Mechanic's Gloves?
09-09-2005, 07:31 PM
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You know, now that we're on the subject ... I wish more stores carried a wider selection of gloves! All the Mechanix Wear / etc displays have M, L, XL. When I wanted to buy a pair for my wrenchin' girlfriend (fiance now, 
), I just couldn't find a darn one in S ... and I had to tack a pair onto a Summit order. I wear L no problem, but what about the women and children with small hands?
Don't hate on the small hands!
), I just couldn't find a darn one in S ... and I had to tack a pair onto a Summit order. I wear L no problem, but what about the women and children with small hands?Don't hate on the small hands!
09-19-2005, 09:52 PM
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I use the craftsman ones as well and like them for all but the smallest bolts. I don't like it when they get soaked with oil, cause they will bleed through to your hand and then you can't use the gloves until they dry or get cleaned.
09-21-2005, 03:49 AM
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I bought a pair about six months ago, and they've saved me from countless scratches, and you can't beat how they save your hands if you're working on something hot. I don't have to wait nearly as long to deal with my exhaust or anything now. Best $20 I ever spent.
10-11-2005, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Mechanix brand gloves are (or at least used to be) guranteed for life. The regular gloves, not the fast-fit style. It's been over a year since I called and got a new pair coming.
If you wear a hole in a finger, call a 1-800 number, tell them you have a worn out pair of gloves.
They'll give you an RA number. Mail them back and in a couple weeks, you have a replacement pair.
I bought 3 pair years ago rotate them into service. I have a pair on the shelf, a pair I use for general work and a pair I use when I am doing dirty work.
To clean them, I put them on and wash my hands using regular hand cleaner. Rinse them really well and let dry over night ...
They do take some getting used to. Very fine work, like putting a nut on a stud that you cannot see is very hard and I typically will remove the glove for that. But that is going back together and everythign should be clean.
If you wear a hole in a finger, call a 1-800 number, tell them you have a worn out pair of gloves.
They'll give you an RA number. Mail them back and in a couple weeks, you have a replacement pair.
I bought 3 pair years ago rotate them into service. I have a pair on the shelf, a pair I use for general work and a pair I use when I am doing dirty work.
To clean them, I put them on and wash my hands using regular hand cleaner. Rinse them really well and let dry over night ...
They do take some getting used to. Very fine work, like putting a nut on a stud that you cannot see is very hard and I typically will remove the glove for that. But that is going back together and everythign should be clean.
"All Mechanix Wear products are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty is only valid with original receipt of purchase. Normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, alteration to the product or negligence are not covered under Mechanix Wear’s warranty.
As required by law, please make sure that products returned for warranty are washed."
10-12-2005, 08:35 AM
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I had reasonable luck with some gardening-section
gloves from Wal-Mart. Thin goatskin and spandex.
They were fairly tough. But I go through gloves at
about a pair a week because I do a lot of yard
work, gloves don't stay tough when they are fully
waterlogged. The goatskin ones lasted pretty well
although they now have a couple of finger holes.
Cowhide lasts maybe 2 evenings of laying cocquina
rock underwater. Maybe.
I need something way tough that doesn't turn to
pudding when it's soaked. Also highly abrasion / cut
resistant. Probably synthetic. I'm thinking maybe
those industrial, Kevlar fiber ones like for meat
cutters who don't want to become part of the
hamburger. But don't know of any really good
sources.
gloves from Wal-Mart. Thin goatskin and spandex.
They were fairly tough. But I go through gloves at
about a pair a week because I do a lot of yard
work, gloves don't stay tough when they are fully
waterlogged. The goatskin ones lasted pretty well
although they now have a couple of finger holes.
Cowhide lasts maybe 2 evenings of laying cocquina
rock underwater. Maybe.
I need something way tough that doesn't turn to
pudding when it's soaked. Also highly abrasion / cut
resistant. Probably synthetic. I'm thinking maybe
those industrial, Kevlar fiber ones like for meat
cutters who don't want to become part of the
hamburger. But don't know of any really good
sources.
10-13-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
I'm thinking maybe those industrial, Kevlar fiber ones like for meat cutters who don't want to become part of the hamburger. But don't know of any really good sources.
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http://www.tedsmilitarysurplus.com/c...evlarknit.html
http://www.chefdepot.net/bonesaw.htm
http://www.blackhawk.com/product_det...uct_id=1974&d=
http://www.copquest.com/12-1000.htm
http://www.copquest.com/12-1500.htm
http://www.pro-am.com/Catalog/Exec/p...product_id=494
