vibration - gloves

["Clive Murray-White" <clivemw@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>]

Hi all,

I sensed that much of the pain caused by using my big ( I'll call it
straight line) air hammer was created by the way that it dictated that I
should hold it. It felt it could be much more comfortable if I installed a
right angle fitting at the rear of the tool, so mine is now, hammer, right
angle, air valve, hose. I then wrapped as much tennis racket grip padding
around the right angle so that it all fitted comfortably into the palm of my
hand.

I also wear wool\fur lined riggers gloves most of the time when I'm using
this tool, the nice thing about them is that once you've worn them in a bit
they become as if they were tailor made for you.

My main minor injury using the big air hammer was grazing my chisel hand
knuckles on the very rough stone the padded riggers gloves put an end to
this as well.

For light hand work in freezing conditions I found that top quality
cyclist's fingerless gloves seem to be best for me.

I suppose what I'm really meaning to say is that, in terms of vibration
protection it can be a good idea to look at what you can do to the tool as
well as what you can wear. I know one carver who wraps his hand chisels with
medical style fabric adhesive tape, solves 2 problems, vibration and cold at
the same time.

Regards to all
Sculptor Clive Murray-White
Web: www.cowwarr.com