“While I like the older style system from Fire Maul Tools, the new all-in-one wrap/grip kit is quick and easy to use. I bought two test kits and they went on well. I wetted one in a cup as suggested. The other I ended up wetting while on the tool's handle. Both turned out well. Though I didn't move fast enough to spread the grip around on one. So there is a little learning curve compared to the older style.
They both seem to have good solid grip, even without the old grit, and seem easier to clean up. You also don't have the issue of your first few coats of epoxy soaking in to fill in gaps as it's already built into the new style.
It took longer for me to read the directions and watch the install video than it did to prep and get the tool gripped. So it was back on the rig as soon as the grip stopped being tacky. No problems at all.
I also built up a bit of a butt on the end of one tool before wrapping it with the system. It's not needed the way most FMT handles are built. This was a cheap employer-issued splitting maul like you'd get from a big box store.”
“The install process was easy and very straight forward. Only suggestion would be to use some type of scissor or trauma scheer when you/if you cut the wrap to help avoid fraying on the end. Love how quick it installs and will definitely utilize this across our departments fleet of tools!”
