Hog ring pliers?

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Hog ring pliers?

Post by Blackriver » Sun Dec 04, 2011 23:01

I am looking for a good hog ring pliers does anyone have a suggestion of a good pair?
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Post by ssorllih » Sun Dec 04, 2011 23:46

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Post by nuynai » Mon Dec 05, 2011 17:30

Check out sausagemaker.com. They have everything for backyard guys to commercial businesses. Some kits come with them included. Good luck.
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Post by vagreys » Mon Dec 05, 2011 18:05

Most meat processing supply sites that deal with sausagemaking will have them. Also check out Allied Kenco out of Houston, TX, Butcher & Packer Supply out of Detroit, MI, and LEM Products (online and from the list of retailers on their site). You can also check with farm co-op and supply stores, and big box hunting and sports stores like Cabela's, Gander Mountain, and Bass Pro Shops.

Those are places where to get them. As for a brand? Only a few manufacturers make them, and most of the retail suppliers use the same ones. Some rebrand and some don't. Look for a sturdy pair that holds the rings securely. Fortunately, they are inexpensive, and if your pair aren't as sturdy as you'd like, you can easily replace them without having to dig deep into your pockets.
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Post by unclebuck » Mon Dec 05, 2011 22:47

We always used the "Burdizzo" to seal our packages.
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Post by Blackriver » Tue Dec 06, 2011 23:51

Thanks for the info.
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Post by ssorllih » Wed Dec 07, 2011 02:15

If you lived around the Chesapeake Bay every hardware store you went into would have them because hog rings are used for making crab traps and steamed crab is the official food of Maryland.
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Re: Hog ring pliers?

Post by snagman » Fri Dec 09, 2011 04:44

Blackriver wrote:I am looking for a good hog ring pliers does anyone have a suggestion of a good pair?
I assume you are using it for sealing larger collagen casings, try plastic cable clips - they are available in many sizes, can be pulled very tight, do not deteriorate and, what's more, they are cheap !
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