Best DIY tool handle grip

[rick carpenter]

Is there anything better for replacing tool handle grips, specifically long nose pliers, than Plasti-Dip with their primer? I have an old Stanley pair with funged grips that I had to remove.

 

[darkzero]

Yeah plastidip for hand tool handles ****. I've seen these by Klein online. They come in 6" & 8-9". I've never tried them though, haven't had a need yet, but they don't appeal to me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000022696/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I also remember finding another manufacturer that offered a lot more sizes & colors. I can't rememeber the name though & at the time I couldn't find anyone who sold them.

 

[AEAdam]

I wonder what would happen if you dipped your handle in rubber cement, then carefully wrapped them with leather shoe laces. You can shape wrapped leather, even sand it smooth.

 

[senlow]

This is what the pros use: https://store.gripworks.com/vinyl-plastisol-pails-drums.html

 

[rsanter]

Someone was making slip on grips that you heat and they shrink to fit

 

[Tynee]

This is what the pros use: https://store.gripworks.com/vinyl-plastisol-pails-drums.html

I've got a couple pair of Channellocks that need new coating on the handles. Sign me up for a 55 gallon drum!!

 

[merkyworks]

JDTCo has a couple slip on handle replacement options.

JDTCo. Universal Plier Handles 4.5" X 3/8" | JDTCo.

www.jerseydiscounttool.com

JDTCo. Universal Plier Handle 2-Pack | JDTCo.

(2) 1/4" Diameter Handles(2) 3/8" Diameter Handles

www.jerseydiscounttool.com

 

[ForrestT]

Someone was making slip on grips that you heat and they shrink to fit

This is what I use. I get it off Amazon. Heat shrink. Usually use 1/2” and 3/4”. 2 layers work great.

 

[Outwest]

Rudedog offers “milkers grip” or something like that. I may try them.

 

[KnurledNut]

I’ve had good success with Loctite Color Guard.
https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/product/protective-coatings/loctite_sf_f7200.html

 

[Michael_in_DE]

I literally got the below yesterday. Hurt my hand on a pair of bare pliers. I am really happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MSDM2MC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[matthew]

This is what I use. I get it off Amazon. Heat shrink. Usually use 1/2” and 3/4”. 2 layers work great.

That looks rather good - especially on the ratchets. I wonder if there is maybe a slightly thicker softer material that could be the first layer?

 

[rancherbill]

This is what I use. I get it off Amazon. Heat shrink. Usually use 1/2” and 3/4”. 2 layers work great.

What is the name of the stuff. I want the name not the Amazon link as they do not work unless you are in the US.

 

[Tynee]

Oops, wrong link

 

[ForrestT]

What is the name of the stuff. I want the name not the Amazon link as they do not work unless you are in the US.

XHF