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Yes you can print discharge in your basement and an exhaust fan is a good idea but I've never found it overwhelming or anything. Better than some screen cleaning chemistry, worse than my poster acrylics. You may consider gloves. I wear them for all printing out of habit but for discharge it's a good idea. Be sure to clean up with a good degreaser (I use Simple Green) and dispose of any unused ink properly.

The cheapest (and most unreliable) curing for some water based inks is to "hair dryer cure" to the touch and then run the shirts in a commercial clothes dryer on high for 30 min. You can usually find these at larger laundrymats. This works only for some inks and you'll need to test it.

Far more reliable and not as expensive as a conveyor is a flash unit. I use this one and love it. I just lay out the shirt on a table and hover the flash unit over the shirt for 30-60 sec until the ink temperature hits it's cure point.

If you do not heat the ink to it's cure point, you will end up with a less than durable print. It will wash out over time.

Screens common for water based inks are 20x24", 156-305 mesh. My most common for shirts is 200.

Your squeegees are fine as long as they aren't too wide to fit the shirt screens. Side note: learn both pull and push strokes. Nearly all of my shirt prints are push stroked now. Also be sure to flood after every print stroke.

Not mentioned elsewhere: Emulsion needs to be resistant to discharge. Currently I'm using TX-Discharge and it's pretty good, flexible exposures and pretty high solid content. Over time I've learned that it's best to post-expose screens regardless of how long the run is. A min in full sunlight does the trick.

You can build a 1-color shirt press pretty cheaply with some cheap lumber and hinge clamps. Google it. Please don't stress yourself out trying to use a vacuum table for shirts. It's a pain. Built my last hinge press for like $30 and an hour of work. Totally worth it.

Other than that, start saving up for a multi-head press. Once you get to wear your work... well, it can be addictive. Hope the above helps and good luck!

Like /u/jrm2191 said, Park Tool make some... comprehensive tool sets. Those prices are enough to make me choke, though. Your son's riding a ~$400 bike - I don't know how I would wrap my head around buying an $800 tool set, or even a $300 one.

But the tool sets are a good way to think about what tools you should buy. I'd get a basic tool set, fill in gaps, and upgrade selectively. What I'd do, in no particular order, would look like...

• cheap tool set ($40) (total $40)
  
• torque wrench ($50) (total $90)
  
• chain cleaning tool ($10) (total $100)
  
• cable cutting tool ($35) (total $135)
  
• maybe chain pliers? ($10) (total $145)
  
  At this point I would start thinking about upgrading the tools that your son will use all the time. The thing that stands out for me is hex tools. He might use Torx screws, but he'll definitely use metric hex tools
  
  
• some nice metric hex tools ($15) (total $160)
  
• some torx equivalents ($11) (total $171)
  
  Then probably nice meaty tire levers to make replacing tires and tubes easier
  
  
• tire levers ($9) (total $180)
  
  If you were looking to spend $300 or that range, then you'll notice you're way under that target. Feel free to start adding on some random nice things, like a portable multi-tool, which will pay off if he has an issue while out on a ride.
  
  
• Portable multi-tool ($25) (total $210)
  
  I'm running out of things that aren't "consumable" (like brake cables, housing, etc...), so for my last recommendation, nitrile work gloves! (they'll make cleanup a breeze)
  
  
• work gloves ($20) (total $230)
  
  There are tons of other things you could get (a bike stand, for instance) but at this point I'm getting a bit out of control. and there are tools I assume you have (e.g. a good screwdriver), but at some point I need to stop.
  
  And obviously feel free to mix and match whatever components you can afford/feel comfortable spending that much money on. One thing that might help would be to talk with him about what kind of work he does on his bike. He might be in desperate need of hex tools, but not treating himself to nice hex wrenches. That could be your quick, easy, cheap answer. Or similarly he might be nervously tightening bolts without a torque wrench, even in places that call for very precise amounts of torque. Again, easy answer regarding what to prioritize.
  
  Best of luck
  
  edit: totals didn't add up right, sorry!

Welcome to the sub. I'm so sorry you're having a tough time.

It might help your anxiety a little to know that there are a couple of simple, low-cost solutions available for your problem. I hope my reply can give you a little relief.

> This led to piles of garbage and food in my room...now there are tons of these small flying bugs making it a very tough thing to tackle....

I know this one, 'cause I had this problem a couple of summers ago--you have fruit flies! They're a bother, to be sure, but they're pretty easy to get rid of:

1. Go to the grocery. Buy a container of apple cider vinegar. You'll probably find it in the same aisle as the salad dressings. Buy the cheap, non-organic stuff; you're not cooking with it, after all.
   
