[TheForge] glasses, gloves, hearing protectors.

Sat Jan 24 10:01:03 2004

I use some very simple knit cotton gloves.  I have 2 kinds, one that is made
for bakers, to replace hot pads.  They look like a heavy terrycloth.  The
others look like knitted gloves.  The Japanese smiths we know use them a
lot, which is where I got the idea.    They are about $1 apiece from
McMaster Carr and more from a hardware store.  I use them for my left hand
when chasing and forging.  I go through about a dozen pairs a year.  You can
get the knit gloves in kevlar, but I've found it more expensive and
unnecessary.
I like my kevlar apron, but get whatever is cheaper.

I don't wear prescription glasses, but Bill uses an older pair of tinted
prescription glasses for studio work.  Sometimes he wears a big chunky pair
of safety glasses over his smaller prescription glasses, which seems to
work.  Whenever he gets new glasses, the old ones are retired to studio
work.  You still run the risk of sparks or grinder grit in your eyes.
-Kirsten
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 http://home.centurytel.net/Fiorini_and_Skiles

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Subject: [TheForge] glasses, gloves, hearing protectors.

> Its getting closer every day and I am realizing that I need to get some
basic
> safety gear.  I would like to know everyones recommendations.
>
> I see well without glasses up to about 18" and then down hill quick.   I
have
> a hard time with goggles and face shields.  I will be using both propane
and
> coke and do I need anything other than safety glasses?
>
> I have used Peltor hearing protectors a lot 15 years ago and they worked
ok
> except in lots of heat.  What is now considered the best in a muff style
> protector.
>
> I am also confused about what gloves to wear; kevlar? cotton furry farmer
> gloves? Nomex?  I will be doing primarily power hammer work.
>
> I thought just a leather apron would be ok but other than Centaur I dont
know
> where to go.
>
> Ben
>
> I also cant find Clifton Ralphs email address? anybody want to email me
> privately with it and or his phone #????
>
>
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