August 3, 2023
Description
This is a larger handle grip for a fingerboard tool, which allows for more grip / leverage on the tool.
There are two sizes. The smaller one is the diameter of a AAA battery, the larger one is the size of an AA battery. These offer a better grip when using the socket tool to install fingerboard wheels and adjust trucks. This elimates the use of the screwdriver as it is permanetly embedded into the grip. I use a separate higher quality screwdriver (Picquic Teeny Turner is amazing).
Use sidecutter pliers to cut off the original small plastic grip on your fingerboard wrench tool. I find it is easiest to make 4 cuts aross the length of the grip, then cut off each section. Some tools have a flat spot in the middle of the shaft, some have a knurled section.
You can simply press the the tool into the grip (tight fit) or heat up the tool with a lighter while holding it with pliers. This will soften the grip when inserting it. Or you can use a drop of CA glue in the middle of the wrench and press the tool into the grip.
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives