Thread: making-of " kamisori"

Originally Posted by Jonah

Awesome videos. I wouldn't say I have overly girl hands, but seeing people get their hands that close to grinders as well as heat sources scares the crap out of me.

It's the only safe way to work. You definitely don't want to wear gloves near a grinder, or any other rotary tool for that matter. Even OHSA now prohibits the use of gloves in those cases. Too much risk of flaps or fabric getting caught and dragging your hands between the belt and othe rmoving parts. Same with a drill press. If the drill catches the glove, it won't stop turning until your arm is wrapped around the drill shaft like a pool noodle.

As for heat, that's really not that bad. I usually wear a left glove only when forging, because I use that hand for holding stock and tongs. I keep my right hand free for 2 reasons. First, it is hard to swing a hammer with a gloved hand and keep control. Second, forging scale can fall in the flap of the glove. And then it stays there. Without glove, it would either fall away or you could shake it off.

But yes. When working with grinders and forge fires, you need to watch what you're doing. It is not for people who let their mind wander while they are doing something.