brit road garage
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Iv been thinking since the winter months are coming should I pick up a pair of mechanix gloves? are they worth getting or should I just use black diamond or something?
mechanix gloves worth buying?
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Syntax_Error
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I have the red set of mechanix gloves. I wear them for riding my motorcycle as they are superior in comfort to all specifically designed riding gloves the red pair have a pad on the palm of them that is extra thick"helps keep road vibration down. They are great for riding but they will inhibit your finer movements and as a rule of thumb when working with your hands, you loose about 30% efficiency as soon as you put gloves on. The blue ones are the most thin of the gloves, I believe, but are still to thick for finer things. I like the neoprene gloves that have been plasti-diped they are like a second set of skin.
allinon72
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They used to be really solid when they first came out, they are OK now but there's no way I'd pay retail for them. I've picked up a few sets on Amazon clearance for around $12
Burgerkong
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I've picked up a couple sets for $10 each. I like their 4X synthetic leather glove, more durable than the regular ones.
Please ware proper motorcycle gloves.
X1 Mike
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I like Mechanix gloves and have a few pairs of them. My only advice is to not buy them at Wal-Mart. I think they must have a special contract with Wally World where they sell a cheaper glove and you can feel the difference. I bought some and they ripped in short order.
mrjaw14
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I like how fingers are fitted and don't have a lot of extra material on them. makes it easier to get a good grip on small parts, or use them as shooting gloves. I'd say they are worth it if you can get them on sale. Harbor freight has an imitation, but I can rarely find them in my size for proper fit. They are decent though for just a general glove for yard work, light duty stuff, etc
Red89gt
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110% agreed on the above quote. I blow the finger tips out of them in a matter of days if a hard job, sometimes I get a few weeks. The quality is not what it used to be. If I could land them for $10 I would buy a few sets for the tool box. I am on a mission for a quality option that is what mechanix gloves were when then first hit the market. About when they hit all the retail stores is when the quality declined. I got some of the craftsman versions years ago and had good luck, not sure where their quality is at these days.
If you can find them on sale, I'd say yes, they are a decent glove.
Stooge
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i have a few pairs of mechanix gloves sitting in the drawer, dont really get used for much garage work, but i'll throw them on if im outside in the cold or driving (poor circulation in my fingers and they get icy cold) and dont want the thick snow gloves on.
All of my work gloves are Tillman, either the 1489's for sheetmetal work as they are harder to cut/puncture and have a vibration pad in the palms and fingers to reduce fatigue a bit or 1470k's for most other things. range between $10-$20 and plenty of sites carry them and can usually be found in a welding supply shop or an Airgas store. outlast the mechanix gloves by a long shot. i usually order from weldfabulous.com
http://jtillman.com/products/gloves/truefit/
All of my work gloves are Tillman, either the 1489's for sheetmetal work as they are harder to cut/puncture and have a vibration pad in the palms and fingers to reduce fatigue a bit or 1470k's for most other things. range between $10-$20 and plenty of sites carry them and can usually be found in a welding supply shop or an Airgas store. outlast the mechanix gloves by a long shot. i usually order from weldfabulous.com
http://jtillman.com/products/gloves/truefit/
D.J.
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Take you time and really make sure you get the correct size for your hands, I have no problems picking up dimes and small washers and such and really like them , but I do blow out the end of the Thumbs and Index and finger fingers on them after using them for daily use type activitys. Really like to find them on sale though. I don't like to give $19.95 or more for them either.
b-body-bob
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I tried on a pair of Mechanix while picking up some parts at Grainger. The sales guy told me the price and I put them back on the rack. I'm sure they were nice and top quality, but they just don't last me long enough to spend $40 on a pair.
I bought a couple pairs of the blue Harbor Freight gloves, and when I got home found one pair was both left-handed gloves.
I'm currently using some $12 gloves I picked up at Home Depot. After welding with them on, they seem to be spark-resistant, but not spark-proof. Since they have a little padding and are relatively light weight they make good cycling gloves too.
I've had Craftsman gloves before that would disintegrate right before your eyes if you sparked them. Actually burned myself that way, noticed the glove and it just didn't register at first, so I kept watching it until the burn helped me to realize what was going on.
I bought a couple pairs of the blue Harbor Freight gloves, and when I got home found one pair was both left-handed gloves.
