Shop Talk 24: My Everyday PPE

[@Sizukun1]

As someone with moderate tinnitus, please wear ear plugs at every chance you can. Even the disposable foam plugs are great. Your hearing never comes back, and there is no fix for it. Mowing the lawn, sawing, .22lr shooting, concerts, and hammering damages your hearing.

[@brosselot1]

Great video. I hope alot of people will watch this and take the hint. I didn't wear hearing protection for years and now I've only have 30% of my hearing. I wear ear muffs now and the wife just bought me a set that has a radio, I wear them all the time. I wear the black nitral gloves. Also the safety glasses I wear are very similar to yours fit well. Oh yeah I seen in one of your videos you wear talking about your face sheild, well the wife had seen it and a few days ago one showed up on my doorstep. Awesome video thanks for sharing. You only have one set of eyes and ears.

[@rlsimpso]

Great video. As some others have said, hopefully this helps get people to use PPE more. I am glad someone agrees nitrile gloves are okay around machines and tear easily. Hear protection is so important. I started my first job running large diesel mowers when I was 14 and always wore earplugs from the first day. The tractors with the blowers were even louder and required plugs and muffs. I am glad I did. Some on the old timers could barely hear and I didn't want to end up like that. My hearing is still excellent almost 30 years later. I do audio engineering as part of my job, so maintaining my hearing is very important. I have several pairs of ear muffs spread around my shop. I wear them any time I run a loud machine or use impact tools in tight spaces. It also helps me ignore stupid people since I can just point at the ear muffs and say "I can't hear you" and go back to work.

[@stxrynn]

I have a ringing noise in my ears 24/7. Back in the 70's, hearing protection wasn't something we thought about. Shooting, working around turbines, loud engines, high ambient noise environments (100 KW generators, combines, tractors, air cooled RF transmitters) took it's toll. You only get one set of ears, take good care of them. You can set up subscriptions for the orange gloves. I'm did those and the grey ones. Will give them a try and see how they work. Thanks man! Great info.

[@billdlv]

Good info Adam. I'm glad you spoke about hearing protection it's really important. Especially for people starting out or people who are hobbyists. Reading all the comments I see I'm not the only one with some hearing loss and tinnitus. I wear hearing protection all the time now, to preserve the rest...

[@gutsngorrrr]

Been using the West Chester gloves, and they are fantastic, so much grip and so much feel through the glove, plus your hands don't sweat.

[@dougborrett3566]

Hi Adam, I used to operate wood machines back in the 60/70's, (the dark ages) in those days hearing protection wasn't really heard of, now I have lost a lot of my hearing, high frequencies in particular, it's called Tinnitus, it used to be called industrial deafness, it takes about 20 years to really show up, now I constantly have sound in my head 24/7 like high pressure air leaking from a fitting somewhere, so yes guys definitely wear as much hearing protection as you can get on your ears.

[@memybikeni9931]

Hi Adam, I only came across your channel recently, I’m just a hobby mechanic biker and love taking engines apart and am fascinated by the machining work you do. Especially the repair and restoration of your shaper. You come across really well in your videos, and seem like you really enjoy helping others. Keep up the good work. Rich from the u.k

[@Huskiedrive361]

Great subject Adam. PPE (personal protective equipment) is so important and usually overlooked in the home shop. Easy to remember when the boss is watching and safety signs are posted in the commercial workplace, but the basement machinist may forget. PPE - you may not get a second chance!!!

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Hey Adam just a quick note on hearing loss. I sold PPE for years and hearing loss is cumulative. It creeps up on you and one day all of a sudden you start having ringing in your ears constantly. Howard Leight is a premium brand made by Honeywell. Wish I took it seriously when I was young.Now I suffer from tinnitus and have lost 20% of my hearing. PPE is not a joke it's too late when it's gone.

[@jordanwalsh1691]

I absolutely agree with this. It's one of those things that people don't pay enough attention to. Even for the average person who doesn't work in an industrial environment, the minor inconvenience of using hearing protection when you use power tools, mow the lawn, attend a loud concert, etc. you can save yourself from years and years of living with hearing loss.

