Unobtrusive gloves and eye protection?

[AceofSpad3s]

I've been thinking about getting some better gloves and eye protection recently, I've never found any safety googles or gloves that I have been able to use for long periods of time comfortably or efficiently. Even "mechanics" gloves are often too thick and baggy for me, trying to run out small bolts with my fingers is difficult, which leads me to taking them off and proceeding to lose some skin on a rusty exhaust while pulling the bolt out. Similar problems with eye protection, either the glasses are tight fitting and fog up, looser and let stuff fall over the top when underneath the car and goggles fog up within 5 or so minutes .

Does anyone have any recommendations for thin,tight fitting high dexterity gloves that are just durable enough to prevent getting cut on sharp edges or some safety goggles that don't fog up quickly. Doesn't need to be super durable eye protection, just something not too intrusive that keep falling particles from getting in my eyes, got other stuff risking flying chips like grinding, hammers etc.

 

[eschoendorff]

In my own quest I have found the best luck with the Mechanix brand and I wear a size small than I usually do. My hands are supposed to fit a large but wearing mediums give me a tight and dexterous fit.

Magpul also makes some nice gloves. For outdoor work their ranch gloves are among the best I’ve come across.

Can’t help you with the eyewear. I usually use a full face shield if I’m grinding or cutting. It’s just easier for me

 

[RedneckWelder]

Gloves- Ansell Hyflex 518. Cut Level 2 protection. We are mandated to use gloves “appropriate to task” and they are one of the approved ones and work pretty well. Cheap enough to toss when they get filthy too

 

[AceofSpad3s]

Gloves- Ansell Hyflex 518. Cut Level 2 protection. We are mandated to use gloves “appropriate to task” and they are one of the approved ones and work pretty well. Cheap enough to toss when they get filthy too

Are those the type where the rubber coating on the gloves is just to help durability and is smooth or is it the type where it's grippy rubber that grabs onto things?

 

[Sparkynutz]

I use throw away latex gloves. best feel you'll get and save a little skin and soap atleast. Plus they cost next to nothing.

Glasses, I feel your pain. Not much ticks me off more than wearing glasses under a car and a hunk of rust or some **** flies right above the glasses into your eyes.

I have some I-gogs that basicly look like safety glasses but have an elastic strap and very thin layer of foam to fill gap between glasses and your face. They work fairly well on ATV rides but I've only seen them with tinted sunglass lenses. If they made clear those would probably be your best bet.

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[RedneckWelder]

Are those the type where the rubber coating on the gloves is just to help durability and is smooth or is it the type where it's grippy rubber that grabs onto things?

To me the rubber is grippy and also helps durability. I think you might like them they are a good in between mechanix style gloves and thin jersey cotton gloves

 

[Wamsutta]

Try some Gateway Cobra safety glasses; they are the most comfortable I've ever found.

 

[Rc_Guy]

I install fire sprinklers, I thread pipe and hang pipe all day, installing grooved couplings also with nuts and bolts.

Most of us at the company I work at use these.

MaxFoam Lite Gloves

 

[2ndGearRubber]

HF light blue 5mil gloves are about the best as far as dexterity. Not a ton of protection, but something. I like mine a hair baggy for quick removal, buy large and XL and see which you like better. Frankly there is no fully protective hand covering that will allow one to manipulate and feel a 10mm head, m6x1, bolt. IMO the human hand with a 1/4 inch of covering will be significantly limited with fine dexterity. Even the thinnest mechanics style gloves are a limitation. 9mil gloves last much better, and will tear less easily. Once you get out of disposables, dexterity is pretty well lost.



The best protection? Callouses.



I wear glasses, so I can't help you with safety glasses recommendations. I just wear a face shield or safety squints if need be.

 

[DGersic]

DeWalt goggles



These do not fog. I don’t know what they’re coated with, but it works.



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[Strouty]

Gloves- Ansell Hyflex 518. Cut Level 2 protection. We are mandated to use gloves “appropriate to task” and they are one of the approved ones and work pretty well. Cheap enough to toss when they get filthy too

I love these types of gloves, if you are doing crazy oily stuff, put a pair of latex or nitrile gloves under them, then you protect the oil proof portion and toss the entire thing when done.

I will say one thing, do not use them with any type of sparks, they don't burn, they just disappear.

 

[garageguy1]

I've always been happy with Uvex safety glasses & the bionic shield.

 

[sweet victory]

I love these types of gloves, if you are doing crazy oily stuff, put a pair of latex or nitrile gloves under them, then you protect the oil proof portion and toss the entire thing when done.

I will say one thing, do not use them with any type of sparks, they don't burn, they just disappear.

I actually go the other way. I wear a nitrile gloves over the hyflex. It's my favorite glove "set up." Tons of protection so my hands don't get all cut up from sharp plastic corners, but enough dexterity to thread fasteners.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The whole thing with safety glasses is finding a pair that fit, and you can't do that without actually trying them on. Welding supply stores will often have a variety of glasses for sale, I'd recommend going to one (or more than one) to check out their selection.

 

[joetech]

I used a gray hand glove with a black back.

Sam's offers a Grease Monkey glove pack right now for $10. They aren't quite as good as the ones I was using, but that all depends on what you're doing.

 

[Citation]

Through work I got a set of G-tek gloves that seem to be very similar to the hyflex ones mentioned here. I've tried two different types
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7MVKDI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GSWDVG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
The first one is thin, has minimal protection (more than none) but didn't fit as well as I would hope. The second one fits nicely, has a bit more cut protection and has replaced nitrile gloves as my go to for working on my car. I ended up looking for a deal on a dozen rather than just one pair. The dipped rubber grip material wears off fairly quickly but the glove is still usable. After working on my car I wash my hands with the gloves on to clean them.

I've also tried some Gorilla Grip gloves that were on sale. They feel very similar to the thinner pair listed above.

I second the comment about fit. For what ever random reason the Polycore gloves fit me really well. I've got a very similar pair of gloves (also from work) that just don't fit as nicely. My preference is a slightly under sized, stretch to fit glove. The thinner gloves don't seem to stretch to fit as nicely. You could probably just try on a number of similar gloves at HD and if any fit nicely use them.

 

[scooby074]

The Hyflex assemblers gloves are awesome for dexterity. Like a second skin.

I also like Superiors Endura Goatskin Drivers. They are "Swedish" style, stretchy back. Super comfortable. Great general purpose glove. https://www.superiorglove.com/en/endura-goatskin-driver-glove

 

[Dust]

Pyramex Reattas. Most comfortable safety glasses I've ever worn. I buy them in packs of five because I tend to lose them from wearing them everywhere at work, home, and school. I don't even notice I'm wearing them half the time. http://www.pyramexsafety.com/SNC4810D

I like Gorilla Gloves for a lot of work that requires some level of glove protection. Tires, engine work, gardening, work working, whatever. Affordable and comfortable. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grease-Monkey-Large-Gorilla-Grip-Gloves-25053-030/202709681

 

[Rickster]

I use the Mechanix Fast Fit gloves around the home garage. Not as durable as some of their other products but I find they do offer better dexterity.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Can’t help you with the eyewear. I usually use a full face shield if I’m grinding or cutting. It’s just easier for me

Good

Go one step further. 3M 6000 or 7800 series. When your laying on your back under a car working on exhaust system with an air hammer, you will thank me.

 

[Air21]

I live my Uvex Tomcat safety glasses

 

[gdudik]

I’m another one in favor of the max foam lite gloves. Fantastic. If you’re dealing with something greasy or oily, pull a set of nitrile disposables over them so stuff doesn’t soak through.