Vibration syndrome

["John Klassen" <jaklassen2001@zzzzzzzzzzzz>]

Hello Ernie,

Approximately 20 years ago my brother and I had an opportunity for work
during summer break at high school.  This involved an error at a major parts
subcontractor for General Motors.  Hundreds of thousands of parts had to be
ground down by hand and passed through a gauge to meet requirements.   At
first it seemed great but after a week it was not fun at all and no amount
of money was worth it. The vibration against the grinding stones was killing
our elbows.

We needed something to deal with the vibration.  Within a few days, the
contact for General Motors shows up with these inserts for the workgloves.
About 1/8" thick foam rubber, fits in the palm of the hand.  Helped a lot
and we were able to finish, barely.  Ahhh, to be 16 again.

To make a long story short. I don't know exactly what kind of rubber or foam
it was.  It absorbed a lot of vibration. It reminded me of  foam shoe
liners, but a little stiffer. If that makes any sense.  I would suggest to
go buy some foam shoe liners and pad your gloves with this in the short
term. It's thin enough and takes a heck of a lot of abuse.  As a bonus, you
can cut it to whatever size and shape you think you need.

As another option you could cover the grip of your tools.

In the mean time look for the industrial stuff.  I'll look too, and let you
know if I find something.

Sometimes the simple ideas work.

Best Regards

John