Anti- vibration gloves

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Who here uses anti vibration gloves with their buffer?

I am looking to buy some to try and reduce long term nerve and circulatory damage in my arms from using a buffer.

I have found two local suppliers of them, which gloves do you guys think are the best, and are there any you know that do their job exceptionally well?

Whole-safe Anti Vibration Gloves

Viscolas Anti-Vibration Gloves


What do you use?

Cheers,
Matt.
 
Next time you are at WalMart, walk back to the fishing section and check out the neoprene fish gripper gloves that they have there. They are thick and look like they would work well for this purpose. I haven't bought a pair because I mainly run a rotary so vibration isn't typically a problem for me but I still had to do a doubletake when I saw those gloves.
 
I would recomend you try a Flex 3401 if you don't have one.

Do you happen to be using the Griots?
 
tuscarora dave said:
Next time you are at WalMart, walk back to the fishing section and check out the neoprene fish gripper gloves that they have there. They are thick and look like they would work well for this purpose. I haven't bought a pair because I mainly run a rotary so vibration isn't typically a problem for me but I still had to do a doubletake when I saw those gloves.
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Don't have a Walmart here but do have other brands of discount stores, I'll have a look in their fishing sections. Thanks for the suggestion.

CEE DOG said:
I would recomend you try a Flex 3401 if you don't have one.

Do you happen to be using the Griots?
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I'm using a 230 volt buffer called the Kestrel DAS6. I would love to buy a 230v Flex, and was about to buy one a couple of months ago but couldn't justify the cost (as it is about $100 more expensive than the 110v flex on AG and when you factor in international shipping it's extremely expensive). I can also buy the 230v flex locally but it is still between $700-$900 NZ$.

I believe the kestrel is very similar to either the Meguiar's G220 (230v version of the G110) or the Porter Cable (maybe it's a design based on the PC).

It still has a lot of power and can correct well but it does tend to vibrate as a buffer like those listed above do, and I recently saw an interview online with a guy near me who now had problems with his arms from the vibrations caused by grinders used in the metal working industry. I researched a bit more on this to discover that vibrations like this can cause long term problems with the nerves in your hands and the circulatory system in your arms.

Maybe I will look into buying a Flex soon as I used one last time I was in the US and it was so smooth compared to the Kestral, but didn't consider buying one then as I saw no need for it. The Kestrel is a buffer you'll often see used by the guys on the UK forums.

BTW the websites I provided with the gloves are local suppliers.

Thanks,
Matt.
 
DeWalt has some very nice gloves with gel padding on them that absorb vibes very nicely, I use them when ever I'm running power tools ( Circular saws, heavy drilling, etc)
 
Cool, I'll have to check them out.
 
We have tested several of the vibration gloves here and we really haven't found one yet that stands up to our tests, if you guys find one you like let me know.
 
Re: Anti- vibration gloves; Kestrel DAS6 vibration

Is the Kestrel DAS6 set up like the porter cable DAs with a counterweight in the random orbital bearing/drive cylinder? If it is, then are there different counterweight available to properly balance the machine for the weight of the accessories you are using?
I have removed metal from an extra porter cable 6" counterweight 699933 to tune the unit for some of my heavier 5" accessories (too heavy for the 5" counterweight to handle). I wish they made a slightly heavier 6" weight; in the future I might fabricate one. If you can come up with a proper counterweight solution, you might be able to eliminate most of your vibration across your most common rpm range.

Counterweights below are for the portercables:

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5" Pad Counterweight
#874011
For pads between 95 and 105 grams.


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6" Counterweight
#699933
For pads between 125 and 135 grams.
 
+1 on the counterweight. I used the larger counterweight along with a pair of cheap anti-vibration gloves that I got from Harbor Freight and it doesn't cut out all the vibration, but definitely reduces to the point where it's a lot more comfortable to use. My hands don't tingle after working for a while.

Other tips, make SURE the pad is centered. Also, I tend to put my hand on the head of the machine rather than use the handle. I've found that to reduce how much vibration your hand takes as well.

OR...buy a Flex. :) I've used that machine without my gloves and it's awesome!
 
I might have to look into the counter weight option.

I know the pads are centered as they have markings to center them. I tried holding the head of the machine and it definitely helped. The unit also came with a loop handle so I will try using that and see how I can adjust it to reduce vibration.

Thanks for your suggestions guys. I think I will also purchase these gloves: Whole- Safe Anti vibration gloves
 
Old thread but I'm reviving it. My hands usually end up feeling sore after working with the PC for an extended period of time, expecially when cleaning pads on the fly per Mike P. I was thinking about getting these gloves:

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anyone try some anti-vibration gloves lately?
 
Let me know if they're any good coz I'd like to order some
 
I will...I'm probably going to order them soon. They look pretty good. Thick enough to withstand alot of vibration but less material so that you can still have a nice grip on things.
 
alko said:
I will...I'm probably going to order them soon. They look pretty good. Thick enough to withstand alot of vibration but less material so that you can still have a nice grip on things.
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Do they have ladies sizes?

:)

Bob
 
I tried a set of anti vibration gel gloves from Duluth some time ago. Mine are brown, where the new ones are more like the Mechanix brand gloves.
They almost work, but are like working with boxing gloves on. The new version might be better.

On a lark, I got my Harbinger Lifting Gloves ( the ones with gel pads in the palms of the gloves ) out of the basement and these work pretty good with my old PC7424 ( the one liberated from the shop that just got replaced - shaking itself apart after 2 decades ). The fingers are long enough that they cover most, and leave the finger tips exposed.

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Harbinger makes gloves for men and women.

Another option are bicycle gloves. These usually have gel pads in the palms ( I wear my old Harbinger gloves on the bicycle - so I can only point this out as a visual indicator )

I just got a Flex this week, and what a night and day delta with vibrations to the G110 ( not the V2 ) or the PC7424. Kick myself for not getting one sooner, don't even need the gloves anymore.
 
alko said:
Old thread but I'm reviving it. My hands usually end up feeling sore after working with the PC for an extended period of time, expecially when cleaning pads on the fly per Mike P. I was thinking about getting these gloves:

Link Removed: Dewalt Gloves

anyone try some anti-vibration gloves lately?
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Does AG sell some anti-vibration gloves?

:)
 
Ted S. said:
Does AG sell some anti-vibration gloves?

:)
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Nope. As far as I know they don't. I also wondered about the link removal. My guess is that it was removed because Amazon also retail detailing products (as well as PBMA branded detail products).


I'll have to look into bicycle gloves, I bet they're way cheaper too.
 
Hmm....interesting...now sure why they removed the link.
 
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