Best mechanic gloves?

[PaulR]

Regular Mechanix gloves ****!!!!!!!!....and I'm not even a mechanic, I'm an accountant. I've got 7 pairs of them and all the finger tips are blown out and duct taped. I guess I'm a slow learner.

Can't believe on one has mentioned Ringers.
http://ringersgloves.com/
Much like mechanics gloves but better quality. I've had one pair out last 3 pairs of mechanics gloves.

Always looking for something better though, I read a thread like this a few months ago and some guys had some great suggestions for gloves.

Latex I used the diamond whatever in the blue box. Auto blown finally started stocking them recently.

I will never buy mechanix gloves again, quality has gone in the *******.

 

[LEVE]

These certainly aren't the best, but they aren't bad for the price

http://www.harborfreight.com/general...rge-93641.html

I'll second that.

I have two pairs of Mechanix gloves (HF item Western Safety 93640). The adhesive on the straps have failed and you can't close them around your wrist. What I dislike about that is that they mold stitches into the closure to make it look like they're sewn on. I don't consider them worth the price I paid ($18). The only reason I have two pair is that NAPA warrantied one pair... and I kept the original. I guess that drives my cost down to $9 a pair....

I picked up two pair of the Western Safety gloves at HF and they've worn well. The two things I don't like about the gloves:

• The the closures are on the top of the wrist rather than the bottom like the Mechanix gloves, but they're sewn on. I don't have a good reason for this except personal preference.
• They're not orange. I'm always loosing them; were they orange, they'd be easier to find. But I have two pair, one to loose and one to work with while I'm finding the first pair!

For me, an average Joe who works with them in the garage at home... they're great for the price. I got them on sale for $4 a pair. I've put them through the wash and dryer with no harm...they work for me.

 

[bart1]

I pretty much agree with PaulR aboive. I used to use Mechanix all the time, but they got to where the fingertips would wear through after threading on about 2 nuts with my fingers. Sensitivity is great, but I need some durabiity. (somebody did mention Ringers, but I haven't tried them)

I had some Hobart gloves with leather palms that were much more durable, but sensitivity *****.

I use blue nitrile flor jobs I know there will be a lot of grease/oil/degreaser/etc.

Most of the time I just don't wear gloves at all, but the last ines I bought were the cheapo ones from HF. At $5 or less, I can afford to replace them easier.

 

[Garage_Mahal]

What do you recommend in gloves for those of us with ogre-sized hands? I checked Shrek-shop.com, but they had nuttin'.

 

[alex71]

The harbor freight western safety gloves are good for the price, just don't try to weld in them. a hot spatter ball will set the fabric on fire in an instant. careful.

 

[shampoop]

I like the Mechanix Fabricator gloves. They are good general gloves but can also be used for welding/torching. They are thin enough that they work great for TIG welding and most MIG welding. If I'm welding 1/4" or heavier, I will still wear "normal" welding gloves:

http://www.mechanix.com/racing/fabricator-glove

Those look sick! Definitely wanna try some out for some heavy duty non-automotive use or light welding if i ever get one

 

[bart1]

The harbor freight western safety gloves are good for the price, just don't try to weld in them. a hot spatter ball will set the fabric on fire in an instant. careful.

Also, don't wear a flannel shirt. And certainly don't ask me how I know.

 

[safetywear]

yes mechanics gloves are best because i use them and i am really impressed with them. i still using them. mechanics gloves are the best.

 

[allinon72]

Every pair of Mechanix Wear gloves I have purchased have offered little in dexterity and durability. Overpriced pretty looking gloves that don't last.

 

[mofo62]

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[GoBlue]

I have been using latex surgeons style gloves for at least 10 years...couldn't imagine going back...and all of the techs in my area seem to agree.

 

[dwm]

I have more gloves than I can shake a stick at. But those of you looking for more dexterity might consider a framer's glove. Thumb and first two fingers are fingerless. Can wear a nitrile or latex glove underneath if desired. I like them to help prevent knuckle slashing while not losing the dexterity to pluck a shim washer with a fingernail, start a nut in a tight spot, etc.

 

[GoBlue]

hmm...that might be a winner! Where do you get them at?

 

[dwm]

Amazon, Home Depot, Sears, etc.

 

[rgeudy]

I have a pair of those snap on gloves posted above. They had them at auto zone, i think they were 19.99 I like them alot the palms are some sort of silicon, so they are grippy as hell, but i dont know how long they will hold up, Its the first pair of gloves Ive used with out leather or synthetic palms.

