Whites Digmaster digger handle coming loose.

[88junior]

I have only used this digger at tops 6 times and the rubber grip is already coming loose. Has anyone else had this issue? If so how did you fix it? I love the feel of this digger and cuts a very nice plug. But it's aggravating that the rubber hand grip is already coming off.

 

[HanoverDigger]

Can you use Gorilla Glue? I use it on a few things....strong stuff.

 

[88junior]

I never thought about Gorilla Glue that may just work. I am still a little peed that I am having to do this to a practically brand new digger. I have used my Lesche for 6 years and never had a issue one with it doing this.

 

[basstrackerman]

mine has come off and left the metal part in the ground.. i havent fixed it yet but it is irritating ..

 

[wasp]

The red plastic grip came loose on my Lesche two years ago. I cleaned it and used Gorilla Glue. No problems since.

 

[Larry (IL)]

My Lesche needs some glue too........ thanks for the GG tip. I was going to use super glue but I think GG would be a better choice. I think both manufactures should take the extra step with a dot of glue during manufacturing.

 

[dfmike]

I've used mine a few times already. The handle hasn't budged so far. I absolutely love this digger. Super comfortable handle and the hand guard always keeps the handle clean. I might like it more than my raptor which says a lot.

I hope you can get a permanent fix.

 

[James/Washington]

Remove the plastic grip from the handle and put one layer of black electrical tape on the digging tool handle, overlapping each turn by 1/2. Slide the plastic grip back on. You will be surprised how this simple trick makes the grip super secure. No more slipping!

 

[Flintstone]

The same thing happened to my Lesche, and put GG on it and wore it out and handle never did come off. I just got a new one about a mo. ago and put it on it even if not loose, that way I know it come off.