bigmax 166 Posted May 24, 2011 Just recieved a new groumet press,3 sets of dies, and 300 ea of 3 size groumets at 105.00 (incl shipping) If interested check out www.thelashop.com. Hope this helps some of you guys that have been so generous with information, help and patience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neron15210 10 Posted May 24, 2011 good find! I have same machine for 3 years, no problems at all. But , those grommets are perfect way to loose customer for good. They rust so fast its unbelievable. Those grommets are good for indoor banners or short time banner (b/days, graduations ....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted May 24, 2011 Mickey has to agree with uncle neron lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 24, 2011 Just recieved a new groumet press,3 sets of dies, and 300 ea of 3 size groumets at 105.00 (incl shipping) If interested check out www.thelashop.com. Hope this helps some of you guys that have been so generous with information, help and patience. not finding that deal. All I see when I search is: http://www.thelashop.com/heavy-duty-hand-press-grommet-machine-2-die-500-grommets.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmax 166 Posted May 24, 2011 I have same machine for 3 years, no problems at all. But , those grommets are perfect way to loose customer for good. They rust so fast its unbelievable. Those grommets are good for indoor banners or short time banner (b/days, graduations ....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 24, 2011 I have same machine for 3 years, no problems at all. But , those grommets are perfect way to loose customer for good. They rust so fast its unbelievable. Those grommets are good for indoor banners or short time banner (b/days, graduations ....) Since I can't find the deal he mentioned, I can't really comment. However..I can say..I've never seen a grommet rust, and I've had banners in the field for 5 years with plain,nickle plated grommets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neron15210 10 Posted May 24, 2011 Since I can't find the deal he mentioned, I can't really comment. However..I can say..I've never seen a grommet rust, and I've had banners in the field for 5 years with plain,nickle plated grommets. Well, I've learned my lesson after I bought press and print banner for myself . Few weeks in and I realized rust from the grommets lives nasty smudges on the banner. I'm speaking from my personal experience . Difference in the price for 1000 pcs (grommets and washers) between "plated " ones and 100% brass is $10.00 Now tell me is it worth risk and aggravation? For me it's not. BTW Here is the grommet machine: http://www.thelashop.com/grommet-machine/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted May 24, 2011 Well, I've learned my lesson after I bought press and print banner for myself . Few weeks in and I realized rust from the grommets lives nasty smudges on the banner. I'm speaking from my personal experience . Difference in the price for 1000 pcs (grommets and washers) between "plated " ones and 100% brass is $10.00 Now tell me is it worth risk and aggravation? For me it's not. BTW Here is the grommet machine: http://www.thelashop.com/grommet-machine/ well, a little rust looks better than BRASS once it turns green...unless you polish it occasionally.It weon't rust but it sure will tarnish.Not to mention brass is an extremely SOFT metal.Easily bent.That is why I don't use 100% brass for outdoor banners.learned the lesson from doing grommets on canvas tents for awhile. So far, 1000+ banners and counting in the last 4 years,not a single complaint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neron15210 10 Posted May 25, 2011 OK Green on the grommets is not deal breaker as. Rust smudge runing down on the nice white banner. Please take in consideration i live in Pittsburgh , town with a lots Of rainy days . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
