OVAL Split Rings

[0dBm]

For as long as I can remember, I've used the round variety. I have stopped using the larger sizes because they are too bulky. For EDC, the oval shape seems to make more sense; particularly if only carrying a few keys. Anyone have any experience with using them or have any that I can buy?

This one from the Worth Company (http://www.worthco.com/rings/x2.html) seems to be of good quality.


http://www.worthco.com/rings/images/x2oval.jpg http://www.worthco.com/rings/images/x2b.gif

[Gadget Guy]

I have never seen them before. I will have to buy some as I think they will fit the edc requirements nicely. Thanks for the info!

GG

[0dBm]

I will have to buy some...
GG


G2,
Will you allow me to buy some off ya? :-X* ;D

[Gadget Guy]

Sure, as soon as I order them... I don't use Paypal though :( . I think i'm the only one who doesn't use Paypal...

GG

[0dBm]

No biggie. I can send cash or a MO.

Thanks,
OhDee

[M.TEX]

Ummm they look neat... too bad we can't find it at Depot. stores...

M.TEX

[pipedreams]

Those look great!

todd

[greenLED]

They'd be nice on a tubular webbing keychain. I'm guessing, with another attachment method, all the key will bunch up (and point outwards) on the thinner part.

[scríbhneoir]

Sure, as soon as I order them... I don't use Paypal though* :( . I think i'm the only one who doesn't use Paypal...

GG


Nope, I don't either. :) We are not alone.

[M.TEX]

Let me tell you no PP for me....life sucks... many EDC stuff out there and somethimes
PP comes handy....
Maybe some day I will PP and be happy ;D or maybe not >:( Only time will tell

Yes I like the split ring and they maybe be handy for one or two items like Keys or something
did I say something again??? ;D

something =Peter Atwwod Tools :-X ;D

M.TEX

[Gadget Guy]

I can do a group buy if you guys (and Ladies) are interested. They seem to be about $20 per. thousand, so they won't cost us too much in a group. Let me know...

Thanks,

Gadget Guy

[pipedreams]

I'd be in for a fist-full!

todd

[scríbhneoir]

Me, too. ;D

[colubrid]

IN

[Solstice]

I'd also be interested in a few.

[watchman]

Nope, I don't either. :)* We are not alone.

:D No pay pal hear so you are not alone

[0dBm]

I'm in for 25.

OhDee

[Gadget Guy]

I will place the order on Monday and let everyone know when I receive them. They make four sizes, but i'm only ordering three sizes unless a few people want the very small ones. The smallest size seems to be too small for any use??

Gadget Guy

[pipedreams]

I'd skip the smallest one, too, GG.

todd

[Deaths Head]

Inspector. The ball is now in your court. I am also good for a fistful.

[M.TEX]

Hello GG

YES count me IN ! I I'll take 10

M.TEX

[Lunal_Tic]

These look interesting.

-LT

[winger]

Count me in for some as well!

[Gadget Guy]

Hello GG

YES count me IN ! I* I'll take 10

M.TEX


10 M.tex? That will be 38 cents.... :lolhammer:

[M.TEX]

Ummmmm 38 Cents ????

I don't know....please get me some what ever you think is worth...

I just want to be in. $$ is not issue :-X

M.TEX

[KeyGrip]

Those look great! My round split rings are starting to be perminately stressed because of the amount of times I add and subtract keychain tools. :D

[Gadget Guy]

I'm just kidding... They will be very cheap when we do get them. I am just going to divide the cost of the order by 3000 and that should give me the total each. I buy split rings all the time and they cost about $1 for two, so I am hoping that these are good quality...

GG

[Deaths Head]

10 M.tex? That will be 38 cents....* *:lolhammer:

38 cents! Ouch! Just put me down for 5 then. :lolhammer:

Actually, just some humor. Dividing it up is fine G2.

[Malcontent]

Put me down for a grunch! (That is more than a bunch)

[porkchop]

I'll take about 20 of each size off your hands.

porkchop

[Deaths Head]

:laugh: Looks like you will have to buy a another thousand. We should make a thread regarding a group buy and place a deadline. Then we could get everyone in on it. We could probably get a good discount on this purchase as well. So instead of 38 cents for 20 we could get it for 30 cents.
A total savings of 8 cents! :laugh:

[RoisonDubh]

I'm in.
RoisonDubh

[Gadget Guy]

:laugh: Looks like you will have to buy a another thousand.* We should make a thread regarding a group buy and place a deadline.* Then we could get everyone in on it.* We could probably get a good discount on this purchase as well.* So instead of 38 cents for 20 we could get it for 30 cents.
A total savings of 8 cents! :laugh:


Thats it Fonzy! They are now $5 each out of your petty cash drawer. ;D

[gp_frk]

I'd be in for about 10 of each or so.

