Thread: Split ring problems

I have pouring pony head jigs for about three years now, I am having problems with the split rings staying open after I install the blade to the crane swivel. I have what I thought was a small pair of split ring pliers. Am I spreding the rings to far, is the pliers to big, or do I need a different split ring.
Thanks, Aaron

You need better quality split rings.

I agree with Kevin. None of my split rings stay apart.

I am getting ready to place an order from crazy angler, I will order some from him.

I agree with the above comments. Also if you have a friend that works in the medical field try and have them get you a pair of suture tweezers. They actually have jaws on them like a split ring plier. I have found that for me with the nerve damage that I have. They work a lot better than split ring pliers.

Bobo

Originally Posted by Bobo Greybeard

I agree with the above comments. Also if you have a friend that works in the medical field try and have them get you a pair of suture tweezers. They actually have jaws on them like a split ring plier. I have found that for me with the nerve damage that I have. They work a lot better than split ring pliers.

Bobo

Here is a couple of photographs of the suture scissors that I was talking about.






Hope this helps.
Bobo

PS, Working with these little split rings will make you know for sure if you need new glasses. LOL I do.

For my horseheads and ponys I use the German split rings from Hagens. I use either a cheap pair of Worth split ring pliers and now I have a pair of the Texas Tackle split ring pliers and love them

I'm having problems with the split ring staying separated too. It's also very difficult to split the ring then work it around the swivel and the spinner blade. I'm working with the pony head jig, size #0 split ring(from Do-It Molds) with the small Texas Tackle split ring pliers. Do ya'll use a fly tying vise or just hold the stuff in your hands? Will a better quality split ring be easier to work with or just not bend easily? I purchased one of the Ott magnifying lights and that helps a lot as far as seeing this tiny stuff but it's another thing to hold on to it and put it together. I hope you don't mind that I resurrect this thread. I appreciate any tips. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Glenn54

I'm having problems with the split ring staying separated too. It's also very difficult to split the ring then work it around the swivel and the spinner blade. I'm working with the pony head jig, size #0 split ring(from Do-It Molds) with the small Texas Tackle split ring pliers. Do ya'll use a fly tying vise or just hold the stuff in your hands? Will a better quality split ring be easier to work with or just not bend easily? I purchased one of the Ott magnifying lights and that helps a lot as far as seeing this tiny stuff but it's another thing to hold on to it and put it together. I hope you don't mind that I resurrect this thread. I appreciate any tips. Thanks.

I found that making sure the rings I buy are Stainless. Got one batch that were not and they would stay open once I split them and installed. I also have trouble with them. Got Arthritis in my hands now and can't see. Got one of those good magnifying lights with florescent light. Bought a pair of small pliers from bass pro similar to the Texas tackle pliers. Ground the off side down to fit the small rings. I split the ring, the put the blade in starting the ring on the rounded side of blade from straight ahead of the hole, then work the ring around bending it open as little as possible. Then I install on the swivel. I do all this holding in my hand under magnifier. Tried in the vise and no go for me.

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