Shrink-wrapped hilts...Mats?

[Taugon Siraut]

Hello all. I am a returning fan of sabers and have been gone for sometime (I think the last "new" thing I remember seeing was the first soundboard from TCSS). I was lurking in the gallery a couple days ago and saw that sabersmiths have taken to shrinkwrapping hilts for grip. I was wondering what is being used and what is the cost. I have a saber I have been working on for around three years and really want to finish it. Thanks for your time and your info!!! Happy building!!

[X]

I used non-adhesive lined heatshrink from frys electronics it was about 5 bucks for the a 4-5ft length.

[Taugon Siraut]

So you just slide it on then use a heat gun or blow-dryer?

[Lord Maul]

Yes. When I use heatshrink as grip I actually put it in the oven. That way it shrinks perfectly even.

[Taugon Siraut]

what size shrink-wrap do you use?

[Azmaria Dei]

and what do you do about text on your shrink wrap?

[Lord Maul]

I got 2" diameter heatshrink.

What text on the shrink wrap? The white labeling letters? I just used some thinner and they came right off.

[Jedi-Loreen]

Shrink wrap is different than heat shrink.

[Azmaria Dei]

Shrink wrap is different than heat shrink.

sorry, i was half asleep. i meant heat shrink. i must still be asleep because i can't remember what shrink wrap is...

LM, those are the letters i mean. thanks! ^_^

[Lord Maul]

Shrink wrap is different than heat shrink.

LOL, you and your technicalities. Yes, heatshrink, not shrink wrap (what is used to wrap pallets)