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OldKentuckyDrums still selling grommet tools?

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Their normal eBay store is empty with no replies to this same question. I tried again this week, and thru FB. Nothing.

Anybody have a solid on where/if these can still be had?

The grommets are from Jim over at CDaR (Thanks again, Jim - Good luck with the show) going in a 1955-59 RK Student that I'm buttoning up a few issues on that belongs to my buddy. So never having done one, I would like the easiest tool to use but most importantly has spot on results- and the majority opinion on the tool for the job appears to be OldKentuckyDrums'.

Any help, opinions or know abouts would really help me out again. Also - I read every post on here I could find or think relevant - and learned lots to give me the courage to give it my best shot. Wish a grommet virgin luck ("You never forget your first" ...grommet.)Thanks

Posted on 11 years ago
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ive sent him messages though ebay on any of his random auctions about whatever I need. he always takes care of it for me. if youre doing your first grommet, buy a couple extra...lol. talking from experience!

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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HaHa!! I bought 5!!

Posted on 11 years ago
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From poregon

Their normal eBay store is empty with no replies to this same question. I tried again this week, and thru FB. Nothing.Anybody have a solid on where/if these can still be had?The grommets are from Jim over at CDaR (Thanks again, Jim - Good luck with the show) going in a 1955-59 RK Student that I'm buttoning up a few issues on that belongs to my buddy. So never having done one, I would like the easiest tool to use but most importantly has spot on results- and the majority opinion on the tool for the job appears to be OldKentuckyDrums'.Any help, opinions or know abouts would really help me out again. Also - I read every post on here I could find or think relevant - and learned lots to give me the courage to give it my best shot. Wish a grommet virgin luck ("You never forget your first" ...grommet.)Thanks

You can get the same tool from Detroit Drum Exchange (detroitdrumexchange on Ebay).

Although I buy mostly from MOKD, sometimes Bill is on vacation and

out of touch for a spell. I've dealt with Detroit Drum Exchange with

good results too.

Hope this helps.

MW

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Posted on 11 years ago
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It sure does - thanks! I'll go Detroit's way and give it a go.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks like MOKD is back...

[ame]http://www.ebay.ca/itm/EZ-DRUM-BADGE-INSTALLATION-GROMMET-COMPRESSION-TOOL-/301148958200?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461de06df8[/ame]

Cheers

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Posted on 11 years ago
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That device looks like it's made from about $2 of common hardware store items. I ruined a couple of similarly priced grommet tools from another supplier before I decided to use the installation method of a ball peen hammer tapped by a regular hammer. All you need is the badge and the grommet if you already have a ball peen hammer and a regular hammer. If you need a ball peen hammer, I recommend the small ones that are usually found in the $2 bargain bins at the hardware store.

I posted this in here in June of 2010:

You can easily and efficiently install a badge with a new grommet with no need for special tools. Replacement grommets are readily available on eBay or from any one of several drum shops and drum parts vendors. They are inexpensive. Just determine which finish you want (brass, nickel, chrome, black, etc.) I have invested in the usual overpriced nut-bolt-washer special grommet tool with mixed results in grommet installation. I found that the simplest and most effective method was to use a ball peen hammer and a regular hammer.

1. insert the open end of the grommet through the badge and the outer side of the shell

2. place area of shell with the badge face down on a solid surface like a work bench

3. place the ball end of the ball peen hammer on the open end of grommet

4. tap gently a few times on the flat side of the ball peen hammer with the regular hammer

The open end of the grommet will roll up to form a collar that matches the rolled collar on the finished out side of the badge. Just be sure to use a grommet of sufficient length to do the job without being too long. And, be very gentle with the hammer blows to the extremely soft and malleable metal of the grommet. Hammer it in place just snugly enough to not spin, but not too snug so as to distort the badge.

________________

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From leedybdp

That device looks like it's made from about $2 of common hardware store items. I ruined a couple of similarly priced grommet tools from another supplier before I decided to use the installation method of a ball peen hammer tapped by a regular hammer. All you need is the badge and the grommet if you already have a ball peen hammer and a regular hammer. If you need a ball peen hammer, I recommend the small ones that are usually found in the $2 bargain bins at the hardware store.I posted this in here in June of 2010:You can easily and efficiently install a badge with a new grommet with no need for special tools. Replacement grommets are readily available on eBay or from any one of several drum shops and drum parts vendors. They are inexpensive. Just determine which finish you want (brass, nickel, chrome, black, etc.) I have invested in the usual overpriced nut-bolt-washer special grommet tool with mixed results in grommet installation. I found that the simplest and most effective method was to use a ball peen hammer and a regular hammer.1. insert the open end of the grommet through the badge and the outer side of the shell2. place area of shell with the badge face down on a solid surface like a work bench 3. place the ball end of the ball peen hammer on the open end of grommet4. tap gently a few times on the flat side of the ball peen hammer with the regular hammer The open end of the grommet will roll up to form a collar that matches the rolled collar on the finished out side of the badge. Just be sure to use a grommet of sufficient length to do the job without being too long. And, be very gentle with the hammer blows to the extremely soft and malleable metal of the grommet. Hammer it in place just snugly enough to not spin, but not too snug so as to distort the badge.________________

looks are deceiving. this tool will perform a factory looking install. I've used it hundreds of time. had mine for 12 years now.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

looks are deceiving. this tool will perform a factory looking install. I've used it hundreds of time. had mine for 12 years now.

I completely agree! Those two large "nuts" are not items you can buy locally. They do an excellent job of compressing and flaring the inside of the grommet.

We've had this discussion before, about using a cheaply made tool vs. one specifically designed to do the job. I also purchased a grommet tool specifically for aluminum Slingerland repro grommets and glad I did. Even the tool pictured is not able to deal with those aluminum grommets!

Granted, if all you want to do is install one or two thin metal grommets, use what you feel benefits you. But, if you are like many of us that do this on dozens of drums, including our beloved vintage drums, than pony up the cash for the proper tool!

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
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I use JamminSam's grommet tool with excellent results. It also employs the tighten-bolt method like Kentucky Home's, but it was included free along with the grommets in a wrap purchase. I believe he only sends the grommet tool with a purchase. You can't buy one outright.

Mike

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 11 years ago
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