Work Gloves

[dickfoster]

It's time to buy more work gloves again. I like leather gloves but the finger tips keep blowing out on me. While the palms are usually re enforced it seems the finger tips are always giving up on me long before the rest of the glove has seen any appreciable wear. Has anybody found some durable, good wearing gloves that aren't too bulky and stiff to work with? The ability to have a liner for warmth in winter wouldn't be bad either. Even the winter weights I've bought give out on me pretty quick. I guess it's from handling firewood or something. I don't mind paying money for something as long as they are worth it. Now I typically buy several pairs at at time knowing that they just aren't going to last.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I hate gloves that have wrist straps.

For cold weather
Wells Lamont Synthetic Leather Work Gloves, Insulated, Cold Weather, Large (792L) - - Amazon.com

For warm weather
Mechanix Wear CG Leather Utility - Work Gloves - Amazon.com

 

[George2615]

I only wear gloves if I'm working outside in winter. For those times I have several pair of leather insulated gloves. If I'm out long enough the gloves get soaked through and having extra pairs I can swap them out. Current gloves I have are Wells-Lamont hydra hyde brand with thinsulate. I bought mine at Wally world but they are available many places.
Wells Lamont Hydra Hyde Cold Weather Leather Gloves 1196 X-large | eBay
I usually buy winter gloves every couple of years and buy a couple pair at a time. I have to try them on in the store because all XL size gloves are not the same. Some brands of XL size gloves I can't get them on my hands. I don't look at the brand just see that they fit and have some kind of insulation.

Can't stand wearing gloves working in the garage on a vehicle, don't know how mechanics do it. I prefer to get my hands dirty. Easier to clean my hands than clean gloves. Wife would kill me if I put grease and oil covered gloves in washing machine so I'd go through a lot of mechanic style gloves.

 

[dickfoster]

I only wear gloves if I'm working outside in winter. For those times I have several pair of leather insulated gloves. If I'm out long enough the gloves get soaked through and having extra pairs I can swap them out. Current gloves I have are Wells-Lamont hydra hyde brand with thinsulate.
Wells Lamont Hydra Hyde Cold Weather Leather Gloves 1196 X-large | eBay
I usually buy winter gloves every couple of years and buy a couple pair at a time. I have to try them on in the store because all XL size gloves are not the same. Some brands of XL size gloves I can't get them on my hands. I don't look at the brand just see that they fit and have some kind of insulation.

Can't stand wearing gloves working in the garage on a vehicle, don't know how mechanics do it. I prefer to get my hands dirty. Easier to clean my hands than clean gloves. Wife would kill me if I put grease and oil covered gloves in washing machine so I'd go through a lot of mechanic style gloves.

I'm the same way. I like having the feel of no gloves when doing any kind of work like that but I do wear gloves when it makes sense for protection.

 

[dickfoster]

I hate gloves that have wrist straps.

For cold weather
Wells Lamont Synthetic Leather Work Gloves, Insulated, Cold Weather, Large (792L) - - Amazon.com

For warm weather
Mechanix Wear CG Leather Utility - Work Gloves - Amazon.com

I'll look into them. Maybe I'll find some in my Christmas stocking this year.

 

[newbury]

I focus on using gloves to protect my hands. Since I'm mainly working where the temps are mild to warm I rarely need insulated gloves any more.
However I also don't like to have to be protective of the gloves, so if I get paint on them, tear them up, etc. I don't want to worry about cost.
My "go to" gloves are the Wells Lamont leather sold by the three pack at Costco and maybe Sam's Club. I've been buying 3 packs of them since about 2005. By now I probably have about 30 or more pair scattered between Mississippi and Virginia. Five pair are so beat up I rarely use them and are relegated to occasional use areas, such as the back of the tractor or on the sawmill. But I can always scare up several pair quickly. Which is important because my sons rarely show up for work with a pair of gloves.

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

I heat with wood, and moving firewood is rough on gloves. While I love leather gloves, I've had to give up on them. Even expensive moose hide gloves don't last more than two seasons, and they are too expensive to replace that often.

A few years ago I found a glove that gives me two seasons easily. Boss Frosty gloves.

I have not worn out a pair, but after two years, the coating starts to get sticky, and out they go.

These things provide better grip than bare hands, and protection from splinters and cold. They aren't as warm as good quality full-on ski gloves, or the like, but they are warm enough for working outdoors when the temps are in the 20s. As a bonus, while they are not even close to being waterproof, they don't lose much warmth if you get wet. AND they aren't bothered by it, like leather can be.

They work so well I've gone to the summer weight versions for all work glove needs. No more leather work gloves.

 

[pmsmechanic]

Can't stand wearing gloves working in the garage on a vehicle, don't know how mechanics do it. I prefer to get my hands dirty. Easier to clean my hands than clean gloves. Wife would kill me if I put grease and oil covered gloves in washing machine so I'd go through a lot of mechanic style gloves.

I usually get a pair of gloves pretty greasy and dirty. I wash my greasy dirty clothes in the wash machine so the gloves go in too. If you pre wash the gloves with your favourite hand cleaner and throw them in the wash and the dryer they actually come out pretty clean. The gloves aren't quite dry after the dryer but are dry enough to get your fingers into and stretch them aback out into shape. After laying on the dryer for a day or two they are dry enough to use.

I have two warm pair of mitts for blowing snow in the winter. One pair is inside warming up while I wear the other pair. Sure helps to keep the hands warm.

For winter quading I was given a pair of Gander Brand lineman's gloves form a power line worker. The cuff helps keep the wind from going up your arms.

