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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #30 on: February 24, 2016, 04:01:42 AM »
Quote from: SteffanLangholz on February 23, 2016, 02:57:06 PM
Vacuum Grip Applicator DIY Guide

Step one:

Go to your hardware store and puchase:
 - 1x 250mm long 50mm diameter pvc tubing


- 1x multiplier 50mm


- 1x decrease diameter from 50mm to 32mm (or whatever size your vacuumcleaners pipe is.


- 1x roll of insulation tape if you dont have it

Step two:
 
- Measure the length needed for your grip setup (harrow, SH or LH would be different)
- The pipe has to go on both ends of the multiplier, so you need to cut it, i used a hacksaw. Measure how much you need.
- The decreaser goes on the other opening (the 45 degree pipe)

Step three:
- Put it all together, tape any connection, sand down the edges and try it out!.











Oh- and by the way - it works on octopus Grips as well!






brilliant. you are the Macgyver of cricket. Whats the next project?
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2016, 09:04:22 AM »
Hats off to you!
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #32 on: February 24, 2016, 09:36:47 AM »
Almost the perfect article! The ONLY thing that lets it down a little is the toe shot in the last pic!  ???
Apart from that, this is genius! Today...invention for the perfect grip applicator. Tomorrow.....out-invent Dyson!
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #33 on: February 24, 2016, 09:42:46 AM »
My what a strong left hand you have there Quagmire  ;)
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #34 on: February 24, 2016, 09:46:21 AM »
Quote from: brokenbat on February 24, 2016, 04:01:42 AM
brilliant. you are the Macgyver of cricket. Whats the next project?
No idea. I was just sick of my Gm not functioning properly. Took it apart, matched the measurements with the pvc, tried drilling and assembling first, but that was very bad. Second time around I tried this.. Basic idea is, enough suction, and every grip will expand. And ofc, everybody should be able to make and use- unlike the ones in the factories, and easy grip etc.
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #35 on: February 24, 2016, 09:47:18 AM »
Quote from: Number4 on February 24, 2016, 09:42:46 AM
My what a strong left hand you have there Quagmire  ;)
I'm a physio by day.. Should have strong hands :-P
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #36 on: February 24, 2016, 10:22:55 AM »
Looking forward to seeing the variations on this once the forum members start creating their own versions.
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #37 on: February 24, 2016, 10:43:01 AM »
I'm going to wrap mine in chrome vinyl!
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #38 on: February 24, 2016, 11:41:41 AM »
Very useful way of doing it. Wish this was done before Saturday, spent my evening applying a second grip to my 3 and I'm super picky about how I like it; don't like anything above the handle and like the top grip to cover the bottom completely. Cue several attempts with the bat cone before having to squish it up/down etc and my thumbs being blood red afterwards
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #39 on: February 24, 2016, 02:24:42 PM »
so all in, how much did it cost you?
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #40 on: February 24, 2016, 02:48:50 PM »
75 kr = round 8 pounds. Not counting the vacuum cleaner, hacksaw, sanding paper for the rough edge.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2016, 02:50:51 PM by SteffanLangholz »
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #41 on: February 24, 2016, 03:16:20 PM »
Got a lot of loving for this thread being an "inventor" type myself. Top work @SteffanLangholz
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #42 on: February 24, 2016, 03:25:42 PM »
Thanks buddy, means a lot :) Sent you a pm by the way!
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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #43 on: February 24, 2016, 04:28:25 PM »
If you go to screw fix the materials should cost £5 tops


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Re: DIY Grip Applicator (Vacuum)
« Reply #44 on: February 24, 2016, 04:39:25 PM »
Quote from: Kevtheplumber on February 24, 2016, 04:28:25 PM
If you go to screw fix the materials should cost £5 tops


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Did you make yours yet??
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