Work Gloves - What's your setup

[mobiledynamics]

I used to use $$$ work gloves.

Past couple years, I just buy the Atlas gloves by the dozen and replace a glove as needed. Just got a pair of lined atlas for snowblower duties which prompted this thread.

Do you fall in the camp of inexpensive disposables or you rock some fancy pants glove...

I will say this. My workwear pants is some fancy pants workwear I order from oversears - snickers workwear

 

[MarlynOC]

Used Atlas for about 15 yrs power washing coml truck in winter. Still use when fishing winter blackfish and cod.

 

[619DioFan]

I buy the red and black hardy mechanics gloves from HF. I like the impact protection areas. they have saved my hands many times. use them for most every type of job. they normaly run 14.99. I wait until I get a coupon for 8.99 ( sometimes it is 9.99 ) then buy 4-5 pairs. I think these hold up better than the more expensive mechanics brand name ones. for anything " wet " I use the nitrile gloves , also from HF.

 

[Rickster]

Home garage use for me and I prefer the Machinics Fast Fit work gloves. I even have an all black pair in my jacket pocket for every day use when It's cold out.

 

[ChrisLS8]

I use the Hardy Mechanics gloves red and black. They hold up very well and every few weeks I'll soak em in LAs Totally Awesome and they Clean up very well

 

[spike99250]

Atlas thermal lined and Tillman lined for the winter. Tillman leather drivers for Millwright work and metal work at home.

Cheap coated cotton(similar to the Atlas but unlined) that I get at the local flea market. I get 8 pairs for 6 bucks. I use them for oily formwork and pouring concrete. They are my cheap, disposable,sometimes a pair a day disposable ones.

 

[DFB]

I use several different ones

Gorilla Grips IMO are at the best by far for my greenhouse work ultra light, save my hands from soil abrasions and from cuts from all the sharp plastic trays, and dry wicked fast when they get wet. Perfect for hot weather.


G-Grip Nitrile Micro-Foam Palm Coated are my favorites for the garage, thin and flexible
Slightly warm for hot weather though great for any other time. I get really decent wear time out of them too. Less than $3.00 a pair on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C9QAEYK/?tag=atomicindus08-20


Hands don't sweat like with the PVC coated ones

I also like HF Mechanics gloves both the Hardy Pro and the padded for the price. I don't think I ever buy the name brand ones again. Though I like the elastic cuffs on Fast Fits better vs the adjustable hook and loop straps like on the HF.

Walmart sells something similar to Mechanix Fast Fits, a knock off with padded palms and elastic cuff called HyperTough (but there almost as much as Fast Fits on sale at the auto parts store) but did get decent wear from them too every day at work for several months till I ripped them open.

At least they have multiple sizes not like similar HD ****


I sell s**t loads of different gloves with my tool business the B&G Artic Guards are most popular for cold weather in my sales. I get $5.00 a pr. the unlined B&G latex coated are only $2.00 Really decent for rough work like handling concrete block, brick and for rough construction.

 

[kctyphoon]

These are my winter work gloves... buy a new pair every year.

http://www.carhartt.com/products/ca...d-Grain-Leather-Work-Glove--Safety-Cuff--A513
Perfect - no.. there's no such thing. After a few days of breaking in, the insulation on the fingertips thins out.. it's enough I can tighten/loosen a 7/16 nut if I had to, but I'm in the habit of rolling nuts on/off with the outside edge of my index finger with gloves that heavy.

Normal weather, the Milwaukee demolition gloves are the best I've ever used, and I'm not just saying that cause I'm a Milwaukee fan. They are hands down the best I've tried, and there have been a lot.

Pants - I'm kinda liking my new flannel lined Carhartts. Between those, and thick thermals, I have not had a need to put on my carhartt bibs even in weather with 7 below wind chill.

 

[mobiledynamics]

While on topic of gloves, even winter gloves....I can't stand thick gloves. I know tradeoffs in warmth. I just need some dexterity.

