Looking for quality split rings

[alanhuth]

The ARC lights come with these really strong little 3/8 inch split rings that, while hard to add anything to, sure won't let anything work its way off. Does anybody know where I can get some of these? The only ones I can find are either larger or very flimsy. I need about 20.

 

[Chief_Wiggum]

You can try http://www.mcmaster.com

Just search for "split ring". They have a bunch of different sizes. No idea about the quality, but they have a ring 0.38" OD with a 0.12" ring diameter. Seems pretty tough...

 

[Empath]

You can find them in many fishing stores with the fishing tackle.

 

[Carpe Diem]

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Empath said:
You can find them in many fishing stores with the fishing tackle.


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Bullseye! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

The split rings you can find in some of the better sporting goods stores, in the fishing tackle area, are extremely strong and of the highest quality.

 

[tvodrd]

Go to the source guys /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.worthco.com
(Of course you gotta buy 1K of 'em /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Larry

 

[Flashlightboy]

alanhuth,

Foremost, welcome to the camp.

Darell and I had a similar conversation about a year ago. If I recall, there was company out of Canada that produced black split rings and tools to put them on without tearing up your fingers.

I think he bought $20 worth but you could get more info via a search. Darell might have a user review if you'll ask nice.

 

[jdriller]

The sammich shop has stainless steel split rings. Look in the shop under accessories.

 

[Hoghead]

I took some off of fishing lures. You can buy them at
Cabela's & The Sandwich Shoppe.

 

[RussH]

I got mine at Bass Pro Shops - Wally world may have them too. They are with the fishing lures in little bags of 10 or 20 depending on size, IIRC. Lot's of sizes.

 

[aso]

You can also try your local locksmith. That's where I got mine.

 

[Eric_M]

Try Here:

http://www.mrlock.com/eshop/locks/mfg/lucky_line/key_ring_dimensions.html


Also, for the BEST key ring around, the original stainless Mr. Twisty:

http://www.mrlock.com/eshop/locks/35193.html

Eric

 

[jcciv]

Thanks Eric, GREAT LINK!

 

[Eric_M]

Not to take this thread off topic but once you try a Mr Twisty key ring you'll never go back. The stainless cable flexes to the shape of your keys and pocket so it's really comfortable.

Trust me,

Eric

 

[_mike_]

The Arc-AAA appear to use a size 7 split ring you can get in the fishing tackle section. They are stainless steel and do come in other sizes besides the #7. I saw them packaged four per pack for .59 cents at our local hardware store.

mike

 

[alanhuth]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. You seem to have better-equipped stores in your area than I do.