Hardware (as in hardware store) question
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
If you don't care about it being rubbery you might try epoxy'ing it? A thin layer.
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
The funny thing is this happens on ferrari and maserati dash controls from the early aughts. You can buy new ones, or you can sand them down and clear coat them. Obviously that's not going to work with the rubber, but basically the problem is a similar one, and I imagine the solution would be similar. Rubber makes it tricky though. Could you coat it in a thin layer of leather or vinyl? Contact vinyl might work. You'd need a heat gun to work it into the contours but with some patience I bet it could work. However, with the effort involved, depending on the tool it might be more time/cost effective to get a new one.
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The funny thing is this happens on ferrari and maserati dash controls from the early aughts. You can buy new ones, or you can sand them down and clear coat them. Obviously that's not going to work with the rubber, but basically the problem is a similar one, and I imagine the solution would be similar. Rubber makes it tricky though. Could you coat it in a thin layer of leather or vinyl? Contact vinyl might work. You'd need a heat gun to work it into the contours but with some patience I bet it could work. However, with the effort involved, depending on the tool it might be more time/cost effective to get a new one.
Check out my IoT graphics library here: https://honeythecodewitch.com/gfx And my IoT UI/User Experience library here: https://honeythecodewitch.com/uix
Now I know why I didn't buy myself a Ferrari! ;P
Mircea
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Peter_in_2780 wrote:
What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Usually, when I work with power tools, I have multi-coloured stains on my hands. Black ones doesn't bother me more than the rest. :laugh: On a more serious note, conformal coating spray might work reasonably well. Never tried it though.
Mircea
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
I've had this happen with as pair binocular with a 'rubber' coating and a rechargeable power pack. What is it that these coatings/casing are may of that they break down after a number of years? Is this deliberate built-in obsolescence or just they didn't think people would still be using their products after so many years?
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
just wear work gloves.
CI/CD = Continuous Impediment/Continuous Despair
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Now I know why I didn't buy myself a Ferrari! ;P
Mircea
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Peter here is a link to a YouTube guy in Canada that will show you how to wrap your tool handle How To Wrap Your Tool Handles - Get a Better Grip - YouTube[^] Search Google with this Hockey Tape: Stretchy, Non-Adhesive, Top Wrap It comes in White and Black I am curious what brand of tool you are having this issue with? I have 5 power tools from Milwaukee 4 years old light use but no issues with the neoprene handles
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Peter_in_2780 wrote:
After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky.
Just curious so checked one of my drills that is at least 20 years old. Handle seems fine to me. Maybe the key is to store it somewhere with a normal temp range (in the house.)
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I know a lot of you own power tools, so I'm pretty sure someone else here has run across this issue, and hopefully, found a solution. Many power tools have a (usually black) rubbery insert in the handle for comfort and grip. After a few years it starts to break down and gets sticky. What can we do to avoid the ugly black stains I have on my hands?
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Wrap handle in duct tape. Intentionally let it wrinkle/fold a bit. This is an aesthetic "rugged look" choice. As the tape frays with use, the haphazard nature will tell people you're too awesome to care about the handle because you're all about the business end.
