TM 10-5410-230-13
4-6. GROMMET MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT).
b. Insert a grommet. (Cont)
(3) Insert grommet barrel (1) into hole of
fabric (2) from the underside.
(4) Place fabric (2) and bottom (flat) part of
grommet barrel (1) on grommet die (3).
(5) Place the grommet washer (4), spurs
down, over grommet barrel (1).
(6) Insert cutting punch (5) into grommet
barrel (1) and hold in place.
(7) Hit top of cutting punch (5) with rawhide
mallet (6) hard enough to clinch the parts
to fabric without damaging grommet or
fabric (2).
NOTE
When parts are clinched properly, the edge of the
grommet barrel has a smooth roll.
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