Great Gloves For Woodworking

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Thought I'd share with you that I finally found work-gloves that I enjoy woodworking with.  I could pick up a dime with these on.  I get a better grip on tools, with a little less vibration. My hands don't dry out. My hands don't sweat much in them. I don't get all of those little cuts anymore. And, generally, I feel safer.  Now, I just leave them on until the end of the workday.  I often forget that they are even still on.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Glove-370BBK-Nitrile-Gloves/dp/B0035UY5T4/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1384822384&sr=1-8&keywords=Woodworking+gloves

(Funny though, last week, at the end of my second day using the gloves, I was thinking, "Wow!  These gloves are great! Usually, by now I'd have at least one little splinter."  An hour later, while flipping and spinning an 8 foot 8/4 rough red oak board, I got a 2 inch splinter 45 degrees into my forearm!! I was thinking after 45 minutes of digging with a needle and tweezers, "If I can't get this out soon, I'll have to go to the emergency room!"  Maybe, I'll try to cover my whole body with this stuff?   [scratch chin]

 

[Frank Pellow]

Thanks for the tip.  I will see if I can buy them in Canada.

later: I found them but I can't find a 12 pack.  In the USA, the 12 pack is $39.95.  In Canada, one pair would cost me $8.37.  That's a LOT more than the usual Canadian mark-up that we get used to. Maybe I will by a pair and see what I think of them.

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Wow, too bad, Frank. With the 12/pack, they work out to $3.28/pair.  I would pay $20/pair.

 

[stvrowe]

I use PUG-17 gloves purchased from a local safety supply house - pack of 12 pair for under $16.  Good grip, good dexterity, and keeps the splinters out.  The Ninja Force gloves made by MCR are also good but a lot more expensive.

 

[Walk On Wood]

Thought I'd share with you that I finally found work-gloves that I enjoy woodworking with.  I could pick up a dime with these on.  I get a better grip on tools, with a little less vibration. My hands don't dry out. My hands don't sweat much in them. I don't get all of those little cuts anymore. And, generally, I feel safer.  Now, I just leave them on until the end of the workday.  I often forget that they are even still on.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Glove-370BBK-Nitrile-Gloves/dp/B0035UY5T4/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1384822384&sr=1-8&keywords=Woodworking+gloves

(Funny though, last week, at the end of my second day using the gloves, I was thinking, "Wow!  These gloves are great! Usually, by now I'd have at least one little splinter."  An hour later, while flipping and spinning an 8 foot 8/4 rough red oak board, I got a 2 inch splinter 45 degrees into my forearm!! I was thinking after 45 minutes of digging with a needle and tweezers, "If I can't get this out soon, I'll have to go to the emergency room!"  Maybe, I'll try to cover my whole body with this stuff?   [scratch chin]

Just wanted to say thanks for the info about these gloves. I had been searching for awhile for gloves that i would actually keep on, rather than take off all the time. I bought 12 pairs the day you posted this. I've had a pair at my shop, at my house, in my toolbox, and in my truck since then.  Wherever i start my day, i put a pair on and leave them on as much as possible. I have thrown away 2 sets due to being worn out, the rest are still going strong.  These are an excellent buy to any woodworker looking to protect their hands a bit.  Being a floor guy, i particularly like them for keeping stain and finish off my hands.  Thanks again.

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Thought I'd share with you that I finally found work-gloves that I enjoy woodworking with.  I could pick up a dime with these on.  I get a better grip on tools, with a little less vibration. My hands don't dry out. My hands don't sweat much in them. I don't get all of those little cuts anymore. And, generally, I feel safer.  Now, I just leave them on until the end of the workday.  I often forget that they are even still on.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Glove-370BBK-Nitrile-Gloves/dp/B0035UY5T4/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1384822384&sr=1-8&keywords=Woodworking+gloves

