Dave Hinz wrote:
On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 13:37:34 -0600, Rex B wrote:

Dave Hinz wrote:



Well, they don't rip like latex gloves do. You can get 'em to rip,
but if it gets caught, it might pull you in. I wear them often
(EMT) and I don't think I'd want them around moving machinery. They're
just too strong to rely on them coming off or away in a problem.



I use them routinely, and the rip pretty easily. I go through about 1
pair/hour. For this reason they are my choice when working with machinery.


Maybe it's the nature of metalworking materials. Around patients, they're
pretty damn tough to damage. Usually patients don't have sharp bits
sticking out of them. (more often than you'd think, though...)

Silly question though - why do you wear gloves for working in the shop?
Is it to keep the work clean, or your hands clean?

Some of both, but mostly to keep hands clean.
Also, it's cold in the shop these days.
And, the same nicks that tear the gloves otherwise would have torn skin.
I bleed less when I use gloves