[@tcseacliff]

I was working before OSHA, well, now in my late 60's and my tinnitus is se vere from loud jobs! wish i was more attentive like you, great job getting the word out !!

[@azenginerd9498]

I leave my foam ear plugs in my pocket when my pants go in the washing machine. The plugs come out clean as a whistle. I get multiple re-uses out of them.

[@Abom79]

I do the same thing. I recycle the pods from work and use in my shop. I wash them in a washable bag as well with them all together.

[@donnythedart]

Lots of great info! I hope folks pay attention!!

[@torniaccio]

Adam, as I said in another comment, sometime some customer laugh a little when they see me wearing mask, ear plugs and safety glass... But I always ask them: do you pay me more if I become deaf? Does the work get better? ... No!? Mmmm... Ok bro...let me do my job this way!

[@Abom79]

Nothing wrong with wearing PPE. I know someone who laughs at welders who get all suited up. This same guy has hurt himself countless times on the weekend from not protecting himself, burning his hands, torching his hair. Some people just won’t change.

[@Max289-g8v]

The most important things are definatly a mask when grinding ear plugs or something simulator and glasses that's what i think is important

[@monkeyboy4746]

My dad was retired from the railroad, sometimes I went with him to railroad get togethers. It was a bunch of older guys and their wives, all the guys yelled at each other because most of them had lost their hearing. I use hearing protection when I am working with loud tools, mowing, etc. I find that it helps me concentrate better on what I am doing sometimes even if the noise of the tool is not really that loud.

[@ParkerAnderson1]

monkeyboy4746 yeah I use hearing protection all the time for things that aren't technically damaging for hearing, I find even somewhat loud noises to be very distracting and give me a headache after a while

[@dan2304k]

A bonus video from Adam! The highlight of my week!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

also a good quality set of vernier calipers to get thoes pesky milling machine splinters out when you dont wear your orange gloves - good stuff Adam .

[@noelhenderson700]

Great topic. In Canada Safety Supply Company caries most of the safety equipment including fall arrest harnesses and other such things. I wear prescription glasses and my last employer supplied me with prescription safety glasses which was nice since they're expensive but they weigh a ton.

[@dpeagles]

People never think they'll be old and sick. But we all will. Protect yourself as much as possible.

[@Rich206L]

Excellent advice, Adam! Especially about the hearing protection, take it from me! Rich

[@MrPlusses]

Just a word to anyone. Write to any company and ask for a sample before you buy. If their product is worthy they'll send you samples. If they don't send samples to try forget them. I've gotten gloves, ear plugs and poly carbonate glasses from some quality companies.

[@Rubbernecker]

Great video Adam, thanks! Suggestion for shop talk: take us around your shop and show us all your cool shelves, drawers, tools, equipment and materials! So much to see!!

[@Abom79]

Seems to be a popular request.

[@RickRose]

I still use the over-the-ear types. Like you said, whatever you use, use something!

[@namonroe]

Thanks for all the videos. Good Job! I would like to see a shop talk about cleaning your machines and oiling them. Basic maintenance and when it is good to do so. Thanks again. Awesome channel!

[@michaelstutz2327]

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[@carygrant8796]

Good to see this again.

[@phuturephunk]

Hell, I use ear prot for vacuuming up the carpets or grinding coffee. I've worked in rack rooms for so many years and you'd think that the white noise of fans and network infrastructure would be nothing...but it's not. Having multi ton air units pushing huge amounts of air through the spaces you work grinds on you. It actually does like, what you said about the impacts, drill into one's head after a while. I use 3M brand EAR ultrafits. They have the multiple fins that set into the ear canal, but I'm going to try a set of those Trust fits because the one downside to the ultrafits is that they need to be wetted slightly to get a great seal at least for me.

[@terry6131]

Years ago I had an office full of noisy computers and servers and I actually wore proper over-your-head ear defenders as the noise was a concern. Whilst the noise has mostly been removed over the years with newer and quieter IT, I still have youtube or music playing to drown out the remaining hum.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I like those orange gloves as well Adam ! Great talk man..

