Have you tried a local fabric/drapery store? I bought my set for installing
grommets for tons less than $150 and it worked very well.
Valerie
----- Original Message -----
From: <corey.sherman@rcn.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <6Pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:47 PM
Subject: Recommendation for tool
> I am seeking a Snap Fastener Hand Press (much like "pres-n-snap",
> http://www.snapfastener.com/pns.htm) to secure the snaps & grommets for my
> convertible top installation, but for a little less than $150! I feel that
> my Home Depot $8 tool won't quite cut it
> (http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/2002catalog/pg33_5.jpg).
>
> Am I crazy (don't actually answer that), but I starting to wonder why a
> modified vise grip should cost so much? It would begin to explain why the
> installers want so much money for the job. The again, may be it just
> alimony payments. So, after much ado, (15 price quotes ranging from $300
> to 450 from installers up to 90 miles away!), each claiming +6 hours of
> labor, I've decided to attempt installing my own convertible top. As some
> suggested, if I screw it up, I could still afford to buy another one.
>
> Does anyone have a tool to loan, or advice.
> Sorry for dragging this thread out (formerly "Top Replacement")
> Thanks everyone, again.
> ________________________
> Corey Sherman
> corey.sherman@rcn.com
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