I was taught (in a beginning bowlturning class) to always wear a glove on
> the left hand to provide protection against flying splinters, etc. I don't
> do a lot of green wood turning (mostly smaller stuff) and seldom wear
> glove(s). Although I don't care for flying splinters and such, I prefer the
> feel that my bare hands provide for controlling tools. I don't even like to
> wear gloves when driving...............even in winter.
>
> Barry
>
> > I have been wearing (out) gloves for all of my turning - I find that the
> > little nicks and cuts are dramatically reduced now that I wear gloves 95% > of
> > the time. The problem is, I have been wearing out the things as fast as I
> > get them. I have tried the Ironclads, the True Grips and many o fhte > other
> > "work" gloves available from Home Depot/Lowes. Recently, I got the more
> > athletic type gloves from Duluth Trading and they seem to last a little
> > longer, but are pretty much devestated within a month.
> >
> > What am I to do? Buy a new pair of gloves every month?
> >
> > I had an idea that I am trying out - I got me some of the Neuman's Wide
> > Receiver Gloves at Academy - they have a great gripping surface in the
> > palms, but are pretty flimsy on the back of the hand. They are OK, but
> > still not tough enough.
> >
> > Does anyone have a suggestion for a (velcro closure) glove that is tough > and
> > can stand the turning environment for more than a month?
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > Ray
> >
> >Hi I have been using a left hand glove for the past 20 years a good
old garden leather one and as yet I still have all my digits . But on a slightly different tack I demonstrate quite a lot around the UK and it never ceases to amaze me how many turners use cloth to polish on the lathe, this is a sure path to disaster. I personaly know two freinds that have lost fingers and one a hand so only use paper be warned. Dave Reeks