lightningad Report post Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) just made a couple of mods to my tools using this amazing material i discovered called "sugru". Its an easily moldable silicon rubber compound that air dries in 24hours. Using this, i was able to add a grip to my pricking iron that means i no longer get hand cramps from tightly gripping the thin handle. It now just balances between my fingers and is a pleasure to use. The scalpel handle was too thin to allow a decent amount of pressure to be applied - now it can be used with more force, and its also easier to control. If you ever wanted a more customised grip (its got so many other uses too ) then you should really try this stuff out! The stuff is also great for strengthening computer cables! I dont have any affiliation with sugru, other than thinking its amazing! adam Edited April 29, 2013 by lightningad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted April 29, 2013 I think it is a cool product Have ordered some to try it out. Thanks for the heads up! Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almac Report post Posted May 21, 2013 in the past I have also thought of painting my stamp handle ends different colors to differentiate what series they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted May 22, 2013 I used mine to seal up my boots....works great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glendon Report post Posted May 22, 2013 This is the second time in a couple months I've run across someone praising this stuff. I need to order some. I think a lot of us have gotten "tooling cramps" or blistered their fingers from a long project at some point.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningad Report post Posted May 22, 2013 the great thing is its useful for almost any repair you can think of! I added a couple of finger loops to a pair of pliers that i used to find a little small to hold without constantly dropping...i'll add a pic soon. My next sugru project - im going to be adding a couple of led lights to my stitching pony so i can see better when stitching whilst watching tv - this way i wont disturb the family by having all the lights blazing! I used mine to seal up my boots....works great! I wish i had heard of the product 2 months earlier as i threw out a really comfy pair of boots that had previously unrepairable holes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leela Valley Leather Report post Posted May 22, 2013 with the cost of shipping that goo is a bit expensive so... http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
