Get a grip

[johnl445]

Hello friends, not sure if this idea has been discussed yet but I’ve seen this idea online and thought I’d share. I like having a bit of grip and added thickness on my tools. Electrical Shrink Tubings is a perfect remedy. I recommend a 3 to 1 shrink ratio, this will add more thickness of actual rubber. After the heat has been applied, the rubber has a decent texture.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

That's a great idea, thank you!

 

[leatherback]

I do the same. I have come to realize that the rubber is not ight enough to stay n if you clean & oil your tools every once in a while. I little oil is enough to make the grips movable.

 

[19Mateo83]

I do the same. I have come to realize that the rubber is not ight enough to stay n if you clean & oil your tools every once in a while. I little oil is enough to make the grips movable.

Possibly add a bit of double sided tape to the handles before you heat the heat shrink? That should prevent any slippage.

 

[rockm]

Not as much labor.

https://www.amazon.com/Rubberized-Plastic-Liquid-Industrial-Coating/dp/B000XB16YK?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A161KJFXGMNJBI

 

[johnl445]

There is an adhesive inside the shrink tubing. I’m hoping the grips will stay in place. Time will tell.

 

[ShimpakuBonsai]

Tian Bonsai sells an anti-slip handle series of tools.
Link: https://www.tianbonsai.com/collections/anti-slip-handle-series-434