2. If you don't have any, buy a small container of cheap dishwashing liquid.
   
3. Pour about half a cup of the apple cider vinegar into a wide-mouthed glass and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Do this with multiple glasses if needed.
   
4. OPTIONAL: Seal the mouth of each glass with a little plastic wrap, and then poke a couple of holes in it with a fork. Once the flies get in, they can't get out!
   
5. Set the glasses in any room where you saw fruit flies.
   
6. Wait.
   
7. When the glasses are filled with flies (and it won't take long, the little fuckers love this stuff), pour out the fly-filled cider into your sink (I like to run cold water when I do). Refill, and do it again. Repeat as needed.
   
8. Video aid
   
9. The above method also works with gnats.
   
10. Don't use this method if you keep your windows open, because fruit flies are drawn to the smell of the cider vinegar and will come into your house.
    
    Now, to make this method TRULY effective, you need to get rid of all the of the rotted food--that's what's drawing the flies (Free food! say the flies). Get rid of the rotted food (and food-contaminated trash) and you get rid of the fruit flies. Try to get rid of as much of the rotted food as you can before doing the cider vinegar trick!
    
    Rotted food/garbage + fruit flies = GROSS, and it's tough to handle. But the best way to deal with that is to set out your fruit fly traps and then arm yourself with:
    
    
11. Rubber gloves. Those bright yellow ones some people wear in washing dishes are ideal. Latex-free are also available (example if you're allergic. Available at local groceries and drugstores.
    
12. Dust masks. Or, if you're really concerned about odor and have the money to spend, consider a respirator. Available at local hardware stores and places like Home Depot.
    
13. Wear old clothes you don't give a shit about. Ideally something like old, heavy jeans, a long-sleeved shirt, and heavy socks.
    
14. Sturdy shoes. Heavy sneakers are ideal for this sort of thing. They can be tossed in the wash afterwards.
    
    Once attired with the above, you are invulnerable to fruit flies, gnats, mosquitoes, spiders, and quite a few other vermin. You can then grab a garbage bag, and sail into things.
    
    Good luck with everything. I don't have any anxiety advice, but maybe having a plan to tackle your mess can ease your mind a little.

A few things:

To start with, can we talk about ways to reduce the amount of grime getting on you? Because this is not inevitable. I have a pretty long commute, and I relube aggressively with a very persistent wet lube (Rock and Roll Extreme, which is probably the highest endurance high-performance wet lube), and it never gets on my pants or legs. What's actually happening to get you dirty?

That said, here's my recommended solution:

To start with, I'd keep a pack of baby wipes at your office. I recommend Bloom Baby Wipes. They come highly recommended, they're big, they're textured (which means they're way better at lifting up dirt), and they're really good for sensitive skin. They're also not expensive, so you can use a bunch if you need to. Good for wiping yourself down after a ride to get rid of sweat. As with any baby wipe, they'll dry out if you let them, so make sure to keep the whole container in a closed tub or big ziploc bag and stick it in a drawer out of the sun.

If you really want an emergency degreaser, there's a hack you can use. Use an alcohol-based lens cleaner. Here's a good one. It comes with a small sprayer and a big refill bottle. This probably seems like some no name bullshit brand, but it's actually a reputable company. Like Zeiss (a highly reputable lens company) used to sell this same cleaner, from this manufacturer, rebranded as one of their products. I carry the small spray bottle and use it for my computer screen and glasses, but if I really need to degrease myself, this will do it.

Note that most such alcohol-based cleaners are not good for your skin. Beyond just drying you out, they're sensitizers and can trigger skin conditions (this usually requires high concentrations and constant use). So use it to break up any grease your wipe can't handle, then wipe it all clean with a wipe, and maybe moisturize after that. This is a last resort hack, not something you should be doing all the time. I only bring it up because those spray bottles are tiny and will fit in your purse.

Speaking of something you can fit in your purse, you can buy standalone wipes which come in sealed packets, but they're kinda expensive. I keep a supply of Goodwipes as a backup. They sell them in both a big size for whole body wipes and a smaller size. There's also a pull pack, which I sorta don't recommend. It's way cheaper, but even though it's smaller than a pack of normal baby wipes, it's kinda too big for stuffing into a handbag. There's probably a brand out there that's better for cleaning, but I use these because my skin is extremely sensitive (like frequent contact allergy sensitive), and it's fairly gentle. Also not many brands come in individually sealed packets. If you want a cheaper hack, you can just stuff a few folded baby wipes in a good quality ziploc, squeeze the air out of it, seal it tightly, and stuff that in your purse. They should stay wet for a good while, and since they only cost a few cents each, it's no loss if they only last a few days.

