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Drain hole hardware for Indy bag

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:26 pm
by IndyinExton
Hi all...

I lucked into a WWII Czech gas mask bag for free that with some mods would make a pretty good Indy bag. Does anyone know where I can get the brass/metal drain hole hardware for the bottom of the bag? Or, have any ideas as to the best way to make them?

I got the snaps covered already and the strap should be in from Todd's any day now.

Thanks in advance.

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:36 pm
by crazylegsmurphy
I how that you can get pretty much the exact grommets at Home Depot and most Fabric shops..I have never been able to find the mesh part myself.

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:01 pm
by IndyinExton
Hey! You put me on the right track...they are called mesh eyelets, or ventilator eyelets, and not grommets.

http://www.super-i.net/image/eyelets/ey8-1.jpg

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction...now I just have to find a source...lol.

crazylegsmurphy wrote:I how that you can get pretty much the exact grommets at Home Depot and most Fabric shops..I have never been able to find the mesh part myself.

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:05 pm
by crazylegsmurphy
Oh...sweet! Nice work!

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:26 pm
by IndyinExton
http://www.jomel.net/vents.html

I just found these. I don't know if they will sell 5-6 as a sample order, but we'll see. I also asked them in the email I sent where they can be found retail. Here's hoping!