Glove protection

Smithy

Smithy

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Recently, I was put on a blood thinner called coumadin, A little, nothing type cut becomes a big deal with the bleeding. My doctor told me not to play with pointed, spinning things . Let me define my goals. I am looking for a solution to all the little nicks and abrasions one gets through making knifes. I think I found it. Bigger injuries are treated by a QUICK call to 911.

http://rs.nationalsafetyinc.com/comp...resistance.pdf is a link to an article which pretty much lays out glove saftety. Safety gloves are rated on a scale of 1 thru 5 for abrasion and cut resistance. (there are actually 3 different agencies involved but the standards are the same).

I bought 2 different pairs to evaluate. First was a pair of Ansell HyFlex 11-518. I bought them from Amazon. They were supposed to be level 5 gloves, but in further investigation, they are only level 2. And then I found the RS Hughes Company. I spent a lot of time talking to their "experts" about what would be best for my needs.

Hughes recommended The Jackson G60 glove with true level 5 protection. Here are the main differences:

1. The Jackson gloves have much better wrist protection. The Ansell gloves had just a short section to cover the upper wrist where all the blood vessels are. The Jacksons go much higher and offer much better protection.

2. The weight of the Jackson gloves are much more substantial in construction. The kelvar is heavier along with the nitrile coating

the contact information is http://rshughes.com

I haven't had a chance to test either one of the gloves as I had a cardioversion which took my time away from testing. I totaled my car in between.

I am well aware of the dangers of wearing gloves when working, I've never done it. But, sometimes it is necessary.

More testing to follow.

BTW, I never had a chance to thank the people who responded to my original post. Sorry I took so long and THANK YOU.

OH, and I also ordered kelvar sleeves for arm protection. I am beginning to feel like a knight in armor .
Don't take life too seriously-----you'll never live through it.
 
I wear a protective glove on my left hand while carving. A fellow member here sent me a kevlar glove, but after some research I realized that they are very light in protection. I am now using a thick latex covered glove that I got at a super market. It seems very sturdy, but I haven't had any slips. Home Depot sells level 2 cut rated latex covered kevlar gloves for (I believe) $6 a pair. With the abrasion of holding the wood the latex started to split on me though so I can't really recommend them unless your work is not very abrasive.

My friend is on the same thinner. He says it suuucks, but he doesn't play with knives like us. ;)
 
Forget about kevlar. Go with SuperFabric gloves by HexArmor. There isn't a more cut resistant glove on the market short of chain mesh.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Forget about kevlar. Go with SuperFabric gloves by HexArmor. There isn't a more cut resistant glove on the market short of chain mesh.
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How do you know all this stuff?!? I'm calling foul. You can't possibly be running a business, a small farm, and know everything about this many topics. You're really 3 or 4 different people, aren't you? :p
 
I like the hexarmors too, I'd say if you're going to wear them around rotating machinery, go with the solid leather ones as there's less chance of them getting grabbed by something. Sometimes you can snag a good deal on them via the bay. (alternatively, turtleskin makes some nice glove liners I've been wanting to try, that would work under most gloves)
 
Welcome to the world of blood thinners. I'm on the exact same one as you (have been for years) due to a heart valve replacement and always will be. I just wear a pair of thick heavy leather work gloves when needed.
 
baeleg said:
How do you know all this stuff?!? I'm calling foul. You can't possibly be running a business, a small farm, and know everything about this many topics. You're really 3 or 4 different people, aren't you? :p
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It feels like it sometimes! :D

Seriously, though HexArmor (and SuperFabric) is some dang cool stuff. Mystery Ranch actually uses SuperFabric for abrasion resistant panels on some of their packs. I have a pair of HexArmor's...I think...GGT5's? Toxic green and yellow with rubber knuckle armor and a SuperFabric palm. I've tried sliding a knife over it before and it did jack-all. I wear them when extricating defensive rabbits with litters from their cages so they can't bite me, and when moving old boards that have rusty nails sticking out of them, etc. No fear at all with those puppies on! :D
 
I meant to mention this earlier on the subject of the blood thinners themselves, if you've not already you'll likely notice some increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures for a while, but it will level off. Be extra careful not to overheat when working outdoors now that you're on them in addition to cuts.
 
When working in metal and glass forming, heat-resistant gloves are absolute necessities in keeping your workforce safe and productive. And while ordering gloves, be sure to order the proper size. Tight-fitting gloves can cause fatigue and be more vulnerable to tears. They can also cause increased perspiration. Loose-fitting gloves impair dexterity and even hazardous around any workplace.
 
+100 to HexArmor.
I own 2 pairs of their gloves and they are fantastic. Impact and cut/puncture resistant like nobody's business.
 
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