I'm currently using some $12 gloves I picked up at Home Depot. After welding with them on, they seem to be spark-resistant, but not spark-proof. Since they have a little padding and are relatively light weight they make good cycling gloves too.
I've had Craftsman gloves before that would disintegrate right before your eyes if you sparked them. Actually burned myself that way, noticed the glove and it just didn't register at first, so I kept watching it until the burn helped me to realize what was going on.
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Burgerkong
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Sloper0204
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We were issued those as our main work glove when I worked up North. Still have four or five pairs kicking around the Glove Box.
The "regular" mechanix are alright if you have a purchasing agent that isn't afraid of buying them by the dozen. Buying them with your own money? Look elsewhere.
If you don't need the dexterity of the thin Mechanix look into Tillman gloves. Specifically:
http://jtillman.com/products/gloves/drivers/1414/
http://jtillman.com/products/gloves/drivers/1418/
I was wearing the palms out on the 1414's, that is when we started purchasing the 1418's. On general construction I get a solid month on a pair before they start looking haggard, and can generally go almost a month and a half before I lose a seam on a finger. Seems its usually one of the thumbs that lets loose first.
Burgerkong
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They were my replacements for a pair of Originals that had nearly all the tips blow out after a week. So far, I'm a week into these and they've held up OK.
Ign
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This. Tilman 1418s. Under $10 at my LWS and last 5x longer than Mechanix. Plus you have to search hard to find Mechanix even near $10
Edit: the 1418s run huge, step down a size from whatever you wear in Mechanix. Or look at 1470 goatskins for dexterity close to Mechanix syn leather but still way more durable. What else are goats good for anyway?
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Syntax_Error
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I think you mean "wear" and I don't see what is not proper about them? They are leather and have impact rated knuckle guards on them with double material on the inside of the hand and triple on the palm.
The Mechanix brand is usually on sale at Advanced Auto Parts in my area for 10.99 to 19.99. So maybe check your auto parts store for them.
Armed Bear
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Their "mpact" line are real good gloves, I had a pair and they lasted long until I finally lost them. I've had other pairs of the regular ones and they are mid duty gloves.
Mickey O
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Absolutely, while working on a vehicle if you're ******* slip down or bunch up you can pull the gloves off and adjust without worrying about getting grease on your *******.
I actually have several pairs and use them more for the cold, lifting things with sharp edges or real dirty and preventing cuts when I reach into a box of tools at sales (started using them after finding a surprise razor blade the hard way), don't really use them much when working on vehicles.
Falcon67
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IMHO - No. I buy C-man on sale for $10 and I regularly buy Jeg's for about the same price. The Jeg's gloves outlast the Mechanix for a lot less $.
fitz11
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I love mechanix gloves they are the only gloves I have found that actually fit my hand properly. I wear them for working in the shop, bicycle riding, street and motocross riding.
Harry_Bahrrs
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That **** will disintegrate at even a mild speed crash. If you make your living with your hands, as a lot of guys here do, invest about $50 for a decent set of protective riding gloves. The tendons and muscles in your hand can never be repaired to full use once they are damaged.
Harry_Bahrrs
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As far as gloves go, its a double edged sword for me: I like keeping my hands clean(er) but I hate the fact that fabric gloves degrade my tensile feel. If Im working in tight spots or with small fasteners or frequently both, I need to thake the gloves off, lest I will drop a small bolt into a dark recess and need to waste 10 minutes getting it out.
That said, I have a couple of pair of the 'Snap On' gloves that you can get at Autozone and they are decent. I also have a pair of the Craftsman ones that go on sale for $8.99 or so and they are not bad, but a bit thicker than the Snap On ones.
As a compromise, I use surgical gloves but those tear every few minutes and I will go through 3-4 pair in no time. Next time Im at HF, I'll pick up a 50 pack of the nitrile gloves they have for $8.99 and see how those work.
That said, I have a couple of pair of the 'Snap On' gloves that you can get at Autozone and they are decent. I also have a pair of the Craftsman ones that go on sale for $8.99 or so and they are not bad, but a bit thicker than the Snap On ones.
