jaybyrd

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I started making these a while back after some discussion on here. But I got sick of having to drill the top for a straw and pay the jacked up prices for the little rubber grommet to go in the hole so I did the redneck thing and improvised. Grommet press isn't just for banners anymore.

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Those little rubber grommets were around a buck each at lowes. Really cut into the bottom line besides I think the grommet looks cleaner.

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Lowered the handle till it was just touching then 1 quick motion, straight through. And that was with the Frogger press. If that'll do it any press can.

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Sand blasted. Easy to do. Just use some vinyl to make a stencil, I used Oracal 651. I used an air eraser to etch/sandblast it. You can get cheap models which is what I started out with around 35.00 at harbor freight. I bought a Paasche it was around 100.00+ well worth the money. Assuming you already have an air compressor.

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Looks good. I've been toying with the idea for a while just haven't gotten off my but yet.

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No more rubber grommets for me. This looks way more professional and it's faster.

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When I was younger I had a job blasting machinery. Black beauty really goes EVERYWHERE.  Wipe your butt and get scratched from that stuff

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Great idea!  Now here is a stupid question...what grommets did you use?  Could you please show me the underside of the lid of the mason jar, please?  I just made fifty 'Red Neck Etched' glasses for Christmas and I would love to put grommets on the lid.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated... :huh:

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They were just regular #4 grommets from uscutter. Customer already picked them up so a pic of the underside won't be until I get another order for them. It looked fine though and the customer was very happy with them.

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Jaybird, thank you for your speedy reply.  Going to play around this weekend with grommets, thanks to you... :lol:

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I accept no responsibility, err credit for this. Personally I think it looks a lot nicer than a rubber grommet stuck in the hole.

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