foam cover for tool handles

[jason lambert]

Anyone know were to buy the foam covers similar to the ones monster tools sells to cover his handles. I have a couple on the few tools I have left of his that deteriated and split that I need to replace.

[steven carter]

Jason,

Sorry, I don't know where to get the foam grips. I am making some carbide roughing tools, and am covering the 1" handles with braided tubing from a Lowe's. It feels nice and I'm thinking it will hold up nicely also.

Steve

[Richard Madison]

Dunno about foam but golf club grips are available at the pro shop.

[Scott Lux]

You might check bicycles shops for foam grips. They'll have some very nice foam tape too.

[John Keeton]

You can also use the athletic tape similar to what Rob Cosman uses on his fretsaw. I have done that with other tools, and produces a little bit of cushion and just the right amount of grip.

[Frank Van Atta]

Depending on the size, you might be able to use foam pipe insulation . . .

[jason lambert]

Golf club grip is nice but to thin, the bike stuff doesn't hold up well same as pipe wrap I need the real dense foam like what they wrap gym handles with. Randies is ok some held up and some didn't but I would use it again since it is easy to replace.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Easiest way to get bike wraps on is to soak them in water first. The water acts as a lubricant and helps them slide. Water dries out and they grip the subsurface.

[Bob Borzelleri]

Another bike type solution is to pass on the foam or grips and get either leather or rubber like wraps like what's on drop bars for road bikes. Some of the wraps that are available are quite comfortable as well as good for grip.

[Eric Dritsas]

Tennis racket tape might work, too. Thick and durable

[Gary Conklin]

Might I be so bold as to suggest contacting Randy???

[Steve Kubien]

I have a few 1" aluminum handles which I used the braided tubing on. Love 'em.

[Bill Noce]

Check out McMasters-Carr theyhave all kinds of foam handles. I have made my own Aluminum handles and use their foam material.

[Jeff Nicol]

I put in a search for "Foam handle grips" and came up with lots of information. Took me about 30 seconds to find this.

http://www.eezer.com/grips.html

Here is another that will have everything a foam grip user could want!

http://www.grip-tek.com/tubing.html

Jeff

[Tony Pridmore]

Easiest way to get bike wraps on is to soak them in water first. The water acts as a lubricant and helps them slide. Water dries out and they grip the subsurface.

two more methods....
- Hairspray
- Air gun. Start the grips on, then force air in and it slides right on.

The latter also works great for separating buckets that are stuck together. DAMHIKT

To keep this post on-topic.... I recommend you read Jeff Nicol's post. :D

-Tony

[jason lambert]

Randy has refused to deal with me, I won't go into details.

I use to manage a bike store I am fimilar with grips, most are not durable enough for what I am looking for. We use to use alcohol to put them on fast drying and no residue left. Tennis racket grip might work better I may look into that. Trouble is most of that bar wrap has to be wrapped in the right direction or the ends currel up, I think on a lathe tool I may put pressure both directions. Also if one section breaks the rest of the grip releases.

I really perfer a durable foam grip. I did google it but have no way of telling the quality, maybe I will have to make some phone calls and get some samples. If I find something good I will post it.