[@TadTadd]

Good stuff...I’m going to order some of those orange gloves and keep steel splinters out of my hands. For the older crowd, they make safety reader glasses these days. I wear a 1.5x pair when I work.

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

My Grandfather used to tell me the things I did in the workshop would tell a tale when I was older. as a young man I laughed at the time at his old mans wisdom. Well turns out he was right.

[@thomasrappen5906]

Thx a lot brother, shared it to all of our dover/ maag/ gala guys...

[@RealZomBiE8192]

I love those grey gloves. I used to use those at my previous workplace. And it's sad that i can't find those cool earhole pluggers anywhere here in Finland.

[@davidberndt6275]

Consider hearing protection at the next rock concert you attend. I think I've sustained more hearing damage at concerts than in the shop. In the shop you're aware of the noise and more likely to use protection. At a concert you might not realize how loud it is. Also even lower volume noise can do damage if you're subjected to it for extended periods (e.g. vibratory tumblers, electric motors, etc)

[@intomlinson]

David Berndt have a look for musicians ear plugs, they're designed to attenuate the sound levels but still allow all the frequencies through whereas the foam plugs just attenuate - it's a world of difference. The musician ear plugs are designed for those performing

[@Abom79]

I believe I’m done with rock concerts. I recall this next morning of my ears ringing from being next to the speakers. I had no idea how damaging it was to my hearing then.

[@airgead5391]

Thank you Adam! I immediately ordered 3 boxes of the orange Nitril gloves!

[@mackerr6914]

Fantastic, a couple of days after I ask about your gloves you put up this video. Thanks for takin' care of me. ;-)

[@jamesjinks8080]

Great discussion! Companion video - 'My Scars and how I got them...". I'm sure you have a few dings and scraps you picked up in the shop over the years, do a discussion/safe re-enactment of how they happened as a PSA sort of thing.... added plus - it might start of a community series of 'here's how it happened' videos.

[@KevinK88]

When i got my first lathe i had the string from my hoodie get wrapped up in the chuck.. luckally it just pulled out but it was enough to make me always make sure im extra carefull around spinny things ..

[@danielbrown7231]

yea, that basically just a warning shot.

[@ROBRENZ]

Good advice all around Adam but especially the hearing. I wear plugs all the time but I did years of full on air tool when I was young with no protection and I am paying the price now. ATB, Robin

[@ALAPINO]

It's pretty important to look up your specific PPE needs, because everyone's a little different. I wear Nitrile gloves 90% of the time and the only reason I don't 100% is because Nitrile should not be used with Acetone (not chemically resistant to Acetone, Acetates, Ketones, and a whole lot). PPE material chemical resistance charts are all over and generally should be available if your shop is up on its safety PPE. Ammex makes Gloveworks, and they're great. West Chester is pretty good: their nitril 5 mil are great, and can be had on sale for a very attractive price point (I got mine for $0.04 a glove, 5 mil, large). Howard Leight and Honeywell are the same company, as far as their PPE stuff is concerned. Years of shooting (firearms and music concerts as a freelance photographer) have left me with slight loss in one ear and horrible intermittent tinnitus. I almost always wore foamies with my cans. It doesn't take much to degrade your hearing over time. UVEX and 3M are my go-to for eye pro. Mainly for clarity and fitment underneath my ear pro (the 3Ms are very flat against the temples). One thing with eye pro: I've not found one non-specialized pair that were truly chemical resistant. I always manage to touch a pair and solvents tend to craze or haze the lenses. Thanks for sharing, Adam!!! As for a video suggestion. I wouldn't mind seeing a shop update, as things seem to have settled in from the expansion. ;]

[@Abom79]

Shop update video coming pretty soon. I wanted to wait till I get some more things shuffled around.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Good one, these items are as important as the tools in a shop. Could you do a followup video on safety at the shop please. You could do a parallel comparison of safety today and how it was in grand dads days. Even talk about lapses, and how to avoid it. Thank you.

[@SS-up2ik]

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[@trued2010]

+1 for the GloveWorks, We use them for skin protection when we do 2 part epoxy potting where I work, We use the green gloves though. One of the best things about 'em is they don't have any powder on the inside so the gloves don't slip around on your hand.

