Custom Ergonomic handles

Step 2 If the handle fits...

I had dabbled in the sport of fencing(epee) so the same principle of being able to control the point of your implement applies here.  I will be using a soldering iron to illustrate our modifications. In fencing foils or epees, the grips or handles are sometimes modified to give you greater control and improve the strength of your grip.

Ergonomics is getting the handle to fit the way it works for the individual.  Everyone is different and different configurations may or may not be suitable for all.

I will show you a few setups but you can adjust and modify so that it works for you.

The first is the simple one hook modification.

For those that cannot grip tightly or lack the movement to close their fingers completely, the coat hanger hook will provide an additional surface to bear on.

Position the coat hanger hook so that it sits comfortably in the nook of your thumb and forefinger or in a way that it can be used as a finger guard / thumb rest.

Secure a coat hanger hook to the top of the soldering iron.  Pass a tie-wrap through the screw holes in the coat hanger hook and wrap around the body of the soldering iron.  Use a second tie-wrap to secure it and to keep it from twisting about.

Turn it upside down to give you a pistol grip.  You may need to attach it further back to give you a comfortable grip.

Comments

[chaitanyak]

 brilliantly simple!