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Old 02-05-2010, 01:14 PM   #31
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if you use the right size drill there is no need for any tools. Look to letter size drills also and 64th sizes. I also do most of my machining off the belly holes so I need them to be precision. Mine go in snug and after epoxy I challenge anyone to remove them, without ruining the plug. Every time I see Stan K. he tells me about that tool, been well over a 15 years now. I just tell him to use the right size drill.I am also not a fan of the counter bored hole look. i like the smooth grommetized look much better, but to each his own. just my useless 2 cents, peanut gallery, devils advocate, observation.

Paul i do the same thing but you know i am always looking for an excuse to make a new tool. Btw how is that Stan Kuzia tail weight mold coming along?









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Old 02-05-2010, 03:22 PM   #32
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I play wack a mole grommet holes reamed to a good fit prior to seal/prime/paint after which fit is tight -whack 'em in.
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Old 02-05-2010, 04:29 PM   #33
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Paul i do the same thing but you know i am always looking for an excuse to make a new tool. Btw how is that Stan Kuzia tail weight mold coming along?









Had to throw that in for Bruce........................


mean your mean, still half done

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Old 02-05-2010, 04:51 PM   #34
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Thank you for the tips fellas. I guess I'm thinking through things more than I have too. I already have lettered bits and the wood laying around for shaping.
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Old 02-05-2010, 05:48 PM   #35
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mean your mean, still half done
Paul just bustin them!!

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Old 02-05-2010, 09:04 PM   #36
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Paul just bustin them!!
LOL. I know. Don't forget i work in the type of business that has turned out some of the greatest ball buster mankind has ever seen.

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Old 02-06-2010, 12:52 PM   #37
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LOL. I know. Don't forget i work in the type of business that has turned out some of the greatest ball buster mankind has ever seen.
I am honored Thank you......

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Old 02-06-2010, 07:35 PM   #38
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LOL. I know. Don't forget i work in the type of business that has turned out some of the greatest ball buster mankind has ever seen.
Machinists, ballbusters, really?
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Old 02-06-2010, 07:39 PM   #39
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Here's the way I see it.
Do you care? Do you clean up your shop and keep your tools in good working order? Do you clean your tackle after each use? Yes yes and Yes? You will probably use grommets. No, No and No well probably not.
Grommets are something that simply add a touch of finish to your creation. It's all in the presentation.

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Old 02-06-2010, 09:45 PM   #40
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Grommets are something that simply add a touch of finish to your creation. It's all in the presentation.
and let me reiteerrrrate.. grommets are functional... geeeeez ,,there cheap .. take a minute to install..

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Old 02-06-2010, 10:27 PM   #41
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Do you clean up your shop and keep your tools in good working order? Do you clean your tackle after each use? Yes yes and Yes? You will probably use grommets. .
My shop is a godawful mess, my tools on their last legs, and I only clean my tackle when it breaks. But I do use grommets.
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:18 AM   #42
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My shop is a godawful mess, my tools on their last legs, and I only clean my tackle when it breaks. But I do use grommets.
then there's hope!

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