[@ponkkaa]

I find that even with the hearing protectors in I can still carry on a normal conversation. I work with routers a lot in Woodworking and that noise just goes right through me.

[@BerndFelsche]

Good point about wearing gloves while machining: Understand why the rule exists. "Combination protection" as demonstrated by the material grip over orange gloves comes in handy. Comfort enhancement for leather gloves when e.g. welding: Cotton gloves inside the leather. Soak up sweat and add insulation. IIRC, Adam talked about the orange gloves a while ago.

[@horneygeorgeforge7079]

Due to my work environment, Operating a forklift for 30 plus years. I have lost a bit over 15% of my hearing and only about 15 years we had to wear hearing protection. I like the foam style, haven't tried those you showed us, .. 15% loss doesn't sound like much but small voices (kids) or older folks, I have a hard time hearing. I agree Adam! wear them!, if you loose your hearing it is gone! well, unless you think wearing hearing aids later in life sounds like fun... I also recomend the ear plugs.. thanks for sharing!

[@stuarthardy4626]

Dennis your lucky only loosing 15% due to working very near a intake for 3 large turbo blowers for blast furnaces ,I have lost nearly all my hearing ,the graph shows a large completely deaf area in the middle , tried aids ,no good now I have to lip read . Folks wear all the hearing protection you can get even short exposures will add up

[@torniaccio]

Dennis , some customer laugh a little when they see me wearing mask, ear plugs and safety glass... But I always ask them: do you pay me more if I become deaf? Does the work get better? ... No! Ok...let me do my job this way 😉👍

[@DanSheldon48]

Thanks again for sharing this stuff Adam. I have always been bad about hearing protection but since seeing this video I have made a greater effort to wear hearing protection and I must be doing something right because my kids notice and they are at the age where leading by example still pays off. I wasn't able to find the brand you had recommended in your video as it wasn't on amazon. But I checked back and now you have a link to amazon and I just bought a box so the kids and I will give these a try.

[@Abom79]

Good deal Dan. You’ll thanks yourself later for protecting your hearing.

[@silveravnt]

Thanks for the heads up on the earhole pluggers. I have a box of the squishy 3M ones I'm working through but after that I'll pick some of those up.

[@massimilianocipriani7838]

I'd like to point out that for every noise level above 80 dB you have to choose the correct earplug according to the noise level you have to deal with and the SNR rating related to the earplugs. For example, for 87 dB a SNR 20 is not enough, an SNR 22 is acceptable and an SNR 24 is the correct one. According to the kind of work and enviroment, earplugs with a too low rating become useless, and those with a too high one can give you dizziness and put you in danger since you might not hear someone screaming at you to gtfo from there or something that's about to fall on you.

[@scottmarshall6766]

I've taken to a new(er) style of glove they carry at Lowes. I don't currently have the package so can't tell you the brand, but they are a thin fabric coated (soaked?) with thin nitrile except for the backs. They last much better and your hands don't sweat nearly as bad. They come in sizes - which is a must have for me, most "One size fits" are too small for me. They cost about 3 bucks, but last so much better they're not expensive and worth every cent. I'll post the brand here when I find a hang tag (I know there's some around here somewhere) When making small thin chips they save you a miserable evening trying to find all the fine slivers and remove them. Hard to believe how long we just suffered with no protection because there were no suitable gloves for fine work. These days there are some great options. Good video on an important subject. Thanks Adam!

[@Sizukun1]

I like the mechanix gloves for general use, they'll last a long while and relatively cheap.

[@ramosel]

I buy the Trust Fit pods too. For years I got them at the Racer supply shop but you can get them on Amazon now too!

[@shannonstebbens6992]

Hey Adam, the Motion Industries site had the ear plugs but available for special order only. However Amazon has them; search for Trust Fit Pods and they come right up; ordered the ear plugs and Nitril gloves. Home Depot carries the Westchester gloves albeit in iridescent green (at least in my local store) instead of gray. I've been using them for some time and am in total agreement that they are very good. I am happy you posted this video and appreciate the information about the gear but more importantly, your endorsement of good safety practices and the use of PPE.

