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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:16:21 -0000, Nick Gray wrote:

Two
problems, first the vibration gives me hand discomfort, anyone
know where
padded gloves may be obtained to help overcome this?

I'd suggest looking around for a "safety supply" company. Ski
gloves are insulated to keep out the cold and wet, not cushion
the vibrations of power equipment. Given the incidence of RSI
these days, I feel quite confident that there are special
vibration-damping gloves available *somewhere*.

As Rodger says you should get proper industrial anti-vibration
protection. You're risking a disability called white-finger which is
somewhat worse than RSI. You'll find more about how to avoid it, it on
the net.

Take care,

Janet.