The Natural Angle: Installation of Rubber Keepers

I have found a rubber keeper will secure my tools better than the traditional metal keeper. It also absorbs more concussion and helps extend the life of the handle.


Photo 1: Items needed: a) Hammer; b) Handle; c) Tool Head; d) Needle Nose Vise Grip; e) 2" piece rubber inner tube. Obtain the smallest diameter tubing. The tube used here is 1 1/4".	Photo 2: We only need to slide enough rubber onto the handle to cover the width of the tool head.	Photo 3: Place the handle in a vise, slide the amount of rubber needed and clamp with needle nose vise grip.



Photo 4: Feed rubber through eye.	Photo 5: Pull rubber tight and start tool head onto handle.	Photo 6: Once tool head is started, release needle nose.



Photo 7: Place head over hardy hole and drive handle into tool head.	Photo 8: Trim off any excess rubber.	Photo 9: Finished job, ready to go.