Gloves for handling firewood

[mtfallsmikey]

Stanley/Mechanix until it gets real cold....researching Thinsulate bowhunter's gloves, some look promising.

 

[oneoldbanjo]

I use the thin leather gloves in the summer when it is hot as these seem to be the coolest glove to use in the summer and I like not having a thick glove on when it is warm. If I am loading wood I can wear through the middle finger and thumb in less than a day, and if it is wet they are only good for a few hours. I do however agree with the previous thread about Duct Tape.....and a few well placed pieces of Duct Tape can make the gloves last a long time. I split the tape in half lengthwise and use a piece long enough to wrap around about 1.5 times - start applying the tape over the hole and then wrap it loosely around the finger until you cover the area of the hole a second time and you will have 2 layers in the wear area and only 1 layer on the back which increases flexibility. When the tape wears out you can easily pull it off and add another layer.

When it is wet I use the cloth gloves with the rubber facing - they hold up well in the wet but are too warm for using in the summer. You can get these gloves in different thicknesses for warm or cold weather.

 

[mtfallsmikey]

Try out the new Gorilla duct tape....it rawks!

 

[oneoldbanjo]

That black tape on my gloves is the Gorilla Glue brand of duct tape...and it is much better than the cheaper grades.

 

[Zodiac45]

I use whatever cheap leather glove I can find. I have also had great longevity out of the yellow/orange knit gloves with the rubber net pattern on them. $2 at the local food store. Northern has them #8486 for $1.59 ea in my summer catalog. They wear really well but they are not impervious to splinters being knit gloves.


Don

+1 That's what I've been using for quite a while with good results. They only cost $2 at the discount store and the yarn is made from that ripstop material that will fray before tearing. The rubber webbing gives good grip too. Yes a splinter can poke through but it's never been a problem for me. Very long lasting for the price.

 

[046]

has anyone else used these new Dyneema (spectra) gloves?

 

[ray benson]

I use latex covered knit gloves like Atlas when felling, bucking or climbing. Handling firewood or splitting, a leather pair with a 4" gauntlet for more arm protection seems to work.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/5JH03

 

[Coldfront]

I was also looking at some gloves and saw these kevlar lined work gloves from Northern Tool a little spendy but they look good. I usually use the cheapo's because I loose them easy and often.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200343182_200343182

 

[RAYINTOMBALL]

Any recommendations for the longest lasting gloves used to handle firewood? I seem to wear out the thumb and first finger on all of the split cowhide gloves -does not matter if they are the $1.99 or the $6.00 versions. Using mostly Wells Lamont.

Hey nosoot here's a thread I did back in April. Hope it helps. Check out post #36 for my results. http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=65129

 

[cutter44752]

Way to tighten extended cuffs on welder's gloves?

Here's a variation on the thread (not too far afield I hope):

Has anyone figured out a cheap and easily repeatable (i.e. not duct tape ) way to tighten the cuffs on welding gloves? I generally use a pair of soft cotton gloves (or Ironclad Heavy Utilites) inside of welder's gloves because I hate scratches on my forearms and wrists, but I wish there were a way to tighten the wrists (that's easy to loosen and retighten to answer cell phones, etc.) so the gauntlets aren't flapping around the whole time...any suggestions appreciated.

 

[Octane]

Ive got a pair of $5 cotten Stihl gloves that I wear for handing firewood. They seem to hold up well and they have a textured surface on the palm side of the glove that help with your grip.
Ive worn those gloves for everything from carrying firewood to running the chainsaw, leafblower, lawnmower, etc and they work well.
Next time I may opt for the leather Stihl gloves, but these cotton ones are pretty good.
Just what I need, yet another reason to go to the local Stihl dealer and look at more toys that I dont need.

 

[LAH]

Handling wood is tough on gloves. I tend to use the Wells Lamont White Mule but only when to cold for bare hands. Gloves are very hot so I avoid them till the temp breaks into the 30's.

 

[1947wdx]

Here's a variation on the thread (not too far afield I hope):

Has anyone figured out a cheap and easily repeatable (i.e. not duct tape ) way to tighten the cuffs on welding gloves? I generally use a pair of soft cotton gloves (or Ironclad Heavy Utilites) inside of welder's gloves because I hate scratches on my forearms and wrists, but I wish there were a way to tighten the wrists (that's easy to loosen and retighten to answer cell phones, etc.) so the gauntlets aren't flapping around the whole time...any suggestions appreciated.

I'm trying out the "Arm Chaps" from one of the sponsors to this site. I've only used them one weekend, but they fit well under my gloves and protect my arms. We'll see how the hold up over time...

 

[WidowMaker]

has anyone else used these new Dyneema (spectra) gloves?

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From what I'm finding out theyare $40 + a pair, spendy but if they last a whole season they may be worth it...

 

[046]

here's a few places for about $10-$15 pair
they look pretty thin... but tuff

there's medium wt sprectra version with steel woven in for max cut resistance
http://www.armoursafety.co.nz/shop/Cut+ResistantSpecial+Gloves/Pawgard++Glove.html

http://www.palmflex.com/cut_resistant/dyneema.htm?gclid=CLiAp9D2zZYCFQOaFQodaw9D2w

http://store.pksafety.net/me96dygl1.html

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From what I'm finding out theyare $40 + a pair, spendy but if they last a whole season they may be worth it...

 

[WidowMaker]

here's a few places for about $10-$15 pair
they look pretty thin... but tuff

there's medium wt sprectra version with steel woven in for max cut resistance
http://www.armoursafety.co.nz/shop/Cut+ResistantSpecial+Gloves/Pawgard++Glove.html

http://www.palmflex.com/cut_resistant/dyneema.htm?gclid=CLiAp9D2zZYCFQOaFQodaw9D2w

http://store.pksafety.net/me96dygl1.html

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We seem to be talking apples and oranges. Here's a link to the gloves I referring to...

http://www.hexarmor.com/products/ items #2 and 27 inparticular

 

[046]

again... have not tried either one yet... but seems looking at spec's. the spectra gloves at $10 vs $35 is puncture resistance for sharps. level 5 cut protection vs level 4 cut protection.

I'm a nut for hand protection... so will be ordering some soon. probably one of each style.

http://www.palmflex.com/HexArmor/hexarmor_products.htm

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We seem to be talking apples and oranges. Here's a link to the gloves I referring to...

http://www.hexarmor.com/products/ items #2 and 27 inparticular

 

[nosoot]

I can't believe how long this thread lasted. A lot of good ideas for gloves!! Thanks for all the advice. I have found the blue Husky gloves (gauntlet style) great for sawing. The velcro straps tighten so the chips don't get inside the glove -as much. I still like the Wells Lamonts for the wood handling -it just sucks that even the ones with the thumb and forefinger double wrap still wear through or the thread comes undone and the flaps come loose.
Thanks again for all the good ideas! Gonna check my Stihl dealer saturday -want to see the Timbersports gloves.

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

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From what I'm finding out theyare $40 + a pair, spendy but if they last a whole season they may be worth it...

If you consider one season worth forty bucks, get the pigskin for 5 bucks. They'll easily last a full season.

 

[WidowMaker]

If you consider one season worth forty bucks, get the pigskin for 5 bucks. They'll easily last a full season.

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I guess it depends on the type and amount of wood you handling.. I'll give the pig skins a try before I pop $40 for a pair of the Hexarmor one...