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Joeaksa 12-20-2012 06:18 AM

Harbor Freight thin vinyl gloves here, used only to keep the big chunks of dirt off. Cannot wear the bigger versions, just does not feel right.

BlueSkyJaunte 12-20-2012 06:59 AM

Mechanix for me. I typically grind a hole or two through a new pair inside of 20 minutes. Then I figure out how much a new pair will cost me and I make 'em last for another month.

I wear them for the same reason as ZOA. And because I make my living with my hands (coding) whereas goofing off in the shop is just for fun.

Don Ro 12-20-2012 07:04 AM

Hundreds of yrs. ago, I dated a physician who needed a tire change. She had a box of surgical gloves in her house so I wore a pair to do the job. She gave me the box & I used them when I worked on my rigs because I hate dirty hands (I still wash my dishes in order to get my hands clean). My buds made fun of me but after a few yrs., the dealer mechanics began wearing them.
So I was a pioneer, eh?

Joeaksa 12-20-2012 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Ro (Post 7161294)
Hundreds of yrs. ago, I dated a physician who needed a tire change. She had a box of surgical gloves in her house so I wore a pair to do the job. She gave me the box & I used them when I worked on my rigs because I hate dirty hands (I still wash my dishes in order to get my hands clean). My buds made fun of me but after a few yrs., the dealer mechanics began wearing them.
So I was a pioneer, eh?

Not sure you were the first. While dating my ex-wife in Berlin eons ago she had a flat on her car while we were on the way to eat. Went to change it and she handed me a pair of surgical gloves fom work to use as we were on the way to dinner. Worked like a champ and loved that I could get things done and not be filthy afterwards.

We went to dinner, had a great time and returned home. Shortly after getting back to her house her beeper went off and one minute later mine did as well. Heart transplant mission... she was the doc in back of the plane, I was the pilot...

BTW, I do the same with dishes. Gets two things done at one time! :)

RWebb 12-20-2012 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fastfredracing (Post 7159380)
Trying real hard to start wearing them, but it feels like I am working with 10 thumbs.

Although, picking up a steel wrench that is 20 degrees is getting tougher and tougher as I get older.

- put me down asa reluctant glover due to lack of feel

BTW - you need to get get a Wrench Warmer! I bet Greaseball's Garage sells them.

ckelly78z 12-20-2012 03:53 PM

I only wear gloves to attempt to keep warm, generally they are cotten work gloves that get messy and thrown away in short order. I generally bring home a bundle about every 3-4 months.

weseeeee 12-20-2012 04:12 PM

No I don't. I've tried them but they were a PITA.


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