4 (or A5).
Latex/Nitril-Coated Gloves
Not all of them have an ANSI rating, but two
common ones, including the Cordova Power-Cors
we like, have a solid CEN rating of 3444 or higher.
They are often confused with gardening
gloves—make sure you get the ones made
with Kevlar.
How Much Is Too Much?
While researching for this article, we came
across some gloves that have an A9 rating
for cut resistance. We're working on getting
a few pairs to test out. We'll let you know
in a future issue how they perform in cut
resistance, comfort, and ability to hold
carvings. Stay tuned!
The four-digit CEN code
rates gloves for abrasion,
cut, tear, and puncture
resistance. For carving
gloves, we suggest at
least a 3 for cut and
puncture resistance.
ABRASION
RESISTANCE
CUT
RESISTANCE
TEAR
RESISTANCE
PUNCTURE
RESISTANCE
CEN Ratings
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Carolea Hower
Arkansas City, Kan.
Carolea designed this 24" by
24" (61cm by 61cm) Middle
Earth chess set at her son’s
request; each piece took nearly
20 hours to carve. “We are
very proud of it and as soon as
the pieces are glued to their
respective bases, a game WILL
be played…but if I never carve
another little dwarf it will be
too soon!” Carolea said.
Hans Peskowitz,
Sleepy Hollow, Ill.
When a family member announced their
love of manatees, Hans knew it was time
to hit the workshop. He hand-carved this
underwater relief scene, but added the
finishing touches with a rotary tool. It
stands at 12" by 22" (30.5cm by 55.9cm)
and is made from a chunk of willow. Find
Hans at [email protected]
Michael Bryant
Sunriver, Ore.
Michael has been
carving “fine-figured
western hardwood”—
his favorite material
to work with—since
1997. He carved this 12"
by 14" by 24" (30.5cm by 35.6cm
by 61cm)
Aristocrat
from a single
piece of maple burl, and without
the use of model or picture.
Find more of Michael’s work at
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Lisa Laughy,
Concord, N.H.
When it comes to process, Lisa is a traditionalist
with an eclectic flair. She uses a band saw or
router to cut the initial shapes for her designs
and does the rest of the work with hand tools,
leaving most pieces unsanded to achieve an
organic, rippled surface texture. “I prefer this
quiet, unplugged method of woodworking,
creating a finished piece that reflects the time
and contemplation invested in creating it,” Lisa
said. She carved her 12" (31.1cm) square
Elemental
