Anti-vibration gloves?

[Julianna]

Does anyone have suggestions (or warnings against) certain brands/models of anti-vibration gloves and where I can buy them?

Thanks.

[PAULHT]

Bosch do a anti-vib attach to their grinders-quite effective!

[Julianna]

Thanks!

[Cantab]

Yes, Bosch do an anti-vibration handle, now standard on most of its range.
If it's of value - I have found that angle grinders vibrate more when the disc is too tightly attached. Avoid over-tightening of the nut that holds the disc on. My more expensive machines vibrate very little, I must say, but a cheap model I have vibrates a lot, and it has an anti-vibration handle!

[Thatch]

Probably the best vibration absorbsion material out there is called Sorbothane. I found out about it for use in audio geek applications and know that it is often used in industrial applications and comes in many shapes, including sheets. If a machine that weighs more than a car can sit on, so can what ever you are working on. Absorbing vibration under your work might be as effective as doing so on your tools.
If you want to try this and not spend to much time or money on it you can get something along the same lines at your closest computer outlet. The gel wrist supports that go in front of keyboards have about the same properties, are non skid and economical.
Sorbothane sheets might be bought and cut to use as a liner for gloves or as a wrap around the non ventelating areas of your grinder. I am pretty sure it is non toxic, but find out for sure before long skin contact.


Thatch

[Julianna]

Wow. That's excellent---thanks!

[JAZ]

All of the above advice sounds good and I will look into that myself, but I have been using else, something given to me - a pair of fingerless gloves with pads in the palms. I'm not sure of the original use of this pair, but I think you can get similar ones at motorcycle shops. I'm sure riding a Harley or whatever for miles and miles generates similar vibrations to those of angle grinders. I agree that cheaper grinders vibrate more. If you loosen the nut, though, be wary of the safety margin. Wouldn't want that grinding wheel to fly off, would we.
JAZ

[johnny marble]

Hey Julianna Lee Valley Tools sells anti vibration gloves, i have a set of there green ones that I wear when i carve my marble. They are a very soft gel filled leather and very comfortable to wear, i recommend these gloves to anyone who power carves. I think they are about 35 dollars canadian. Check there web site leevalley.com.

[Julianna]

Thanks, Jaz & Johnny.

[kraig]

Biker gloves are not really that nice of anti vibration gloves... Its not just the padding and vibration that add to fatigue, it's gripping the tool very tightly that helps wreck your body. There are new gloves out featuring velcro that attach to your tools and gloves so you dont need to squeeze it so hard. This system was invented I think for the automotive assebly line to address carpul tunnel issues

[Julianna]

Thanks, Kraig.

I actually found some mechanic gloves from an occupational Health & Safety supplier, and they seem to be what I need. I'm ordering it through an artists' group that can get a discount on group orders, so I'm waiting for the order to go in...

[marblecutter]

Julianna,
I am sorry I did not see your original entry.
I found a solution that helped me long ago especially
with the pulsation of pneumatic tools.
I thought I was the first to think of this solution but,
like discoveries in photography that I thought were originals,
this was thought of by some one before me:
Using a short piece of a rubber hose, perhaps 4 to 6 inches
depending or your preference, really helps with vibration.
The tool is pushed tightly into the hose making sure it does not easily slip out.
It provides a soft firm and comfortable grip.
These hoses come in many sizes and are sold in
automotive parts stores as vacuum or air hoses.
You can get a foot and cut it to the length necessary.
Hope this suggestion helps you and others who need
a firm grip on their tools with an incredible reduction
in vibration.

[tonofelephant]

I've used foam thermal wrap that is used on 3/4" and 1" pipe (black foam that is shaped to go around water pipes that is slit down one side with adhesive). It's found at any hardware place like Home depot or Lowes. I take electricians tape and firmly bind the insulation to the tool. Increases the size of the tool (for easier grip) and also cushions the vibration. Not pretty but effective.

Carl

[suburbanartists]

I've used that too for my chainsaw's handle. Thing was so bad not sure even the foam helped. But very cheap and easy, especially the pre slit type. You can get unslit too if that helps.

[Julianna]

Thanks for the tips. I guess the problem is the vibration with my angle grinder and rotary tool (I'm not using pneumatic tools yet). Not quite sure how to get the rubber around those...hm.

[tjh]

Weight lifting gloves . The kind with cushioned palms .

[Julianna]

Cool. Thanks!