Mechanics gloves or not?

[fastfredracing]

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. I may try a pair with the fingertips cut out.
I can change tires, and maybe pull off simple brake jobs , but there is no way I would try to do a head gasket, or pull a trans with them on.
Do you use them?

[VINMAN]

Yeah, i use mechanixwear Gloves . Didnt like them at first, but now use them constantly.

[Cannonball996]

I use them if I am working on something that is hot, like changing brake pads, or a hot tire

[MMiller]

I wear them but not for the most delicate of jobs...

Prefer the rubber dipped versions... fairly warm too as they don't breath much

[RANDY P]

Originally Posted by Panerai

I wear them but not for the most delicate of jobs...

Prefer the rubber dipped versions... fairly warm too as they don't breath much

Bingo. Cut resistant gloves. that's what I use. When they are trashed, throw them away.

Of course, heavy work with big nuts and bolts (suspension foe instance) get the regular mechanics gloves out.

[chuckr]

I've lost more Mechanix gloves than I can count. I try and wear them, not for everything though.
I have even tried the Sears version of the gloves, did not last as long,fingers wore out quickly.

[sammyg2]

I've used several different versions, some are a PITA and some work really well. Fitment is a big issue. if they fit well they work better.
I have very large hands and it's a biotch getting some that aren't too tight.

Tip of the day:
designate a specific pair for doing plumbing work aka snaking drains and keep them seperate.
You doan wanna be working on something and then all the sudden realize you wiped sweat off your brow with gloves that may have poopies on them.
ewwww.

[vash]

Here are mine. I love these. If the job is super messy I go with nitrile. I have a box of these.

[aigel]

I only use them occasionally on coarse work, like taking off wheels and suspension work - I tend to lose them too.

For everything else I use surgical gloves from Costco (vinyl, not latex). They protect the hands some but leave enough feel for any repair job.

No temperature issues here in SoCal.

G

[GWN7]

When working on stuff I wear leather gloves. Yes it feels like I have 10 thumbs at first but since it was determined I have skin cancer on my left hand I'd rather be protected than exposed.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

Tip of the day:
designate a specific pair for doing plumbing work aka snaking drains and keep them seperate.
You doan wanna be working on something and then all the sudden realize you wiped sweat off your brow with gloves that may have poopies on them.
ewwww.

I buy a cheap pair of those blue denim/suede gloves for snaking/plumbing and throw them away after each use.

I like the mechanix for changing oil when engine is hot (how you are supposed to change it).

I also have a pair of cheap mechanix copycat gloves for working on sprinklers... PVC glue on skin is no bueno.

And a pair of pigskin gloves for heavy garden work (digging, pruning, chopping, etc.) because I'm a tech and have baby soft skin.

[vash]

for the first time in my life..i got chem burns on my knuckles a few weeks ago. it had to be brake fluid. i was wearing nitrile, but i got tear. i bet the fluid got in and held against my skin. it hurt all night.

gloves are a good thing.

[vash]

what takes more discipline is eye protection. i have to make a solid effort to reach for a pair when doing work.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I tried but couldn't make myself like mechanic gloves, there just isn't enough dexterity. I use the hell out of nitrile gloves instead.

[VincentVega]

Same here. I've tried a few versions and they either didnt fit right or made me even more clumsy with tools.

[Rot 911]

I started using them about 5 years ago and they work well for most situations. Sure is nice not to have busted knuckles.

[john walker's workshop]

only on gooey jobs. can't stand them otherwise.

[Erakad]

I've started using them as well, but like the others, for fine jobs I revert to the nitrile gloves. Just nice not worrying about cuts, burns, or dirt.

[MMiller]

Originally Posted by vash

what takes more discipline is eye protection. i have to make a solid effort to reach for a pair when doing work.

So true and so important! ^^

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by aigel

I only use them occasionally on coarse work, like taking off wheels and suspension work - I tend to lose them too.

For everything else I use surgical gloves from Costco (vinyl, not latex). They protect the hands some but leave enough feel for any repair job.

No temperature issues here in SoCal.

G

Same here.

Just like tools there is a glove for the job.

I keep a box of Surgical, a box of Nytril, several pairs of clot and leather, all depends on what I'm working on.

Some jobs require swapping between them.