[@12ozbuds]

You turned me on to the Gloveworks a while back and I really like them. Only problem was I had to send the first box back because they were all left handed. Just my luck. Thanks Adam

[@12ozbuds]

Kudos, that's funny, I don't care who you are. Please save me the right handed ones.

[@gregred78]

I found them on Amazon 5 pairs for $5.29 Howard Leight TrustFit Pod Reusable Foam Shooting Earplugs, is what they are listed as.

[@ILwoodsman]

Great video. Great information. Very important topic! Shop talk video topic idea; maybe review your acetylene/ oxygen gas torch set up (cart, regulators, torch brands, hoses, safety equipment, etc.) and any suggestions you may have. Thank you for your time and dedication to your craft.

[@alanharney5278]

Thanks Adam. Maybe between you, Mr. Pete, and AvE talking safety, guys will listen.

[@noelhenderson700]

And That Lazy Machinist.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Adam, we use knit work gloves while deburring as the burrs will catch on the knit. The knit also protects your fingers from the burrs. They are light and if you want you can wear them under the work gloves to give your hand/skin some breathing ability. Those nitrile gloves sweat you to death.

[@Eggsr2bcrushed]

I was young and dumb and didn't wear ear pro when I started in a shop and within the first year, I actually noticed hearing loss so now 100% wear them.

[@CompEdgeX2013]

Cool. Makes me want to do a shorty on a couple of the PPE items I've found and use daily including Canadian sources of gloves and eyewear. :-)

[@DeepPastry]

I have those exact gloves in green (they come in orange or green) love the nitrile gloves in a thicker than usual form.

[@terry6131]

The glove in glove suggestion is used by bikers when it's raining and the leather gloves get wet. I also have arm length vet gloves, these go right up your armpit and are great when you are working in tight spaces where you really need to put your arm in deep, eg cleaning. Would also be great to see how you keep your machinery and shop so clean. I spend a silly amount of time at the end of 'playtime' with workshop vacuums and wipes but it always seems to look dirty.

[@XavierBergeron]

I have to recommend a look at the Ninja Lite gloves for any light duty stuff. They have an amazing fit and the best tactile feedback of any glove period.

[@dirk4926]

I wish I'd worn ear plugs a lot more often when I was younger. There's no such thing as a quiet room for me anymore, there's always a hissing noise, and I can't sleep unless a fan as running.

[@CAoffRoading]

Dirk Stabins feel your pain. I have the same issue. And occasionally ringing in my ears at night too. Fortunately I am a trucker so it is rarely quiet enough to notice at night. Don't sleep very well at home tho. Waaaay too quiet lol.

[@Blazer02LS]

For me it's crickets 24/7/365 in the ears... For me the fan helps but the sound of a running stream seems to work better.

[@PeteBrubaker]

Hey Adam, how about a shop talk on broaching (the math, considerations, making bushings, broaching tapers like surface grinder wheel adapters) or perhaps more "Do's and Dont's?"

[@akfarmboy49]

a understated topic thank you.

[@shobud7561]

Their good gloves , I used thoes ever day up until I retired a year ago ... I was a Tour Bus Tech .

[@Newfive]

Cool info and everyone should take heed in wearing protection... in shop and out of shop... I do different types of repairs and use several types of gloves... Have not tired the ones shown but will if they carry xxl size... I use xxl nitrile gloves from hf when they have them in stock... I found some leather gloves at Costco in a three pack for $20 that work great unless you are welding/tacking... threads burn on fingers exposing them but they do last quit a long time. I go through glasses like crazy... cant stand things, spots, blemishes in my sight...can get costly if you enjoy the good ones. Thanks for the info will try out some of your items

[@charlescompton4495]

Thanks for the personal protection video; very important. As far as brains rattling, one of the old guys I worked with years ago told me if you put my brain in a pill bottle (clean version) it would rattle like a BB in a box car! So much for the humor (I guess he was kidding) and hope we all pay attention to how important this issue is, PPE, Greg.