Oh. Something related to your query but not quite what you're asking for. Buy a pack of disposable, heavy duty nitrile work gloves. Like actual work gloves, not the medical ones from the drug store. These are super good. Carry a pair to keep your hands clean if you need to handle your drive train during field repairs. When you're done, pull the gloves off from the base, and they'll turn inside out naturally, trapping the grime inside out. Pack the gloves out and toss them at work. The skin on my hands is soft enough that I basically can't torque anything by hand because it just slips, but these are textured and grippy, so these are also really good for me for wrenching at home too. They're also professional-grade, so they're really thick (why you want these instead of medical gloves), and they have a lot of cut resistance for disposable gloves.

As someone who is currently struggling with the UTI that just won't quit, I have one piece of advice.

"Do as I say, not as I do."

UTI's are incredibly easy to get, and can be really annoying to get rid of. Boiling is good, specifically for about 10 minutes. (2 minutes is sufficient to kill almost anything, but that is what I did.)

Honestly you're unlikely to get a UTI from the insert itself. You are far more likely to get it via cross contamination. Let's face it, crotches aren't clean. Even if you bathe regularly, there is going to be some additional flora/ fauna living down there. And for the most part that's a good thing. The problem comes when you get it halfway to paradise unintentionally. It doesn't mater how sterile the tube is if your hands aren't sterile. What about the "Clean" surface of the table you're using to setup on? Did you just spend 10 minutes sterilizing your tube, then lay it on a "clean" piece of toilet paper? Did you clean the head of your dick with an alcohol swab?

So if you really want to avoid a UTI, here's the best way to do it.
Time to glove up Your hands aren't clean. It's really hard to get them clean, and once you do, it's really easy to get them dirty again. You want to do this right? Change gloves every time you touch anything new. Got an itch on your nose? New Gloves. Finished wiping down the counters? New gloves. Oh, and only touch the cuff of the glove. These things are only "Clean" until you get them dirty. And using your unclean, ungloved hand to align the "clean" glove on your other hand? Unclean.


MadaCide wipes These aren't for your dick, skin, or anything you're going to put in your body. This is for cleaning the environment around where you'll be playing. (No, Clorox wipes aren't enough. If they were they wouldn't say 99.9% of germs right on the label.)


Time to clean your dirty dirty dick New gloves, and wipe the head of your dick, there's stuff living there as well. BZK Wipes are also good for this

Open that single use packet of sterile lube. No, the raspberry flavored stuff from the local sex shop doesn't count. Cough up the money for the real stuff.

So if you've managed to do this right, and changed your gloves every time you touch anything, congratulations, you've managed a "Clean Field" session. This isn't the same as a "Sterile Field". You can still get an infection, you're just less likely to. You can't make a sterile field in your home, it's not possible.

That's the "Do as I say". The do as I do? Well, I typically wash my hands real well, wipe down everything with a BZK wipe and hope for the best. I've also had two UTIs in the last 6 months and have been sounding (shoving stuff in my pee hole) for almost 20 years.

The bottom line is, if you're not going to be able to go in to your doctor and say, "I have a UTI." Then deal with your Dr saying, "Well, we're going to test you for ever STD in the book, cause you're wrong, men never get UTIs." This is not something you need to explore.

Here is the filter you need (just search for the model number on Amazon and you can buy it there. Your model number is KN-138). For oil, I run Rotella Synthetic, but any 5W-40 or 10W-40 will work (the 5 and 10 just designate the temperature at which it will still run well, ie 5 C or 10 C. I live in the north east so I go for 5 for peace of mind). Regardless of which you choose, you'll need about 2.9 quarts for a full (ie with filter) change.

Get some nitrile gloves (especially for spreading oil on the filter when you install it), shop towels for clean up, and you may want to look into getting a new crush washer for the drain bolt (not sure if/when yours has ever been replaced. They can last a while, but it's not a bad idea to replace it if you aren't sure). An oil filter clamp isn't a bad idea to help with getting them off, but I doubt you'll have issue with it. Don’t forget a good oil drain pan (I recommend this one with a screw in, top spout – this is what the oil would drain into – the oil filter holder on the top so it can drain over 24 hours, as well as a front spout), as well as a funnel to help you get the oil in.

Let me know if you need help with anything else. I've found these instructions helpful for those new to it and they are the exact same for you, too. What do you need to change the rectifier for?

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Hi! Welcome!

Well you probably don't need cold process AND melt and pour samplers. If you're a hands on kinda person (like me), you're gonna love cold process soap making, and (IMO) melt and pour almost feels like cheating at that point :).

