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i need to carry one of those heavy,white five gallon buckets that have drywall cement in them and the handle hurts because it is so thin and metal.what could i put around it to soften the load up?

2007-09-06 23:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by mock sake 2 in Home & Garden Do It Yourself (DIY)

7 answers

I have found that just padding the handle doesn't work all that well, so I did a Google search for "Ergonomic Handles for Buckets" and found a product called Snappy Grip Handles. They are about the 3rd or 4th hit on the search. I ordered some to try out and they worked out beautifully. No more pain.

2007-09-07 03:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 1 · 0 0

Two steps to making the handle easier on your hands...

#1: Cut a piece of white, plastic PVC pipe --the 1/2" size should be sufficient-- (see link, below) slightly smaller in length than the top of the metal handle... then cut a slit in it lengthwise so you can fit it over the handle. This'll give you more bulk in the handle itself.

#2: Then cut a piece of foam pipe insulation (see link, below) to fit OVER the PVC "handle." Hot glue the insulation to the outside of the PVC, keeping the slit in the insulation aligned w/ the slit in the PVC pipe. This'll give you a nicely padded handle that you can use on almost any bucket.

For a grand investment of $4, you can make a two dozen or more of these...keep a stash of 'em on hand for all your "bucket duty."

Hope this helps,
      TX Griff

2007-09-07 00:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by TX-Griff 4 · 0 1

I suggest using a thicker ski type glove when you pick up the bucket. This works very well and is easy to do.

2007-09-07 01:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Sponge, wrap around handle, hold with duct tape.

2007-09-06 23:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0 0

You know what they say... If you can't duck it...**** it..har har! Use an old towel and wrap duct tape around it.

2007-09-07 03:45:09 · answer #5 · answered by Patty W 3 · 0 0

You can use a piece of insulating foam for pipes.

2007-09-07 00:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 2 0

use a bath towel.

2007-09-06 23:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by Michael A 6 · 0 0

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