[@jamesa.leathevillageclockm8113]

How do use transfer buttons? Keep em comin' Adam. I learn something every video.Thanks, JL

[@joelkton1]

Amazon order on the way! Thanks for the info.

[@Newmachinist]

Hi Adam - excellent just excellent. I wanted to be a pilot but was only able to get Private Pilot's Licence (Canada) because I am monocular. People just don't appreciate what they've got. Anyway I wonder if you could do a video on the different makes of Drill Bits and where to get them. I live in rural Canada and the only place I know to buy drill bits is Canadian Tire which are crap. Nervous to put out good $$ to mail order companies because I don't know what would be a good overall brand to buy. Let's add files to that list as well. Perhaps a Vid on the different makes of files and a recommendation of a couple of brands Thanks a bunch Rod Canada

[@kenzpenz]

Eh what dja say sonny. I lost much of my hearing while in the military. I served on heavy weapons 81mm 4.2 mortars , antitank weapons etc. A soldier was considered a wimp if he wore ear protection. Later on around the early 1960 and on everyone was issued and required to wear ear protection on the range. Shame on you if you were caught without ear protection. It took the military forever to figure out loud noise caused hearing loss Duh ! I received hearing aides from the VA, but that was like listening to a speaker all the time. I learned to read lips and if I am looking directly at the person, I can understand quite well. One day while I was at a doctors appointment, I was at the front desk waiting to make an appointment. The gal at the desk was on the phone with a (friend) smile, and she motioned she would be with me in a minute. When she started talking to me she would put her hand up to her mouth and talk. I told her I was almost deaf, but could read lips. It suddenly dawned on her, I understood what she was saying to her boyfriend on the phone, and turned red faced. I told her not to worry, I'm sure he felt the same way. She asked her friend next to her to wait on me, as she had to leave the desk for a minute and off she went. Ear plugs rule...Ken the old deaf guy. PS my poor wife has the TV volume set on about 6 while she is watching, but when I watch the news, I turn it up to 32 and she just cringes. She can hear a mouse poop on cotton from a mile away that's how good her hearing is.

[@Gkuljian]

Thanks for that ear plug plug. I've been looking for an alternative to what I'm using. You know you belong to a select group when you always have a pair of earplugs in your pockets.

[@jeffmoss26]

love those orange gloves!! been using them myself for years.

[@johnstrange6799]

I'm down to try the Gloveworks. I've been using medical grade nitrile and they're just not cutting it. Thanks for the midweek video.

[@Abom79]

For shop use, much better then the medical grades!

[@waiakalulu3501]

I would like to see a routine preventative maintenance cycle for the Pacemaker Lathe. What does it take to keep that machine going.

[@joshlaycock3256]

Hey Adam. Thanks for the info on he PPE. It hard finding the same brands in Australia for a reasonable price. But I appreciate the advice. If I’m ever in the area I’ll drop in with a six pack of VB and a jar of veggiemite 😜

[@mccarman3573]

Put the rubber gloves and earplugs in my amazon cart last night and when I went to complete the sale this morning amazon had raised the price on both items by quite a bit. I guess when they get a rush on things mentioned in a you tube video, they JACK UP THE PRICE. But I found both items on another shopping site for the price Amazon was charging before Adams video.

[@ionstorm66]

Sellers only stock so many of each product at amazon. When the stock sells out at price x, the next seller takes over at a higher price.

[@Abom79]

I can't help that, I only shared the products. You can buy them from Motion, or any industrial supplier.

[@randycrossman2048]

I always keep a pair of foam ear plugs on the headband of my hat when I go to work, or plan on using loud equipment.

[@photomattmills]

The Lincoln safety glasses are a rebrand of 3M safety glasses, I've got clear versions of both (lincoln and 3m) on my bench right now. 'Virtua' is the model name. They cover really well.

[@JackS425]

They look like a rebrand of the HF glasses too.

[@kevinlwiltfong7941]

Great info Adam. Thank you for devoting the time.

Thanks for sharing, Adam!. another machining problem is cuting oil smoke. have u any solutions about that? im not fulltime on machine works but those kind of smoke gives me a headache and quite sure it not good for lungs.

