Metalwork gloves?

[inchpincher]

Not gauntlets for welding etc but fitted leather gloves for general handling of metalwork. I've been using gardening ones i pinch from my dad but i'm going through them fast...

I bought some generic leather ones from screwfix and they're awful, i'd need hands like jeff capes to fit 'em!

What do others use/recommend?

 

[Rod]

Screwfix gloves

Same here I bought six pair and all arrived with stitching coming undone.Returned them straight away.Absolute rubbish.

 

[bigbadbugga]

try BOC.

http://www.bocsafetyproducts.co.uk/product_viewCat_5_259_gloves.html

a glove for every job

 

[inchpincher]

Kevlar eh? They look like woolen mits to me... Think i might have found what im looking for on ebay although could be a bit large -> Ebay link

 

[Tigman]

Arco.co.uk sell rigger gloves for £0.75 a pair , they seem to do me allright !

 

[pedrobedro]

You could try some tig gloves, they are thin leather but you might rip them easily. Rigger gloves are fine as long as they are the right size.

 

[Porschemaniac]

I'll go with Rigger Gloves. I have a really good quality pair that I bought ages ago and they are great for everything.

They're getting near to retirement now and I'll be gutted when they do give up on me.

Trouble is that I can't remember where I got them from! Think it may have been B & Q, or one of the other big DIY stores - but for the life of me, I can't remember.

In any case (and getting back to the point) good quality Rigger Gloves work for me.

 

[hotrodder]

I find builders gloves fit better/give better dexterity than riggers, cut resistant versions are available but i've never had any problems with the cheaper flavour myself.
Gonna give the thinner version a go next time i need some

 

[..DAZ..]

I have some rubber faced gloves that are great for lifting metal about, as long as it is not hot of course. They're quite often used in glazing as they are really tacky and dont slip. You can find very similair ones in the garden centres etc, I will try and find a pic for you.

daz

 

[wyn]

I've also been using the thin rubber palmed gloves for a couple of months for any general messing about with metal. The palm bits seem pretty hardwearing but the backs start to get a bit rough if doing a lot of grinding.

 

[pedrobedro]

Daz, those sound like the builder's gloves in hotrod's link. I use them for everything except welding as they are good and grippy even when you get them wet. I get them from the local market for £1 a pair.

 

[..DAZ..]

Yeah, not much good though if the grinder hits your knuckles! (because you stupidly removed the guard for a wee job and couldnt be bothered to put it back on)

They are the ones I was talking about in the link

 

[cazl1994]

we are builders and we use alot of the builders golves they are very hard wearing and are good to keep your hands dry and warm in winter and seem good for most jobs
caz

 

[cazl1994]

Daz, those sound like the builder's gloves in hotrod's link. I use them for everything except welding as they are good and grippy even when you get them wet. I get them from the local market for £1 a pair.

i can get them for 12 pairs for £10 from the local collective sale from a dealer

 

[Hitch]

Most of use use these for general handling of stuff, operating machinery etc.
Theres a couple of similar ones, but they are the thinner ones, which i favour. No good for welding and not brilliant for grinding, but lifting, cutting, etc, they are ideal. Even thin enough to be able to feel small nuts and bolts.

 

[madkayaker]

the ones in hitches link are becoming standard issue on building sites were you have to use gloves at all times. I have some fingerless ones http://www.arco.co.uk/products/14T0600/118695/Trojan Grasp Fingerless Gloves and use these for most things but i also find builder gloves very good

 

[Welderpaul]

They any good them there gloves then Karl? We've finally exhausted about 500 pairs of marigold industrial gloves (Not yellow plastic ones i'll have you know..). Always go through on the back of the left hand though..