Grumman 17 SCOUT 01 Jul 19 Mizzen Grommets

01 Jul 19:

Put the grommets in the mizzen, #1 on the luff and #2s on the head, tack and clew. Spaced the luff grommets 12 inches apart. Supplies purchased from Sailrite, and we used our new #2 spur grommet die set, with the 3 lb mallet it only takes 2-3 hits to set them. And yes, we can see now how the spur grommet anvil and hammer are concave a bit to properly set the spur grommet, whereas the plain grommet dies set faces are a little flatter. Another feature we like on die sets are the brands that have long handles, less chance to hit our hand.

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Spur Grommet Die Set

We ordered some Number 1, 2 and 4 spur grommets from Sailrite and found out that there are different dies sets for plain grommets and spur grommets. The spur grommet die set anvil has a little deeper cup and different shape on the hammer.

Ordered some thread also, for sail repairs.

FMI: Sailrite

Grommet Replacement

04 Jun 18:

Replaced a sail grommet with a Barry King 3 pound nylon mallet, cutting block and die set. The nylon mallet has extra weight to set the grommet and not damage the die set. The cutting block pad protects the support surface and the also the die set. We used a regular grommet but a spur grommet would have been better. Tools and grommets were purchased from Sailrite.

Skipper knows her way around grommets, she has her Masters Degree in Theatre/Costume Design and has put thousands of grommets in pirate and renaissance garb. Check out her ebay store tokenchick if you need some pirate garb :)

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