The knifemaker's aunt has been the sad victim of blisters most of the month. The 100 degree heat, the sweat on her hand and hammer, and the friction have led to multiple blisters on top of older blisters. Bandages just sweat off. Triple antibiotic ointment under a taped paper towel keeps the dirt of metalworking off the affected areas, so that's been a blessing.
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| Hardy padded mechanic's gloves |
However, relief happened when she made a visit to Harbor Freight and picked up
a pair of mechanic's gloves with interior terry cloth that offers padding and also wicks away moisture. She only uses the left hand glove for the hammering hand (and she offers the right hand one to students to come for a class and suffers similarly!). Amazing results happens when the knifemaker's aunt can fearlessly forge her projects without too much concern about friction blisters!
The knifemaker's aunt has been the sad victim of blisters most of the month. The 100 degree heat, the sweat on her hand and hammer, and the friction have led to multiple blisters on top of older blisters. Bandages just sweat off. Triple antibiotic ointment under a taped paper towel keeps the dirt of metalworking off the affected areas, so that's been a blessing.
