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Grommet tool on eBay

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Ha, you fared much better than I did when I suggested this diy tool here on this forum some time ago./Magnus

Picture tells more than million of words ;)

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Posted on 11 years ago
#11
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From idrum4fun

I've used the "home-made" style, purchased from Jammin' Sam, with excellent results on thinner, standard type grommets. I also purchased a really nice tool on eBay, for around $35-$40, that does an incredible job of flaring the inside. I used this tool on my recent Slingerland BR tribute snare drum and was glad I did. The Slingerland-style Aluminum grommet is fairly thick and took considerably more force to flair the end. I honestly don't believe the "home-made" style would have worked in this situation. I've installed allot of grommets and glad I purchased the better tool!Mark

That looks perfect Mark,

No way I'm able to get this result with my home made tool,...

Posted on 11 years ago
#12
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From snurf

Of course the grommet tool is useful, but if you install the grommets once in a few years...I would spent 20$ on some drumsticks instead.

While I understand this reasoning, I've always been of the thought that you should "use the right tool for the job".

The vast majority of us on this forum appear to spend quite a bit of $$$ on our beloved vintage drums and hardware. Guess I just find it hard to believe that we want to "cheap out" on the tools we use to repair/restore/refurbish our passion.

This is just my :2Cents: and I completely understand that many of our members may be building this passion on a very tight budget!

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
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From stedi

That looks perfect Mark,No way I'm able to get this result with my home made tool,...

Stedi! Thanks for the compliment and for reinforcing my thoughts on a proper flaring tool!

Posted on 11 years ago
#14
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Don't forget the proper depth of a grommet to shell thickness is just as important. Too short and you'll crush the shell/badge. Too long and it won't flare correctly/loose badge.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
#15
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From idrum4fun

I've used the "home-made" style, purchased from Jammin' Sam, with excellent results on thinner, standard type grommets. I also purchased a really nice tool on eBay, for around $35-$40, that does an incredible job of flaring the inside. I used this tool on my recent Slingerland BR tribute snare drum and was glad I did. The Slingerland-style Aluminum grommet is fairly thick and took considerably more force to flair the end. I honestly don't believe the "home-made" style would have worked in this situation. I've installed allot of grommets and glad I purchased the better tool!Mark

Is that the tool sold by My Old Kentucky Drums? Love that snare by the way. that

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
#16
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From thornbeck

Don't forget the proper depth of a grommet to shell thickness is just as important. Too short and you'll crush the shell/badge. Too long and it won't flare correctly/loose badge.-Tim

Thornbeck/Tim!

You bring up an excellent point! Attached is a picture of a grommet I installed that was a bit too long. You can see the washer I used to take up the extra space. I've had to do this on a number of shells.

I also have a small tubing cutter that works well to cut down the grommet length, too. However, I have to be careful and patient to cut the grommet properly.

Mark

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Posted on 11 years ago
#17
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From tnsquint

Is that the tool sold by My Old Kentucky Drums? Love that snare by the way. that

Yes, that's the one! I actually ruined my first tool and purchased the same thing from another seller for about $8 less. It's a tool I wouldn't be without!

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
#18
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From snurf

Why to spend 20$ instead 1$?[IMG]http://stdrums.de/tips/eylet/vanderplas/eyelet3.jpg[/IMG]http://stdrums.de/tips/eylet/vanderplas/How%20to%20do%20it.txt

This is great, very clever, how big is the nylon washer? Where do you get it? Hardware store I suppose?

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Posted on 11 years ago
#19
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From mcdrummer

This is great, very clever, how big is the nylon washer? Where do you get it? Hardware store I suppose?

Yes Home Depot, Lowes or your local MomnPop/Ace Hardware should carry them.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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