best tig gloves
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superspec
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I like my millers over the tillmans.
depends on the welder? I have used Tillman top grain...they are awesome but get dirty fast.
http://www.safetysupplieszone.com/Tillman-Medium-Top-Grain-Pearl-Kidskin-TIG-Welders-Gloves-With-Kevlar-Stitching-Wing-Thumb-And-2-Cuff-Carded_p_21010.html?gdftrk=gdfV23982_a_7c2021_a_7c8284_a_7c1324M&gclid=COzZpNzzr7kCFe9aMgodhQkAwQ
http://www.safetysupplieszone.com/Tillman-Medium-Top-Grain-Pearl-Kidskin-TIG-Welders-Gloves-With-Kevlar-Stitching-Wing-Thumb-And-2-Cuff-Carded_p_21010.html?gdftrk=gdfV23982_a_7c2021_a_7c8284_a_7c1324M&gclid=COzZpNzzr7kCFe9aMgodhQkAwQ
mayday0017
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Always been told Tillmans, so that's all I bought when I got my tig. There are some others out called Tigmaster I think that had very high reviews on Amazon and almost ordered a pair of those to try.
dieselgarage
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Best in what regards, Price, Quality, Comfort, Life....?
I doubt one glove brings them all.
For my guys it's the highest priced that last the shortest amount of time. But they like them and wear them. So in the long run I think it's a value as it might prevent some injuries. Or that is how I justify it in my own mind.
I doubt one glove brings them all.
For my guys it's the highest priced that last the shortest amount of time. But they like them and wear them. So in the long run I think it's a value as it might prevent some injuries. Or that is how I justify it in my own mind.
fnieto
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I have used Tillman's for years now.
Tinner
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I just wear a cheap leather work glove on my torch hand so I can rest it on the work if need be. Anything that fits well enough to manipulate the torch is fine. I seldom wear a glove on my rod hand, I can usually weld up 200-250 amps that way. If I need to rest my rod hand on the work, I'll double up a Kevlar sleeve so it covers half my hand. In a tight spot or at high amperage where I absolutely need a glove on the rod hand I wear a light Kevlar glove with a light leather glove over it.
If you have the correct size rod and feed it correctly, only the first couple inches of the rod should get hot. You should learn to hold the rod a foot or more back from the torch and still place it accurately. Learn to feed the rod with your palm up or down. Practice while you're watching TV until you can feed that thing 1/16" at a time from one end to the other without looking at your hand. It doesn't take long to master. The thing with TIG welding is you have to practice until it's like writing your name. Consistent and automatic. At that point you'll stop thinking about gloves. No sarcasm intended, that's just the way it is.
If you have the correct size rod and feed it correctly, only the first couple inches of the rod should get hot. You should learn to hold the rod a foot or more back from the torch and still place it accurately. Learn to feed the rod with your palm up or down. Practice while you're watching TV until you can feed that thing 1/16" at a time from one end to the other without looking at your hand. It doesn't take long to master. The thing with TIG welding is you have to practice until it's like writing your name. Consistent and automatic. At that point you'll stop thinking about gloves. No sarcasm intended, that's just the way it is.
dr_clyde
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Tillman 24C2X. Pretty cheap, durable, comfy. I tried the miller gloves, and while they were very nice gloves, they didn't do anything the cheaper Tillman gloves didn't. Just a tip, buy a size larger than you normally would. They shrink with heat.
FOWLER
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I use light weight ,leather palmed mechanics gloves. Not the right glove for the job I guess but way more comfortable for me and I've never melted one in the years I've been using them.
steel 35
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That is my first choice as well, but I have melted at least one.
innealtoir
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Tinner
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Safety glasses are for the birds too ...ch:
The OP asked about TIG gloves. I posted my choices and methods based on 38 years of experience. Your contribution to the discussion is what?
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affende
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tillman 24cl or Gloves for Glory kid skin
I picked up a couple of tig fingers from welding tips and tricks. They offer extra protection to your index finger. They are made from a woven fabric that insulates your finger from the heat source,whatever it may be.
Mike
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I must say I was rather disappointed in my tilmans. Im still new to tig welding, but I bought a pair and they didnt even last through my very first project (welding cart) before the stitches popped on one hand. They were still usable, but IMHO that is unacceptable as far as quality goes. The stitches have now popped in the other hand, again they are still usable for the time being but its only a matter of time before they are not. Im also just a DIYer and I dont weld that often as I just dont have the time. I bet those gloves have less than 15 hours.
I picked up another cheaper brand at the welding shop and although they are a touch thicker, they have already lasted longer than the tillmans
I picked up another cheaper brand at the welding shop and although they are a touch thicker, they have already lasted longer than the tillmans
welder4956
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I have been using Tillmans for a long time and like the feel, but they just don't seem to last very long. Maybe I am just too hard on them. I got these for Christmas last year and they seem to be holding up well so far: http://www.amazon.com/Revco-TIGSTER-Ultimate-Welding-Glove/dp/B00B4XST64/ref=sr_1_4/187-0734892-1351533?ie=UTF8&qid=1378671094&sr=8-4&keywords=tigster+welding+gloves. They are stitched with Kevlar and made of goatskin on the palms and fingers. Very comfortable.
superspec
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mattdwelder
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lincoln makes a pair called the steelworker gloves that are the best ive seen
mattdwelder
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these are the ones i have been looking into
IndyGarage
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I've used Miller, some from Hobart and Tillman
I think the Miller's are the best, by far.
I think the Miller's are the best, by far.
yes, I have enough scars and sources of skin cancer
I can't feed with a glove on.
innealtoir
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I know I will probably get flamed for this, but here it goes......
A few years back. I was at a department store around spring time. Kohls IIRC. They had this huge bin of leather driving/winter gloves for something ridiculous cheap <$1 each. I found a size that fit perfectly and grabbed quite a few pairs. I've on my 3rd or so pair right now, as after a while of aluminum they tend to get a bit crispy. Orig they were like $40+ each so they wern't cheap gloves. They are goatskin, super soft and good thickness for tig. I wouldn't mig with them. I personally don't like the large cuffs on the standard tig welding gloves. One thing to keep in mind, if you do go this route, make sure you get ones that don't have metal snaps on them.
For tig, proper fitment is key IMHO.
Get tighter, possibly softer gloves.
A few years back. I was at a department store around spring time. Kohls IIRC. They had this huge bin of leather driving/winter gloves for something ridiculous cheap <$1 each. I found a size that fit perfectly and grabbed quite a few pairs. I've on my 3rd or so pair right now, as after a while of aluminum they tend to get a bit crispy. Orig they were like $40+ each so they wern't cheap gloves. They are goatskin, super soft and good thickness for tig. I wouldn't mig with them. I personally don't like the large cuffs on the standard tig welding gloves. One thing to keep in mind, if you do go this route, make sure you get ones that don't have metal snaps on them.
For tig, proper fitment is key IMHO.
Get tighter, possibly softer gloves.
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64Trvlr
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LOL, I Like wearing my Tillman's when TIGing with my Miller.
I agree with you, I really like my Tillman's.
Tbabble
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I use Black Stallion Tigster t50's, they work pretty good for the price.
John Mc
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Tillman black Onyx. I can get the TIG in XXL, but the MIG gloves only go up to XL, so I have to rip out the insulation to use them.