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Old 2012-09-29, 7:34pm
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Originally Posted by jconsidine11 View Post
Aimee,
I like using kevlar gloves. They will get warm ,but will protect you from burns.
Joan
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Originally Posted by Elizabeth Beads View Post
I've learned to just do it quickly. And I use 12 inch mandrels for that reason only. Otherwise I'd prefer to use shorter mandrels.
I wear kevlar sleeves with thumb holes. I use 9" mandrels. Before getting the sleeves, it felt like my wrist area was being
cooked every time I opened the kiln. The kevlar helps.

This is what I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-...kevlar+sleeves
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