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Gardening Gauntlets?
Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned,
when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote:
Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/page.aspx?p=62005&cat=2,42407,33246&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. Lee Valley also have a good line of lightweight midge-proof jackets, hoods, and trousers. |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 05/04/2013 14:46, S Viemeister wrote:
On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/page.aspx?p=62005&cat=2,42407,33246&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. Lee Valley also have a good line of lightweight midge-proof jackets, hoods, and trousers. They seem just what I am looking for, the only problem being that I am in the UK. |
Gardening Gauntlets?
Broadback wrote in
: On 05/04/2013 14:46, S Viemeister wrote: On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/p...t=2,42407,3324 6&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. Lee Valley also have a good line of lightweight midge-proof jackets, hoods, and trousers. They seem just what I am looking for, the only problem being that I am in the UK. You can get gloves similar to S Viemeister's url from your local builders merchant. The police and local government use them to tidy up after drug users have left needles all over the place. I don't know how much they cost, but my guess would be less than £5. Hope that helps. Baz |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:21:43 +0100, Broadback
wrote: On 05/04/2013 14:46, S Viemeister wrote: On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/page.aspx?p=62005&cat=2,42407,33246&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. Lee Valley also have a good line of lightweight midge-proof jackets, hoods, and trousers. They seem just what I am looking for, the only problem being that I am in the UK. You can get similar from builders merchants. Steve -- EasyNN-plus. Neural Networks plus. http://www.easynn.com SwingNN. Forecast with Neural Networks. http://www.swingnn.com JustNN. Just Neural Networks. http://www.justnn.com |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 05/04/2013 16:20, Stephen Wolstenholme wrote:
On Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:21:43 +0100, Broadback wrote: On 05/04/2013 14:46, S Viemeister wrote: On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/page.aspx?p=62005&cat=2,42407,33246&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. They seem just what I am looking for, the only problem being that I am in the UK. You can get similar from builders merchants. The ones in question are available from a UK site: www.atlasgloveshop.co.uk/ -- Phil Cook |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 05/04/2013 14:14, Broadback wrote:
Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. There are a number of products available. You could use gauntlets or you could try forearm protectors with your regular gloves. I have given links below which may be helpful. If they're not, google on 'forearm protectors gardening', which may give you some good options. It does seem that if you want really tough protection, you have to forego dexterity, so you may have to compromise. It seems to me that forearm protectors that give you continued use even after your regular gloves have been consigned to the bin and replaced, are more practical. http://www.briersltd.co.uk/gardening...ain-glove.html http://www.wikkieslegprotection.com/...FcHHtAodu3QAOA http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co...et-gloves.html Hope the links work for you. Good luck. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 4/5/2013 10:21 AM, Broadback wrote:
On 05/04/2013 14:46, S Viemeister wrote: On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/page.aspx?p=62005&cat=2,42407,33246&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. Lee Valley also have a good line of lightweight midge-proof jackets, hoods, and trousers. They seem just what I am looking for, the only problem being that I am in the UK. They'll ship internationally. Pity you're not near me - I could carry them for you on my next trip! |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 4/5/2013 11:29 AM, Phil Cook wrote:
The ones in question are available from a UK site: www.atlasgloveshop.co.uk/ Thank you! I'll remember that for when mine need replacing. |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 05/04/2013 14:14, Broadback wrote:
Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I found welding gloves really good and you can pick anyhting up without any fear of being scratched. Also good for stuffing stuff into the shredder as it guards against sticks whipping round onto my arms. -- Janet T. Amersham |
Gardening Gauntlets?
On 05/04/2013 18:04, Janet Tweedy wrote:
On 05/04/2013 14:14, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I found welding gloves really good and you can pick anyhting up without any fear of being scratched. Also good for stuffing stuff into the shredder as it guards against sticks whipping round onto my arms. I'll second that. The leather welding gloves are good, and the mice don't like them as much as the rubberised gloves. |
Gardening Gauntlets?
Janet wrote in
T: In article , says... Broadback wrote in : On 05/04/2013 14:46, S Viemeister wrote: On 4/5/2013 9:14 AM, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I ordered some from a Canadian place - Lee Valley Tools. They look a bit like what a vet might use...but they work very well. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Garden/p...&cat=2,42407,3 324 6&ap=1 They're much more flexible than the leather gauntlets I've used. Lee Valley also have a good line of lightweight midge-proof jackets, hoods, and trousers. They seem just what I am looking for, the only problem being that I am in the UK. You can get gloves similar to S Viemeister's url from your local builders merchant. The police and local government use them to tidy up after drug users have left needles all over the place. I don't know how much they cost, but my guess would be less than £5. google for drain gloves (used by plumbers) and pond gloves Janet Don't have to google. I know where to get them. Erm, from builders merchants. As I already said! Baz |
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"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message ...
On 05/04/2013 14:14, Broadback wrote: Is there any such beast around? As I am getting old my skin has thinned, when I prune, roses especially, I am liable to rip the skin. No pain, but as I am also on warfarin the blood gets everywhere. A Pair of gauntlets that reach up over my forearms would be great, anywhere I can get them? Most gauntlets have very stiff gloves, which makes them pretty poor for gardening. I found welding gloves really good and you can pick anyhting up without any fear of being scratched. Also good for stuffing stuff into the shredder as it guards against sticks whipping round onto my arms. +1. I always wear my welding gauntlets when dealing with prickly things in the garden. Mike |
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