In article ,
Martin Eastburn wrote:
The problem with gloves is they might or could get caught in the turning
and break a wrist or finger.....

High speed of the spindle exceeds the level of safety even on a thin
glove.

I was told on a wood-turning course I attended NEVER wear gloves and only
ever use paper which will tear away easily, for applying waxes and
polishes etc.

--
Stuart Winsor