DIY egonomic grip handles

Last week I got a great deal on a pair of grass shears, $.50 at an estate sale. They look old and neglected, but they’re very well constructed and work great, they have a very fluid motion and are still quite sharp. But the handles on them were a bit small and uncomfortable, being constructed of just steal. So, I attempted to make my own more ergonomic handles.

First I wrapped the handles with some old telephone cord to give them more girth.

On the bottom handle, I used some smaller cord for finger grips. I also secured the cords with duct tape.

Finally, I dipped the handles in Plasti Dip to give them a nice rubbery grip. Notice how the bottom handle has a slight curve to it.

My grass shears still look old and worn, but they work solidly and the handles are very plush and comfortable. In hindsight, I probably wouldn’t have wrapped the handles with duct tape as this made them somewhat lumpy after I plasti-dipped them. Also, I probably would have picked the red Plasti Dip, the black one is a bit dull to me.