[Gadget Guy]

I decided to order all four sizes. What the heck am I going to do with 4000 split rings? I will let everyone know as soon as I receive them...

GG

[scríbhneoir]

I decided to order all four sizes. What the heck am I going to do with 4000 split rings? I will let everyone know as soon as I receive them...

GG


EDC jewelry-making? :laugh: konrad's going to use some, too.

[Gadget Guy]

Great idea Scribbs! Anyone want to buy a oval split ring necklace? :lolhammer:

GG

[pipedreams]

Split ring chainmail?

todd

[gp_frk]

You do realize that THE day those split rings arrive Deaths Head is gonna post a link to Ti oval split rings just to make your day right?* *:lolhammer:

[Deaths Head]

I'm doing some research as we speak. :laugh:

[7k7k99]

What the heck am I going to do with 4000 split rings?

GG


I have the answer! Have Peter attach one of his great gadgets to each one *:-X

[Gadget Guy]

Great idea! Hey Peter, Want a deal on some oval split rings? :lolhammer:

GG

[Gadget Guy]

Got my order today :( They are soooooo much smaller than what I wanted. The largest size won't even fit a standard house key. They would be perfect for lanyards or craft projects, but not as a split ring for your keys. If anyone still wants some just send me a PM and I will be happy to sell you some.

Gadget Guy

[Lunal_Tic]

The size 8 ones are too small? They looked pretty good on paper.

-LT

[Malcontent]

Got my order today* :(* They are soooooo much smaller than what I wanted. The largest size won't even fit a standard house key. They would be perfect for lanyards or craft projects, but not as a split ring for your keys. If anyone still wants some just send me a PM and I will be happy to sell you some.

Gadget Guy


All 4000 arrived? We need pics...

[Gadget Guy]

I will post some pictures tomorrow. My camera is giving me fits right now. To give you an idea of the size of the largest one, it is about the same size as the split ring on most SAK's, but too thick to even work for that! I have no idea what I am going to do with all these things? >:( Oh well, I learned a costly lesson...

GG

[pipedreams]

PM set GG. Those sound great to me!

todd

[Gadget Guy]

Well... at least the price is right! They will be .02 for the # 5, .03 # 6, .04 #7, .05 #8. Please add $1.00 to cover postage. Sorry, I don't take Paypal. Paymnet by Money order or cash if you like.

Thanks,

Gadget Guy

[Lunal_Tic]

Sorry, I don't take Paypal. Paymnet by Money order or cash if you like.
Thanks,
Gadget Guy


Maybe someone that does take Paypal could get a bunch and make them available to those of us that only have Paypal as an option.

-LT

[Gadget Guy]

I got my camera working again, but I took about 15 pictures and this is the best I can do for a photo.

[Deaths Head]

GG, which size do you think will fit the keychain kydex stuff I am working on.

[Gadget Guy]

DH,

The large size #8 will only fit if its near the outside edge of the kydex. I put one on my Atwood Son of Prything and it worked fine along the edge...

GG

[0dBm]

Size #8 looks to be the size that I've been looking for.* Got several projects in the can.

Thanks for doing this G2.

[Deaths Head]

OK GG, I'll take 100 of the #8s. So that's like $3. I'll give you $4 to include shipping. Just mail it first class, and use a stamp. I think they will look nice with the kydex sheaths.

[Gadget Guy]

DH,

# 8's are .05 each X100 $5.00. I am selling at cost or I would give you a discount ;D

GG

[Malcontent]

I got my camera working again, but I took about 15 pictures and this is the best I can do for a photo.


Wow, those are really small.

[Gadget Guy]

I told you :laugh: The price is right though...

GG

[Deaths Head]

No discount for me. *Thanks though. *You are going through all the trouble to do this for us, if anything, you should make a little profit just for that. *I'll send you 6 bucks. *I'll just mail the $6. *I don't think there is a need for a money order right?
GG, you are one cool dude! http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i57/deathshead77/fonzsmilie.gif

[Deaths Head]

I just looked at the pic again. The smallest ones are so small, I actually laughed out loud! :laugh: I am actually still chuckling as I type this.