You didn't mention equipment, so I'll go over that

1. you'll need a stainless (preferably) pot with high enough sides to not splash. Something like this although you could probably go smaller (depending on how large of batches you want to make. I prefer my pots on the large side because it gives me more room to be sloppy when I mix.
   
   
2. Pick up a hand mixer like this. This isn't 100% necessary, but sooooo worth it. I picked mine up at a flea market for 5 bucks. Check goodwill or salvation army. Having one of these turns 30-40 minutes of stirring into 3 minutes of blending.
   
   
3. For cold process, pick yourself up a couple of good wine and beer thermometers. These are nice because they measure in 2 degree increments. You can use any other food thermometer, this is just my preference.
   
   
4. Make sure you go to the grocery and pick up some good thick gloves and some safety goggles. Lye is an amazing chemical, but can burn the hell out of you if you're not careful. better safe than sorry.
   
   
5. When you get ready to pour your soap into the mold, you're gonna want to have it lined with some freezer paper. Don't use wax paper. If you use wax paper, you're gonna have a bad time.
   
   
6. It is very important to pick up a scale. Everything in soap-making is measured in weight, not volume. I'll repeat that, EVERYTHING IS MEASURED IN WEIGHT. If you find a scaled that weighs in lbs and oz, you'll have to a lot fewer conversions in your head.
   
   
   That being said, don't let that list scare you, like I said, I picked up most of my gear from thrift stores and flea markets. Soap making is fascinating and well worth the effort. Enjoy!

if you are going full rain-gear, it would include either making your only bike all-weather compatible (full fenders, etc) with the understanding that it will be clunkier to ride and will deteriorate more quickly (rust, sand, drive train, brakes). if you can swing it, get a beater bike that is specifically set up for rain and keep your nice bike (if your bike is nice) in fair weather condition.

 

carry a basic toolkit (spanner, hex wrench multi tool, spoke wrench, tire levers) and a spare tube or two. unless you want to carry a small handpump, you could invest in some CO2 cartridges and a small inflator. include some elastics, bungees, and a small roll of rubberized gaffer tape (just tear a strip of a few feet and roll it on itself so you have a little finger of black magic) -- the tape can be used for many things, from lashing something to your frame to layering up and booting a tire puncture. last but not least, buy a box of rubber gloves, and keep a few pairs rolled up in your kit. all of this can fit in a small saddlebag, handlebar bag, or hip pouch.

 

along with your standard toolkit and flat repair/replacement kit, carry an emergency rain poncho and a pair of rubber boot covers. boot covers are especially nice if you end up getting a pair of shoes that you don't want sprayed with water and sand should you get caught in a downpour or have to ride on sticky/tacky surfaces after a rain.

 

if there is a chance you are going to be riding at night, get a rear flasher and a good headlight (a powerful LED array with multiple modes & brightnesses). good lights usually have a rechargeable external battery pack -- carry a spare battery pack or at least get a few cheap LED flashers (frog knog or similar) to keep in your toolkit as a backup.

 

one last thing that i find helpful is keeping a few drawstring backpacks rolled up in my kits, as they can really come in handy if you need to pick up or carry something (or remove some clothing) unexpectedly. when not in use they fold up smaller than a deck of cards. if you have to lock your bike up outside and have a nice saddle, you can tie one of these over it so it's not so obviously nice.

 

i didn't really answer any if your big questions with specific recommendations, or cover any basic cycling equipment (like riding gloves or bike locks), but these are little tricks or lightbulb discoveries that i've picked up over biking in the city for the past 12 or 13 years. most of the small things are non-essential, but come in very handy and can save a lot of unneeded cleanup and frustration. now i never ride without them.

Here's a complete list of all the diy vendors in Canada

The Broke Vaper is a good place to start but you'll prob want to branch out if later if he doesn't have all the flavors you (eventually will) need.

Also, buy more than 5 flavors to start, you WILL want them believe me. Hop on ELR and type some flavors in the search bar that appeal to you. Can be as simple as "banana". Then sort by rating. Pick out a few recipes that look tasty to you and buy the flavors based on the recipe. Most people mess up their first order by buying flavors randomly without a recipe in mind. That's a pro noob tip for ya buddy.

A note on ELR, make an account and use it. You can save all your recipes there. It has an ejuice calendar and a bunch of cool features. You can log all your flavors and search recipes based on the flavors you own. You can follow your favorite mixers to be updated when they post new recipes. Other stuff too so poke around there a lot.

Also, https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY_eJuice all day everyday. Read the bloody side bar! Don't post on that sub til you've read the entire sidebar and most likely you should put your initial questions in the "Weekly New Mixers Questions Thread" which is always at the top. But ya, the sidebar will teach you everything you need to know to get started and save you from making dumb mistakes. Def worth the time to read.

