DIY Grolsch Gaskets

[digivore]

Has anyone tried cutting/punching your own Gaskets for Grolsch or other Flip top bottles? I recently obtained 60 or so grolsch bottles that haven't been used in about 6 years, and the gaskets were all hard. meanwhile my current hoard of Grolsch and Boxer bottles could also use a new set.

I know I could just Buy some and have it done with. But I have access to sheets of any gasket material I could think of at decent prices. and I'm on a DIY kick...

How would I how about Creating these little red rings?
I'm thinking about trying a leather punch set, or making some small "cookie cutter' style rings out of sheet metal, and then pressing them into the gasket..

Any tips or ideas would be appreciated.

 

[cockybitz]

Have you actually seen the price of the gaskets? Although I applaud a DIY attitude, I'm not sure the efforts are worth the tiny bit of money that you would save. Sorry to but in and not actually offer any sound advice on the subject, but perhaps you were not aware of the price of new gaskets.

 

[digivore]

I know they are available for purchase, it was the point of DIY.. saving a few bucks, and learning something.

 

[BrewThruYou]

If you want to save a few bucks, you are probably better off buying them for $0.07 each. The aftermarket ones are rubber while a lot of the originals are silicone. If you want to DIY silicone, maybe try buying a silicone baking mat and making a form for punching out holes.

 

[SledgeH]

I'm glad you're happy with having a fun DIY project, because this will in no way be cheaper than buying them. But that's not the point right!?

I'm assuming the biggest challenge will be the outside edge. The inner center hole can easily be done with a leather punch set as you mentioned. So what about this idea, going with squares? All you will need is strong enough scissors/shears. It will look unique, and the added material shouldn't effect the seal as it is the shape of the grolsch top that is applying the pressure to the rim of the bottle. It will be less tools you'll need to purchase too.