Need Information on Butt Rings

[mitrisin]

Some of you are using Butt Rings instead of split rings to attach your blades to your jigs. I have a couple of questions.
1) Is there a difference between a butt ring and a split ring?
2) When you close the ring, do you solder or otherwise seal the split in the ring or do you just close it up?

Mike

 

[LedHed]

Butt ring (aka jump ring) are not the same as split rings. Split rings are double looped and require a tool to open them to add blades, hooks, swivels, & jigs. They are a stronger connection for hooks.

I close the jump rings (with pliers) slightly pushing the ends together, so they "tic" while lining them up. I check to make sure there is no gap.

They can be ordered from lurecraft or LPO. They use SS.
I use them to attach blades to swivels.

 

[JSC]

Have been usin Butt Rings for some time now ... really makes it easy for blades.
Same as LedHed ... xcept it place in a fly vise and use a needle nose to close it.
If I can find a pic I made some time ago I will post. Thank Cadman for suggestin the
use of butt rings some time ago.

 

[LedHed]

You can also make your own - the tools (mandrel & cutters) and materials (various metal wire in different diameters) can be found with jewelery supplies. I couldn't get a clean cut - would have to get a polisher. Found it easier to buy them...

 

[JSC]

I lucked up and found the Pix .. place in vise as shown and twist with needle nose to close.

 

[hunter7711]

Hobby Lobby sells a tool to open and close. It is a ring you put on your finger. It has a slit in it to twist open and close. GREAT tool.

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[Fatman]

I use split rings right now as I bought a couple thousand from Hagens 2 yrs ago. I also use mine on V-spinner frames (Beetle spin) so they get double duty. When they're gone maybe I'll change. You can use the cheap Worth split ring pliers but I bought a pair of the Texas Tackle split ring pliers and I really like them!!!

 

[mitrisin]

I use split rings right now as I bought a couple thousand from Hagens 2 yrs ago. I also use mine on V-spinner frames (Beetle spin) so they get double duty. When they're gone maybe I'll change. You can use the cheap Worth split ring pliers but I bought a pair of the Texas Tackle split ring pliers and I really like them!!!

Fatman, will the small size Texas Tackle split ring pliers work well with the size 0 split rings that Do-It recommends?

 

[Fatman]

Yes they will. I think the ones I got from Hagens are a size 1, but I'll check when I get home. If your getting split rings for Horsehead/ponyhead or adding a crane swivel to a hook shank you don't need stainless steel split rings.

 

[mitrisin]

If your getting split rings for Horsehead/ponyhead or adding a crane swivel to a hook shank you don't need stainless steel split rings.

I get the cheap ones for that but I'm trying to decide if I should go to Butt Rings because they're easier.

 

[Fatman]

the ones I got from hagens are 1/0, German split ring