I came across this info. on anti-vibration gloves:https://lni.wa.gov/safety-health/_docs/DoAntiVibrationGlovesPreventVibrationRelatedInjuries.pdf
Do you guys use a pair? Any recommendation?
Do you guys use a pair? Any recommendation?
Anti-vibration gloves
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I am of the opinion (just one man’s opinion, mind you) that you will feel the vibration’s effects well before you do any damage to your hands.
I used a hammer drill (bad vibrations—only The Beach Boys made Good Vibrations) to break up the floor tile in a bathroom I was remodeling. After about 5 minutes I stopped and felt a numbness in my hands. I thought, “This is not good”.
I switched to a cold chisel and a hammer (slow and tedious). I ended up going back and forth between the chisel and the hammer drill.
I suffered no permanent damage.
I suspect that the low frequency, high amplitude vibrations are not worrisome in moderation. I used to ride a racing bicycle for several hours at a time, and I got the same numbness in my hands from that, though that too was transitory.
Good Vibrations:
A jack hammer, on the other hand produces bad vibrations. I knew a guy that used one daily on his construction job. He’d go drinking and he would have to go to the restroom two or three times per bottle of beer. The vibrations trashed his bladder.
Bad Vibrations:
I used a hammer drill (bad vibrations—only The Beach Boys made Good Vibrations) to break up the floor tile in a bathroom I was remodeling. After about 5 minutes I stopped and felt a numbness in my hands. I thought, “This is not good”.
I switched to a cold chisel and a hammer (slow and tedious). I ended up going back and forth between the chisel and the hammer drill.
I suffered no permanent damage.
I suspect that the low frequency, high amplitude vibrations are not worrisome in moderation. I used to ride a racing bicycle for several hours at a time, and I got the same numbness in my hands from that, though that too was transitory.
Good Vibrations:
A jack hammer, on the other hand produces bad vibrations. I knew a guy that used one daily on his construction job. He’d go drinking and he would have to go to the restroom two or three times per bottle of beer. The vibrations trashed his bladder.
Bad Vibrations:
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Unless you're a miner who has spent 40 years underground operating a pre-AVR Hilti drilling monster to make holes for explosive charges, this IMO is a solution to a problem which doesn't exist in the real, daily world. I spent today chiselling out a 6" thick rebar-reinforced concrete floor using a Hilti TE3000 with the AVR tech. I almost didn't know I had a hold of it.
So my take - forget the fancy gloves, and put the money into a better tool which doesn't vibrate so much.
So my take - forget the fancy gloves, and put the money into a better tool which doesn't vibrate so much.
Some people I know -- not just woodworkers, some yard workers who deal with lawn mowers/trimmers, etc. and a neighbor who was a metal worker -- have issues with vibrating tools. Some guys even have carpel tunnel syndrome.
I have two Festool Pro 5 sanders and aren't happy with them for any prolonged sanding jobs. I've found some gloves with impressive reviews on Amazon, but some look a bit bulky.
I have a pair of this, but it's not effective:https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...7wbnxbl5LJv84LVULifDjG9wQeRdSGca_4uSVJ5SmgyRp
I have two Festool Pro 5 sanders and aren't happy with them for any prolonged sanding jobs. I've found some gloves with impressive reviews on Amazon, but some look a bit bulky.
I have a pair of this, but it's not effective:https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...7wbnxbl5LJv84LVULifDjG9wQeRdSGca_4uSVJ5SmgyRp
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ChuckS said:
This is exactly how I ended up buying into Festool gear at an early age, as I was starting to develop serious issues from the vibrations of cheap tools. Never looked back since!
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Vibrations can take a toll over time. Stihl at one time (maybe they still do) made chainsaws for loggers that had heated handles to counter the effects and increase blood blow in the hands to offset the vibration effects. They also size the fuel tank capacities of their tools for the same thing - mandatory breaks away from the vibrations.
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After going through the reviews of this product, I decided to give it a try (arriving likely tomorrow, if not today):
https://www.amazon.ca/Superior-VIBG...9eb15d6366a333808311bf70d69e35d8&gad_source=1
https://www.amazon.ca/Superior-VIBG...9eb15d6366a333808311bf70d69e35d8&gad_source=1
The pair of gloves arrived, and I gave it a quick test. It felt right, but a quick test wouldn't be conclusive, would it? The pads are thicker than the old gloves's (Horizon) I've used with disappointing results, and so I hope that's a good sign. I'm happy for now; I'll do an update after I have had a chance to do some sanding for a longer duration.
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I think working with RO sanders the anti-vibe gloves would be helpful.
Less aggressive sanders can be directed by the umbilicals, where vibrations are benign.
Less aggressive sanders can be directed by the umbilicals, where vibrations are benign.
In my experience, vibration issues rest on two factors: intensity and duration. The Pro5 Ltd sanders aren't as aggressive as the RO, but when I use them for a, say, a 10 or 15-minute long sanding job, I could feel the effect on my holding hand. I'm hoping with the reduced intensity through the use of a pair of better gloves, the sanders won't give me the negative vibration effects.
