Gloves in the Workshop
When it comes to workshop safety, most of us think about protecting our eyes, ears and lungs. But safeguarding our hands doesn’t get nearly the same attention. And it should, because woodworking poses a number of risks to your hands beyond the occasional splinter.
Blades and knives are razor-sharp, finishing products can be harmful to the skin and working with wood for long periods of time has a tendency to zap the natural oils from your skin, leaving your hands dry and cracked. For these reasons, hand protection is just as important as any safety concern. The simplest and most obvious way to do this is
