill
The other use for hog rings is automotive (and maybe other)
upholstery.
Gordon Shumway
Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?
"Bill" <> wrote in message>
> I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of
pliers except it has
> complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout
in the upper and
> lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at
least 50 years old.
> I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where
you squeeze the
> ends together to release pressure). But that idea only
holds water if the
> ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire.
Any ideas? BTW,
> I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price
is right! ; )
>
> Bill
>
>
Sounds like a radiator hose clamp tool to me.
I'll bet the jaws rotate? The good ones did....
phil kangas
In article <[email protected]>, "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of pliers except it has
>complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout in the upper and
>lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at least 50 years old.
>I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where you squeeze the
>ends together to release pressure). But that idea only holds water if the
>ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire. Any ideas? BTW,
>I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price is right! ; )
Sounds like you're describing a radiator hose clamp pliers.
"Phil Kangas" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Bill" <> wrote in message>
>> I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of
> pliers except it has
>> complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout
> in the upper and
>> lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at
> least 50 years old.
>> I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where
> you squeeze the
>> ends together to release pressure). But that idea only
> holds water if the
>> ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire.
> Any ideas? BTW,
>> I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price
> is right! ; )
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>
> Sounds like a radiator hose clamp tool to me.
> I'll bet the jaws rotate? The good ones did....
> phil kangas
>
Thank you for your interest. There is a bolt going though
both handles which allows one to vary the minimum distance
between the jaws (min is about 3/16"). I wouldn't say that the
jaws rotate, but they are not aligned--which adds support for
your radiator clamp tool proposal. I'll try it on a radiator hose
clamp if I can find one...
It IS very well made--solid, built to last. Reasonable offers accepted! :)
Thanks,
Bill
"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Phil Kangas" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Bill" <> wrote in message>
>>> I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of
>> pliers except it has
>>> complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout
>> in the upper and
>>> lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at
>> least 50 years old.
>>> I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where
>> you squeeze the
>>> ends together to release pressure). But that idea only
>> holds water if the
>>> ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire.
>> Any ideas? BTW,
>>> I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price
>> is right! ; )
>>>
>>> Bill
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Sounds like a radiator hose clamp tool to me.
>> I'll bet the jaws rotate? The good ones did....
>> phil kangas
>>
Maybe they fit 50 year old radiator hose clamps?
They don't resemble any new radiator hose clamp tools (I've been looking
at)...
I think you are correct though.
Thanks,
Bill
"Rob Morden" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hog ring pliers perhaps?
>
> http://www.academyfence.com/fencingtools/HogRingPliers.html
>
> Just the first reasonable page I found.
>
THAT IS absolutely what it is. Though the pair I obtained (accompanying a
number of other older tools) is made out of a bit more metal. Looks like it
could be a handy tool for repairing a fence or a task along thouse lines.
I guess I'll need to be on the lookout for some "hog rings". : )
Thanks!
Bill
> r
>
> On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:31:45 -0400, "Bill" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of pliers except it has
>>complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout in the upper
>>and
>>lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at least 50 years old.
>>I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where you squeeze the
>>ends together to release pressure). But that idea only holds water if the
>>ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire. Any ideas?
>>BTW,
>>I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price is right! ; )
>>
>>Bill
>>
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> Thank you for your interest. There is a bolt going though
>> both handles which allows one to vary the minimum distance
>> between the jaws (min is about 3/16"). I wouldn't say that the
>> jaws rotate, but they are not aligned--which adds support for
>> your radiator clamp tool proposal. I'll try it on a radiator hose
>> clamp if I can find one...
>
>
> You will need to find an "OLD" car as this type hose clamp had not been
> used in many many years. The clamp that they work on is very simple, a
> spring clamp if you will.
>
>
>> It IS very well made--solid, built to last. Reasonable offers accepted!
>> :)
>
> I used to sell them back in the 70's for about 50 cents per pair. You can
> keep them.
>
No, it's been determined these are "hog ring clamps". BIG-difference...
I should try to market them in a Harley newsgroup... ; )
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>> "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for your interest. There is a bolt going though
>>>> both handles which allows one to vary the minimum distance
>>>> between the jaws (min is about 3/16"). I wouldn't say that the
>>>> jaws rotate, but they are not aligned--which adds support for
>>>> your radiator clamp tool proposal. I'll try it on a radiator hose
>>>> clamp if I can find one...