 

[rgeudy]

Ill take that back the palms arent synthetic, just the finger tips. Its late im starting to imagine things......

 

[Even 11]

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=1022409&ucst=t

I use the heck out of these ones, they last about 4x longer than Mechanix gloves and about 2-3x longer than the Harbor freight ones too. I haven't found them for sale anywhere but Fastenal though.

-Dane

 

[dankicksass]

Ironclad Tac-Ops Glove

These are my favorite and longest lasting glove I've ever used. The padded palm and neoprene knuckles make a world of difference. I tend to wear bright green Mechanix gloves lately though. I don't like Mechanix winter gloves for doing actual technician's work, they're too thick but make for very good outside gloves.

 

[JayL]

I ordered a pair each to try.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IYSC5I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K8AKTI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Notwerk]

Flame away, but I kinda like those half-finger "Grease Monkey" mechanic's gloves they stock at Home Depot. They protect the knuckles pretty well and the half-fingers allow me to keep my dexterity. I usually wear latex under them, too. Definitely not industrial grade, but they're pretty cheap and I don't see many half-finger mechanic's gloves that are available locally.

 

[KenS]

Do your hands become waterlogged after wearing latex or nitrile gloves? Inevitably I manage to tear a finger out within 10 minutes of putting them on.

 

[Mike_C]

I keep a bunch of cheap gloves around, but also have some nicer gloves. So far my favorite are the miller work gloves, they are about $15 a pair at the local welding shop. I have 1 pair that are pretty beat up now, but have held up well. And a brand new pair, that I hardly use cause I don't want to get them dirty

 

[Golfer]

Do your hands become waterlogged after wearing latex or nitrile gloves? Inevitably I manage to tear a finger out within 10 minutes of putting them on.

Yes which is why I'm trying to make the swit ch to mechanix type gloves. I miss the dexterity and being able to toss them, but I don't miss them ripping and getting oil all over my hands

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Do your hands become waterlogged after wearing latex or nitrile gloves? Inevitably I manage to tear a finger out within 10 minutes of putting them on.

I've tried a number of different brands of latex gloves over the last few years, most are about the same but the thickness of the latex seems to be the most important difference. I have two boxes open at work, same brand, but one type is a thicker more rubbery-feeling and the other type is thinner and feels more stretchy. The thinner ones tear easily, and are generally **** while the thicker ones are great. No loss of anything, but they didn't tear very often and seemed to fit better.

I tried nitrile before and hated them, the surface being so smooth meant that i couldn't grip anything with the slightest hint of moisture on the gloves and they seemed to split/tear instantly. Also not being the least bit stretchy they'd tear instantly if they got caught on anything.

 

[nate379]

If you are always tearing the nitrile gloves, get thicker ones.

My Dad gave me some a while back that went up to mid arm. I think they were for some kind of surgery vs just the wrist length thin ones they use. Anyhow they were tough enough that I was able to re-use them for about a week before they wore through. Now they weren't so thick you couldn't handle a small bolt though.
With reg nitrile gloves I might go through 4-5 pairs a day.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

If you are always tearing the nitrile gloves, get thicker ones.

I found for some reason wearing rings made them split. I don't know why, but if i took the rings off they didn't split in the same place. I find latex to be much better anyway.

 

[domain]

I like the nitrile coated gloves. Low priced alternative to mechanics gloves. Fronts are waterproof, full of grip, and very comfortable!

 

[dwm]

Moose, I don't know where you got the nitrile gloves you didn't like, but...

Nitrile gloves are more puncture and tear-resistant than latex of equivalent thickness. They're also much more chemical resistant.

I'd consider 8 mil the minimum thickness for most mechanical work. 12 mil is even better. 15 mil is overkill, 4 mil is too thin.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Moose, I don't know where you got the nitrile gloves you didn't like, but...

Nitrile gloves are more puncture and tear-resistant than latex of equivalent thickness. They're also much more chemical resistant.

I'd consider 8 mil the minimum thickness for most mechanical work. 12 mil is even better. 15 mil is overkill, 4 mil is too thin.

They felt about twice as thick as my latex ones. They were Bodyguard branded. The best latex ones i've used were Ixell brand, they're very good.

I don't know the reason why, but when i wore a thumb ring they always split from the base of my thumb down my palm. Within about 30 seconds of putting them on. I don't like they lack of elasticity, but being resistant to petro-chemicals is a big pro.

 

[Taylor J.]

The old Ringer Authentic Plus are the best, unfortunately they don't make them anymore

 

[nate379]

Latex? Really?

