[TheForge] Real men dont use tongs
Steve Smith
[email protected]
Thu Dec 4 20:08:00 2003
Here you will find kevlar sleeves:
http://www.carolinaglove.com/olc/12154001/kevlar.htm
I use their KVA65285 gloves. They're hot mill style instead of terry
cloth. They hold up to use pretty well.
Steve Smith
Grover Richardson wrote:
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> On Behalf Of Jerry Frost
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 4:10 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Real men dont use tongs
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> Nomex is not a good choice for contact with hot metal. It's designed for
> flame resistance and WILL melt and deep fry you on contact with hot metal,
> embers, etc.
>
> Nomex is typically used as underwear with a hot contact material outerwear.
> FD turnout gear is still heavy cotton canvas.
>
> Kevlar is a much better choice for hot contact, lined leather is better.
>
> Frosty
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> I will try to find some Kevlar now<G>. Thanks.
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