OT...fabrication gloves
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OT...fabrication gloves
Hey guys, looking for some recommendations for some fabrication gloves. Looking for something that I can do some light mig welding and metal work cutting, grinding etc. with out switching gloves
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I buy deerskin all leather gloves by the tools at Sams Club or Costco. Don't use the nylon stretchy back ones like "mechanix" or cotton work gloves. Any heat or sparks will instantly melt the nylon to your skin making a worse burn than no gloves at all. Make sure the size fits well, try picking up a quarter with them on. If I think I'm going to be holding or picking up hot metal I just slip my heavy welding gloves on right over them.
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I use the mechanics type gloves most of the time. Keeps my hands safe from cuts, chemicals, etc. When I weld, I swap for a pair of heavier leather gloves I keep with the welder. When working just with chemicals, paint, thinner, cleaners etc, I put on a pair of blue latex gloves. Pick them up cheap at HF and use them once. Yes, I wear different gloves for different tasks.
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Probably in going to catch flack over this but, here goes. I buy all of my work gloves at Harbor Freight. Why you ask? Because I can't beat the selection and price. My hands are well above the X and most 2X at most places. HF is the only place that I can find any. They have taken a beating welding, grinding, and held up to sharp edges as well. I usually lose them before I destroy them.
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Welding gloves have a longer cuff to protect from sparks, I hate getting burnt. I do use two pairs of the thinner TIG gloves. One for actually making the parts where they pick up oils and contaminates. The other for actually welding and positioning the clean parts, those I store in my helmet. Personal preference, I just believe in clean welds.
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tig finger
Try this site www.weldingtips and tricks.Com
he sells something called a tig finger.
thinking using the hollow braided 'rope' sold as door gaskets for wood stoves might work as well, just not as pretty. He also has reaaly good instructional videos as well. TIG machine is on my bucket list.
he sells something called a tig finger.
thinking using the hollow braided 'rope' sold as door gaskets for wood stoves might work as well, just not as pretty. He also has reaaly good instructional videos as well. TIG machine is on my bucket list.
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I use the same gloves AX mentioned from Sam's club when fabricating. Once these are broken in they are great. My only gripe with them is the vinyl fingertips which I end up burning off......
As far as doing lighter duty stuff, you can't beat the Mechanix gloves for fit and comfort.
As far as doing lighter duty stuff, you can't beat the Mechanix gloves for fit and comfort.
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I have 2 different sets of gloves. I am a strong believer that welding gloves and fab gloves should be 2 different pair.
I guarantee that if you buy 1 pair to do both you will be sorry. The first time you nick your glove with the grinder then you to weld you will instantly know where a hole or thin spot is lol. Ask me how I know.
I have some Mechanics style gloves I use for grinding etc and they are pretty good. I have some Kobalt brand welding gloves for MIG and they do a great job ($22) I think I was looking at Tillmans (Cant remember the exact name) but they seemed to have good reviews.
I guarantee that if you buy 1 pair to do both you will be sorry. The first time you nick your glove with the grinder then you to weld you will instantly know where a hole or thin spot is lol. Ask me how I know.
I have some Mechanics style gloves I use for grinding etc and they are pretty good. I have some Kobalt brand welding gloves for MIG and they do a great job ($22) I think I was looking at Tillmans (Cant remember the exact name) but they seemed to have good reviews.
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I like the deerskins too. They are supple enough to not hamper grabbing something small yet tough enough to stand up to abuse. When welding you should have a pair of welding gloves with the bigger cuffs though. A bit more protection. Once I had a small blob of hot metal roll all the way down my sleeve to my armpit where it nestled nicely there. Bad owies!
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OK guys...my very loving wife bought me Lincoln mig welding gloves on amazon as a surprise. She bought a large pair case they didn't have medium. Is there anyway to shrink them, they fit good in the palm but a little long in the finger any thoughts...
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I use good gloves for MIG and TIG because I like the tactile feel of the better quality glove. As for using a welding glove for other tasks I would steer clear of that practice...personally I do not want oil or grease on any glove that I am using to handle metal that I intend to weld. Even the oil on new metal can cause problems when it gets on your welding gloves.
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