I did some work for a guy I work with and I had him buy a box of gloves. He didn't know better and got latex gloves. I went through close to half the box in 2 days. Typically a box of nitrile gloves lasts me about a month.
I threw the rest out cause they were worthless.
Any type of chemical they instantly melted. Brake clean, Kroil, etc. Rub your finger on a bolt, end of cut zip tie and they shredded instantly.

I found for some reason wearing rings made them split. I don't know why, but if i took the rings off they didn't split in the same place. I find latex to be much better anyway.

 

[dwm]

They felt about twice as thick as my latex ones. They were Bodyguard branded. The best latex ones i've used were Ixell brand, they're very good.

I don't know the reason why, but when i wore a thumb ring they always split from the base of my thumb down my palm. Within about 30 seconds of putting them on. I don't like they lack of elasticity, but being resistant to petro-chemicals is a big pro.

You might try the black ones from HF. They're cheap ($8.99 for box of 100). Unfortunately they only seem to carry 2 sizes, medium and x-large. I normally wear a large, so I buy the x-large and just deal with them being a little loose. The upside of the larger size is that they're easy to put on and take off. I was in HF today and they still don't carry a large size, only medium and x-large.

The ones I really like are the 12-mil thick bucket of 250 gloves from Gempler's, but they're pricey compared to the HF. When I ran out of the first bucket, I kept the bucket but now refill with HF slightly-too-big-for-me gloves.

 

[tarbellb]

i really like classic leather cow hide gloves,
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WGM9VU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
once they are broken in you can do fairly delicate work and weld without issues. first thing to go is the pointer finger, middle finger tips. but that takes a month or two for me.
for delicate work i really like the G-tek 34 874 nitrile/nylon gloves.
Mechanixs brand and Craftsman gloves both seem low quality and expensive for how quickly they blow out.
the Ringer brand looks like some pretty quality stuff, and costco.com has a nice looking intro set

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=5&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Latex? Really?

I did some work for a guy I work with and I had him buy a box of gloves. He didn't know better and got latex gloves. I went through close to half the box in 2 days. Typically a box of nitrile gloves lasts me about a month.
I threw the rest out cause they were worthless.
Any type of chemical they instantly melted. Brake clean, Kroil, etc. Rub your finger on a bolt, end of cut zip tie and they shredded instantly.

Yes, really.

Well i use them all day, 6 days a week as a mech, and they fit my needs. I don't care about the rate i use, i pay for them and a box lasts me about a week, sometimes more. At £3/box i'm not worried about how many i use, my hands and comfort are worth more.

You might try the black ones from HF. They're cheap ($8.99 for box of 100). Unfortunately they only seem to carry 2 sizes, medium and x-large. I normally wear a large, so I buy the x-large and just deal with them being a little loose. The upside of the larger size is that they're easy to put on and take off. I was in HF today and they still don't carry a large size, only medium and x-large.

The ones I really like are the 12-mil thick bucket of 250 gloves from Gempler's, but they're pricey compared to the HF. When I ran out of the first bucket, I kept the bucket but now refill with HF slightly-too-big-for-me gloves.

No HF here in England. But not to worry, i'm happy with my latex gloves. Not a fan of nitrile at all.

 

[NUTTSGT]

When Craftsman started carrying the Mechanix style gloves, they were made by Mechanix Wear. Now, I'm not sure who they are made by, but they are getting uglier. Too much red **** on them, how about just plain black? I usually pick up a pair when they are on sale.

Also recently picked up a pair of Allstar gloves, ordered an XL pair, that's what I wear in most other gloves. The Allstar fit bigger and were long in the wrist area. I threw them in the track tool box. I'm going to get a pair of Large next time and see how they fit.

I keep a pair of Carhart mechanics style glove s with my turnout gear at the FD. I wear them during the winter during regular calls or during clean up operations.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

GLOVES LOL ...sounds like you may been in the wrong business/hobby

 

[Moose-LandTran]

GLOVES LOL ...sounds like you may been in the wrong business/hobby

I got a bunch of carb cleaner on my hands a while ago. Gloves for me, all day.

(Total clean/hygeine freak..)

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

can't work with gloves
tried

 

[NUTTSGT]

GLOVES LOL ...sounds like you may been in the wrong business/hobby

Anymore with all the lowlifes and drugs being used, I wear my gloves more at home. I try to keep them from getting all banged up. I'd rather not have any "open wounds" if I'm on an EMS call and have a nitrile glove failure.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

cars are much cleaner than humans bro