Work gloves

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I go through a pair of these gloves every month. They are extremely comfortable and dexterous, great for working on the car, cutting up cars, building stuff, welding (except when sparks burn through), etc. But they don't last.

Last pair of full leather I couldn't get worked into shape. Options?

[Baz]

These are what I use Shaun for landscaping. I like how the fabric breathes but has rubber coating to protect. Fairly flexible enough for my type of work. Keeps the PVC glue off my fingers as well when I do irrigation work.



I buy a cheaper brand than these - I think the last ones I bought in bulk worked out to about $1.00 a pair. Yes, I throw them away when they get too worn.

I buy them on eBay.

HTH!

[Baz]

I bought a pair of these too a few years back and still use them when handling heated flex pipe when I pre-fab my flex joints:



4 Pairs Atlas Tuff Coat

Tuff Coat ™ II Kevlar ® work gloves have no seams

Protects against cuts and abrasions and reduces injuries
Built-in curvature fits and supports hand
Dipped rubber is textured for improved grip
Uncoated-back design is cooler wearing

You'll get outstanding puncture resistance, manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity in one glove. They combine the high tensile strength of DuPont ™ fiber with the resiliency of a natural latex rubber. Dipped rubber is textured for good grip. Gloves conform to the natural shape of the hand for a comfortable fit. Uncoated back lets air circulate to help keep hands cool and comfortable. Seamless DuPont®; Kevlar® knit shell protects your hands against cuts, slashes and abrasions. Makes it safer to handle glass and other sharp objects. One pair. Imported. Men's size: XL (10)

4 pair.....opening bid: 50 cents - BIN at $19.99.

[ossiblue]

I buy the 3-pack leather gloves carried by Costco--Wells Lamont Premium Work Gloves. Leather is soft and I've not had problems getting them to shape to my hand. I think they are ~$20 a pack and I use them for welding as well as all other hand butchering activities.

[VINMAN]

Shaun, these are the gloves I wear for auto extrication and search and rescue work. They are bulletproof. They will last you forever. They fit good ( I like my gloves snug) , flexible. I have a few pairs. Love em.

Extrication Short Cuff



Baz, those Atlas gloves are great too.

[72doug2,2S]

Cool gloves

There's a deal on these if you have the right kind of work, or have a daughter that has lots of high teas.

FLUFFY PINK FEATHER GLOVES

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I like the look of that glove Vin, I'm going to order a pair, thanks.

[Zeke]

Gloves? You were born with a pair. I try to use gloves but I always end up with them off. I do use gloves when welding mainly to protect my skin from the radiation.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I hate the thick ones, but I use the hell out of nitrile gloves when working on cars. Sure makes cleaning up at the end of the day easier.

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

I like the look of that glove Vin, I'm going to order a pair, thanks.

Shaun, check around on other sites for those gloves. I've seen them cheaper

[Shaun @ Tru6]

will do. how are the backs? are they leather or synthetic? I've been doing a fair amount of welding up and sparks burn right through the gloves above.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Shaun, these are the gloves I wear for auto extrication and search and rescue work. They are bulletproof. They will last you forever. They fit good ( I like my gloves snug) , flexible. I have a few pairs. Love em.

Vin, how's the sizing on these babies? Pretty 'normal'? Them's some dandy lookin' mitts and I am just gonna have to give a pair a try.

[mikeesik]

NEVER....EVER........ have gloves on when your working on rotating parts!!
I was 13 and my right hand got caught up in the drill press at the machine shop.
I was worried but at that age even if I lost it; I knew it'd grow back.!!

[Jim Bremner]

Belay Glove If your working on hard on hands stuff. They suck monkey-balls for working on cars. I have worn out one set in about 5 years. I built 3 warehouses with the first pair and tore down 2 with the second pair. I refuse to not own a pair and I'll buy a spare pair just to have.

I work bare handed on cars unless the car is an oildripping pos or rusty as all get out.

Kitchen work with garlic or hot chiles I will use disposalable gloves.

[VincentVega]

3-pack leather gloves carried by Costco

Same here, good for outside work and quality time with the MIG, grinder, sawzall... Way too bulky for fine work though, Costco nitrile's for that.

[jcommin]

Originally Posted by mikeesik

NEVER....EVER........ have gloves on when your working on rotating parts!!
I was 13 and my right hand got caught up in the drill press at the machine shop.
I was worried but at that age even if I lost it; I knew it'd grow back.!!

+1000 No Gloves on rotating parts!

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by Baz

These are what I use Shaun for landscaping. I like how the fabric breathes but has rubber coating to protect. Fairly flexible enough for my type of work. Keeps the PVC glue off my fingers as well when I do irrigation work.



I buy a cheaper brand than these - I think the last ones I bought in bulk worked out to about $1.00 a pair. Yes, I throw them away when they get too worn.

I buy them on eBay.

HTH!

I use the thinner, nitrile palmed version of these. They are just as tough, and are very tough. I rotate several pairs, and also wash them. If you get a good fit, they are very dexterous.

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

will do. how are the backs? are they leather or synthetic? I've been doing a fair amount of welding up and sparks burn right through the gloves above.

They are all synthetic. I believe they are a mix of nomex and kevlar. I use them for cutting people out of cars, and have never torn them. I do alot of cutting and burning with them also, and they hold up well. My only complaint with them is the padding on the fingers and palm is a little stiff and slippery at first but they break in pretty quick, which solves that issue.

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Vin, how's the sizing on these babies? Pretty 'normal'? Them's some dandy lookin' mitts and I am just gonna have to give a pair a try.

Sizing is pretty good. I normaly wear a size 10 or 11 glove. I have these in large and medium, but just about always use the mediums. Like I said previously, I like my gloves fairly snug.

I have a couple of the previous version of these too. not much difference except color and slighty different shape padding.

[jcommin]

The Atlas gloves pictured are very good. My company is going thru an evaluation of gloves as we try to get the best gloves vs price point. The plant personal handles in-process metal parts and the risk of cuts is high. We are now looking into gloves that the meat industry uses. I will forward you the results.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by jcommin

and the risk of cuts is high. We are now looking into gloves that the meat industry uses. [/img]

Chain mail or metal weave or a kevlar blend?

Should be thin enough for precision and speed and profits.
-Thick gloves which don't bend will make fingers (and employees) very sore.
-Thin gloves may not provide enough protection when handling large objects like sheet metal.