I thought I had found a good pair of gloves.

[AchingBack]

I like a snug fitting leather glove, and sometimes buy a small, rather than medium, knowing in time it will stretch, and fit well.

This year the strategy worked against me over the next several weeks while clearing huge area of blackberries, and choke cherries. I don't usually wear leather gloves as often, but it is the only material protecting the back of my hands from thorns.

Because I needed to remove the gloves up to 4 x day, each time I did, I didn't realize the untanned leather inside was rubbing off my hairs. What I did not see was a severely embedded, ingrown hair. It has been almost three months, and even after visiting the doctor, taking antibiotics, (don't believe it was infected, though), and applying anti bacteria salve, healing is taking too much time. Partially caused by me doing a little home surgery with a needle, and pocket knife.

For other work around the farm, my favorite glove is the $4.99 mechanics glove at harbor freight.

I think the next time I buy leather gloves I will turn them inside out unless I find some with smooth insides.

 

[two_bit_score]

The model 207 double palmed leather gloves from Golden Stag are great.


golden stag gloves 27 - Google Search

 

[two_bit_score]

I like a snug fitting leather glove, and sometimes buy a small, rather than medium, knowing in time it will stretch, and fit well.

This year the strategy worked against me over the next several weeks while clearing huge area of blackberries, and choke cherries. I don't usually wear leather gloves as often, but it is the only material protecting the back of my hands from thorns.

Because I needed to remove the gloves up to 4 x day, each time I did, I didn't realize the untanned leather inside was rubbing off my hairs. What I did not see was a severely embedded, ingrown hair. It has been almost three months, and even after visiting the doctor, taking antibiotics, (don't believe it was infected, though), and applying anti bacteria salve, healing is taking too much time. Partially caused by me doing a little home surgery with a needle, and pocket knife.

For other work around the farm, my favorite glove is the $4.99 mechanics glove at harbor freight.

I think the next time I buy leather gloves I will turn them inside out unless I find some with smooth insides.

Home surgery is always more successful when done with a single edged razor blade. New of course.



TBS

 

[newbury]

Home surgery is always more successful when done with a single edged razor blade. New of course.



TBS

And be sure to have a little bourbon available for sterilization!

 

[newbury]

Thanks, think I found them.
Atlas AG451XL Therma-Fit 451 Work Gloves, Extra Large - - Amazon.com

Well they got here and THEY FIT FINE!!

In for a dozen at least.

 

[Einthewoods]

Well they got here and THEY FIT FINE!!

In for a dozen at least.

Very cool, glad they worked out for you. I love those gloves and use them all seasons. At $3 a pair, I never feel bad about tossing them after they finally get holes in them.

 

[TheFarmerInAdell]

These are my favorite gloves by far. They don't last too long (maybe 6 months), but they're not terribly expensive either. They have a grippy palm, reinforced finger tips, bumpers to avoid busting your knuckles, and even a little pad for wiping sweat off your brow. They are also ventilated so my hands don't get extremely sweaty. I probably have a half dozen pair laying around so I can grab some whenever I need to.

https://www.menards.com/main/home-d...385-c-7082.htm?tid=4890002924089406795&ipos=3

 

[herm0016]

I tried it with a blade from a new agri-fab 48 in aerator. not the best tool, plenty sharp though. knicked my pinky finger tendon, 3 stitches and a consult with a real hand surgeon.

 

[two_bit_score]

And be sure to have a little bourbon available for sterilization!

Tequila!

 

[Turbys_1700]

I use the cheap leather gloves from Harbor Freight and their nitrile blue and black gloves for changing oil and greasy jobs. I like the black ones better because they are more durable and thicker. The only complaints is that my hands sweat profusely when using those rubber gloves. Actually cleans the hands I work. I personally can't justify spending big money on throw away items like gloves. Just my honest opinion.