Frugal Woodworking

Usually in the middle of a project I realize that my grip is not what it used to be.  Unfortunately I realize that right when I need it the most.  In the midst of a glue-up I sometimes discover that I can’t tighten the handles of my clamps down the way I used to, at least not without more discomfort in my hands.  Here are some tips I’ve found for improving clamp handles.

• Vinyl Tube to increase grip and torque on clamp handles
• Foam drawer liner to slip less
• Athletic tape and inner-tubes
• Athletic tape to wrap it like a hockey stick (at Amazon.com)

Clamp Handle Wrap Products

• Self-Fusing Silicone Tape (at Amazon.com)
• Coban self sticking non-adhesive tape (at Amazon.com)
• Rockler Clamp Handle Grips
• Tennis racket qrip wrap (at Amazon.com)
• AirGrip cold shrink wrap (at Amazon.com)
• All kinds of grips at McMaster.com