james3mc Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 For various reasons, our FS position means that the operator (usually me) is far lower in relation to the lamp than would be ideal, meaning that iris control often means reaching over the hot surface.Does anyone know of any sort of gauntlet that is heat-proof that would offer fore-arm protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieDuff Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Welding gauntlets? I knew a guy who had a pair for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardash1981 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've used some rather good woollen gauntlets for handling hot heating elements (don't ask) in the past. I think they came from RS / Farnell or the like, in a rather bright yellow. But remarkably easy to work in, and didn't let the heat through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james3mc Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks guys, all useful ideas.Research and then shopping next I think.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart91 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Could you get something to stand on, so that the reach isn't quite as bad? I can't imagine it's terribly comfortable, even without being burnt in the process... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The hierarchy of controls would suggest that other measures, such as a box to stand on, or a shorter stand, should be considered before PPE.That aside, I've never got in with spotting in gloves, it seems to take away the feedback I need to keep the spot well controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigger Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I bought some sparco heat resistant gautlets from motorsport-tools.com they also have the yellow kevlalr gloves but the sparco gauntlets come half way down your forearm which may work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marineboy63 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 This looks like a problem in need of a risk assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Indeed! Also take a look at moving the iris control - it's often possible to put it on one side instead of on top.(Obviously this means flipping it for any other-handed operators.) It's always best to remove the need to reach awkwardly over the hot surface if you don't absolutely have to. Makes it easier to use as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 On the one occasion I've follow spotted with a Super Trouper I was somewhat surprised to be shown "the right way" to hold the spot, sitting along side it and wrapping my left arm around the lamp house to reach the dimmer, shutter and iris, and holding the barrel by the zoom with my right arm. This felt very uncomfortable (a minor 'bike crash a few years ago has left me with a slightly stiff shoulder) so I modified this by standing at the side and operating the levers with the other arm. This avoided having to do what the other operators were doing, arranging layers of heat insulation on the lamp housing and working with one arm in a garment, to avoid being burnt. It just seemed so obviously wrong, but they seemed to just accept this was how things were done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldradiohand Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Lakeland do some long oven gauntlets but the standard motorsport marshalling fireproof gauntlets are designed for welders. Mind you, most of the people I know get them from DIY shops as leather gardening gauntlets as they are usually cheaper and amount to much the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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