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   john_c2 | Aug 24, 2019 03:40pm | #1

   I wouldn't even think about wearing gloves while using stationary power tools. There's just too much risk that the glove will be caught and do more damage.

   Use the proper guards and techniques. You'll be a lot safer than gloves.

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   rob_ss | Aug 24, 2019 10:54pm | #2

   Seconding John_C2's opinion
   The way to be safe with stationary power tools is to use them in such a way that if you slip you cannot get hurt. This requires planning every use.
   Most pros will use push pads on the jointer. That way, if the pad slips, it is between your hand and the blades.

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   WoodStudioIA | Aug 25, 2019 04:19am | #3

   Had a friend that tried leather driving gloves to keep the splinters out of his hands, the leather caught it the balde of the table saw....38 stiches later...
   Moral of the story, no gloves....push sticks and push pads.

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   Melvang | Aug 27, 2019 04:33am | #4

   Beating the dead horse some more. Never wear gloves with any rotating equipment. I work in a foundry as industrial mechanical maintenance. When one the floor, using rotating equipment is the only allowed exception to our glove policy.

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   _mj_ | Aug 27, 2019 08:22am | #5

   Does Sawstop make jointers yet?

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   pollard5 | Aug 28, 2019 02:43am | #6

   Don't wear a glove as it could cause more harm than usual. Use Proper techniques and make sure though they fall they don't hurt you.

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   macanbard | Aug 28, 2019 11:22pm | #7

   Couldn't agree more. Rotating power tools draw gloves, jewelry, fabric, and the body parts they are attached to into the blade. If you had been wearing a glove, you might well be missing half a hand instead of a fingertip. I would call it a lesson learned and move on. Half the old men in my family have missing fingertips from punch presses and the like - much better than missing hands!