PROTECT YOUR HANDS! Complete Whittling and Wood Carving Glove Review

[@CarvingisFun]

If you have to get one glove, I highly recommend the Dex Fit Cut Resistant Gloves on Amazon: amzn.to/2BelR3p Links to Amazon are affiliate links, for more information click here: carvingisfun.com/affiliate-link-disclosure/

[@lalystar4230]

But how do I get only one glove? They come in pairs! :3

[@CarvingisFun]

Ha! Good analogy :) Sometimes I wear both knives, especially with a new brand or if a tool feels a little different than what I'm used to

[@lalystar4230]

@@CarvingisFun both knives even! like, dual wielding wood carving? That's gotta be the sickest video ever! :3

[@CarvingisFun]

Ha! Ment both gloves, but dual wielding carving would be a neat video!

[@lenap4956]

There's no better way to learn about safety gloves than actually ripping into your thumb with a carving knife. Needless to say, I am now proud owner of safety gloves. I didn't know about the athletic tape so that's something I will look into as well. Thanks a bunch for the videos!

[@CarvingisFun]

I hear ya, at the beginning I thought that I didn't need gloves. That lasted a whole 10 minutes

[@AVspectre]

Got a whittling kit for my dad but want to make sure he is safe. Thanks for this!

[@CarvingisFun]

Your welcome! Hope he enjoys :)

[@hughtempleton8640]

I love how there well used , this show that you know what you talking about 👍

[@CarvingisFun]

:) Ya don't know till you try em!

[@cursiveman]

Literally just got home from the ER with 5 stitches in my palm lol. My knife sliced straight through my leather glove.

[@CarvingisFun]

Oooch! Been there, and know what you are going through. Just have to keep an eye on where those blades are pointed regardless of if you have a glove on or not.

[@jippyjlock477]

Ya I cut off a chunk of my thumb a year back.

[@fl2195]

My two accidents was poking, not cutting. ... and both happened exactly like a friend of mine said, the way he told. Chainmail glove is my friend now.

[@CarvingisFun]

Def use chainmail for the pokes, probably the best option for that.

[@maxgc9267]

For everybody don't think you are a professional always wear gloves when carving. Thanks for the video and explanations.

[@ivancho5854]

Gloves and tape is definitely a difficult subject. There is no best solution. It's more just keep trying different solutions until you find what works. I'm still looking and have some more protection arriving. I also occasionally use a lightweight Stanley vise which I can clamp to my kitchen table. But it is awkward. Keep up the good work - your content is excellent. 👍

[@CarvingisFun]

Thanks! I had a hard time figuring out what works and what doesn't. Eventually, I found that it is situational for me and have a few different options on hand if I need them. I have my own vice on the bench (literally behind the camera) but found it to be more cumbersome than helpful.

[@dk-jy3ug]

Harbor Freight has a pair of cut resistant gloves with rubberized grip for only $5, or even less if you use one of their 30% off coupons. It's what I use when I do my carving.

[@aisotton]

Good information, thanks!

[@CarvingisFun]

Glad you found it useful!

[@tomevans4402]

I use a carving glove, and a thumb guard,,,,,, now😂 Great video

[@freddiewee]

Thanks! I was wondering which gave enough dexterity for carving but provided enough protection, at least, for slicing cuts from slip ups

[@CarvingisFun]

Welcome! Most every kevlar reinforced cutting gloves I have used had good dexterity. The ones with the rubber palms are slightly less but still great options.

[@catedoge3206]

I JUST CUT MY THUMB WITH A CHISEL WHEN IM WHITTLING A LITTLE PIECE OF WOOD LMAO. now im here XD

[@CarvingisFun]

It happens to the best of us!

[@catedoge3206]

@@CarvingisFun i just learned my knife is doo doo and it's dull. gotta invest in a great knife with some nice sharpening stones to go along with it.

[@emmalleedoublev7138]

I have multiple bandaid on right now

[@stevenc6256]

Great info again. gives me good choices

[@CarvingisFun]

Thanks! Glad I could help.

[@helalokischild6316]

Just tried to jump the gun and tried whittling without gloves....I now have 2 small cuts on my hand and they're not deep but....I'm heeding the warning and getting myself gloves now

[@timlist4173]

maybe you said in the video, but what cut resistant rating do you recommend? Yes, I found there is a scale.

[@CarvingisFun]

Yeppers! I use level 5 or level C gloves. Any less, you loose protection, any more you loose dexterity

[@thomaschainey3230]

Great video thanks

[@CarvingisFun]

You bet

[@edardsplittooth7695]

Had little scare a couple of nights ago. Looking for a decent glove now haha. My partner wasn't happy with the blood hahah

[@CarvingisFun]

Yep, gotta protect those fingers!!

[@edardsplittooth7695]

@@CarvingisFun definitely. Got a little gash to remind me of my mistake and make sure I don't make it again.

[@cghhendrix2]

Thanks for your video. I have read that these gloves can leave a black residue on the wood. Have you found this to be true? Also, does the rubber wear off over time?

[@CarvingisFun]

In my experiences, the gloves with the rubber grips don't leave black smudges but can wear out over time.

[@michelegrand3921]

Bonjour Brian, je viens de regarder la vidéo sur les gants idéaux à utiliser. J’utilise effectivement ces gants Dex Fit Cru553, ils ont juste un petit était défaut : leur couleur noire déteint sur le bois blanc tel le tilleul. Existe-t-il le même gant avec une paume claire ou grise ? Merci de ta réponse, Michèle

[@CarvingisFun]

I personally haven't found any with a light rubber color, but you can also use gloves with leather palms or rubber dots instead.

[@michelegrand3921]

@@CarvingisFun oui en effet, j’utilise déjà ces gants là à picots. Mais ils sont moins protecteurs des lames pointues tél que le couteau finition Flexcut qui m’est rentré dans le doigt malgré le gant.

[@AlexBurgueno]

What about gardening gloves?... have you ever tried them?, even when you where a beginner?

[@CarvingisFun]

I did, bit they were very cumbersome and the lack of dexterity immediately made me change over to my shop gloves. If you have gardening gloves that are more form fitting they would work, mut most I have used were really thick and bulky.

[@AlexBurgueno]

@@CarvingisFun thanks for your response

[@rjvcescobar]

I have a clotting disorder and take Warfarin...better believe I use gloves ???

[@rjvcescobar]

Gloves !!!

[@CarvingisFun]

Yes please, use gloves!!!!!

[@JESS-vz5gu]

5 minutes into carving a bee and i accidently cut a gash into my pointer finger 😔 Definitely going to get a glove now 😅

[@CarvingisFun]

It happens! Lots of good glove choices out there :)

[@brandonlewis9132]

Anybody else in here after a knife slip on your project? Or is that just me lol

[@bob89377]

I see a lot of people are here after slicing into their finger…. Me too.