Avoid a Trip to the Hospital: Wear Gloves

[@CarvingisFun]

Links to good quality slice-resistant gloves mentioned in the video: Budget Friendly gloves - amzn.to/3NnLBvq Andanda Gloves - amzn.to/3XqV9u1 Dexfit Gloves - amzn.to/3Xnl9qa Check out my other videos on gloves and safety: Complete Whittling and Wood Carving Glove Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZWxhYGBq9-mfc0 My Favorite Gloves and Finger Guards for Whittling: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPYmKOdd8xrq7c

[@islandnug9885]

The old adage "you can cut more off but can't put it back on" particularly applies to fingers.

[@bet155]

I remember when i was following along with your chessboard tutorial(i finished it btw, one of the best things I've ever made)my mom got me some gloves because i kept nicking myself, and the day after she got them, I thought "nahhh i just wont use them yet" AND THAT SAME DAY I ALMOST CUT MY THUMB OFF😭😭 Anyways wear your gloves guys👍

[@CarvingisFun]

Gotta wear em!!

[@vortega472]

My hands were a mess even before I started wood carving LOL - I used work gloves in the past, but my carving gloves are helpful. Also - the few times, "Oh I'm just doing a few strokes, so I don't need my glove for something so quick." - Then *slice* oh I cut myself!!! Safety first people, safety first. Great vids as always.

[@theartsypixie2771]

I have tried tons of gloves for whittling, and the coated ones wear out. So I use the bandage wrap on the gloves at the thumb and pointer for added protection when I used them. Now I use leather gloves with reinforced leather pads on the tips. They don't wear out nearly as fast and give better grip. I soaked them and let them dry on my hands to get a perfect fit and they work for many other arts like hand and machine quilting, needle felting, crocheting, and while working on scroll saws or other woodworking projects.

[@PowerPunk31590]

I definitely took your advice when I started as I am clumsy as hell

[@John-wo5bp]

Brian I never cut myself yet been a carver for 4 years now bur a hook knife im always knicking my thumb so I use that wrap around my thumb 🇮🇹👍🐾🦊🇺🇲

[@wings9177]

I've cut myself once (so far 😬) and was very lucky - the knife slipped somehow, but I was wearing gloves AND it somehow managed to miss my thumb entirely, so instead stabbed point-first into my palm. Cut a hole through the glove and my skin but it could've been soooo much worse if I wasn't wearing gloves. Didn't even need stitches! Very glad I was wearing gloves! Wear them!!

[@unknown235]

started carving recently...and i was like, i got this don't need gloves! cut myself two time, one time a little in my finger because i wasnt paying attention..and the other time a deeper cut in my hand because the wood broke off, needed to bandage that up for a few days. learned my lesson, waiting on my gloves now😂

[@SavageVoyageur]

30 years ago I was testing my freshly sharpened Swiss Army Knife on a piece of wood. I was holding the wood and forcing the knife through the wood. Yah the tip sliced my palm next to my thumb 1/2” deep. 18 stitches and out of work for 2 weeks. So yah I wear Kevlar gloves now.

[@mok6081]

I was wearing gloves from the beginning but I think that actually made me become a little careless. Slipped and got a puncture cut (most gloves won't protect you from those) in my index finger. Got a few stitches but luckily it's just a scar. Still, now I'm wearing a glove PLUS some additional tape around my thumb and index finger.

[@CarvingisFun]

I can see that happening, but ya punctures are hard to prevent with just gloves. Thankfully it wasn't too terribly bad.

[@grumpyoldman9805]

I get cocky think I know where not to put my fingers then bam wood breaks and cut , I would like to say I learn but 6 serious cuts later I now have a sign in my room saying wear gloves dummy , I also have nerve damage 😂

[@CarvingisFun]

Oooch!! Nerve damage is no good!

[@marklazarus2584]

I am new to carving and I watch your video because you wear gloves.

[@tomevans4402]

I wear a glove on my left hand,,,, well now I do😂. I tape my right hand thumb now😅

[@bishopmerriman2419]

I carve with a box cuter and it works good and I have a lot of control over it.

