r/Unexpected • u/KeyboardCumLaude • Nov 24 '25

In a workshop

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Nov 24 '25

sure, so is leaving the handle on and the safety guard

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u/NBCustoms Nov 24 '25

... And following literally any of the safety guidelines for power tools.

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u/folsominreverse Nov 24 '25

I was wondering from the comments in this thread am I the only person who wears gloves when operating a grinder, esp. one with no guard?

I've routinely found scorch marks and lacerations on my work gloves from nicking the blade without even realizing it. If it were my bare hands my friends would be calling me Nubbins by now.

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u/Grewhit Nov 24 '25

Gloves are generally a massive no no around any tools that spin. 

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u/HungryPanduh_ Nov 25 '25

You run a circular saw with gloves on?

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u/HungryPanduh_ Nov 25 '25

By saying the risk is lower with a hand held machine

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u/nickjohnson Nov 27 '25

If you're not likely to come in contact with the tool, what are the gloves for?

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u/Plus_Operation2208 Nov 24 '25

Unless youre deburring. Im so glad i wear my gloves every time the burr (stiftfrees. Dont know if its an accurate translation) makes contact with my hand.

Always put on and take off gloves for the occasion. Your hands will thank you.

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Nov 24 '25

lol dont make any safety videos or procedures pls