[Gadget Guy]

No discount for me. *Thanks though. *You are going through all the trouble to do this for us, if anything, you should make a little profit just for that. *I'll send you 6 bucks. *I'll just mail the $6. *I don't think there is a need for a money order right?
GG, you are one cool dude! http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i57/deathshead77/fonzsmilie.gif


Sure Fonzy, no problem...

GG

[jtice]

hm, never heard of oval split rings.

um, those are, ... small though :p
Largest ones are what, about half an inch?
I might take a few of those.

Did they have any larger than that?

~John

[Gadget Guy]

Closer to 3/8" for the large size. My mistake was assuming that they were "KEY" split rings. The company only has four sizes and 3/8" is the largest.

Thanks,

Gadget Guy

[Malcontent]

I'm in for 50 each size. Let me know what the total comes to.

[Gadget Guy]

PM sent...

[jtice]

I will take 25 or each of the 4 sizes please.

~John

[0dBm]

Here area couple attached to the Photon Freedom Micro, a Spro #2 Heavy Swivel, and a Berkeley Poin Nano Clip.* These are the #8 size: the largest size.* These oval split rings are tiny, but I have found an application for them already. They lay very flat on this setup.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h85/0dbm/f2be7938.jpg

[Gadget Guy]

Thanks for the nice pix! I still have plenty if anyone needs them... :laugh:

GG

[pipedreams]

I put one (#8) on my Arc AAA. I have a few other apps in mind, as well.

todd

[scríbhneoir]

I'm awaiting mine. Oh, and konrad's. :D I have some ideas for some, and one kid just came back from camp and is a lanyard-making nut! She learned how to make earrings our of split rings.

[Gadget Guy]

I am almost out of the #8 size, but I have plenty of the smaller sizes. The smallest size (#5) would work great for jewelry repair!

GG

[jtice]

I will take 25 or each of the 4 sizes please.

~John


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[Gadget Guy]

Sorry, PM sent....

[Gadget Guy]

I am running low on the #8 size, but I have plenty of the other sizes available. I am finding a new use everyday...

GG

[Jeff9266]

I am running low on the #8 size, but I have plenty of the other sizes available. I am finding a new use everyday...

GG


GG - do you think that a #7 size would fit on an Arc or a Photon, or would things like those only work with the size 8?

Thanks

Jeff

[Gadget Guy]

Hi Jeff, I would probably go with the # 8. I still have about 200 left, so I am not totally out of stock. Please send me a PM if you would like to order some.

Thanks,

Gadget Guy

[dinoadventures]

dang, if only they were bigger. I was hoping for somethign a bit more suitable to a Spro #6 or larger swivel since my keys are thicker.

[Gadget Guy]

I know what you mean. I really wanted them to fit my keys. I am using them on my Maxpedition bags though...

GG

[dinoadventures]

like for zipper pulls and such?

I'd do it if my main EDC had zippers, but photojournalist camera bags usually eschew them for quick access.

I'm considering putting them on my backpack, though.

[Gadget Guy]

I still have plenty of size #5, 6, and 7. I have about 50 of the #8 if there are any last minute takers...

GG

[cerbie]

50x6 and 50x8 came today--padded envelope even.

I may be the only one, but I actually found even the size 6 a little big! However, as hard as it is to actually attach to anything, I'm not sure if I would be patient enough for size 5. Now to figure out what all of these 99 can be used for (I lost one already! :dance:). If I can pull off some macros, I'll put up pics for reference (but before I even try that, size 6 will comfortably fit on an Arc AAA).

[cerbie]

Super-close shots didn't do so great, but I think this works for size comparison:
http://www.doddstech.com/users/egdii/oval%20rings.jpg
The rings on the Arc and Leatherman are size 6, the lone ring is size 8, and the keys are just for another source of reference for relative size. Also, attaching the ring to the Arc doesn't scratch into the anodize coating nearly as bad as the stock split ring.

Next stop? Zipper pulls!

[DragonCut]

I will take 20 of the 6, 7 & 8s.

[webley445]

Hey do you have a scanner? If you do try laying the rings and scanning them. I used to do that for ebay items I was selling before I got a cam. You can even put objects for size comparison.
Just lay an appropriate color t-shirt on top to act as a cover when scanning (gee, forgot about that old trick i used to use).

[Gadget Guy]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the pictures... O0