Just picked up a pair of those new technical work gloves for carpenters. Supposed to be high dexterity. I’m hoping I’ll wake up with a numb hand less frequently. Any breaktimers use these gloves? Are they worth the money or will they just be a pain in the butt?
Have a good day
Cliffy
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As for your last question... I wouldn't know, I've never worn gloves there...
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Mechanix Work Wear High Dexterity Gloves. They were on sale last week at Canadian Tire for 14 bucks. I'm hoping that when I'm framing they will reduce some of the abuse my arm takes.
Have a good day
Cliffy
Edited 3/28/2005 7:06 pm ET by cliffy
If your pain is mainly in the elbow look into a support strap that goes on the upper forearm. These are simple Velcro straps that are about 2" wide. Don't tighten much. They make a big difference even though something so simple, light and loose could scarcely be expected to have any effect. These units go for about $9 at any decent drugstore.I tried the bulkier, sweatier and more expensive neoprene foam version that encases the elbow but found the simple straps more effective. And a lot more comfortable. The version I really like has a little air filled pillow, about 2" by 3" square, on them. It seems to make them even more effective without adding to the bulk or cost.Keep us informed how things work out.
I made it through the winter with 2 pair of those Mechanix gloves, they're in tatters now.
Can't say they 'helped' my arm,they are'nt padded like weight-lifting gloves.
Maybe it's your hammer.
I didn't do it....the buck does NOT stop here.
Maybe it is the hammer. I've had all kinds but the hammers I like when I frame are the Stanely Fat Max. If I'm wiring or plumbing I usually keep an Estwing handy. Do the antivibes work?
Have a good day
Cliffy
Sounds like you need one of these....Or if too bad, surgery. I wore a brace for carpal tunnel once. Took care of the problem. Good luck.http://www.docortho.com/Orthopedic_Supports/Product/Carpal_Tunnel_Wrist_Support_190110.html
get rid of the steel shaft hammers or your elbow will be next on the list to start going bad. Then you will need the strap talked about above. As far as the antivibe - don't know - never had one - nor will I - don't trust em. I have an Estwing that is at least 25 years old - never gets used, so it just collects dust.
Sorry - don't know about the gloves. Matt
I have a 22 oz Stanley anti-vibe framer. It cuts down on vibration and drives nails better than a cheap asian model with a hickory handle. I am no framer. I've used that hammer two days in the last six months.
But I love fancy hammers. The job I bought it for is still undone.
I think the serious framers like Vaughn and titanium hammers. You could search and find hammer discussion.
You might have some carpel tunnel syndrome. There's three nerves that run into the hand. One covers left, one covers center and one covers right. Do you notice any difference in the three areas? Do NSAIDs make any diiference in your numbness, like asprin, ibbuproffen, or Naproxsen. The last two are Motrin or Aleve.
IMO Aleve is great stuff.
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I actually don't feel much in the way of pain while I'm working. However I do go through bouts of waking up with a numb hand in the middle of the night. The frequency of this happening is directly proportional to how hard I'm working my hands.
Have a good day
Cliffy
I wear the atlas nitrile coated gloves.Black with a light grey coating on the palm and fingers.They really help with grip. For winter, I used to wear the atlas light grey insulated gloves of the same type. Now I wear some called Warm Grip. #1790 By a company named Kinco.They are closer to the non-insulated atlas nitrile, but still have the insulation of the atlas insulated. Very warm. A lot more snug, and stretchy. And you retain the grip.I keep an extra pair of the latter in the glovebox for emergencies.Neither pair costs more than 5 dollars.
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hmmm, have'nt had any numbness in my hands....mostly a stinging elbow. Never owned a metal hammer,either,nor will I.
Might as well put a rubber grip on a piece of pipe and beat nails with that.lol
I didn't do it....the buck does NOT stop here.
I have many pairs, different types, and use them every day except when I need/want the sensitivity only naked fingers can give. They don't last as long as leather, but they offer more of a 'non-gloved' feel. The only problem is, you have to wash them occaissionally, or they begin to stink from sweat.
I use Ironclad cold-weather gloves for work in the winter...they are terrific. Not sure if those are what you had in mind....
I wear the (Ironclad) framers gloves daily.....hot or cold, framing or trimming. Absolutely love `em. I`m not a doctor, so I can`t tell you whether or not they`re saving me from any great pain.
Far as anti-vibe hammers.....Vaughn...wood handled....nuff said.
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I liked the $29.95 Ironclad gloves for the whole ten minutes they lasted. It was the most zenlike glove experience I ever had.At that rate, a glove rental facility would have to charge about $200 an hour to make out.They are a total joke
Had some Ironclads last year, same result as yours.
Heard some news "they were fixing the problems" with their gloves.
Reading your post...I guess they did'nt.Bought some 'ProBuilder' gloves from a box store at X-mas, no holes still. Believe they were around $18. ahh....what was the question ?
I`ve had mixed results with the Ironclads.....some pairs barely make it through a single job....others have done me well. Basically depends on the type of work and conditions they`re exposed to during various projects.
I also wear the CLC (?)....same results for the most part.
When I posted Ironclads originally, I was using the name brand for recognition more than anything else.
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Kind of funny, after I posted that I started cleaning out my shop, and ran across one of those pairs of Ironclads, complete with holes and all.Chucked it in the garbage.Dog
I used the winter pro plus from the youngstown equipment co. all winter they are water proof and have a thin fleece lining, they are great down to about 30 degrees or so. They held up pretty well no holes yet but demoing a stuttco chimmny really gave them a work out. I need a new pair myself and am going to try so of their other stuff. Their web site is youngstownequipmentco.com I think.