[@PorkBarrel.]

Thanks Adam!

[@RGSABloke]

Sound advice as always Adam, well received by this viewer. Kindest regards. Joe.

[@donnowakowski4224]

Adam, I just checked amazon and trustfit pods are available. Thanks for all you do.

[@1musicsearcher]

I’ve been using one of the poly-carbonate framed full face shield lately. It wraps around enough to save from ricochets.

[@Abom79]

I’ll have to look at mine. It’s called the Bionic Shield by Uvex.

[@johnleake708]

I am ordering a bunch of the hearing protection plugs thanks for the suggestion.

[@DanSheldon48]

Thank Adam for sharing!

[@flyingjeep911]

Found trust fit pods on MSC, going to try them out. Thank you for video!

[@Innov8orRepair]

You should do an orange nitrile glove stuffed with hot dogs + lathe safety test for us.

[@marcovincenzetti5830]

Excellent information Adam. Thanks bud.

[@snoozinglion8596]

Great tips Adam... important topic, thanks for sharing...

[@FesixGermany]

Good reminder to use PPE, often people forget or don't care.

[@caskwith]

Looks like you might want one size smaller for the gloves. I have found that a snug fitting glove not only gives more dexterity but is also less likely to snag and tear as the slight stretched surface is smoother.

[@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC]

I think you're right on point about the glove material being more durable where it's supported by the skin. The only issue that tends to come up is the limited range of sizes. I've found that picking a size smaller makes the fingers and palm tighter, but it leads to tenting in the web between index and thumb because all the fingers are shorter. Consequently, almost every glove snag I have happens there. I suppose it all depends how your fingers are shaped WRT palm width.

[@joshua43214]

I have large hands and wear medium gloves. I used to work on Euro luxury cars, finger prints will get you fired in that market. I like them tight enough that they compress the hand a bit, too much and they are painful. They will just randomly tear across the entire palm, but you get very good dexterity handling small screws/parts in tight, dark, and awkward places. I work in a molecular biology lab now, and still wear tight gloves.

[@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC]

I'd like to have the fingertips tighter, but I have skinny fingers compared to my palm width. Going a size down leaves me with goofy mitten hands because the fingers are too short. This makes it basically impossible to wear an overglove, and the tenting between fingers means they restrict movement and are prone to splitting between the fingers. Adding a solvent like xylene tends to make them burst spontaneously. I haven't tried but maybe half a dozen different gloves, but most of the heavier gloves aren't available in smaller sizes anyway. If I can pick a razor blade or an 0805 resistor off the bench or assemble M2 nuts and bolts with the ones I have, I'd think that's good enough.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@FreazyTek]

safety first people!!

[@donaldshulman6771]

Adam - Idea for a shop talk. Welding. The tools and equipment used, types of welding(MIG, TIG etc). This might be too basic for some of your viewers, however, I would like to learn more.

[@filigrana5518]

I suggest you that right now you need to link this shop talk to all of your videos ;) Maybe an other idea is keeping aware guys using the respirator when grinding or welding with protection grade FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3.

[@quateryvc]

Hi Adam , nice shop talk about PPE . Could you make a video about when using grease and when using oil on machineslubricating and which ones to use and which one never ? Thanks a lot, Yves ( the capmaker from Belgium)

[@afroninjadeluxe]

When placing an order from China, do not buy large or extra large size. The normal hand size is XXL or XXXL, the largest available most likely.

[@dl1183]

how about a video on the heat on the tooling and the chip clean up and disposal thanks great videos keep up the good work thanks

[@tedfry236]

Great video Adam! I use the 9mil black nitrile gloves from harbor freight, and the $3 safety glasses 3M makes. I've usually gotten them at Northern Tool. Always had an issue with any ear plugs I've tried. they usually slip out for some reason, I've tried different sizes, brands, you name it. I'll give the Trust Fit Pod ear plugs a go!

[@danielbrown7231]

Have you tried the 3m classic plus, they are the best that i've found so far. they are a stiffer foam than all the others. I sometimes work inside tanks with a 9" grinder and it's loud.