01 Feb 2003, 20:08, JIM HOLSONBACK (1:123/140), wrote to CHARLES ANGELICH:

Hi JIM.

 JH> here's some questions - -

 JH> 1.  Please describe the shape of a "hog ring" so that all can
 JH> understand.

A vertically mirrored "J"...

 JH> 2.  Why are they called that?

They were once used to snap tags onto hog's ears for identification...

 JH> 3.  How are they currently used?

They are used to attach fabric on car seats to the springs underneath the
seats in such a way as to grab the backside of your hand should you ever
reach under the seat for loose change.   :-((


     M.

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