>>>
>>>
>>> You will need to find an "OLD" car as this type hose clamp had not been
>>> used in many many years. The clamp that they work on is very simple, a
>>> spring clamp if you will.
>>>
>>>
>>>> It IS very well made--solid, built to last. Reasonable offers accepted!
>>>> :)
>>>
>>> I used to sell them back in the 70's for about 50 cents per pair. You
>>> can keep them.
>>>
>>
>> No, it's been determined these are "hog ring clamps". BIG-difference...
>> I should try to market them in a Harley newsgroup... ; )
>
> Actually a trim or upholstry shop would be a better bet if you are
> serious.
>
I'm not too serious. I bought a box with a hand plane in it, and the hog
ring clamps
were in the bottom of the box. Having been picking them up every week or so
for the last 2 months, I'm happy to finally know what they are! Like
others,
I assumed they were clamps for rubber tubing. It's sort of bothersome to
have
tools you can't identify. I think the "What Is It?" threads are great!
Bill
"Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Bill" wrote:
>
>> THAT IS absolutely what it is.
> <snip>
>> I guess I'll need to be on the lookout for some "hog rings".
>
> Be aware there is more than one type of hog ring.
>
> At least my dad used different types when we had hogs.
>
> Lew
>
>
I hope they are nothing like the "calf frys" they served down south....
Bill
"Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Lew Hodgett" wrote
>>
>> "Bill" wrote:
>>
>>> THAT IS absolutely what it is.
>> <snip>
>>> I guess I'll need to be on the lookout for some "hog rings".
>>
>> Be aware there is more than one type of hog ring.
>>
>> At least my dad used different types when we had hogs.
>>
> --
> Yep, there is those little rubber rings that slip over the testicles of
> hogs and other farm animals. A lot of work to install those things on
> account the animal is rarely cooperative.
>
I would think someone with that job would be willing to pay alot for
a hog ring clamp. ; )
As an upholsterer, my first thought was hog ringer pliers, also.
Upholsterers use these often when a Klinch-It Fastener can't
(normally) be used to attach coil springs to jute webbing, ie.,
awkward positioning, so an alternative tool (hog ringer) is used when
repairing springs/attachments without disassembling a whole piece of
furniture/fabric. We also use spring clip pliers, which is somewhat
similar to hog ringer pliers (but different jaws), to attach springs
to a stiff wire edgeing, for a framed set of coil springs. One can,
maybe, describe a spring clip as a modified/specialized hog ring,
though I doubt a spring clip can be used to ring a hog's nose. Hog
ringer pliers are a typical/common tool for attaching hog rings to
automotive fabrics in some nonvisible locations.
Yep, lots of uses for hog rings/pliers in applications other than
hog's noses.
Sonny
a couple more applications for the ringer is in ringing wire like
hardware cloth or chicken netting together for making cages for animals.
I worked on a mink ranch when I was young and they used hog rings for
mink assembling cages. also can be used to seal the end of sausage
casings, like summer sausage tubes.
on 9/29/2009 2:11 AM (ET) Ross Hebeisen wrote the following:
> a couple more applications for the ringer is in ringing wire like
> hardware cloth or chicken netting together for making cages for animals.
> I worked on a mink ranch when I was young and they used hog rings for
> mink assembling cages. also can be used to seal the end of sausage
> casings, like summer sausage tubes.
I used to work on a mink farm when I was a kid too.
Mine was in West Nyack, NY. Where was yours?
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:31:45 -0400, "Bill" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>I came across that is basically shaped like a pair of pliers except it has
>complementary small ovalular regions (~~3/16" long) dugout in the upper and
>lower jaws of the "pliers". The tool is probably at least 50 years old.
>I'm guessing it's for some type of clamps (the sort where you squeeze the
>ends together to release pressure). But that idea only holds water if the
>ends of the clamps are basically made out of steel wire. Any ideas? BTW,
>I might be able to part with this rare tool if the price is right! ; )
>
>Bill
>
It does sound like hose clamp pliers as others said. Post a link to a
picture for us.
Gordon Shumway
Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?