Are you trying to save the old grommet's Or replace them?

So you think they are possibly flared out to secure them to the shell?

David

That's a good question. At this point, I'm willing to replace them. I'm thinking a standard replacement grommet will work but then again...they're probably metric holes. The grommets....especially on the kick are a bit corroded anyways.

I would take a small metal file and slowly file away the edge... SLOWLY... It should get through it pretty easy. Then just work your way around the entire area until the grommet ring comes off...

Leave the old grommet shaft in the hole (hmmm...) until you figure out the new grommet... It might need to stay in place.

If not, the same method in two spots should get it out with no damage to the drum..

This is a time consuming process... Patience.... Wax on, Wax off

David

That sounds like a very good suggestion. I would assume that a small roundfile would be best.

Here is a pic from the inside of the shell

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Here is a pic from the outside of the shell

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I always use this suggestion:

http://www.stdrums.de/tips/badge/badge.htm

On his page you can find sonor eyelets too:

http://www.stdrums.de/hardware/others/specialparts.htm

He is a very nice guy and shipping such small things shouldn't be a prob.

:)

Did you get this sorted d-d?

When I did a lot of wrapping recently, I bought 2 new round files just the right size for lug holes and smaller screw holes. I blew one new grommet when I installed it and discovered that a round file took it out easily. Just go carefully and file the grommet away until it collapses.

Hey thanks trout. I'm still needing to pick up that d**n round file. I've been to Lowes at least thrice since then and have forgotten it every time. I've just been removing and sanding out the old wrap adhesive. It's a work in progress.

I took a look at the link to see what they were doing and that method will probably cause some evidence of the badge being removed.

Most of the time you want to show as little damage or tampering as possible and prying is not the best way to go about it.

So if anyone reads this, I would not use that method if you are trying to protect the interior of the shell. If the interior is not an issue and you are sanding and finishing the inside then this will work fine.

It requires a slow filing and gentle approach to get it out with no marks or damage.

David