Not a saw, but a hand tool topic

A tool for the hand that is; gloves. Surprised this age old topic has not surfaced yet. Anyhow, right now the big orange store has these orange rubber palmed gloves for a buck a pair, or less, depending on the 5 pack or 12 pack. I have been using them for stone work and they hold up excellent. The topic of leather vs. rubber vs. high tech materials is a hot one. After trying them all, these are the way for me. Not a cold weather glove, but good to 32 as far as I am concerned.

 

Yah, Wells lined gloves are great in winter. I have gone through many pairs. I use unlined leather Wells gloves the most often, as they are the best overall for comfort, grip, sweat, and wear. But they also rot if I do not leave them near the stove in winter months here (sweat turns to mold). Also any blackberry thorn exposure cuts the leather, and I wind up with exposed fingers. I have a pile of exposed finger leather gloves here.

I like the newer rubber dipped palm type gloves, but they are too hot for me to use in summer. I like the blue dipped cotton/rubber ones the best that I used to get from a local Stihl dealer for 2 pair for $5. They last long enough to wash and re-use. The el-cheapo yellow ones at HF do not last nearly as long, and they get sticky/gooey after a while. I toss them out rather than wash them. The rubber also peels off with any hard use. Never found a stable supply of these, as they are all from China or worse, and the quality is all over the map.

 

Here's a durable leather glove. A little pricey!

http://workingperson.com/filson-clothing-men-s-goat-skin-wool-lined-work-gloves-62022-ltn.html

 

Well my take on gloves is I do not wear them, have never found a pair that fits nice or wears long enough to be worthwhile. Also I do not have girly hands............ nothing worse than shaking a guys hand that is soft and supple..... my brother is a Dr. and when I see him and shake his hand it is like OH MY.

 

I like the Duluth Trading Winter Work Gloves.

 

Too many splinters and too many spiders for bare hands. I need xl gloves if I can get them, but these are only available in L (HD orange ones). The large is a real large though, so I can make them fit well.

 

I've had some pretty good luck with Ansell gloves. Ansell ActivArmr® Heavy Laborer Glove - 97-003

 

In colder weather or when handling rough items like splintery wood,broken concrete/glass or hot metal I use those cut resistant snug fitting gloves that the contractor provides,doubling up when its below 30 degrees..Some are rubber coated on the palms,those are really nice on rainy days or when you need extra grip on wet objects.For extra cold or during woods duty I buy those suede pile lined ones (forgot the brand name) for around $7-10/pair.Can usually get a month or two from them,long as they are allowed to dry out before re-use.Hickory bark does wear them out quicker though.

 

The ONLY time I wear gloves is when Im working with my pops laying block. Thats it, no girly hands here.

 

I use kevlar gloves from the government. Similar to mechanics brand. And some insulated leather gloves also supplied from a local government company. All free and last longer than anything I've ever bought.

 

There is an Obamacare plan for gloves now? I want in!

 

Haha. I know someone that has access to free gloves from a local government facility. It's part of the supplied work attire. Also have a fire retardant shirt of two.

 

Nice to see my tax dollars at work!

 

I just use whatever cotton gloves or the leather gloves that come in the multipacks. I use cheapos...not sure on the brand. I need gloves in cold weather to stack and gather wood. In summer, I don't want the splinters.

 

That's the way I look at it. I wouldn't qualify for any other government assistance. Atleast our tax dollars go back to a native and not overseas.

 

I get mine at the grocer's for $2 a pair. Fleece lined jersey style gloves, but they actually fit my hands. Weird, right?