[@milcahnurtjahja9501]

Isnt it also possible to also cut your right pointer finger? Should i get a bandage or glove for that too?

[@CarvingisFun]

Depends on how your handling the knife, but from my experiences it isn't necessarily

[@micahdavis214]

And ye i swear a glove the number of times ive cut myself wen i dont wear one it makes it so u can just concentrate on your carving good advice

[@ipad9713]

I always use safety glasses while carving if the knife tip breaks tho. Fingers heals, eyes dont

[@francescocalvanese6235]

I use gloves on the non dominant hand but can t bear myself to use tape on the dominant one. I feel like the friction is way off and it feels very unprecise

[@CarvingisFun]

gotta do what feels comfortable for ya.

[@srcworm]

Are you carving Oscar the grouch?

[@CarvingisFun]

I could see that, but no its a racoon in a trash can :) Something a little cuter.

[@marklazarus2584]

I am looking at getting a basic set of tools and was looking at Flexcut. They offer a Rockler handle with interchangeable blades, do you have any experience with these?

[@CarvingisFun]

Ya know, Ive seen these but have yet to buy one and put them through their paces. I have heard that they are a good option though and are a good choice.

[@hugo1978]

I love your Channel. I want to ask some thong. I want to buy two Helvie knives. I think in 1 3/4" and medium detail 1 1/4". Do you think this is ok? Regards

[@CarvingisFun]

Thats what I have :) So yes, I say go for it.

[@hugo1978]

@@CarvingisFun thank you very much

[@hugo1978]

@@CarvingisFun I have doubts with the type of handle🤔🤔🤔🤔which would be the most recommended? Birdtail, knudkegrip, double...???? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@CarvingisFun]

I personally use and like the birdtail handles, they just fit my had right

[@hugo1978]

@@CarvingisFun thanks.

[@wtfbehindyou1892]

If you carve you will absolutely cut yourself! I use super glue for smaller cuts 2 to 3 stitches any over that I go to the doc. Also depends how deep you cut yourself. Wear gloves and use the tape it helps a ton!

[@cigaloumusic]

Currently waiting in A&E for stitches because I didn't wear a glove. This video had been out for 2 hours when my 'accident' happened!

[@CarvingisFun]

Oh nooooo! I hope you have a good recovery!!

[@cigaloumusic]

@@CarvingisFun Thank you. I'm still waiting! 5+ hours at A&E is a very good lesson!

[@ollyjackson8733]

Haha shame were not in the same county as i always have an abundance of left gloves as wear them when im weeding ("professional" gardener) and always wear out the fingers on the right hand maybe 2 pairs in a good month if i dont lose them! To be fair though i hate wearing gloves for most thing even dealing with roses and thorns I prefer to feel what im doing and hate that disconnect so definitely dont for carving BUT my hands look like they belong to a troll or something so not so much collateral

[@AobaQ3Games]

What wood do you use?

[@CarvingisFun]

I use basswood

[@AobaQ3Games]

@@CarvingisFunMe to! Just wanted to make sure bc yours cuts so muck easier

[@CarvingisFun]

Mine is air dried and it seems to cut like butter :)

[@AobaQ3Games]

@@CarvingisFun I’ll have to do that to! Thanks a lot

[@yogurtiskool..]

Gloves are necessary

[@micahdavis214]

U sound exactly like somrine else i watch alex lacasse i might of got the name abit wrong is it u 😊

[@CarvingisFun]

Nope, I is Brian :)

[@nodarikirtadze8220]

I cut myself, I damaged the nerves on the tip of my index finger. But I still don't wear a glove 😅 I don't know, it's just kinda uncomfortable, plus I've only cut myself once, so I like to think I'm pretty careful with the knife, hope I don't get any more serious cuts 🤞

[@CarvingisFun]

Some people learn quick :)

[@alexmercer6462]

Month ago almost cut my thumb in half, while try cut some hard candy in half 😀

[@CarvingisFun]

ouchy!!! hopefully the candy was really really good!