Important, I highly recommend buying a scale to start. Don't waste time, money, energy mixing by volume. The broke vaper starter kit does not come with syringes, graduated cylinders, etc anyway so by the time you purchase all you need to mixing by volume, you could've spent a few extra bucks and just bought the bloody scale. So here's the link for the scale everyone uses.

I'm almost done here.. bare with me. You'll also want to grab some Nitril gloves. I linked you the black ones in case you feel like doing some cat burglaring on the side.

Last, here's 3 fantastic tutorials to get ya started..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L18sa1DJJw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RdboUVCROs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkOE-blQBtc

Also go ahead and subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFoe3PEb1_7sAY1ZgehNP3A, your main source for YouTube DIY mixing knowledge and entertainment.

Welcome, see you around :)

Ps. I did an unboxing of The Broke Vaper starter kit if you want to see what you'll be getting.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xsa_TwVUrc

By no means am I an expert on the hike, but I can help for sure.

The gloves I was recommended were these and they worked great. They have similar brands/types at Home Depot.

As others have said, especially on a day hike, it'd be best to only fill up a little water at a time. The Vernal Falls footbridge station was closed and has been for a month or more.. so check the status or ask around before you go. Bring a filter so you don't have to rely on it and fill up at Little Yosemite Valley. There is water access above each waterfall, but use caution on where you decide to pull water. Basically, in this photo, fill up on or near the sand beach where the background people are.. avoid rocks and fast-moving water.

Start early, like 5-6AM early.. pack the 10 essentials (or most of them at least) and just be sure to check the weather before you go.

You have already done one step forward, you're determined to have healthy fingers.

I've read posts where some people recommend the finger gloves. I think it would help if you use neosporin like some already recommended you or Lucas' papaw ointment.

Happy belated birthday! 🤗

175lb magnet and 1200lb tensile strength rope from Paracord planet on Amazon was what I was recommended.

Looked back and order was cheaper those two and gloves for about the cost of your magnet. Can always move up. What I was recommended below.

Rivers are still too high for kayaking safely so can't really speak on it but was not overkilling it and am totally not a strong enough person to pull out an ATM or safe. Figure I can get more later but if I do something stupid it's better to have a cheaper smaller magnet and I can just use my phone to get GPS coordinates to the bigger item that forces my hand on a pricier one.

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gloves

May have better advice from others.

there are drip tip covers that come on disposable ecigs but to cover the intake holes would be another issue. it depends what size atomizer you have. if you are using a 22mm or larger you could probably use an unlubed condom or something like that. for the smaller ego/mini sized atomizers something like this may be in order.

good luck

If you are sensitive to pressure treated wood then something like this that prevents the transfer of chemicals but would tear quickly, with less strength to pull your hand into the blade and is more close fitting would better:

http://www.amazon.com/Liberty-T2010W-Industrial-Glove-Disposable/dp/B00C9P9D52/ref=sr_1_6?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405389665&sr=1-6

Do you want to rock his world? Buy yourself some Nitrile (not latex) exam gloves like these and a good silicone-based lube meant for anal play like this one. Once you have these items, read up on prostate massage at /r/prostateplay. My wife does this for me and it is amazingly intimate and pleasurable. It's unfortunate that there is a social stigma associated with anal play; I think every guy should try it at least once as it could be a life changer, as it was for me.

Finger Gloves

Seriously. These are not just finger cots which are the flimsy little things you use to briefly do something unpleasant. These are actual good quality material gloves for your fingers made out of rubber but allow the normal amount of dexterity you would have without them.

One note, they don't do a great job of allowing you to use a smart phone, but if your fingertips are all torn up you're probably not too keen on touching things like a touch screen at the moment anyway.

I have psoriasis on my finger tips these are the only things i've found that allow me to retain usage of my hands without cracking and bleeding all over or having the desire to get rid of the raggedy skin.

You can get them from the manufacturer too if you want. their site is a little crappy, but the gloves are great.

