Wrap for chainsaw handle/grip

thatguy · Jan 17, 2006

What would you recommend as a wrap/cushion for an older chainsaw handle that had the foam grip dry rotted?

thanks

brian

SPIKER · Jan 17, 2006

one of the in-expensive leather/foam plastic type steering wheel covers, they are usually round and already come with a good wraping cord attached, cut the thing to lenght and wrap up using the cord whalla all done.

mark M

Egon · Jan 18, 2006

Bicycle handlebar tape may also be used. It comes in many different forms.

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1bush2hog · Jan 18, 2006

You could also look at the grip tape used for wrapping tennis racquet handles. Very inexpensive

turnkey4099 · Jan 18, 2006

Thanks, I hadn't considered that. The foam on my 041 is beginning to fail and what is needed is something with a bit of cushioning - that should work.

Harry K

ges · Jan 19, 2006

Hi.......I have a 041 Stihl. The rubber handle grip rotted and tore. I used good electrical tape, but it didn't last long. Got tired of re-tapping it. Dealer said that they could order the rubber grip, or a whole new handle.
I took the handle off, masked the ends where it bolted on, and took it to a Rain-x truck bed liner dealer. He sprayed a heavy coat on it while he was doing a customers truck. Looks and works good. $10.00.
I used Rain-x cause theirs goes on hot, and he was local.
I have Rhino on my truck, it would probably work too.

George