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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Can you find Hog Rings locally?

The Hog Rings used to attach seat covers. Does anyone know if you can find them at a chain store? I know they're available on the web, but the shipping time is an issue. I've checked Home Depot, Advance Auto but no luck.

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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Best bet would be a farm supply.... They are "hog" rings after all.
They are put in a hogs nose (not PETA approved) to keep it from rooting under a fence.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Might help to ask in the applicable regional section as well.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Any auto dealer "should" have them. I know we do at Chrysler from all the heated seat recalls we do (i work at chrylser). Wouldn't hurt to call and ask your nearest auto dealer.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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McMaster-Carr has them.

Link: http://www.mcmaster.com/

Type "hog rings" in the search box
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Thanks

Found them at a local ACE Hardware. They had 3 different sizes and were cheaper than the online options.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Don't forget your local auto upholsterer.

:-) neil
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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