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27th February 2009, 11:43 AM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Hands Cramping
Does anyone else out there have trouble with hands cramping after turning and sanding for a couple hours.
I am 69 so that may have something with it.
I do eat at least one banana a day, and more along with potassium supplements if I am having cramping.
I mostly don't have a death grip on the chisel handles. I do sometimes have to stop and relax everything before continuing.
Any solutions?So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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27th February 2009, 12:40 PM #2
Paul,
I think it's just a case of stopping every 20 minutes or so, have a stretch and put the tools down.
I am 49 and find I have to do that, but you know what turning does do to you...you become obsessive and just need to find out what the piece looks like if you turn away a little bit more.
It's just your body telling you to slow it down and appreciate the turning and have a coffee.
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27th February 2009, 12:57 PM #3
Your in the same ball park as me Paul...with age come ailments. One thing that has helped is larger diameter tool handles (been slowly making my own), they are easier on the palm and fingers than skinny ones.
...but, like Skot said, take a break once in a while, have a cold one or two, kick the cat, take a walk....etc., etcCheers,
Ed
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27th February 2009, 01:07 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Bigger handles are a good Idea. I have big hands and all my chisels but one- my new at Christmas 1/2" bowl gouge - have small diameter handles.
I have several bed posts I have been saving for something. Now I know what to do with them.
Thanks.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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27th February 2009, 01:19 PM #5
I wouldn't have 2 cold ones while turning....but I would kick 2 cats
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27th February 2009, 01:59 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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For Shame, kicking cats!!!!
Here is my 19 pound old buddy, hard at work in the summer time.
He does the same in winter, but on the bed.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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27th February 2009, 02:52 PM #7
Paul, I'll be 69 in a few months, so I'm gettin' there. I used to have some really tired hands, almost cramping, but not quite, and someone told me to relax the death grip. So I have to consiously maintain a light grip... so far so good.
Unless I am doing honey-dos for Her Majesty, I am fortunate to spend about 5 or 6 hours a day turning now... well, some of it's in preparation of the wood, too... but most of it is at the lathes.
When I do take a break, it includes a nap, usually.Al
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27th February 2009, 09:44 PM #8
Hmm, cramps, often as OGYT has mentioned a death grip can the bulk of the problem and you have got re train your self.
On the other hand if I have a mineral deficit then I get cramps. So I generally take a multi mineral and have not had any since.
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/he...rid-of-cramps/Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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27th February 2009, 10:11 PM #9
my father was getting really bad cramps and was told by the chemist that quinen helps. he has been drinking indian tonic watter for 12 months and no longer gets any craps.
try losening your grip a bit and see how ya go.
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27th February 2009, 11:04 PM #10human termite
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mine have stopped since i started taking magnesium tablets....bob
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28th February 2009, 03:09 AM #11
Paul, I'm 68, till now I never had that problem. Maybe the reason I do everything by hand, even cutting logs by hand, so I have a lot of power in my arms and hands.
Good for us old guys to keep in shape.
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28th February 2009, 01:43 PM #13SENIOR MEMBER
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Could try Glucosamine I was getting cramps years ago took potassium phosphate or was it calcium phosphate? was called body salts I think worked quickly.
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2nd March 2009, 11:00 AM #15Member
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Hey Paul, think about gloves....Now before you guys jump all over me about "the feel" or "dexterity", they make mechanics gloves (Lowe's carries them) that have a great feel and they also offer gloves for bikers (motorcyclists) that have gel inserts. I have a probelm with the vibration sometimes. My leather biker gloves have helped a great deal. Biggest problem is, you gotta stop every once and again and shake the shavings out
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