I recently got some for myself. However, I am allergic to latex so I had to buy latex free ones. The ones I found are Mr.Clean bliss latex free gloves. They are also lined with fleece in the glove so your hands dont get sweaty and gross. Best $5 ever spent.
amazon link

This is what you’ll need

GlovePlus Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves - 5 mil, Latex Free, Powder Free, Textured, Disposable, Medium, GPNB44100-BX, Box of 100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BR571K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_57QxDbNAPE71D

Scott Shop Towels Original (75147), Blue, 55 Sheets/Standard Roll, 12 Rolls/Case, 660 Towels/Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035BTQ06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S8QxDb2F0YNPW

Mountain Falls 91% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic for Treatment of Minor Cuts and Scrapes, 32 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072PVPR1Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f9QxDb17T44FY

Or 99%^

LOCK & LOCK HPL933BT Pickle Container https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD1F7HD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_39QxDb93D2X9H

Or a glass jar to fill with the IPA and rinse the prints in

Do not continue printing with resin until you have all of the materials trust me, you do not want a resin burn

A uv light is not necessary, you can put your prints out in the sun

Gloves

Face mask

Glasses (can be swapped if your mask has a face shield)

Alcohol Based Sanitizer

Full Body Gown (These are good because they are fluid proof, according to their manufacturer).

Boiling water works well for sterilization, as long as your equipment can handle it. Also, these can help.

Treatment plan is supportive care for the symptoms (fever of 101.5 or above), headache, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain).

Quarantine: Plastic sheeting can help, but you need to determine a method of cleansing the area during and after the quarantine, as well as disposal of feces and other fluids. Fire helps.

owch man... I mean, may not of hurt while you were playing, but it could keep you from playing for a bit... there's finger guards available on Amazon if you'd like to avoid that in the future:

http://www.amazon.com/Medium-GORILLA-fingertip-protectors-mandolin/dp/B0073V9HCQ

and

http://www.amazon.com/Finger-Gloves-Reusable-Rubber/dp/B0002NYPGU/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1373498587&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=guitar+protective+glove

I'd imagine it wouldn't be too hard to fashion your own, or better yet a glove, for style points.

Nitrile gloves. They're amazing. I'd been on the job for 17 years before I discovered the magic of nitrile exam gloves. I was working at the county hospital and started wearing gloves while working to avoid "biohazards", and noticed several remarkable things about them.

First, the obvious: door handles have whatever people had on their hands on them, and we have to touch them. Two years working for the county, only got sick once.

Second, they keep your hands clean. Job's done, strip the gloves and the lock grime goes into the garbage with the gloves. Most locksmiths I know have that black grime embedded in the cracked calluses of their fingers, mostly because we all end up turning a lot of little screws and stuff by hand. That crud never washes out normally. Three weeks after I started wearing gloves, my hands were pink and clean again.

Third, nitrile absorbs that black grime like a sponge. Nothing is worse than working on a greasy lock and leaving a bunch of smeary black fingerprints all over a white painted door. Wearing gloves, and grime you touch sticks to the gloves like a magnet.

Fourth, brass splinters actually have trouble penetrating rubber. I don't know what it is, but they very rarely go through. I won't say never, because I've still gotten splinter through a nitrile glove, but it seems to happen a lot less.

I used to use the cheap thin 3.5mil blue exam gloves that I got free from my former coworker at the hospital, but I've recently switched to heavier black 6mil gloves. They cost more, but they hold up a lot better. Thin gloves I'd end up having to change one that tears two or three times per job. Black ones, they hardly tear at all.

I bought a reflective vest in case I ever needed to change a tire at night. I also have a set of triangles, road flares, heavy duty latex gloves, high visibility rain ponchos, etc. in the trunk for the same reason.

GripGlo Reflective Safety Vest, Bright Neon Color with 2 Inch Reflective Strips - Orange Trim - Zipper Front
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N39F7TE/

AMMEX - GWON46100-BX - Nitrile Gloves - Gloveworks - Disposable, Powder Free, 8 mil, Large, Orange (Box of 100)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGSGRIS/

I bought it earlier this year. Here's the thing. You know surgical gloves? This is going to sound ridiculous, but they solve everything. The design of the Mad Men collection is BEAUTIFUL, honestly. It's the most beautiful DVD set I own. However, the DVDs just... don't.... come.... out....

But the gloves. Using a glove, they come right out. And you're not ruining the BluRay by touching it (the glove leaves no scratch). I keep the glove folded up in the back of the box set. Everything works out fine. I know, I know, this is the definition of bad design, but it's a concession I make because I love Mad Men and, besides the crap functionality, the design is just so lovely.

Next time you go to your doctor ask for a glove.

These here thingys would make my job much more pleasant. I don't have a dishwasher, I am the dishwasher! There are 5 in the family and I wash up 2-3 times a day.

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Takin' care of business, twice a day!

Always use protection. It's great advice that is not limited to condoms and anti-virus.

You could put some metal springs on there.

Not sure about a hi point. If you pulled a hi point on a criminal, they might laugh. Then again, they might be laughing because they have one too.

Nitrile gloves, harbor freight. Tractor supply. Amazon.

