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Re-Grip: A Clever Design for Installing New Handles on Old Tools

By Rain Noe - February 10

in Tools & Craft

When rubberized handles on old tools wear off, it can be difficult to replace them; you need a tight fit, but stretching stiff rubber onto a shaft, and working it all the way down, is just about impossible due to friction.

This Re-Grip product features a clever way to get it onto your handle of choice. The rubber cylinder ships in a stretched-out position, held in place by a plastic cylinder inside. This cylinder can be unraveled, allowing the rubber cylinder to tighten up right onto your handle:

These come in three sizes, and run $14 a pop regardless of size.

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Roger ak

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I like the idea but not the tremendous amount of waste. Perhaps something like this could be done with a cardboard material. Something like the that in a paper towel roll but a bit thicker.

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