 

[turnkey4099]

I also heat with wood, mostly work it bare handed but in cold weather I go to leather gloves. Discovered that Walmart has them at $1.87/pr. 1 pair will last a month or more before the first 'hole in the finger' shows up. I keep using them after that so the cost is pretty mimimal.

 

[brown40]

If you aren't grinding or working with heat and flames, the synthetics are hard to beat for comfort and protection. Some cater to cold conditions. I usually have "commuters" for commuting and light work and material transfer that are nicer than the regular work pair. I use atlas vinylove for anything on the water and guaranteed wet work, but they aren't great on land. For high abrasion and heat, a cheap pair of full leather. I usually look at the box store for full leathers multipacks, and eyes open for others.

 

[Wagtail]

The only time I don't wear gloves is when I'm handling rope or manipulating something delicate.

I go through at least 2 pair of leather rigger's gloves per year and it's always the thumb/forefinger that wears away. Oh well, they're inexpensive at the hardware shop.

And yes, the inexpensive ones last the same amount of time as expensive ones... for me, at least.

 

[oosik]

I gave up wearing any type of glove when I use to handle firewood. I'd just grind thru them too quickly. Now I use three types of gloves - those to provide protection for my hands... a elk-hide type from Aerostich, a sheep skin lined leather glove when its cold out and a down filled mitten when its REALLY cold out and I just have to be out there in it.

However, since I'm retired - if its really cold out - I prefer to just put on the down filled mittens and look out the window.

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

And yes, the inexpensive ones last the same amount of time as expensive ones... for me, at least.

Yep. Maybe the moose hide ones might possibly last longer, but I'm not going to plunk down $40 to find out.


But you guys still using leather really need to try the dipped gloves. You'll never go back.

 

[joeyd]

When handling wood in the nice months I use the Harbor Freight cloth gloves with the yellow rubber coating. They grip well and are cheap enough to buy multiple pair when purchasing. I do use leather gloves also and when I start to get wear holes in the finger tips I just wrap some duct tape on until they get so worn or too slippery then it's time to change.

My biggest dilemma is trying to find good warm/dry gloves for winter work. My best pair are some 12 year old Body Glove snowboard gloves from Big 5 Sporting Goods. They have some type of "armor" on the palm and fingers for dragging in the snow and long gauntlets. I cannot find similar gloves now days, they all have shorter gauntlets and the armor doesn't hold up.

 

[dickfoster]

I focus on using gloves to protect my hands. Since I'm mainly working where the temps are mild to warm I rarely need insulated gloves any more.
However I also don't like to have to be protective of the gloves, so if I get paint on them, tear them up, etc. I don't want to worry about cost.
My "go to" gloves are the Wells Lamont leather sold by the three pack at Costco and maybe Sam's Club. I've been buying 3 packs of them since about 2005. By now I probably have about 30 or more pair scattered between Mississippi and Virginia. Five pair are so beat up I rarely use them and are relegated to occasional use areas, such as the back of the tractor or on the sawmill. But I can always scare up several pair quickly. Which is important because my sons rarely show up for work with a pair of gloves.

Yeah I've gone through lots of those. The finger tips blow out in no time. That's basically what I'm carping about here. However they do give good protection and feel as they aren't so bulky.

 

[dickfoster]

I heat with wood, and moving firewood is rough on gloves. While I love leather gloves, I've had to give up on them. Even expensive moose hide gloves don't last more than two seasons, and they are too expensive to replace that often.

A few years ago I found a glove that gives me two seasons easily. Boss Frosty gloves.

I have not worn out a pair, but after two years, the coating starts to get sticky, and out they go.

These things provide better grip than bare hands, and protection from splinters and cold. They aren't as warm as good quality full-on ski gloves, or the like, but they are warm enough for working outdoors when the temps are in the 20s. As a bonus, while they are not even close to being waterproof, they don't lose much warmth if you get wet. AND they aren't bothered by it, like leather can be.

They work so well I've gone to the summer weight versions for all work glove needs. No more leather work gloves.

I would not have thought of rubber.

 

[joefromga]

The vinyl dipped gloves are the best I've used. . They last, stretch well, and I can pick up screws off the floor with them and even unpeel an electrical tape roll without removing them.

I have tried the expensive ones but the home Depot cheap ones are so lightweight and just as tough. Less than 2 dollars a pair and last longer than leather.

They make all types with heavy grit down to thin.

Your can work much harder and safer with these gloves on. Especially with using a shovel or moving limbs.

They're not at all like latex gloves.

 

[PJSprog]

And yes, the inexpensive ones last the same amount of time as expensive ones... for me, at least.

Same here. I don't spend a lot of money on gloves. I usually just buy the cheapie gray ones at WallyWorld or HF. They seem to do the job, and come off fairly easy even when sweaty. Found a red pair at Tractor Supply a few weeks ago.

 

[dickfoster]

The vinyl dipped gloves are the best I've used. . They last, stretch well, and I can pick up screws off the floor with them and even unpeel an electrical tape roll without removing them.

I have tried the expensive ones but the home Depot cheap ones are so lightweight and just as tough. Less than 2 dollars a pair and last longer than leather.

They make all types with heavy grit down to thin.

Your can work much harder and safer with these gloves on. Especially with using a shovel or moving limbs.

They're not at all like latex gloves.

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I'll give them a look see.

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

I'll give them a look see.

You'll be glad you did. I'm tellin' ya, guys, I'm a traditionalist on most things, but I don't see ever going back to leather gloves of any kind. Not for work, anyway.

Those Boss Frosty gloves for winter, and some cheap dipped gloves for the summer, and I'm not looking back.