AMMEX - GPNB49100-BX - Nitrile - GlovePlus - Latex Rubber Free, Disposable, Powder Free, Industrial, 5 mil, XXLarge, Black (Box of 100)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BR6K84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PVm5BbEXNSF8P

I have dyshidrotic eczema, which starts with small, itchy blisters, and ends up looking a lot like that once those come to the surface. Like many others with dyshidrotic eczema, I also have a nickel allergy which I didn't develop until recently; I cut canned foods out of my diet, and put a protective cover on my macbook keyboard. I'd hit up a dermatologist for advice.

Personally, I use a strong topical steroid called clobetasol propionate during flare-ups and wear nitrile gloves with aquaphor every night. If your fingers are sensitive and are having trouble healing, buy some finger protectors off amazon. I find without them, I pick at it too much and it doesn't heal properly. I've had some really good luck with this, and haven't had flareups since I started wearing gloves every night, and avoiding contact with Nickel.

Why do you wear those huge gloves? You need to wear something like this so you can actually hold her between your thumb and index finger like this.

My dad loves the venom gloves. They hold up a lot better than the cheapo blue nitriles I use. Venom Steel Premium Industrial Nitrile Gloves, Medium, Black (Pack of 100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO9RKH0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_q-cuzbWKN47VF

I use these gloves. They're not very warm, but I can use a baitcaster with them on and they take the edge off. I like the medium size because they fit tight. When I go ice fishing I keeps these in my pocket for when I'm actually fishing and have a heavier pair for when I'm dragging the sled around.
https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-370M-Nitrile-Assembly-Gloves/dp/B0048WR7BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480297185&sr=8-1&keywords=atlas+370m
Edit: forgot to add link

>some will outright say they aren't doing any more of them.

Clock out. Maybe even send them home, especially if it is slow.

>tattoos, dry hands, emergencies, ect..

Rubber gloves. Cotton lined ones for the pansies. Get these badboys.

>hate me for it.

You need to decide if you want to be their friend or be their boss.

Are you leading by example? Do YOU do the dishes? Assess your relationships with them.

Let me recommend this video: John Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership

I know he sounds like a preacher(he is) and salesman(he is), but put that aside and focus on the information, it works.

I know it is frustrating. You have to build those relationships. They are testing the boundaries of your relationship. Just know that YOU are the one that establishes and defines those boundaries.

Cheers!

These are the ones I buy - nitrile, no powder, latex free!

Fuck yes I have, it's amazing

Personally I'd opt for http://amzn.com/B00E4UOKNK instead. Looks like they're a bit thicker which I find nice when working with things that aren't human.

I just started this year, but have yet to be stung through the nitrile after a dozen or so inspections. I think that they make it so you can feel a bee humming before you press on it, which makes it easier to avoid squishing.

Also, for those concerned about waste, I have used the same pair all year, and they have held up.

My mentor recommended the ones with grip for car mechanics.

DON'T GET BLACK ONES though. One of they guys in our class did that and he got stung like 5 times in a row. Bees don't like black things that look like bear hands :p

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MGSGN1Y/

can confirm, awesome gloves

"Customers who bought this item also bought:"

Great work guys.

Assueming you already have to bag. I would include the following:

​

2-4 pairs of gloves

1-roll of transpore tape

10-4X4 gauze pads

2-Kling roll (inch prefered)

1 ace wrap

2 Cat tourniquet (advanced training required)

1 bandaid holder

2 Quick Clot (advanced traning required)

1 Sam Splint

CPR Pocket Mask (optional)

​

I highly suggest you attend the following classes.

Stop the Bleed

CPR and First aid

Also you should research your local good sam laws.

Gloveworks HD black Size Large. They're a little thinner (6 mil) than the green and orange ones (8 mil) so you can go a size smaller since they stretch a little more.

Edit: Amazon link

Yeah, hand sanitizer is probably a big part of your problem. I don't have long wait times, so I just wet my hands between steps so my bottles don't get sticky. What I generally do, is fill my sink with water to wash my face and then keep using it as a basin to dip my hands in between steps. I mostly use a wet washcloth to wipe away cleanser, so it doesn't usually have much more than water. You might try your actives without long wait times for a bit and see if they still work, at least while you're in a dorm. I never needed to wait longer than a minute or two with mine (I don't use them anymore because my face was always like "hell no, this shit is too harsh" even though I was using the freaking super gentle Cosrx stuff...) and they always worked just fine.

Another option, while you are in a dorm.. it could get a bit pricy over time, but maybe getting some disposable gloves, like the powederless ones they wear in doctor's offices. I buy these ones and they aren't bad. 100 for $10, so 50 pairs. I use mine for handling meat in the kitchen because I have issues with touching raw meat or for oiling up potatoes or something because olive oil takes forever to wash off, but they don't end up being all that expensive, even if you use a pair every day. But you could use a pair for your actives and then a pair for the routine if you can't wash your hands prior.

