My Digger handlegrip upgrade

[Shaw]

I am sure this is nothing someone hasn't done yet but just thought I would share.

My mine lab digging device came with a reg handle grip. After a couple of days digging the grip became loose and started to slip.

I went to my local motorcycle shop and picked up a pair of Scott motorcycle grips (8.00)

Spray hairspray inside the new grip and slip on! (hairspray acts as glue when dry and easier to slide on)

I used it this morning and so far it works out great, The top of the grips also have a donut cushion for your thumb area and works well.

HH

 

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[Shaw]

Plus now it looks like something Rambo would carry.

 

[godisnum1]

Hey, good mod!
Looks like something I would do...

Bran <><

 

[greydigger]

Great tip shaw!

 

[Shaw]

Thanks, It seems to be working with no issues and it reminds me of my motorcross days.

Plus the grip is much easier on your hands.

HH

 

[EDDE]

paint it red or orange you will loose it !
i did the same(new grip) thing to mine and lost it TWICE
but found it

 

[gw1952]

great idea. My Lesche digger is killing the back of my thumb, just the way I dig my plugs. The bottom of the motocycle grip should take care of that. I will try and let you know. Thanks again

 

[Shaw]

great idea. My Lesche digger is killing the back of my thumb, just the way I dig my plugs. The bottom of the motocycle grip should take care of that. I will try and let you know. Thanks again

The way I dig does the same, the donut grip at the base totally eliminated that. Good luck, Hope it works for you.

 

[mastereagle22]

Only problem I have now is when my handle came off I used Gorilla glue and now I can't get the darn thing off!

 

[gw1952]

you will just have to cut it off like a golf grip

 

[Shaw]

Only problem I have now is when my handle came off I used Gorilla glue and now I can't get the darn thing off!

Thats the only downfall to grip glue,I raced motocross for a few years and have scraped many of grips of with a razorblade.

My grip is still going strong.

Here is another alternative to changing out grips, Just use the donut if you need thumb protection.

 

[Shaw]

If your afraid of loosing your digger and need something that stands out here ya go.

 

[dex378]

Great idea, the only thing is when the hairspray gets wet it will loosen up again. I remember this from my old BMX days!