Working with bungee (shock) cord: Part 2 Hog Rings

[nigelmercier]

You can buy bits of ss wire shaped a bit like a staple, to crimp bungee...

I have discovered that these are generally known as Hog Rings.

Hog Rings Loose 1/2" - Stainless Steel for 6.5mm Shockcord
Price:£12.46 (Exc VAT at 20%) 586 Hog Rings (approx)
http://www.gtproductsmarine.com/shop/hog-rings-loose-b-stainless-steel.html

Hog Rings Loose 3/4" - Stainless Steel for 8mm Shockcord
Price:£12.46 (Exc VAT at 20%) 422 Hog Rings (approx)
http://www.gtproductsmarine.com/shop/hog-rings-loose-c-stainless-steel.html

Ideally I need some for 10mm, but perhaps I can squeeze it into the 8mm.

Anyone got a cheaper source? I don't mind buying in bulk, I'm sure I could sell them off here or eBay.

 

[rogerthebodger]

I got some from West Marine several years ago together with the special crimping tool, don't know current price.

Some times I have used 3 mm stainless wire and bent it with heavy pliers. Not as neat as proper ones but holds OK. I have also covered hog rings with white self amalgamating tape or even large heat shrink some times.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/hog-rings

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/stainless-steel-hog-rings

Searching Ebay UK seems to bring up mostly US suppliers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=stainless+hog+rings&_frs=1

 

[lw395]

http://www.securefixdirect.com/10mm...lamps---hog-rings--crimps-qty---20-3103-p.asp

£4.70 for 20?

 

[lw395]

http://www.rope-source.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=LARGE-STEEL-HOG-RINGS-100-PACK

£18 per 100
Guildford Marine 30p each....

Tempting to try using a bit of copper tube as a ferrule, or buy some stout stainless or ali wire?