As a compromise, I use surgical gloves but those tear every few minutes and I will go through 3-4 pair in no time. Next time Im at HF, I'll pick up a 50 pack of the nitrile gloves they have for $8.99 and see how those work.
firecracker
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I got a pair a couple of weeks ago from my local American (and other)restoration supplies shop, they are the blue ones,
price but the guy said the are great 
Not that happy with them, probably be better with the leather type.
price but the guy said the are great Not that happy with them, probably be better with the leather type.I used to wear Mechanix gloves regularly. In my current job I don't need to wear them, but I still keep a pair in the tool box. Here's my take:
Pros- allow for good dexterity, very affordable, comfortable, they look good, and give minor protection against heat, abrasion, and cuts.
Cons- fall apart after 4-5 months of daily wear, offer poor protection against serious burns, cuts, or abrasions, and offer hardly any warmth.
They are a decent all-around work glove. The original ones will protect against minor everyday bumps and bruises and let you grip and feel small parts or tools. They won't do much good on cold winter mornings, if that's what you're looking for, though.
Pros- allow for good dexterity, very affordable, comfortable, they look good, and give minor protection against heat, abrasion, and cuts.
Cons- fall apart after 4-5 months of daily wear, offer poor protection against serious burns, cuts, or abrasions, and offer hardly any warmth.
They are a decent all-around work glove. The original ones will protect against minor everyday bumps and bruises and let you grip and feel small parts or tools. They won't do much good on cold winter mornings, if that's what you're looking for, though.
OP
brit road garage
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in england its gets fecking cold in the qinter and im sick of that numb feeling in your hands when your reaching down into an engine bay trying to do something up or bashing yours hands when your spanner slips, basically i hate the cold so are they no good for warmth? and if there not what should i get?
Ign
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No they are not good for warmth. I've found nothing that allows any semblance of dexterity and insulation.
What should you get? A heater for the garage.
I've bought many pair of gloves from this outfit ... especially the Threshers.
Order and try a pair before ordering quantity... they seem to run small.
http://www.instinctgloves.com/
Order and try a pair before ordering quantity... they seem to run small.
http://www.instinctgloves.com/
955point9cummins
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I use the heavy duty nitrile gloves the most. Cheap harbor freight.. I hate wearing gloved in general but the nitrile gives just enough insulation to keep my hands warm in my cold garage. And aren't too thick.
I think they're worth it. In addition to standard, I'll probably alway have a pair of these:
Heavy Duty
Cold Weather
Heavy Duty
Cold Weather
The mechanix mrt 0.5 m-pact gloves are nice. The fingers are thin so you can feel everything your doing and the top will save your knuckles. They dont last but 2-3 months with daily use but they can be found for $20-$25 if you look around. For me $25 every 3 months to save my hands is nothing. Quite honestly id pay full price for them. If your paying $35-$40 for something that you use 8 hours a day 5 days a week and it saves your hands every 3 months I see absolutely no reason not to buy them.
I have a pair of the regular ones and home and the slip fit ones and like both of them, at work they provide cut resistant gloves so saves me money that way. Alot of guys hate wearing gloves but i like them for the most part and they help with trying to avoid mechanics hands to.
FriendOfYours
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These are the BEST gloves I have ever owned for wrenching. Absolutely perfect fit and are extremely durable. I go through about one pair a month with heavy every day use. I will never buy another pair of mechanix gloves
http://www.harborfreight.com/riding-stable-work-gloves-large-99583.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/riding-stable-work-gloves-large-99583.html
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nicksnothereman
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They look well made to me. The real problem (with the cheap gloves) is that the velcro tabs will pull apart from the glove so you gotta sew them back into place. No big deal for me, but it is for other people.
I'd assume mechanix gloves would do the same over time (more time than the cheaper gloves) though.
My preferred gloves (the ones I tend to reach for) are actually all leather from valeo (goat skin actually). I only wear gloves to avoid getting burned (both chemically and temperature wise) or to avoid getting cut for the most part. You can cut up just about any pair of gloves pretty quick if you do a lot of drivetrain (mainly brake parts) work, so I wouldn't spend good money on the gloves you use while doing that type of stuff.
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b-body-bob
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They look well made to me. The real problem (with the cheap gloves) is that the velcro tabs will pull apart from the glove so you gotta sew them back into place. No big deal for me, but it is for other people.
Try using a stapler - next best thing to a sewing machine for stuff like that
TAMPAGT07
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They're great to keep in your trunk for an emergency flat tire...(I usually break down when I'm on my way to the airport or cruise terminal when going on vacation...)