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Old 09-19-2011, 05:35 PM
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Default Blisters from carving

After an extended session of carving oak I found a dime size blister in the palm of my hand. A bicycle glove on the right hand seems to solve this problem. Since these gloves have no fingers they don't impair your dexterity.
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Old 09-19-2011, 07:19 PM
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Default Re: Blisters from carving

Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 09-19-2011, 07:51 PM
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Default Re: Blisters from carving

Thanks that a good suggestion
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