I think a third option, would be to buy a small bucket, or one of those collapsible bowls. Something like this maybe?, that you could fill with water to use as a basin in your room to at least get a rinse on your hands and then you could just walk it back when you are done to dump it out.

The last idea I could think of, isn't my favorite, but maybe cleansing wipes, or baby wipes, so you could get a kinda-wash on your hands from your room. Just keep tabs on your skin, because even the gentlest of them could cause skin problems when residues are mixed with your products.

Saw this deal on nitrile gloves today on Amazon. Are nitrille gloves worth it? I just use medical gloves from the doctor

https://www.amazon.com/AMMEX-GPNB46100-BX-GlovePlus-Disposable-Industrial/dp/B004BR8KB4/ref=zg_bs_15755331_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E2904R3A2H9953CXM8BG

I bought these off amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BR6K84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are easy to get on, no powder or transfer of taste. I will be buying them again!

Latex or Nitrile gloves. Your everything-you-subsequently-touch will thank me later.

Maxpedition individual first aid pouch


zipper pocket:

• safety pins<br />

• Nitrile gloves
  
• Ziplock bag:
  
• bacitracin
  
• alcohol wipes
  
• Band-Aids (several sizes/types)
  
• Steri-strips
  
• Moleskin
  
• Tegaderm
  
• Vaseline gauze
  
• Glacier Gel
  
• 4x4 Gauze
  
  Inside:
  
  
• Sharpie
  
  "White" side
  
  
• Whistle
  
• Signal mirror
  
• Trauma shears
  
• Wet Wipes
  
• Aluminum Finger Splint
  
• Saline
  
• Tweezers
  
• Combat Gauze
  
  "Black" side
  
  
• Ace wrap
  
• Body Glide
  
• Transpore Medical Tape
  
• Duck tape
  
• Triangle Bandage
  
• Coban
  
• Compressed Gauze dressing
  
  EDIT: Spelling, formatting, and added some links (cuz I'm bored at work). Not necessarily the ones from the vid, but links nonetheless

Medical gloves are a good idea. I prefer non-latex. They have a better feel and no worries about allergies: http://www.amazon.com/SafeTouch-Nitrile-Gloves-Powder-Medium/dp/B0013U75B8

I personnally use this kind:

Atlas Nitrile Tough Gloves

I find them much more durable than the disposable black nitrile and a lot more comfortable. And have a bottle of Fast Orange in case I still get messy. I use Mechanix for heavy duty work.

Look up finger cots on Amazon or check your local drug store.

Apply healing salve and keep them on over night.

Here are the ones I have but there are many different brands. Reusable Rubber Finger Gloves(tm) for Durable and Versatile Finger Only Coverage

I got you

They were this glove exactly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGSGN1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9Y5TBbPFCADK1

yeah “finger gloves”

gloves - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C9P9D52/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

needles - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QRZ31C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

10 ml - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQDFGBS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3 ml - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001889SBA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 ml - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P9T3CZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

nitrile

Here is the mobile version of your link

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Finger-Gloves-Versatile-Coverage/dp/B0002NYPGU

[http://www.amazon.com/Liberty-T2010W-Industrial-Glove-Disposable/dp/B00C9P9D52/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407635969&sr=8-4&keywords=nitrile+glove]

One of the cashiers at a store I frequent uses finger gloves. I thought they were genius.

Maybe it’s just me being weird again but I can’t unsee the white finger gloves .

I got something along the lines of this

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Finger-Gloves-Versatile-Coverage/product-reviews/B0002NYPGU

but not that exact product, can't remember the exact one I got. I wear it over my fingers so I physically can't pick at my skin, I usually wear it at home or whenever I'm alone

I bought a box of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Dynarex-Nitrile-Gloves-Heavy-Duty-Powder/dp/B00KRPI5YQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1416000504&sr=1-1&keywords=black+nitrile+gloves) and they really help to avoid that skull piercing scent. I found that using citrus oil based cleaners works quite well at killing the smell if you don't have gloves.

As far as cleaning out the shoes after they're dirty, get yourself a pair of kitchen gloves (I buy the Playtex Gloves) and if a washcloth isn't doing it for you, try a combination of the washcloth and maybe the Magic Erasers.

You could also try pulling out any soles that are in the shoe and replacing them.

Vendono delle gomme apposite per pulire le tastiere. Sono delle paste appiccicose che tirano via tutto. Sennò pezzuola con un po' d'alcool.

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