Thanks Thanks:  6
Likes Likes:  8
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  1
Results 1 to 13 of 13
  1. 6th March 2018, 01:28 AM #1
    derekcohen's Avatar
    derekcohen
    derekcohen is offline Be inspired. Be creative. Be bold.
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    10,826

    Default Improving clamp handles

    I have had a bunch of old Bessey parallel clamps forever. About a year ago I purchased a few of the Bessey Revo. What I came to appreciate about the Revo are the soft grips - they are so easy to tighten and loosen. By comparison, the red-painted wooden grips of the old Besseys I have are slippery, which can be quite frustrating.


    I tried a latex spray on the painted handles, but it was not durable and peeled off.


    I recalled a thick silicon tape I had used to repair pipes. It seals by welding to itself.


    Wrapped around the handle, it takes about an hour to become permanent. It is very grippy and comfortable. A definite upgrade for any clamp handle ...





    Regards from Perth


    Derek
    Visit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 6th March 2018 01:28 AM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 6th March 2018, 01:49 AM #2
    China
    China is offline China
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    South Australia
    Posts
    4,475

    Default

    Good tip of to buy some Rust-Oleum tape
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 6th March 2018, 10:57 AM #3
    Mobyturns's Avatar
    Mobyturns
    Mobyturns is offline In An Instant Your Life Can Change Forever
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    "Brownsville" Nth QLD
    Age
    66
    Posts
    4,435

    Default

    Any of the "self amalgamating tapes" will work. Only draw back is - what else will stick to or become embedded in them?

    We used "3M Scotch 23 Rubber Splicing Electrical Tape" at work. None of them are cheap though. Self adhesive handlebar grip tape is also suitable.
    Mobyturns

    In An Instant Your Life CanChange Forever
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 6th March 2018, 01:06 PM #4
    nrb
    nrb is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Age
    79
    Posts
    601

    Default

    That tape is at Aldi from time to time,they call if Rescue tape,can’t recall the price but I thought it was a fair price
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 6th March 2018, 02:14 PM #5
    derekcohen's Avatar
    derekcohen
    derekcohen is offline Be inspired. Be creative. Be bold.
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    10,826

    Default

    I managed to cover 5 handles with one roll of tape. That's about $2-3 per handle, which should last a lifetime.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    Visit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 6th March 2018, 03:25 PM #6
    columnmn
    columnmn is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    adelaide
    Posts
    79

    Default

    Check out tennis racket grip tape:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...+tape&_sacat=0

    Cheap option.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 6th March 2018, 04:45 PM #7
    derekcohen's Avatar
    derekcohen
    derekcohen is offline Be inspired. Be creative. Be bold.
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    10,826

    Default

    The problem I have with racquet grip is that it is temporary. It needs to be redone. The silicon tape is very durable, water- and oil proof.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    Visit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 7th March 2018, 10:33 PM #8
    GraemeCook's Avatar
    GraemeCook
    GraemeCook is online now GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Hobart
    Posts
    5,129

    Default

    Nice suggestion, Derek. A couple of alternatives:

    DELUX - cricket bat grip,

    EL CHEAPO - bicycle inner tube.


    cheers

    Graeme
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 9th March 2018, 05:53 PM #9
    Albert
    Albert is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Posts
    997

    Default

    I think this type of handle is better than conventional, this is a lot easier on the wrist.

    IMG_2917.jpgIMG_2916.jpg
    SCM L'Invincibile si X, SCM L'Invincibile S7, SCM TI 145EP, SCM Sandya Win 630, Masterwood OMB1V, Meber 600, Delta RJ42, Nederman S750, Chicago Pneumatics CPRS10500, Ceccato CDX12


    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 9th March 2018, 08:49 PM #10
    derekcohen's Avatar
    derekcohen
    derekcohen is offline Be inspired. Be creative. Be bold.
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    10,826

    Default

    Albert, the danger in that grip is over-tightening. That creates the danger of glue starvation.

    The grip I suggest (and others similar) is not to crank down, but the ease of tightening and untightening. I imagine this offers more feedback to avoid the danger than a cross bar can.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    Visit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 10th March 2018, 11:53 AM #11
    GraemeCook's Avatar
    GraemeCook
    GraemeCook is online now GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Hobart
    Posts
    5,129

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen View Post
    Albert, the danger in that grip is over-tightening. That creates the danger of glue starvation.......
    Derek
    Agreed; I also find the conventional grips much easier and quicker to use, especially on more complex glue-ups.


    Cheers

    Graeme
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 10th March 2018, 06:38 PM #12
    artful bodger
    artful bodger is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Tasmaniac
    Posts
    1,470

    Default

    Cheapo fix alternative and rough as guts but it works.
    I hit the handles of a few on my disc sander, on others took a few rough gouges out of em with a carving gouge. Just to enable a bit more purchase.
    Sometimes if that's not enough I will hold the clamp handles ferrule with a pair of vice grips to really tighten the clamp. Not always just for gluing purposes either, sometimes just to hold 2 bits together as firmly as possible temporarily.
    DSCF6728.jpg
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 10th March 2018, 08:53 PM #13
    China
    China is offline China
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    South Australia
    Posts
    4,475

    Default

    Ouch!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Improving fan performance
    By BobL in forum DUST EXTRACTION
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12th July 2017, 12:10 AM
  2. F clamp or bar clamp instead of expensive hold fast.
    By woodhog in forum HAVE YOUR SAY
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 4th November 2014, 07:51 AM
  3. MC900/1100 Clamp handles
    By Osbojo in forum WOODTURNING - GENERAL
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 25th February 2012, 12:11 AM
  4. Improving Triton
    By Stuart in forum TRITON / GMC
    Replies: 74
    Last Post: 3rd August 2005, 10:44 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules