When you did the closeup of the ends it looks like you got the better version with the adhesive on the inside...That is some good stuff. My 50 year old tools will be getting some new grips

@djstoolrestorations

3 ай бұрын

I like the Thomas & Betts heat shrink tubing the best, it is usually thicker than the stuff that I have found on Amazon, my local welding supply store carries it so easy to get, plus I have a account there!

Thank you for trying my suggestion. I was excited when I saw the title of this video. Nice video. I leave the bottoms of the handles exposed just in case I want the metal tip for tapping. I measure and cut the tubing before application. I have put two layers on some pliers. I only do this to user tools, not wall hangers.

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

This looks like a great way of marking tools in a shared workshop too! Just use 1 inch of your favorite color on each of your tools and voila, you know instantly if Cletus is using your damn hammer again

@yamlcase230

7 ай бұрын

Reporting back after trying this on a few tools. It works excellent! Also, great for DIY insulated screwdrivers in case you want to make affordable electrician screwdrivers if you're not subjected to NEC Nazi codes

@djstoolrestorations

7 ай бұрын

Good glad you like it, never thought of it as insulation!

@djstoolrestorations

7 ай бұрын

I like your idea!

Nice job, Heat shrink is some very useful stuff 🛠👍😊

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

It is not for everything, but for some items it will work great!

I’m sure more than one person mentioned using shrink tube. Next set leave about a 1/4 inch it will wrap the end better. This stuff looks pretty thick compared to the 3m stuff I suggested.

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

Yea, you did, and I did not mention you, but you are one of the most knowledgeable people that has commented on my videos, I should give you more credit!!!!!!!!!!!

@182JoeT

10 ай бұрын

@@djstoolrestorations No problem,I’m not looking for credit just glad to help. I’ve been buying and collecting tools for about 25yrs so I’ve ran across a few things. I pick up tools a lot like you do so it’s always interesting to see how another mind goes about repairing or refurbishing them.

I was yelling at the phone don't cut there!! But it turned out fantastic thanks for sharing your experience I need to find some of that mines all small diameter long length or large diameter short length Great video

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

I am having a hard time finding so to, I cleaned another pair and cut them a little longer to see if I like it!

Thqnks

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

You welcome!

I have used Surgical Tubing, I put a light coat of Vaseline on the handles to help put the tubing on.

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

Thats not a bad idea!

would this tools be good enough for electrical work?

@djstoolrestorations

Ай бұрын

I would think so, this is what I use on my welding leads, and my extension cords, but you do what you feel comfortable with!

Bed liner? I have some aerosol bed liner. Is that what you put on a pipe wrench? I want to try that.

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

Yes it works, but a little ruff on the hand, but if your tools are muddy or slimy it works great. I use it on tool like pipe wrenches that I do plumbing with!

I am going to try to find some large heat shrink tubing. Did you use 1/2”

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

It is marked 0.35-0.12, that is the one I used and a larger one I have is 0.51-0.16.

Whats the size of that shrink tube bud?

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

What I used was.035-0.12, I do have large that I will try and it is 0.51-0.16.

Did I make first? 🏆

@djstoolrestorations

10 ай бұрын

Yep! sorry for the delay in my responses, I have been working 15 hour days!