protective carving glove

stevefrfla · #61 06-02-2003, 10:51 PM

Callynne: I don't carve that much, most of my work is straight woodworking. I have started to carve some of my figures to make them look more realistic. The cut I tried the super glue was about two inches long on my left index finger. It was from the bandsaw not a knife.

I bought a fishermans glove from Walmart and wrapped the index finger with duct tape so it won't hurt as much when I bang it around.

steve

#62 06-04-2003, 07:37 PM

I would not recommend pouring H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide) into a fresh cut. Â*Being an oxidizer, it can actually slow the healing process. Â*Never apply a solution stronger than 3 percent H2O2 to your skin. Â*I would use a mild antiseptic soap and water instead.

However you approach first aid for a cut, bandaids, suturing, or SuperGlue, it is very important to watch for infection during the healing process.

It also wouldn't hurt to take a close look at your hand to see where the tendons, main arteries, and bones are. Â*I think if you realized how complex your hand structure is, you would definately wear your glove.

#63 06-04-2003, 10:30 PM

I use super glue also, especially when the hands get so dry they crack open! But for cuts....be especially sure you have them clean, otherwise you will be sealing in dirt and asking for an infection....imho

Callynne · #64 06-05-2003, 08:04 AM

A bandsaw cut Steve

, I don't even want to think about that!!! I can see where the superglue would burn, had to be a jagged cut!!
I checked my peroxide, it is only 3% and is recommended for cuts. I certainly agree, the most important thing before sealing any cut is making sure it is clean! Callynne

#65 06-05-2003, 08:54 AM

I'm a big beliver in Bacitracin Ointment. Instead of bandaids I like 2x2 gauze pads and water proof first aid tape (seems to stay on better, particularly in weird spots like the palm). However, what seems to work best is to keep my mind on what I'm doing.

AlArchie · #66 06-05-2003, 09:12 AM

If using hydrogen peroxide, I pour it on a pad and then gently wipe the area around the wound, prior to using an antiseptic solution or cream on a bandaid. This takes care of the bacteria on the surrounding skin without getting a whole lot of the peroxide into the wound. This is the procedure we have used in the health lodge at scout camp, and it works well. About the only time we would pour peroxide on would be for scrapes and that would be only because wiping on would be a little more painful. Even then, wiping gently is the better option.

Al

wizzla111 · #67 11-03-2008, 07:34 AM

I haven't begun carving yet, I have managed to cut myself recently though
(not with a wood carving knife but with a Mora clipper knife), which resulted in 2 stitches to the thumb and 6 to the index finger which come out tomorrow, the doctor has told me it'll be atleast 8 weeks after this before the index finger sensitivity returns and healing completes, if fully at all.
This has swayed me to buy a carving glove before begining to learn.

I contacted the technical department of a gloves retailer and explained what the glove was for, they replied this morning and told me there is only one glove they would recommend for carving with a knife whilst holding the wood

Hexarmor Gloves - justgloves.co.uk

Its the one on the top left called "Sharpsmaster".
I dont like the look of it as it seems not to be very close fitting, I'll make some more enquires at other suppliers later.

Edit:
I contacted this site below since my initial post as they specialise in health and safety products, they were very helpful and fast to reply, they also sent me a pdf of the technical data on the gloves they recommended.
The gloves they recommend are on this page .
Meadows Health and Safety - Safety and work wear

The gloves are called "HexArmor Level 6 Series Glove 9011", in the pdf I could see they are close fitting and have good grip to the palm area, these are the ones I like.

Canopener · #68 11-04-2008, 02:56 PM

Yup; carving gloves have proved themselves time and again, most of us have learned the hard way.
A few weeks ago; I went to get the local Sunday Paper, and lo and behold the front page picture was of kids at a local school being taught how to "whittle". I was so excited, until I noticed none of the kids were wearing carving gloves. I thought it was my duty to bring this to the attention of the school, and made a friendly call, part of which was Little Shavers website and offered any help, if they were interested.

ly; they acted as if I were nuts, which may be true, but beside the point when we are talking about safety for children.
Anyway; wear the glove.
Jim

chiseler · #69 11-05-2008, 12:15 AM

I have worn out several of the Whizard kevlar gloves but cannot find them any longer. Does anyone know where one can find them. I have purchased others but none are as good as the Whizard. (I am not sure of the spelling)
Would appreciate it if anyone knows where to get them. Thanks, John the Chiseler

Scott from LI · #70 11-05-2008, 07:43 PM

Hello John the Chiseler,

I have that glove, too. Mine says "Whizard Handguard 11a" glove "Whizard Protective Wear". I bought it at the Connecticut Woodcraft. They are on sale on the Woodcraft site for $20 or so right now. No connection to the store, I just love that carving glove! I'm picky with anything restricting my hands and this one is sized perfect. I grab for it right away.

Best regards,
Scott from LI