I think most will agree using gloves around power tools becomes a safety issue in itself. Especially for the blind. The 2 problems I see right away is getting any part of the material near a blade. If it catches your whole hand will get pulled in instead of a small nick or cut. The other problem I'd be afraid of is the false sense of security gloves offer. You might feel safer wearing them and still get too close to the blade.
Remember if a blade can cut through oak wood without a problem, leather gloves won't be a problem to cut either. I know it sounds stupid but the best way to keep from getting cut is to stay away from the things that cut. That doesn't mean not to use the tools, just find a way to keep your fingers safe. An man went to an old country doctor and said "Doc, I think I broke my arm in 2 places." The doctor looked at him and said "Then you need to stay out of those places." Simple logic but very true. Basically the old adage comes into play with power tools. Play with fire and you're going to get burned. And if you looked at my hands today, you'd see that is all too true. But I was still back in the shop today with the pieces of hide trying to grow back... And thinking of how to keep that from happening again. ----- Original Message ----- From: Matt To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 3:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] not giving cuts the finger Hi folks, Has anyone figured out a solution to cuts and small but annoying and painful hurts on the fingers when using power tools? Ever once in a while I think, gloves? Thimbles? But gloves would probably just either make a more uniform cut in my flesh, or else, if they were made of cotton, thread could get caught in something and really get serious. Perhaps the tough leather or raw hide thick gloves? Are those good? I'm thinking, about throwing the gloves on after I have already got band saw cuts, sanding jobs or drillpress projects set up, so that it would just be an issue of guiding, so that I really don't have to feel the wood perfectly all the time. Is this just crazy all together, or have you found something which works? Thanks, Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
