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EVA Grip Forming
Posted by: Naoki Mizusawa (---.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net)
Date: May 25, 2005 04:36PM

Hello to all,

I approgize for last post that did'nt include my first/last name.
I am sorry.

Could you tell me how you are shaping/forming EVA grip?
I don't have a lath even nor rod wrapper either.
Any good method?

Naoki Mizusawa


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Re: EVA Grip Forming
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: May 25, 2005 04:42PM

Raw stock? I use a Stanley SurForm file to rough it down then 60 to 80 grit drywall sanding screen to get the shape I want. 150 and 220 screen finishes off the process.

You are better off turning at slower speeds with more power, than turning at high speeds. Higher speeds create heat which most EVA doesn't like. You will permanently soften the EVA if you get it too hot. This is why wood lathes with 3/4HP and up motors are better than most specialty rod building lathes and machines for EVA amd Hypalon turning.

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Re: EVA Grip Forming
Posted by: Naoki Mizusawa (---.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net)
Date: May 25, 2005 04:49PM

Thank you Mr.Kirkman

What wood lathes do you suggest?
CanI buy it at Home Depot ?

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Re: EVA Grip Forming
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: May 25, 2005 07:35PM

Any of the midi type lathes from Delta, Jet, General or Frisch - they're all about the same and most are under $300. The Grizzly hobby lathe, powered by a hand drill, isn't shabby at all, but is better suited to cork than EVA.

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Re: EVA Grip Forming
Posted by: Dave Gilberg (---.pghk.east.verizon.net)
Date: May 26, 2005 12:01AM

Check out the Jet Mini Lathe at Amazon.com as they don't charge for shipping. Occasionally they offer discounts of $25.00 and there are further discounts for other tools when you purchase the lathe. It is a very good lathe for rodbuilding work.

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Re: EVA Grip Forming
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.riogrd01.nj.comcast.net)
Date: May 27, 2005 04:19PM

I use a piece of 3/8" steel shaft and masking tape arbors , I chuck it in my Drill



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/27/2005 04:20PM by Barry D Thomas Sr.

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