Rotary Cutter Injury Protection
#54
VISTACRUISE ~ I'm so very sorry for your cut...I fear my rotary cutter and I think that is a good thing to always be wary of the thing. I have the Klutz glove which was gifted to me and I've never used it....I have the large Gripper and have never used it????? Now I think hearing of all the quilters who've hurt themselves I'm taking heed to all the warnings.
I hope you heal quickly and there is no nerve damage that others have experienced. Thank-you for starting this thread it gives so many a cautionary story to heed.
#55
I think it's called the Klutz Glove. I really ought to get one for myself since I can't be trusted with sharp implements. I sliced off the end of my middle finger a few years ago. Since then, I've tried to be more careful.
#56
I too thought it was funny on the tv show when they would put it on every time and remind guests as well. I now have the glove after several near misses. I do lose it on the table periodically but it really is a reminder for me to slow down and think. I can use it with any ruler,etc.
#57
i'm so sorry you got hurt. yes, there are quilting gloves, i, too have sliced into my hand and had to get stitches so of course once i saw the gloves i knew i had to have them! may seem silly to some, my grandma laughed at me but once you've been injured you realize the value of them!!
http://www.createforless.com/Fons+_a...utm_medium=cse
Description: Fons & Porter's Klutz Gloves are a cut-resistant, but not cut-proof or puncture-resistant, glove that helps protect your non-cutting hand when you are using a rotary cutter. Stainless steel and synthetic fiber, fits right or left hand, natural rubber dots for gripping. They can be hand or machine washed in warm water with mild detergent and lay flat to dry.
http://www.createforless.com/Fons+_a...utm_medium=cse
Description: Fons & Porter's Klutz Gloves are a cut-resistant, but not cut-proof or puncture-resistant, glove that helps protect your non-cutting hand when you are using a rotary cutter. Stainless steel and synthetic fiber, fits right or left hand, natural rubber dots for gripping. They can be hand or machine washed in warm water with mild detergent and lay flat to dry.
Last edited by craftykk; 03-13-2012 at 03:50 PM.
#58
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Have you checked out these plastic safety shields http://www.softexpressions.com/softw...afetyShlds.php They are sort of like a guard rail for your ruler.
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