LOL. I was walking out of the house and decided that I was going to move snow/dress up the apron our driveway. Figured it would quick. The only glove in sight was a pair of fingerless gloves. No biggie as I figured no more than 10 minutes tops. Went back in after 6 minutes as my exposed fingers were hurting that much. Signs of getting old I suppose

 

[kctyphoon]

No.. signs of getting cold... ur not alone..

 

[Chromdome35]

I'm a big fan of the Milwaukee Demolition Gloves. They fit better than anything I've ever tried.

 

[CJM8515]

I have many gloves. I like mechanics brand gloves for riding motorcycles and other power sports. I use plain jane suede workgloves outside work, in the winter I have nice snowboarding type gloves or I wear my serious brand gloves when not to cold. If Im working on dirty stuff like cars and whatnot Ill wear nitrile gloves.

 

[Farmall450]

Goatskin from HF. Just bought a spare pair. Although the lined mechanics gloves were super comfortable and very tempting.

 

[mobiledynamics]

My Atlas came in. Too thick for my taste. I know it's subjective....
Current set is a Gore Tex Windstopper Variant. NOT waterresistent/proof but it's warm enough and the dexterity is there.

Back to the drawing board

 

[TNBurban]

I like my HF Hardy gloves. I also like my craftsman pros and my Snap On gloves as well. I have an older pair of craftsman I use for oil changes. They all do the job, have multiple pairs only because before I got a decent box I had no storage and could never find them. Now I have a drawer full if you include yard work gloves as well.

I'm not picky, if the glove fits I'll....[insert OJ joke here]....

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

White cotton gloves, I think they are meant for glove liners. I buy 6 pair for $5.00. When it's really cold I double them up, and if I have to I put heat pads in between the pair of doubled gloves so they are at the back of the hands opposite the palms.

 

[four.cycle]

Atlas Fit 300
https://www.esafetysupplies.com/pro...MI3_j-pZ7K2AIVQbXACh0FRwteEAQYASABEgLl3_D_BwE

used to wear the cheap cowhide gloves. they'd last maybe a month or so.

tried the Atlas and never looked back.

they also make a super lightweight nitrile model that's fabulous for bushwhacking through vine maple and huckleberry and sword fern.

 

[Finky198]

+1 for Atlas I use 300 and 305 ( reg and 3/4 dip) for 3 seasons and insulated pairs of the winter ones #%?... I like wells Lamont leather gloves and also use HFs 7mil or 9mil gloves. It all depends on the job.

 

[four.cycle]

^ only problem with the Atlas is that they're no good if you're tackling Himalaya Blackberry - gotta go with old-school leather for that.

 

[Finky198]

I deal with wild raspberries and I will agree with that... Ill wear a filson jacket and tin pants sometimes...

 

[Wanna Ride]

Mechanix Wear 100%.
Sometimes they wear out fast, sometimes they don't. But I like the fit and the feel.

 

[Mikeske]

I am my own worst enemy on gloves. I have a ton of Mechanic gloves, old fashione cowhide,, open finger tip gloves and so on and the only time I really wear gloves is when the temperatures are in the teens. I will wear nitrile gloves when I am working with hazardous fluids and oil but the rest of the time I do not.

 

[four.cycle]

"...a filson jacket and tin pants..."

lemme tell ya about the time I got into a fight with a 15-foot-tall mess of Devil's Club doing some trail work....

 

[warrens]

I like using my Mechanix Fabricator gloves.

 

[SuperXero]

I use craftsman heavy utility gloves.

 

[catalytic]

Knoxville Gloves, made in Tennessee. A $6 pair of gloves that looks like 'regular' lowes/HD work gloves, but isn't thin and useless. They also make nice welding gloves and a variety of other styles for different work.

https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/knoxville-double-palm-gauntlet-ironworkers-gloves-xl.html

http://www.knoxvilleglove.net/

Can't believe I'm the first one to mention them with all of the Harry Epstein fans around here.

 

[JR7]

Currently my mechanic's gloves are the black and white heavy duty Firm Grips I got from Home Depot. They're okay for what I use them for- mostly working around hot engines, pipes, valves, etc...

