Adding Eyelets to Finds Bag

[Chad1972]

I just got my new Garrett Camo finds bag today and was thinking about getting some 1/4" eyelets and putting them in the bottom of the bag to let the dirt fall out. Like maybe a row of 6. Has anybody ever done that? I wish they would come with a mesh bottom for that.

 

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[Chad1972]

Ok I did it. Got some 2-piece eyelets from Hobby Lobby and put 5 in the bottom of the pouch. I figured out that it's easier to use a soldering iron to burn through the material rather than trying to cut it.

 

[I DIG]

Looks good. I may try that.

 

[Chad1972]

If you do, make sure you get the 2 piece kind and get the setting tool.

 

[cruiserkev]

Great idea! I have a couple of Garrett bags that need this treatment as I always have to dump out a few ounces of dirt after every hunt. Thanks!

 

[Uncle Jeff]

with the 2 piece kind and the setting tool you should not need to cut or melt the bag. They are design to cut the perfect hole by them selves as you punch/set the eyelet in place

 

[Chad1972]

I thought that too, but the Garrett bag material was too tough and it would just bend the ends over before punching through. They must be made for cloth.

 

[Uncle Jeff]

Well the ones we used when I was in boy scouts to put grommets in the canvas tents were brass, So maybe the make different types for different materials, I see yours have a silver look.

 

[Chad1972]

These were made in China...so...there ya go. Lol

 

[jackedliberty]

Very neat idea. I'm going to have to try that with my bag. Any special way you spaced them out, or did you just use a ruler/measuring tape?

 

[Chad1972]

Just used a ruler and marked it with a pen.

 

[Pinball]

I love your idea and will be adding them to my bag the first chance I get. Thanks for posting this.

 

[DiggerGal]

That is a GREAT idea!

 

[toddsumm1]

Stellar idea!