I want a 'Warm' handle on my fork .... can you help .....?

[Eaglestone]

Righto you peeps, I know you can help, as you always do

I am looking for some tape, which is black, warm and spongy, to wrap around my Fork Handle (I know there is a joke in there somewhere lol ). It's the stuff you find on the grips/handles of tools

I have been googling on and off all day and cannot find the stuff I am after, apart from Tennis/Squash Racquet grip.

Many thanks x

 

[Cobbysmum]

why not try a vet wrap bandage, maybe with a bit of sponge underneath?

 

[Tammytoo]

I took the metal handle off my fork and replaced it with a wooden one.

 

[Eaglestone]

why not try a vet wrap bandage, maybe with a bit of sponge underneath?

That was quick ... and a very good idea

Not sure if it would be durable enough long term, but short term may be, also think it would be good for other uses, so thank you .... food for thought.

I know this black stuff is sold, but don't know what to google to find the evasive stuff

 

[Cobbysmum]

The stuff used to lag pipes might be an idea too, though maybe too bulky

 

[Eaglestone]

I took the metal handle off my fork and replaced it with a wooden one.

On no I could not do that ... it's brand new, as I got it for my birthday yesterday ... I also have 2 others, one for the field, one for the stables and one for the muck heap .... I have a fetish at the moment lol

 

[Eaglestone]

The stuff used to lag pipes might be an idea too, though maybe too bulky

Another good idea Cobbysmum ... I know where to go to in future now

 

[Cobbysmum]

What about this?

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

 

[Eaglestone]

What about this?

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

Hmmmm not exactly, but more stuff to remember about, when the right job comes up .... keep them coming ....

I am off out soon for a Birthday Meal with a friend, if I disappear, I am not ignoring anyone, so thanks

 

[YasandCrystal]

I would recommend the sticky wrap you buy for tennis racket or table tennis bat handles Infact thanks for bringing up about it - I am going to treat my metal wheelbarrow handles to some as it'd under a fiver for 4 rolls

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tennis-Ba...270855212046?pt=UK_Tennis&hash=item3f103a8c0e

 

[Cobbysmum]

That's a good idea!

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I like holding the handle after hubby has used the fork as he has such hot hands

Have you thought about using vet wrap a black one???

i use the future forks my favourite

 

[Spottyappy]

Try googling,as I can't post a link, neoprane grutch guards/grips. These are put over the hand bars on crutches used when help is required when walking. Being neoprane,they are both warm and kinder to your hands. However,fitting them can be as difficult as putting on over reach boots wthout velcro! Soaking in hot water helps,and hopefully your fork maybe thinner than my daughter's crutches!

 

[flyingfeet]

Hockey stick grip - much longer than a tennis one and you may get away with only one

One of mine is wrapped with PVC tape, but that was to coat it when it was going rusty

£3 on eBay!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW...1930919?pt=UK_Hockey&var=&hash=item746c6e4794

 

[Eaglestone]

I would recommend the sticky wrap you buy for tennis racket or table tennis bat handles Infact thanks for bringing up about it - I am going to treat my metal wheelbarrow handles to some as it'd under a fiver for 4 rolls

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tennis-Ba...270855212046?pt=UK_Tennis&hash=item3f103a8c0e

Thank you that's good value

 

[Eaglestone]

Thank you everyone for your help and advice, it is very much appreciated

 

[Elsbells]

Gloves?

 

[Eaglestone]

Gloves?

LOL ..... have those as well

 

[spider]

Handlebar grips for bikes?

 

[4x4]

Oh Spider, that's what I was gonna post...and I've read all the way to the end!

 

[topclass]

Try a crepe bandage from pound shop, wrap with electric black tape and then vet wrap works an absolute treat use it all the time

 

[Eaglestone]

Once again HHO has come up trumps with ideas ... all good thanks

However if anyone can find a link to the plain black spongy stuff, I would really appreciate it

 

[Eaglestone]

This is the stuff I mean

http://www.leevalley.com/us/images/item/gardening/ea180-dsp.jpg

I found this on an American site, so now need to find it in the UK

 

[cremedemonthe]

If you have any trouble finding neoprene get back to me and I can cut you off some off one of my rolls in my workshop, Oz

 

[Eaglestone]

If you have any trouble finding neoprene get back to me and I can cut you off some off one of my rolls in my workshop, Oz

Oooh that's grand of you

Is it sticky back and like this stuff? http://www.leevalley.com/us/images/item/gardening/ea180-dsp.jpg

If it is, I am quite happy to pay the going rate .... just need it to wrap round at least 1 fork

PM me if it is

 

[cremedemonthe]

No, it's about 3mm thick, best way of attaching it would be to get some double sided tape, it's about 2mm thick so would also add the the extra cushioning effect on the handle. Neoprene is the best to keep your hands warm.
Measure up with a tape measure how much width x length you need and I will see what I have lurking in the workshop and get back to you, if I have enough you'll have to PM me your address so I can shove it in a jiffy bag and send it, have it on me for Xmas, Oz

 

[Eaglestone]

No, it's about 3mm thick, best way of attaching it would be to get some double sided tape, it's about 2mm thick so would also add the the extra cushioning effect on the handle. Neoprene is the best to keep your hands warm.
Measure up with a tape measure how much width x length you need and I will see what I have lurking in the workshop and get back to you, if I have enough you'll have to PM me your address so I can shove it in a jiffy bag and send it, have it on me for Xmas, Oz

That would be great, I will take my tape measure up to the boys tomorrow and pm you back the measurements.

Merry Christmas to you too

 

[cremedemonthe]

You're most welcome, Oz

 

[Oliver12]

I haven't got a very good grip these days and forks and the things you use for muck picking hurt my wrists. My husband who is an engineer and a caving fanatic customised the handle to make it thick and easy to grip. He used neoprene to wrap around and it's lovely and warm. He gets the neoprene to patch up his wetsuits from any caving/diving supply shop so might be worth trying there also.

 

[Eaglestone]

I haven't got a very good grip these days and forks and the things you use for muck picking hurt my wrists. My husband who is an engineer and a caving fanatic customised the handle to make it thick and easy to grip. He used neoprene to wrap around and it's lovely and warm. He gets the neoprene to patch up his wetsuits from any caving/diving supply shop so might be worth trying there also.

Thank you .... each year I get weaker, sadly .... could once move 40 bales of shavings, now can barely pick up one