Eyelet Installer Tool Instructions
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(Continued from Installing Inlay Strips)
We carry several different types of eyelets. If you are not using our
standard eyelets (press into place) then you can skip the instructions
on this page and proceed to
Working with Tight Drum Heads.
Important:
Use this tool at your own risk. Any damage to drum wrap resulting
from the use of our "Eyelet Installer Tool" is not covered under
any warranty or guarantee from Jammin Sam. Any problems resulting from the
use of this tool are solely the responsibility of the end user and will not
qualify for any compensation or free wrap replacement.
We (w/ the aid of customer suggestions & prototypes) have developed a
quality eyelet tool that is inexpensive (free with all drum wrap orders
over $100); that when used correctly, results in a crimped eyelet with
"factory like" results. To our knowledge, this is the first
time anything like this has been offered to the public and included w/
drum wrap.;
Important:
Do not use excessive force when expanding/spreading and flattening the
end of the eyelet- tighten just a little, then check the results. Also,
light oil on the threads and taper of the bolt head (or WD-40) will
make the tool easier to use.
One Eyelet Installer tool comes with 2 eyelets (over the number that
comes with the wrap). Use one eyelet in the tool (without the drum) to
see how the tool works and how over tightening can cause damage. You
should receive a correctly assembled tool with an eyelet already in place
to be crimped. Crimp an eyelet for practice (not using a drum- just
crimping w/ the tool) following the below procedures. If after crimping
two eyelets (not using a drum), you are not successful, call us for
assistance before proceeding. For best practice results: Get a scrape
piece of wood (about the same thickness of your shells), drill a hole
the same size as your eyelet hole(s) (usually 7/16") and use that piece
for practice. Remember, do not install eyelets (with this tool) on your
drums until you are successful with it in practice- eyelets are rather
inexpensive, buying new material is not. We can always send you more
eyelets for just a few dollars.
Crimping Procedure
In using our eyelet tool, there is a four step procedure that must
be followed precisely:
First, take apart the tool and place the bolt through the drum’s eyelet
hole- the bolt head on the inside of the drum and the threads on the outside.
Then put the eyelet on the plastic sleeve with the flange of the eyelet (the
part facing outside) against the stop of the plastic sleeve (see picture).
(Note: Your tool came with a black rubber washer already
installed on the plastic sleeve. This washer will protect the plastic sleeve
from damage and shorten the length of the sleeve inside the eyelet- so it
will not be damaged when spreading and flattening the eyelet.) Next, slide
the plastic sleeve and eyelet onto the bolt so the eyelet is in the correct
position to be installed (it should look similar to the picture above).
Place the steel washer, then the nut unto the bolt (like picture above) and
hand tighten nut until snug.- Use an "Allen" wrench (3/16") on the head of the bolt
(inside the drum), and a "Box End" wrench (or ratchet- 9/16"
or 15 mm) on the nut (outside of drum). Use the "Allen" wrench to
keep the bolt from turning, and the "Box End" wrench (or ratchet)
to force the backside of the eyelet against the taper of the bolt head to
flare the eyelet. Slowly tighten the nut with the wrench/racket until the
taper of the bolt head spreads backside of the eyelet out slightly. Try not
to spread the eyelet too wide or the end will split or the outer flange (what
the audience sees) will collapse.
Note:
If the end does split [inside the drum], that is OK; finish the installation
or remove eyelet and use washer [see note with step 4] with a new eyelet.)
Note:
If the plastic insert/sleeve is to long for the shell, you will damage the
plastic insert- especially during the next step. Use a metal washer (or
plastic, or rubber- one or more) behind the rubber washer if this is the
case. Also, you can cut (or sand, or grind) the plastic sleeve (barrel/shaft)
down to the correct size.
Note:
Also, there is a concern of not spreading the eyelet wide enough. If the eyelet
is not spread wide enough, the end of the eyelet may work it’s way between the
bolt and nut thus jamming and possibly seizing the three parts together.
- Take apart the eyelet tool and inspect the eyelet. Make sure the front of
the eyelet has kept it’s original shape (or consistency) around the flange.
If the eyelet is damaged at this point, remove it from the drum. It will be
much easier to remove it now than after it is pressed against the shell. If
desired results are obtained, put the plastic sleeve against the eyelet (as
before), but this time put the bolt through the eyelet and sleeve from the
front of the drum with the steel washer between the head of the bolt and the
plastic sleeve.
IMPORTANT:
If the steel washer is not between the bolt head and the plastic sleeve, you
will ruin the plastic sleeve and may destroy the installed eyelet.
- Next, put the nut on the bolt (inside the drum) right up against the now
partially spread eyelet and hand tighten. Hold the "Allen" wrench
on the bolt head (outside the drum), while slowly tightening the nut with the
"Box End" wrench (or racket) on the inside of the drum. When you
start to tighten, the pressure will slightly increase, then drop, then increase.
Once you feel the last slight increase in pressure- stop- your done.
Remove the tool and check your results.
 Note:
If the hole is too big or the eyelet too long, use a washer on the backside of
the eyelet (inside the drum) to spread the back of the eyelet against. Try to
use a washer that just passes over the end of the eyelet.
Thank you for buying our products. If you have any problems or questions
just give us a call.
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Working with Tight Drum Heads
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