[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I posted on another thread where an individual with problems with their hands, can wrap that waffle pattern rubberized material they use for router pads or for shelving material to keep dishes from sliding, around they knife handles as thick as they need it, will cushion the handle and enlarge so they are not clenching so tight. The second is for the gourd carvers/burners.....I saw a tool for cleaning our gourds and it looks to me a person can take an old bandsaw blade, cut out a section, bend it back onto itself and make a handle....one side is smooth the other has teeth...good gourd cleaning tool I think!

[DiamondWillow]

Thanks Dave for the tip, I will pass it on to Darlene. She is doing some gourd work now also along with her leather covered vases. She is always looking for something to clean out gourds. Will see if I can get something figured out for her.


Gene

[Irish]

Hi_Ho

That's such a great idea! As I was reading it and it's compliment on "New Old Guy" I was thinking that an Ace bandage wrap might also work. With it's elastic properties you might be able to get a good tight wrap around the tool handles so that there was no slipage and it would conform to the contours of the handle. A few sewing stitches may then hold it in place.

Susan

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Yes Susan, an ace bandage would work too! I thought of the rubber pads because they too don't slip, but you can build up a good size grip if you needed it...but actually any material would work if it doesn't slip........guess I am going to have to take my own advise and fixup one of my knives, my hand really cramped the other day.......!

[AlArchie]

Good tips, Dave! Those non slip pads would definitely cushion and help with grip. There are also some great rubber handled carving knives made by "Whittlin Jack". I was really questioning my purchase after having their wood handled ones, and liking them, but after using the rubber ones for a while, I like the feel of them, too, and they have a great molded fit.

One drawback is that they are stainless and need some work to get super sharp, but once they are honed,they are great IMHO anyway. They have a slightly larger than normal handle too.

Al

[Irish]

Hi_HO,

This morning I pulled out my bench hook (bench dog) and put up a small project. I have had problems with my hook because the birch plywood is so smooth that sometimes the carving board will slip on me. Thinking about your idea of grip pads and ace bandages it hit me that I had some non-slip grip cloth for my kitchen cabinets like you were talking about. I real fast cut a piece and it took care of the problem right now!

I haven't wanted to use the padded grip cloth because I lose some of the push force of the cut, but you idea of kitchen shelving cloth was the answer .... Thanks, you just made my mornings carving so much easier.

Susan

[Ashbys]

Hi-Ho,

Along the same line , electrician "friction Tape " will also work very well. This is not a plastic tape but a cloth tape that is very flexable and will hold forever. If you should need cushion , Using "rubber tape" before you add the friction tape will give cushion and will form to you hand, then simply cover it in the friction tape and you will have a grip fit to your hand with a non slip surface.
Electricians have used this for years to modify their tool grips.

Ash

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by Irish

Hi_HO,

This morning I pulled out my bench hook (bench dog) and put up a small project. I have had problems with my hook because the birch plywood is so smooth that sometimes the carving board will slip on me. Thinking about your idea of grip pads and ace bandages it hit me that I had some non-slip grip cloth for my kitchen cabinets like you were talking about. I real fast cut a piece and it took care of the problem right now!

I haven't wanted to use the padded grip cloth because I lose some of the push force of the cut, but you idea of kitchen shelving cloth was the answer .... Thanks, you just made my mornings carving so much easier.

Susan

You are welcome.....I have used it for other things but started using it for putting the wood on to run my router....works great...basically the same as what you are doing with your bench hook. Always finding other uses for things...???? hummmm how come then I am not rich instead of so doggone good lookin'? LOL" smilieid="4" class="inlineimg" />

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Ash...that would probably work most places in the country...but not here where it gets so hot in the summer, everytime I have tried to use electricians tape for handles etc.....the glue wants to work out the edge and your hand gets sticky! I am thinking however that the "Gas Line Tape" you get at home depot among others might work well, it is thicker and more like a rubber and about 2 inches wide......the drawback for the original idea I think is that both would not have much cushion effect for those with hand problems.....just rambling here..............

[Ashbys]

Hi-Ho, Yep thought about that,, as it can be a bit of a pain to deal with from time to time, as far as the friction tape is concerned , but the rubber tape I am speaking about has very little glue base, and is normally about 1/8 inch thich , it will pad very well. Could possibley even use a drop of super glue on it and do without the cover tape. Will have to check on it when I have 10 mins to play again. =)

Ash