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Post by mikem on Feb 9, 2010 19:02:13 GMT -5
I have several old saws(Zip,4-20 & others) that could benefit from re-covering the handle. The original rubber covering has long since deteriorated and one has been wrapped with electrical tape as a patch. Pretty cheesy fix IMHO. What do you guys use to re-cover ?
People have suggested:
1) Bicycle handlebar wrap.
2) Strip of inner tube(similar to above)
3) Black foam handlebar "tubes" stretched over handle.
Not only does this make the saw more aesthetically pleasing but improving the grip as well makes it safer.
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Post by mikevan on Feb 10, 2010 12:38:05 GMT -5
I like heater hose the best, it makes the handle fatter, and is non slip. The one on my 041 I did 20 years ago, and it's still fine.
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Post by mikem on Feb 10, 2010 14:23:26 GMT -5
I like heater hose the best, it makes the handle fatter, and is non slip. The one on my 041 I did 20 years ago, and it's still fine. Excellent idea Mike.....and I have about 10' of that laying around somewhere. I assume you are talking about that 1/4"(wall thickness) thick rubber hose you repair automotive heaters with ?? |
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Post by mikevan on Feb 10, 2010 20:49:18 GMT -5
It used to come in 5/8 or 3/4 - the 3/4 just goes on most tube handlebars, you need something like silicone and loads of 'umph' to get it on.
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Post by mikem on Feb 10, 2010 21:02:43 GMT -5
It used to come in 5/8 or 3/4 - the 3/4 just goes on most tube handlebars, you need something like silicone and loads of 'umph' to get it on. I will check my heater hose tomorrow for the ID . Someone told me hairspray is good for putting grips on handlebars. The alchohol lubes and the lacquer makes them stick. I have not tried it ;D PS: I sent you a PM about your 041. |
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Post by mikem on Feb 15, 2010 9:42:16 GMT -5
It used to come in 5/8 or 3/4 - the 3/4 just goes on most tube handlebars, you need something like silicone and loads of 'umph' to get it on. Heh Mike...just to let you know, I got a piece of 3/4" at the parts house for $2 and it is a great fix  |
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Post by SkiPro on Feb 15, 2010 14:01:32 GMT -5
Use a heat gun to get the rubber soft. It may take a while to get it hot enough. Gloves are necessary as the rubber needs to get very hot. I've taken the rubber grip off of a similar saw handle to replace a ripped one. I've also used large shrink tubing to dress up a sligtly torn rubber grip.
Mark
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Post by mikem on Feb 16, 2010 14:35:54 GMT -5
I tried heating some 5/8" in front of a propane heater and I still did not have enough cajones to stretch that rubber over a 15/16 OD bar. 3/4"(heated) much easier to slide. I just did another last nite with 1" ID heater hose and it worked well and did not need heating.
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