Isaac Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 I find when working with my chisels, I get cuts and nicks on my fingers. Not from the actually sharp end, which I'm careful with, but mostly from the sides of the chisel sliding past my finger as I guide it. Hope that makes sense. Maybe it is a technique issue, but protection probably wouldn't hurt. I'm looking for a suggestion on glove brand or type. Need something for protection but which won't interfere with the operation itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Basher Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 I think gloves are the wrong solution to this problem. Instead I suggest you run some fine abrasive paper lightly along the edges of the chisels. Not enough to measurably change their size or shape, just enough to dull the edge. I have tried working with gloves on (because my working space is cold!) and I don't like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 A light sanding the edges with 600 grit will hopefully solve the problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks guys, I'll try that first. Would be more convenient than gloves if it solves the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 +1 on easing the edges. I ease my side up to within about an inch of the tip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 I had the same issue with the Narex chisels and easing the edges did the trick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/19/2017 at 6:03 AM, TIODS said: I had the same issue with the Narex chisels and easing the edges did the trick. Same here. Those suckers were sharp. I think I used a 320grit sanding sponge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 15 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: Same here. Those suckers were sharp. I think I used a 320grit sanding sponge. Yup, I'm also using Narex chisels, so good to know. I think I will include this as a comment if/when I recommend them to anyone in the future, since it appears we all had the same issue. Very glad I asked this question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 The mortising chisels are worse than the regular ones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 20 minutes ago, Isaac said: Yup, I'm also using Narex chisels, so good to know. I think I will include this as a comment if/when I recommend them to anyone in the future, since it appears we all had the same issue. Very glad I asked this question. Just keep in mind to stay away from the last half to inch. Having that sharp edge does help cleanly sever fibers and keep the walls clean on mortises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 I have a couple of Narex mortise chisels and they indeed appeared to have sharp sides when new. So I just rubbed some wood shavings on the sharp edges to burnish the edges. My hands and fingers have thick skin through years of woodworking so I rarely get these paper cuts LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I've been doing a fair amount of fine detail carving for a while and even being very careful, I do occasionally slip and nick my fingers. I got some of this tape from Lee Valley, and make little finger guards: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=31213&cat=1,130,43332 I made a set for my thumb and index finger on my non-working hand, and it made life much easier. Having said that, I have the Narex chisels as well, and my edges weren't particularly sharp. I guess I was lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 @art makes a good suggestion. Regular "athletic" tape, the cloth kind for binding twisted ankles or cladding a boxer's fists works well, and is available from just about any store with a sports department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirak Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Ease the edges...if that doesn't work I actually wound up putting hockey tape on my fingers because it was handy...that's before I eased the edges...sometimes I'll forget when I flatten the back of a new chisel and then halfway through my work, I'll look down and wonder why there's blood drops everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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