Harbor Freight Nitrile Gloves

[jsharpphoto]

I know a lot of forum members like the HF nitrile gloves. They come in 4 different thicknesses. What seems to be the preference for basic garage tasks. The things do in the garage range from motorcycle carb cleaning to wood finishing.

What do people like? 3, 5, 7, or 9 mil?

 

[crewchief888]

if/when i get nitriles from HF i have to get the 9mil.

all the rest seem to tear too easily

 

[383 240z]

X2 on the 9's. They work well, always in stock.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I buy the 5, 7, and 9s. No reason to use 9 when it's light duty here and there or spray painting etc.

I have all 3 boxes on the shelf and just pick whichever one the job calls for.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

I've worn this type for several years. Originally they were called mechanic's gloves. Tuff enough to mechanic with and when new a needle can be picked up from a hard surface floor if they fit correctly. Try a pair on locally for size before buying by the dozen. Terrific grip and at 3 bux / pair, when they loose their grip I pitch them and get a new pair from my stash.

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[rockinacummins]

I use the 9mil Cuz they're so tough. Those things can handle a few seconds against a wire wheel and still not tear. I haven't tried the thinner ones but I'm sure they're fine for light duty

 

[AndrewV]

I personally like the 5 mils. But get 5,& 7mils of them for work. Beats $20 a box on the truck, any day.

 

[Greeny]

I primarily use the 7 mils, they're easier to get on and a lot of my tasks are short and quick, so I feel like the 9 mils are wasted if thrown away before being well used. I keep 9 mils on hand too and use them for parts cleaning or when I have a bigger job to do.

 

[crewchief888]

i reuse all my gloves.

even the ones i get at work.

they get tossed when they tear.

 

[QtrHorse13]

I use the 7 and 9 mil but tend to use the 9 more often.

 

[Engine]

I use the 7's when painting or light duty stuff and the 9's when working on truck or around something that's likely to tear the thinner ones.

 

[TurboCup87]

I buy the 5, 7, and 9s. No reason to use 9 when it's light duty here and there or spray painting etc.

I have all 3 boxes on the shelf and just pick whichever one the job calls for.

+1!

 

[timmyisme22]

Light work such as sitting at a bench oiling a bunch of parts, go with the 3's or 5's to cut cost as you won't tear them much (and they're on sale much more often). Heavier work like installing brake line or gaskets, go with the 9's.

 

[Will S.]

I've been using HF 5mm for quite a while, and the times when I needed a heavier duty glove, I just put on another pair, right over the 1st.

 

[toufue_yang17]

I love my Ravens at $12 a box. 100 count.

 

[SMKS]

I buy the 5 and 7.

The 5 is nice and light, easy to wear and doesn't impact my ability to feel very much. The 7 mil is tougher and I use those when I'm doing mechanical work that tears the 5 mils too easily.

 

[maintguy]

I have used the 7 mil ones for years. I use them for sewer and drain cleaning. I use the 5 mil ones for light duty plumbing work.

 

[jakemac]

I use the 5mil Vinyl gloves for general work and the 5mil Nitrile gloves for harsher work.

I keep looking at the 7 and 9 mil nitrile gloves, but they only come in 50 count boxes while the 5mil come in 100ct boxes. It would be more than twice the price for 100 of the thicker gloves. The 5mil are a better bargain, so I don't worry about burning through them faster than a thicker glove.

 

[chris142]

Dont leave them next to a window where the sun can get to them. It ruins them

 

[RedneckWelder]

I keep a box of the 5 mils in my truck toolbox. They seem to get it done without problems.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I keep a 99cent bottle of baby powder on the shelf next to the gloves and just put a little on my hands before I slip the gloves on. Keeps gloves from tearing and REALLY helps with the sweat. Highly recommend.

 

[zoomzoomjeff]

i reuse all my gloves.

even the ones i get at work.

they get tossed when they tear.

LOL. I love it that you're the first one to admit it. I reuse mine too if they haven't torn yet.

 

[Thegratenate]

I keep a few pairs in my hard hat and I'll put a pair back in my hat if they are in good shape. But they're not HF gloves, they are whatever gloves I can get from safety or scam from operations.

 

[redmondjp]

LOL. I love it that you're the first one to admit it. I reuse mine too if they haven't torn yet.

Same here - I leave them inside-out and lay them over the edge of the tool cart lid and let them dry out.

 

[cheechi]

i reuse all my gloves.

even the ones i get at work.

they get tossed when they tear.

I first started out with the (I think vinyl) Costco gloves and they tore a lot more often than the 5 mil HF gloves. I have 5, 7, & 9 HF gloves and I like them.

However my favourite gloves came from a friend and are actually pretty awesome. Not just because they were free, I have worn the same pair at least 10 times doing all manner of stuff, some bench work some real work. Not even joking two oil changes, AC belt, tire rotation, working on the lawnmower, chainsaw (including sharpening the chain and i didn't wear anything over when handling the chain), and this pair has zero tears in them.

 

[Engine]

I first started out with the (I think vinyl) Costco gloves and they tore a lot more often than the 5 mil HF gloves. I have 5, 7, & 9 HF gloves and I like them.

However my favourite gloves came from a friend and are actually pretty awesome. Not just because they were free, I have worn the same pair at least 10 times doing all manner of stuff, some bench work some real work. Not even joking two oil changes, AC belt, tire rotation, working on the lawnmower, chainsaw (including sharpening the chain and i didn't wear anything over when handling the chain), and this pair has zero tears in them.

Do you happen to know the thickness of those High Five's? I don't see any info on the site. Thanks.

 

[cheechi]

I don't but I am guessing a 'thick' 7mil. I will try to see if photos give any useful info when I get back over there. I will do something comparative for you I have actually been curious myself since I haven't worn other pairs in a while.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I keep a 99cent bottle of baby powder on the shelf next to the gloves and just put a little on my hands before I slip the gloves on. Keeps gloves from tearing and REALLY helps with the sweat. Highly recommend.

That's not a bad idea! Here in Phoenix my gloves turn into water balloons, which makes changing them a pain in the *** as my hands are so wet they are pruning.

 

[cheechi]

baby powder

I'd be interested in hearing if anyone uses corn starch instead of talc based powder for the same purpose. Supposed to be better for you, but I have no first hand (get it) experience. I generally don't let the swampy hands bother me I just finish the task and take off the gloves. I'm sure guys who are at it all day would have a different experience.