Gloves

[Bohikeman]

Hi guys, I've been away from the forum, because a year ago this month I had back surgery by a quack, & now I'm on a wheelchair, the thing is that I've been buying gloves to use when I'm wheeling myself around, & they really don't last, they don't fit right, so I'm thinking of making my own. The thing is I don't where to start, where can I find plans for them? Can someone point me on the right direction? Thanks for any help. Latter, Louie.

[Birdman]

This might help? Several detailed pages.

http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page86.html

Edited April 26, 2014 by Birdman

[Tinkerton]

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Gloves/

Here's an instructable I found on gloves. I haven't tried it yet, but looks like a good starting point.

Cheers

Tinkerton

[Evo160K]

Bohikeman,

Having spent over 30 years in the glove business, may I suggest you consider talking with your local industrial safety supply distributor about your glove requirement? They will have a large and varied selection for you to try-on and consider----leather, cotton, vinyl, nitrile, plastic, gunn cut, clute cut, gloves, mittens------even hand pads. They'll be far less than you will pay in a retail store. That's not to discourage you from making your own, just easier and faster.

[Ed in Tx]

Have you considered using weight lifters style gloves? They generally have a padded palm area and the fingertips are cut off. They are fairly durable. On a side note I had a similar quack that did my back surgery several years ago, went from bad to worse after he butchered me. Fortunately they finally caught up with him and he is no longer in practice. Pain management doctor I go to is the only reason I am able to function on a daily basis.