Grommets

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by numbskull

You need a grommitizer, then you'd like them.

Guess i will have to make some more.I just left the toolroom lu tools are being produced.

[Slipknot]

Lu, I'd use them more if I had a tool that would crimp them in place . I tried makiing a tool like that out of a pair of split ring pliers(not the kind of split rings we use on hooks).
Do you make a tool such as this? maybe I could make you something a spray booth or something

[BILLC]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Lu, I'd use them more if I had a tool that would crimp them in place . I tried makiing a tool like that out of a pair of split ring pliers(not the kind of split rings we use on hooks).
Do you make a tool such as this? maybe I could make you something a spray booth or something

Snap ring pliers?

I was thinking about this for a while, just haven't run out and bought a sacraficial pair to try it. I wanted to put them in like the old CCB ones that have the dimples to hold them in.

Sure would like to see the Lu tool that shapes them as well.

[Slipknot]

ya that's it Bill, snap ring pliers

it didn't work so well, I used a cheap pair

I'm pretty sure Stan Gibbs and Stan Kuzia came up with something. I'm just not good at toolmaking.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by BILLC

Snap ring pliers?

I was thinking about this for a while, just haven't run out and bought a sacraficial pair to try it. I wanted to put them in like the old CCB ones that have the dimples to hold them in.

Sure would like to see the Lu tool that shapes them as well.

Get a brad point drill of the correct fractional size and the grommet fits tight enough that once epoxied it isn't coming out. When you bend the grommet in the grommitizer it becomes slightly oval which makes it fit tightly.

You can grind the tips of a snap ring plier to put a dimple inside the grommet instead (NIB's method).

Here is a simple grommitizer you can make for yourself (Lu's is better) http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ommitizer.html

[Rockfish9]

Heddon used grommets, or cups originaly to help protect the plugs from hook damage, the grommet protects the area around the swivel from being damaged and thus allowing water to enter through the damaged area, thus splitting the plug..weather this actualy works or not, who knows.. I use them and have a step drill that does the drilling and spot facing in one shot...., IMHO, a plug without grommets in the belly holes looks un finished...

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Lu, I'd use them more if I had a tool that would crimp them in place . I tried makiing a tool like that out of a pair of split ring pliers(not the kind of split rings we use on hooks).
Do you make a tool such as this? maybe I could make you something a spray booth or something

Funny you mention this i have a great idea for putting dimples in the grommets i am going down a list of tools i am trying to finish as soon as i get these done i will make you one Bruce you can give me your opinion on it.I will try to get a rough one made by plugfest at the least you will get a good laugh out of it as it will probably have a bunch of gears and levers.

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Lu, I'd use them more if I had a tool that would crimp them in place . I tried makiing a tool like that out of a pair of split ring pliers(not the kind of split rings we use on hooks).
Do you make a tool such as this? maybe I could make you something a spray booth or something

My two old musso plugs look like the grommets were punched from the inside and were a real bitch to get out. The inner wall of the grommet looked like it was punched into the body of the hook hole and seemed to work well, so I understand what you're saying. Not sure musso did this or if the previous owner of my plugs did, but its a good idea.