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

Whatever they have in the gettin' spot at work. Usually leather drivers and maxiflex coated. They don't last long, but the price is right.

 

[Rc_Guy]

I am used to the brown jersey gloves from menards, I buy them when they are 3/$1.00, I'll buy a few hundred pair. I use a pair every couple days at work, sometimes a pair a day but they are cheap.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

While on topic of gloves, even winter gloves....I can't stand thick gloves. I know tradeoffs in warmth. I just need some dexterity.

Same here. I work outdoors in all weather as a generator mechanic, and dropping a fastener or socket into deep snow because of thick gloves doesn't make for a fun day.

I just run a set of Snap-on Technician gloves (second set in 10 years, so I've been getting my money's worth) with nitrile gloves on underneath for warmth. It's worked great for the long winters here. If I need to take a glove off, it goes inside the front of my insulated bibs to keep it warm.

 

[Finky198]

lemme tell ya about the time I got into a fight with a 15-foot-tall mess of Devil's Club doing some trail work....

Trail work is a blast it’s been a few years but good memories
Would love to hear the story...

 

[tarbellb]

If you are looking for solely snowblowing gloves, dont look any further then snowboarding or skiing gloves. They are miles ahead of any "work" glove. Brands like Burton, Salomon, Outdoor Research, Mountain Hardware, Volcom.

 

[Farmall450]

Knoxville Gloves, made in Tennessee. A $6 pair of gloves that looks like 'regular' lowes/HD work gloves, but isn't thin and useless. They also make nice welding gloves and a variety of other styles for different work.

https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/knoxville-double-palm-gauntlet-ironworkers-gloves-xl.html

http://www.knoxvilleglove.net/

Can't believe I'm the first one to mention them with all of the Harry Epstein fans around here.

The ones you linked are a little heavy for everyday use. Don't typically wear welding or tig gloves with cuffs as daily drivers.

 

[Finky198]

If you are looking for solely snowblowing gloves, dont look any further then snowboarding or skiing gloves. They are miles ahead of any "work" glove. Brands like Burton, Salomon, Outdoor Research, Mountain Hardware, Volcom.

Very true..

Ive had my outdoor research gloves for like 5-6 years now 2 dif liners and 1 shell.
By far the bests non “work” gloves I own. I use the 1 liner as driving gloves and mix
and match depending on the conditions outside... I know Mtn Hrwd stuff is excellent as well...

 

[ChaseDE]

Don't usually wear gloves other then nitrile, my parents got me a pair of HF hardy black gloves for christmas and wore those the other day snowblowing but that is about it.

 

[PeedoPie]

Work gloves: Milwaukee Demo
Winter/outside in the cold: Carhartt insulated

 

[TexasT]

http://jtillman.com/products/gloves/drivers/1415/

I like my Tillman gloves. Just don't get em wet. They don't last long after they get wet.

 

[mobiledynamics]

If you are looking for solely snowblowing gloves, dont look any further then snowboarding or skiing gloves. They are miles ahead of any "work" glove. Brands like Burton, Salomon, Outdoor Research, Mountain Hardware, Volcom.

I have not went snowboarding in EONS....
My go to is a set off BD polartec gloves. It's about 30% water resistent.....

For those in the know, what is a thin gore tex - removable liner thin glove ?
Need to add one to my stash
Preferably *quite* water resistent - water proof

 

[ThatSickRip]

I like the Milwaukee Performance gloves for my uses. Nothing heavy duty by any means, just tinkering on the 4Runner and projects in the garage

 

[tarbellb]

I have not went snowboarding in EONS....
My go to is a set off BD polartec gloves. It's about 30% water resistent.....

For those in the know, what is a thin gore tex - removable liner thin glove ?
Need to add one to my stash
Preferably *quite* water resistent - water proof

Finding a "thin" Gore-tex glove will be difficult, its a shell material and not really suited for next to skin wear.

A high-end fleece or synthetic fiber liner is your best bet, or a TIG leather type glove?

www.burton.com