Scrappile Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 One item I received for Christmas was a pair of Gorilla Grip gloves. They are a very lightweight, tight fitting glove with a rubber like facing on the fingers and palms. I was not sure what I was going to do with them until today. I am working on scrolling an elk scene and decide to try out the glove. I've been having trouble gripping the wood with the pattern on it while moving the pattern away from me (using spiral blades). My hands would slip some. With the gloves on, no more problem. I like wearing them. Gives a firmer grip all the way around. Also I have read of people getting cold hands when scrolling. These gloves may help that some. I know some will argue that you should never wear gloves when operating machinery, and I agree on some machinery that is a concern, but on a scroll saw and tight fitting gloves, I feel it is not an issue. Just thought I would throw this out there for what it is worth.. amazingkevin and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Paul I bet you have to peel them off after an hour stuck to your hands or do they breath.? Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) They breathe and the backs are a material, stretchy and tight mesh. Edited January 11, 2015 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Gloves to me are sometimes ,when they really help and I need a better grip or protection ,I have a pair in my dremel cab for what you described .detached and separate from the sleeves ,I don't use often ,but when I need that extra I have them ! They really help ,I don't see a safety issue on a scroll saw , In a cool shop they may be just the ticket !Go for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not a bad idea, and if you like them..Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Like any tool they have their place and proper use. I too use gloves from time to time generally however it is when I am applying my finishes. I have used them however to help protect my hands when sawing woods that are splintery when cut, or woods that tend to be slippery. Generally however I do not wear them outside of when I am applying finishes. Those gloves do look comfortable though. Wonder where they got them. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 When I did a search on them to get a picture to use, they were available at Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon, etc. Probably anyplace that sell Gorilla glues and tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I've thought about this holding on problem long ago. I had thought about suicide knobs self sticking on the project for positive control like on old car steering wheels but mini.And then to scale it down even more was to use rubber finger socks that just go over a few fingers for control also. gloves would be to cumbersome i feel. But you have the right idea. Snip those baby's down and scroll away!The perfect match for spirals Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I like Kevin's idea, but I remember the little rubber finger tips my dad used to count money. You could get them at any office store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Just a note, these gloves fit tight, not as tight as, say, latex gloves, but tight. But yes not for everyone, amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I use a pair of goatskin driving gloves a bunch when working wood. No problem with them when scrolling. Like any "new" tool in the shop they take a little getting used to and the more they are used the better they work. And I have a thicker pair of leathers I use when working the belt sander. Rather see the leather on the gloves getting "burnished" than having it happen to my skin. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 My shop is heated solely by wood. This time of year it sometimes takes 45 minutes to an hour to get it warm. I have tried gloves of different types and have never had much luck. The loss of feeling makes me less sure in my turns. Guess I'll just plan a little more time in the winter before sitting down at the saw. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I had a pr. of gloves don't know what brand but you could pick up a dime laying on the floor, and they were confy.. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have never felt the need for gloves because so far I have not felt that I need a better grip on my wood, maybe because i do not use spiral blades but I will try to keep this in mind in case I find I need more grip sometime. I am a little slow to try new ideas and that is one of the 'old guy' syndromes. But I am trying to learn that I am not too old to learn and try new things. i do really like the idea of using some protective gloves with my disk sander as I have gotten my finger into that once and the sander does not care what you put into it and will immediately grind anything away, including my skin. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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