re-coating handles on Evernew pot

I went with 3/32", but I probably would have gone with 1/8" instead, if I'd realized the issue of the sharp "L" at the ends of the handles. I'll let you know how it goes, in a few days.

That's good to know TarJay has the Sugru, if the silicone tubing defeats me. I'm thinking though, it might be pretty difficult to get as thin a uniform coating with the sugru, thus the added weight might be a bit more significant.

Threadjacking (hey, it's my own thread, so my perogative ?): how you like that Deuce Scoop ? It's light, but maybe only an oz or so weight savings over the ubiquitous orange plastic one; kind of pricey at $300/lb rate. Unless there are other advantages.

Threadjacking (hey, it’s my own thread, so my perogative ?): how you like that Deuce Scoop ? It’s light, but maybe only an oz or so weight savings over the ubiquitous orange plastic one; kind of pricey at $300/lb rate. Unless there are other advantages.

I’ll avoid the hijack by answering in this potty trowel thread

>> I'll avoid the hijack by answering in this potty trowel thread

Thanks.

You might consider using a heat shrink PTFE tubing. It is a little thin, but it should slip on easily. You will need a heat source to shrink it. You can find heat shrink PTFE at McMaster Carr and other electronic supply sites.

Well, I have managed to put pieces of silicone tubing on the handles of my 1.3-liter Evernnew titanium cookpot, but it was no picnic.

I used this 3/32" tubing:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006MZKJ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

… and it was pretty tough to get on. I was tempted to go with the 1/8" tubing (from the same mfg'er, a related product listed at that same link), and I wish I had. I measured 0.10-0.11" or so diameter on the pot handles, so theoretically the 1/8" ID stuff would have a hundredth or two of an inch of looseness, but I doubt that'd make the grip too unsteady.

A few tips and observations:

– I used spray silicon lubricant. I thought of trying WD-40 instead, but didn't.

– I tried straightening the 90-degree "L" hook at one end of the handle (that fits into the sleeve on the pot). I was afraid to bend it much more than 30 degrees or so (so it was 60-degrees off being straight) for fear it might break, but there was no sign I was overdoing it. However, I don't think it helped much (as far as getting the tubing to slip over the end); apparently it was just the friction of the tubing over the longer straight parts of the handle that was really causing it to be so difficult.

– I tried putting one of the handles in the freezer first, hoping to shrink it a little so the fit wouldn't be so tight, and I do believe it made things easier. However, being metal and of such small diameter, it heated back to room temperature pretty quickly.

– On one of the handles, I tried slipping a half-sized piece of tubing over each end. Definitely easier than trying to work the entire length on one end and around the u-curve (at the end of the handle). Time will tell if a gap opens up where the two pieces are butted together, leaving a small piece of metal exposed ("ouch !").

Bottom line: if I had it to do again, I'd use the 1/8" tubing, and not bother trying to un-bend the handle end, putting it in the freezer, or using separate pieces of tubing (on each handle).

Why not try slicing the tubing long ways and just put it over the handle? If you use a razor blade it should be a small enough slit to "close" back up. And even if it doesn't close all the way, it wouldn't even matter. Plus you won't have to worry about having the perfect ID tubing.

Plus the heat may just melt the tubing to the handle anyhow.

I don't think the silicon stuff melts; at least it didn't in my trial run with the new grips.

If slit length-wise, I'd be worried it slip off the handles. Anyhow, with slightly larger 1/8" I.D., I'm sure it'd be a piece of cake to get it onto the handles.

OK… I went ahead and bought 20 feet of silicone aquarium tubing… The same that I used to coat my snow peak 700 that worked fine. If anybody wants 2 feet shipped to them for free to coat their handles… Just PM me.

Evernew sent me new silicon wraps for $3 including shipping. Just get the real thing.

I'm hoping the tubing that some of us used will work better. The OEM grips started shrinking up and pulling away from the pot (leaving exposed metal) fairly quickly. I wasn't even sure they are silicon, and they're definitely thinner.