I'm Not Too Scared to ask the Dumb Question

[Woodcutteranon]

I love my chainsaws...I love my firewood...

Ok...that's what I do. I am not a logger, so I cringe asking this question but I speak with a lot of you on AS so I am not ashamed to ask the dumb question.

What is the deal with the white gloves worn by Tree fellers? I see them advertised in Bailey's (site sponsor!) and I see them worn in videos of fellers in action. Is there a reason they are white? Is there a real safety reason that require white gloves? Is it a tradition that has no real utility to the job?

Or is it simply because their black ones are dirty?

Just know this...I would give up my career TODAY...to switch places with you guys. I'm sure your job has its ups and downs...just like everyone else's...but, holy cow, don't ever lose track of what makes logging such a special lifestyle.

Thanks. I now await your drubbing!

 

[Greystoke]

They are tough, cheap, and a guy has decent dexterity with them...I always bought them by the dozen. They make good chain bags when they are too worn to wear.

 

[tlandrum]

personally i use mechanix gloves.

 

[2dogs]

Cotton gloves are the standard. White Ox, Madsen's, Work Safe are all common brands. They are all I wear except when working in berries. They absorb vibes a little bit too.

 

[forestryworks]

i bought em cause they're cheap and have good dexterity for a knit glove. but i'm not a faller.

 

[redprospector]

I agree with tarzantree, & 2dogs.
A little word of advice. Don't give up your day job, to start falling timber, especially now.

Andy

 

[coastalfaller]

[I always bought them by the dozen. They make good chain bags when they are too worn to wear.[/QUOTE]

Me too!

 

[bullbuck]

i like the way the chips stay out of them,and i can slide the tape easiliy over my index finger to get an accurate measurement for a buck,without accidentally pulling the nail from the end of the log.and yes they are cheap too,our local convenience store sells them for right over a dollar a pair with tax

 

[MostShady1]

personally i use mechanix gloves.

+1 :agree2:

I don't go cheap when it comes to PPE. The knit gloves just don't give the grip I like, and the lower end Mechanix are almost like wearing nothing at all, dexterity wise.

 

[slowp]

I bought some. Then I didn't cut much stuff. They do fit well. I have trouble keeping gloves around so need to get cheap ones. One day, I had 4 left handed gloves and only one right handed glove. A logger suggested I trade with a one armed person that we both knew.

Then, while waiting for someone to show up, I went through my stuff and found the right handed gloves.

Gloves get wet, then get thrown on the dashboard just in case the sun might come out to dry them a bit. Then they get bounced off onto the floor on the way in and then work their way back under the seat or somewhere in a black hole. It is similar to putting socks in the washing machine.

It isn't so upsetting when the gloves are cheap.

New ones make the fallers hands look dainty. Like they should be having tea and crumpets.

 

[Jacob J.]

They're white so's you can make sure you've gotten all the dust off the top of your heater core while you're sitting on the landing early in the morning drinking coffee...

 

[056kid]

they are like socks for your hands, they fit real nice and are comfey untill you get alittle to close to the fire with them.

I used to wear the brown jersey gloves which fit like a blind monkey made them. I think the white ones are actually cheaper and they fit a ton better. I got all kinds of flack for wearing them at my old job.
I also like the white ones cause they are reversable. get a few holes going on? just swap gloves and keep on..

 

[Dayto]

Theyre cheap , and even when wet they still remain some what warm .

 

[hammerlogging]

and they keep good grip when they're wet, unlike leather. And when the palms are getting all wore out you can switch left and right and get that remaining fabric back on the underside (should I be using them this long, sure can't use them for chain bags once I'm through with them....)
1 pair white over 1 pair wool now, sometimes 2 pairs white, sometimes 1 pair, as it warms up toward summer. I like them. And cheap too! ( a rare combination......)

 

[keith811]

personally i use mechanix gloves.

love my mechanics gloves have a summer pair and a winter pair
I get good life out of them 2 pair a year one summer and one winter
verses about a pair a day of the cheapies I come out ahead
but if I were in the habbit of losing them I would go with cheap cotton gloves

 

[Gologit]

Comfortable, cheap when you buy them by the dozen, and you can patch the fingers with duct tape when they wear through.

They also make good emergency bandages if you don't care about infection and you can use them for toilet paper if you're desperate.

 

[Rookie1]

Comfortable, cheap when you buy them by the dozen, and you can patch the fingers with duct tape when they wear through.

They also make good emergency bandages if you don't care about infection and you can use them for toilet paper if you're desperate.

Ill bet not many people thought about using them for TP. That would be funny to see the ad say that.

 

[joesawer]

+1 :agree2:

I don't go cheap when it comes to PPE. The knit gloves just don't give the grip I like, and the lower end Mechanix are almost like wearing nothing at all, dexterity wise.

The white ox and similar gloves are actually much safer when working with rigging or anything with jaggers.
The mechanics gloves are nice and stylish but belong in the woods about as much some sporty Nike high tops. They will almost work, wear out in a hurry and cost too much.

 

[keith811]

Comfortable, cheap when you buy them by the dozen, and you can patch the fingers with duct tape when they wear through.

They also make good emergency bandages if you don't care about infection and you can use them for toilet paper if you're desperate.

don't know if I'd use them T.P. after I have been wearing them while running my saw. Seems to me that the saw dust that sticks in the fibers would be a little ruff in the crack.:jawdrop:

 

[joesawer]

don't know if I'd use them T.P. after I have been wearing them while running my saw. Seems to me that the saw dust that sticks in the fibers would be a little ruff in the crack.:jawdrop:

Lol, "desperate" is the key word.
You turn them inside out and pick them clean. Don't ask me how I know.