I've been woodcarving for a while and have had some close calls with my carving knives slipping. It's got me thinking — should I have invested in cut resistant sleeves earlier? I do a lot of detailed work with hand tools, and my wrists and forearms always feel like they're at risk. I'm curious if anyone here actually wears sleeves while carving. Do they provide enough protection without restricting movement? I'm looking for something that won't feel bulky or awkward to wear. Thanks in advance!
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I totally get your concern! I use cut gloves that feel like cotton — super flexible. They really help prevent slicing cuts, though they might not prevent all pokes. Just watch out for raised fibers on your work; they can snag the gloves. I recommend them, but ditch them if you switch to sanding or rotary tools!
Honestly, how are you getting your arms in danger like that? If you're not cutting toward yourself, you'll be fine. I do small details too, but my knife never comes close to my wrists. Maybe check your technique overall—sounds like that's where the issue might be!
I've been carving for years and only use gloves, not sleeves. As long as you have a decent cutting technique, gloves should suffice. If your arm is in the danger zone, it might be worth reevaluating how you're holding your tools or your piece.
I get that! Gloves are definitely a good start, but don't underestimate the sleeves if you're really concerned about cuts.
That's great advice! Definitely keep them off for anything that's gonna fling debris!