Custom Hog-Ring Pliers - Car upholstery

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A pair of 'standard pliers' would be used for this purpose. The idea is to make two 'cavites' in the ends of pliers' jaws. Just enough to let the hog-rings' elbows be placed inside. As the pliers are steel hardened the first step would be to untemper the ends of the pliers.
I have used the heat of a stove, but it would be faster if a torch is used instead. Becareful with the plastic covers if you want to preserve them. Let the pliers cool naturally. After having these ends unhardened it would be easier to drill in.
I have added a flexion spring that it is not really necessary if we cannot get one.
Nowadays, I am conscious most of these tools can be purchased from many upholstery suppliers or via internet from well known distributors. But, I am also aware there are still places where we can not get one.
Many years ago it was somehow difficult to get these pliers and the upholsterers were compelled to make their hog-ring pliers by themselves including the automotive hog-rings.
On the other hand, I would say there is such a kind of enjoyment when we make our own upholstery tools!
I hope you find some inspiration and usefulness in this video!
Cesar

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