LBlack14 Rickochet I have one of those. It is a really tough job using that. Then you're not doing it right.
JeffTilley Yep, had one of those thin, lightweight grips pop on me once, bout shit myself. If you see it start to balloon somewhere, stop. Don’t be a dumbass and keep putting air to it.
garyt1957 LBlack14 I've used a coat hanger , but it was too much trouble. Works in an emergency though.
Rickochet LBlack14 Then you're not doing it right. I also have one that is two wire rods with a t-handle that is equally as difficult to use. I guess I must not be doing right with both. 😜
Walterjn Rickochet I plan on only blowing grips off if I KNOW that they have been blown on. Otherwise, I'll just cut them off. Chances are that I'll only be doing this for myself and select few friends.
LBlack14 Rickochet it does get messy, but it's not that hard. I thought the same until I practiced on a few.
LBlack14 sdandrea1 problem with that and tubes is, alot of grips need worked off with twisting. No can do with those.
sdandrea1 LBlack14 problem with that and tubes is, alot of grips need worked off with twisting. No can do with those. Not so nephew. The tube is optional and does not have to be used or can be easily removed after you get air flowing between the grip and the shaft. I use the tube until I get airflow going and then pull it off and just do short bursts while twisting if necessary. This tool has been working like a champ now for several decades.
Rickochet LBlack14 problem with that and tubes is, alot of grips need worked off with twisting. No can do with those. This is true. I use a standard blow gun and a clear Lexan tube which is not attached. I can move it back over the gun tip and work the grip end with my other hand.
sdandrea1 Rickochet This is true. I use a standard blow gun and a clear Lexan tube which is not attached. I can move it back over the gun tip and work the grip end with my other hand. You just said what I said and got a "like". I'm offended! 🤣
Par4QC No one is going to POP a grip, if they have a regulator on the compressor. Or maybe I should say...shouldn't. They may not know what it's for.
Rickochet Walterjn Here you guys go, I was able to do a short video of blowing a grip on. Hey Walter, they make a device called a shaft clamp that you use in a vice. 😛
backinit Using air to remove grips? Hell yes. Using air to install grips? Hell no. Maybe it's my gorilla grip, but I tried it once and the grip moved all over the place. Not for me.
sdandrea1 backinit Using air to remove grips? Hell yes. Using air to install grips? Hell no. Maybe it's my gorilla grip, but I tried it once and the grip moved all over the place. Not for me. Maybe that's the confusion on my post. I NEVER use the tube to install. It's in the way and keeps me from centering logo's, etc. I ONLY use the tube during removal.
Rickochet backinit Using air to remove grips? Hell yes. Using air to install grips? Hell no. Maybe it's my gorilla grip, but I tried it once and the grip moved all over the place. Not for me. Just add another layer of masking tape. I switch grips a lot. Sometimes grips stretch a bit and slip. An extra layer does the trick.
