Eyelets With Washer Vs Grommets

[lazybum]

Hi

May I know if eyelets set with a washer will have that neat look for both sides like grommets? I find a lot of grommets too big for my taste. Many of them have a very wide ring. If eyelets and washers are going to look the same as grommets then ill chucking my grommets and getting some washers.

[Art]

Hi LB, (you have a proper name???)

My eyelet setter produces a very tight roll on the post as I suspect most of them do. You need to find washers that have a tight fit to the post. You generally have to buy the washers separate for eyelets, grommets come with washers. Grommets are not specifically made for leather, but instead for fabric, the washers are wide to get greater purchase on the flimsy fabric. Eyelets on the other hand are made for more substantial material like leather where they can pull on just the hole successfully. So basically the roll on the eyelet is just there to keep the eyelet from coming out of the hole, whereas on the grommet the the use of the washer spreads the load to the more flimsy material.

Art

Hi

May I know if eyelets set with a washer will have that neat look for both sides like grommets? I find a lot of grommets too big for my taste. Many of them have a very wide ring. If eyelets and washers are going to look the same as grommets then ill chucking my grommets and getting some washers.

[lazybum]

Thanks again Art!

Can call me JT yeap!

After some searching i think this is a good pic to illustrate my need

You reckon an eyelet with a washer can achieve a similar look?

[Art]

Yes, that should work.

Art

Thanks again Art!

Can call me JT yeap!

After some searching i think this is a good pic to illustrate my need

You reckon an eyelet with a washer can achieve a similar look?