(Funny though, last week, at the end of my second day using the gloves, I was thinking, "Wow!  These gloves are great! Usually, by now I'd have at least one little splinter."  An hour later, while flipping and spinning an 8 foot 8/4 rough red oak board, I got a 2 inch splinter 45 degrees into my forearm!! I was thinking after 45 minutes of digging with a needle and tweezers, "If I can't get this out soon, I'll have to go to the emergency room!"  Maybe, I'll try to cover my whole body with this stuff?   [scratch chin]

Just wanted to say thanks for the info about these gloves. I had been searching for awhile for gloves that i would actually keep on, rather than take off all the time. I bought 12 pairs the day you posted this. I've had a pair at my shop, at my house, in my toolbox, and in my truck since then.  Wherever i start my day, i put a pair on and leave them on as much as possible. I have thrown away 2 sets due to being worn out, the rest are still going strong.  These are an excellent buy to any woodworker looking to protect their hands a bit.  Being a floor guy, i particularly like them for keeping stain and finish off my hands.  Thanks again.

You're very welcome. I'm glad that this post connected with someone. Funny, I have these gloves all over the place, too. Now, after using them for a while, I really don't like working without them.

 

[TelcoRandy]

Thanks for the tip.  I will see if I can buy them in Canada.

later: I found them but I can't find a 12 pack.  In the USA, the 12 pack is $39.95.  In Canada, one pair would cost me $8.37.  That's a LOT more than the usual Canadian mark-up that we get used to. Maybe I will by a pair and see what I think of them.

My Canadian Brother!

Princess Auto sells "Horizon" branded gloves just like those but in more varieties, by the way I'm not a fan of the nitrile dip. I like the PVC dip more.
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-3-4-Dipped-Nitrile-Gloves/8162109.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-Rubber-Coated-Gloves/8004874.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-PVC-Palm-Gloves/8075780.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-Rubber-Palm-Gloves/8078784.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/High-Visibility/L-XL-Hi-Vis-Orange-Latex-Foam-Dipped-GLoves/8480014.p

The PVC ones are $3 a pair at the moment (sale price) and the rest range from $4.99-5.99.

Be it that you're from Toronto or possibly the GTA I'm sure you'll find a store close to you:
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/locator/storeLocator.jsp

 

[Bob Wolfe]

Acklands  also has similar gloves, I use them, especially when handling melamine.  Had not noticed them at the Princess store, but never looked either.

 

[Claimdude]

What is it about the PVC coating that you prefer over nitrile?

Thanks
Jack

Thanks for the tip.  I will see if I can buy them in Canada.

later: I found them but I can't find a 12 pack.  In the USA, the 12 pack is $39.95.  In Canada, one pair would cost me $8.37.  That's a LOT more than the usual Canadian mark-up that we get used to. Maybe I will by a pair and see what I think of them.

My Canadian Brother!

Princess Auto sells "Horizon" branded gloves just like those but in more varieties, by the way I'm not a fan of the nitrile dip. I like the PVC dip more.
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-3-4-Dipped-Nitrile-Gloves/8162109.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-Rubber-Coated-Gloves/8004874.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-PVC-Palm-Gloves/8075780.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Utility/Large-Rubber-Palm-Gloves/8078784.p
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/High-Visibility/L-XL-Hi-Vis-Orange-Latex-Foam-Dipped-GLoves/8480014.p

The PVC ones are $3 a pair at the moment (sale price) and the rest range from $4.99-5.99.

Be it that you're from Toronto or possibly the GTA I'm sure you'll find a store close to you:
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/locator/storeLocator.jsp

 

[TelcoRandy]

I mostly just prefer the PVC ones because they're more textured than the smooth nitrile. I've also gotten the impression that the nitrile gloves crack more but that may just be because I used them quite a bit while fixing cars.

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Thanks for the tip.  I will see if I can buy them in Canada.

later: I found them but I can't find a 12 pack.  In the USA, the 12 pack is $39.95.  In Canada, one pair would cost me $8.37.  That's a LOT more than the usual Canadian mark-up that we get used to. Maybe I will by a pair and see what I think of them.

Frank,
Did you find the gloves?
If you would like, I could order them for you and send them to you. Just pay the extra shipping.