Mag Lite Wraps

[Tim-Gabz]

I use a light duty glue gun to improve grip on my mags. I used to use lacky bands but I got bored one day after doing some work in the kitchen needing glue gun and maglite.

 

[GregY]

I also used duct tape. I have one mini-mag that's had the same duct tape wrap on it for 17+ years. So I know it lasts. It never got slimy. If you use a thick enough wrap, it has enough give you can bite down on it, for an extremely low-budget hands free solution. (Worked well enough at the time.... except for the drool issue. )

Nowadays I'd probably go with the inner tube.

 

[ss Dragonfly]

Great ideas guy thanks for the input

 

[screwthe49ers]

I use electrical tape w/o any problems. It doesn't get slimy like electrical tape does.

 

[gadgetgeek]

I use heavy duty 3m electrical tape on the back end of my mini-mag to give a "bite zone" drool everywhere, but it works. and I replace the tape every six months or so, meh, then I know its fresh.

 

[Nakano 2]

I use electrical tape w/o any problems. It doesn't get slimy like electrical tape does.

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"All your base are belong to us."

I' ve tried all of the above suggested. A snug fitting bicycle inner tube is my most sucessfull quick grip solution. All of my C/ D cell maglites are protected by these flashlight condoms.

N.

www.dozierknives.com/forum

 

[baldtaco-II]

I did an AA with some of that foam stuff for building fishing rod handles. It was a bit bulky but is sanded down really easily. I think it was on that for about five years or so. I can't remember why I cut it off now.

 

[EdD270]

Go to a local hardware store and get a can of tool handle no-slip grip dip. Dip in the light and let it dry, then cut around where it comes open at the head and butt. Handle grip comes in a variety of colors, and if/when it shows signs of wear, dip it again.

 

[Scott Free]

I've used bicycle handlebar tape on tripod legs. No reason it wouldn't work well on a flashlight. It's grippy and and insulates.