[dfish28]

ok i have done this one with great success a vise is a very handy tool to have with this one or a good pair of vice grips and a friend with steady hands cause youll need to be holding the other one after a few times itll get real easy.
Heat is the missing element in all of what I have just read posted and if you use a simple propane or mapp gas torch and heat the eye up cherry red it is very easy to manipulate with a pair of vise grips while the hook is locked in the vice just keep the temp up when you are working get the snap, or whatever ring, or such- reheat fast ,and close- dont dip in water to cool!