Seat Covers and Hog Ring Pliers

[jjvbva]

I am prepping to get new front seat covers from Cruiser Corps to replace the SOR ones that haven't held up as expected (for the $$$). So, many moons ago I installed the SOR replacements without issue and the hog ring pliers I used have since gone into hiding. Needing a new pair, I see there are bent ones and straight ones available. I believe I used a straight set previously, but just out of curiosity, is a bent one better for the task?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

These are the ones we use.

https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-Tools-Pliers-Multi-Component-9192180/dp/B01LCJOQW0/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x1BA3ehHe2XVZW2OOHM2yuk35HAumZoEyNelNO7U62nrZp0LWohCkeyzwM-XYhR0UeXW2BoPX9SuSBDhlOYEiR7bIM66b4yZxtnFVBN28TFygdrUgRgE6fhadZe0YToCU0qdONHvBSgdcPHV5WgbWMAYZMYpw4sQxoSvJ-hSHNJE9fMzU0rdBSA_ecGd_bWCBySvMkOoH0KvbpX8VRpxgRf6x6NARifTY-koksZfz-UwqrUYxBst4tRW1PqGm7ztD5q6F-GPWYcTdC2nlfh63EcH0ChIhEgMVO1VZQJyLomhE7T-4DAkMwRYTlf9dPoB-xgFToxEVppF8vVviZEVL7ST7RVSBRDK1PVSabvl14yZQT7OwGyMKlIP_kEHN1YRK4v6H-xBRzSGhi07BgGPrHPnsJWhR29KD9eMnm41GeicTx5ijX9igx5ktT_paOfo.zEfZitDM6oY82rXweDXC3WI-YzU6MGt-MOK2xU9ZhWU&dib_tag=se&hvadid=693971275801&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9220063&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=15564646084968381186--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15564646084968381186&hvtargid=kwd-307191089693&hydadcr=24632_13611814&keywords=upholstery+clip+pliers&mcid=44482a8bc7e637a4aadd62b8c1927767&qid=1741820731&refinements=p_36%3A4200-&rnid=1243644011&sr=8-4

 

[BurntToast]

These are the ones we use.

https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-Tools-Pliers-Multi-Component-9192180/dp/B01LCJOQW0/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x1BA3ehHe2XVZW2OOHM2yuk35HAumZoEyNelNO7U62nrZp0LWohCkeyzwM-XYhR0UeXW2BoPX9SuSBDhlOYEiR7bIM66b4yZxtnFVBN28TFygdrUgRgE6fhadZe0YToCU0qdONHvBSgdcPHV5WgbWMAYZMYpw4sQxoSvJ-hSHNJE9fMzU0rdBSA_ecGd_bWCBySvMkOoH0KvbpX8VRpxgRf6x6NARifTY-koksZfz-UwqrUYxBst4tRW1PqGm7ztD5q6F-GPWYcTdC2nlfh63EcH0ChIhEgMVO1VZQJyLomhE7T-4DAkMwRYTlf9dPoB-xgFToxEVppF8vVviZEVL7ST7RVSBRDK1PVSabvl14yZQT7OwGyMKlIP_kEHN1YRK4v6H-xBRzSGhi07BgGPrHPnsJWhR29KD9eMnm41GeicTx5ijX9igx5ktT_paOfo.zEfZitDM6oY82rXweDXC3WI-YzU6MGt-MOK2xU9ZhWU&dib_tag=se&hvadid=693971275801&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9220063&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=15564646084968381186--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15564646084968381186&hvtargid=kwd-307191089693&hydadcr=24632_13611814&keywords=upholstery+clip+pliers&mcid=44482a8bc7e637a4aadd62b8c1927767&qid=1741820731&refinements=p_36%3A4200-&rnid=1243644011&sr=8-4

Knipex tools are the best

 

[jjvbva]

Thanks. That is very nice. I can appreciate the quality of those pliers but in my case, I can’t justify the expense. A budget pair will satisfy my limited use. For the record though, they are straight, not bent.

 

[Skreddy]

Bent can be better in some harder to reach spots. I have an inexpensive set of straight and bent; when I did my 60 seats I think I only used the straight.

 

[SteveH]

The Harbor Freight hog ring pliers work well for the casual user. Heck, I used vise-grips for years before I splurged on a pair of hog ring pliers.

 

[Snicklephritz87]

Knipex 1st.

This is a second option.

https://a.co/d/92KQwtn

 

[DrRock]

If you purchase Knipex from Amazon, make sure you go to their store on Amazon directly to ensure you are not getting a knock-off. Trail Tailor's link is good as you see a link to their store in the listing. Amazon is rife with knock offs now for items like this so make sure you do your due diligence.

Cheers, James