Gloves

[Tree Feller]

What gloves do y’all use when running a saw? I typically use a impact resistant type glove when I’m handling wood but don’t care for them running a saw? I’ve used mecha-flex glove and seen to work but don’t last? I would like something thin and flexible and a strapped cuff or tight cuff so shaving don’t get in them. Thanks!

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I like the Chilly Grip gloves. I buy a dozen at a time and leave them everywhere I want a pair of gloves. They're reasonably cheap and they're much better than an Atlas glove. They don't last forever, but they've got very good grip and they're comfy.

 

[Jere39]

I wonder if a "Search" mechanism in this forum would be useful?

My Summer/Winter mix

 

[GilksTreeFelling]

I wear mechanix brand "mpact CR5-A3" for all my wood/saw work. Pricey but the pair I have now are almost a year old and still solid and intact albeit a bit dirty.

 

[hopm]

harbor freight goat gloves

 

[Cody]

I wonder if a "Search" mechanism in this forum would be useful?

My Summer/Winter mix

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No kidding, ton of glove threads here but I also know the search function isn't the most useful.

I prefer the "dipped" gloves as they're just enough, and they never seem bulky or in the way. Everyone has a preference on gloves I'd imagine but most of your nitrile dipped gloves are pretty awesome, cheap, and disposable. I like them for their added grip, but they do not hold up to wood handling.

 

[turnkey4099]

Try the Nitrile gloves, under $4 for a pack of three at Wall Mart. Yes they are 'throwaways" but last a lot longer than I thought they would, thin, flexible, coating gives a nice grip on smooth splits.

I've been working firewood since 1967 and never wore gloves, then I discovered the nitriles last year. I have a pack of them in the truck, in the car, in the shop and in the house. Don't do hardly anything without grabbing a pair.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Try the Nitrile gloves, under $4 for a pack of three at Wall Mart. Yes they are 'throwaways" but last a lot longer than I thought they would, thin, flexible, coating gives a nice grip on smooth splits.

I've been working firewood since 1967 and never wore gloves, then I discovered the nitriles last year. I have a pack of them in the truck, in the car, in the shop and in the house. Don't do hardly anything without grabbing a pair.

Are these the same as Jere39 shows on the left side of his Pic? Regardless, would you recommend these for me to buy for a professional logger who has a birthday coming up? If so, I'll buy a pack of pairs for myself as well. I go through gloves like Grant went through Richmond, especially when handling hackberry and ash.

 

[Tree Feller]

Thanks for the replies. I do use the search function sometimes but I not a huge fan of it on this site.

 

[turnkey4099]

Are these the same as Jere39 shows on the left side of his Pic? Regardless, would you recommend these for me to buy for a professional logger who has a birthday coming up? If so, I'll buy a pack of pairs for myself as well. I go through gloves like Grant went through Richmond, especially when handling hackberry and ash.

I believe so but they come from different makers and thus different colors, etc. They are the best thing I ever found for filing a chain also. Enough protection for the hands and still have 'feel'

 

[anlrolfe]

More than any other, RAWHIDE, more for physical protection than grip.
I cut and clear more small growth than anything else, often stop, start, toss & move material.
I like the rubber coated glove and I do use them but by far like rawhide.
There is nothing perfect for working in the wet.

 

[user 122190]

I really liked these last year. Good fit and they lasted the entire year, with only one sewing along one finger. Just luck on my part, but I scored these for under $8. I knew it was a good deal and bought 4 or 5 pairs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YPZM2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[panolo]

I've been using the kinro frost breakers this winter and they have been great.

 

[Hinerman]

One more time.

More comfortable than leather or synthetic, more durable than leather or synthetic, better grip than leather or synthetic, cheaper than leather or synthetic, won't leak chips in, and washable. I am sure I am missing other pros over leather or synthetic.

https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Showa-...pID=61r7wuwCvzL&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[Hinerman]

What gloves do y’all use when running a saw? I typically use a impact resistant type glove when I’m handling wood but don’t care for them running a saw? I’ve used mecha-flex glove and seen to work but don’t last? I would like something thin and flexible and a strapped cuff or tight cuff so shaving don’t get in them. Thanks!

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[Wood Doctor]

There is no tree species that can possibly tear up gloves faster than hackberry. The deer know this. They use hackberry trees to remove velvet from their antlers and as a scratching post. When handling hackberry and ash, I sometimes use Boss neoprene gloves (completely waterproof) with a second soft internal glove for insulation when it's cold. It's a bit awkward and your hands can't breathe very well, but it works.

 

[bigbadbob]

 

[anlrolfe]

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They're a little bit rough unless you grease them up well. Best to break them in slow and easy unless you want to blister and chafe...

 

[Tree Feller]

It appears “glove” threads are almost as bad as “oil” threads!

 

[sb47]

I don't usually wear gloves for saw work or firewood work, except when it gets real cold. But if it's that cold I don't like being out there anyway.
When I do wear them, I wear them out so fast, I don't like spending the money. I do wear plan old deer skin gloves for some types of work, like barbwire fence work or clearing briers or handling sheet metal, stuff like that.