Good Protective Chainsaw Gloves

Those look like the standard Husky protective gloves - I own a pair and was OK but not real happy with them. Essentially they are like your standard "one-size-fits-all" leather work glove with a thin layer of protective padding on the left hand. They fit like a generic glove, which I don't like any more than I would want to buy shoes in a "one size" version, however if you like that style glove you might be happy with the fit. The padding is THIN - almost undetectable, but it meets OSHA standards. As I understand it the EU has different grades of protection based on chain speed, and these are the lowest EU grade. However my biggest gripe is that they are a gauntlet style glove, and as such they tend to act as chip catchers and funnel lots of wood chips from the saw down into your fingers >:-(

I actually used the Lumberworks gloves for cutting the first time the other day, and found they were terrific. The fit was MUCH better, as they have sizes to match your hand. They were very comfortable, and gave good feel and control over the saw. I haven't used them enough to assess durability, but they seemed OK in that regard. The left hand padding is MUCH thicker, they are able to meet the highest EU grade, but it doesn't get in the way of using the gloves. I wouldn't use either pair for doing extensive wood handling, since that wears out gloves quickly, but I like that they have some level of extra wear material on the Lumberworks gloves. The wrists are snug fitting and have elastic / velcro closures, so they keep the chips out

I certainly think the Lumberworks gloves are about as close to the ideal as one is going to get in a protective glove, while the Husky's are more on the order of meeting the minimal requirements.

Gooserider

I have used my Husky chainsaw gloves for a little over a year. I use them only while sawing since they aren't cheap. They are apparently pretty durable- I've gone through several pairs of other gloves during this time. I agree with Goose though- they aren't the most comfortable gloves out there. The one-size fits all design makes them too big on my size medium/large hands. I'm going to check out the lumberworks gloves before my woodcutting season starts this year.

Josh

Don't mean to hijack the thread (these gloves are good but DEFINITELY not protective) but I was buying a new chain a few weeks ago and the dealer had a display of Atlas Nitrile gloves on the counter so I picked up a pair. There is nothing safety about them but for carrying, splitting and stacking, they are amazing! They were less than $5 and I've already processed several cords and they still look brand new. Your hands do sweat inside due to the material on the palms but for me it is a small price to pay for the comfort and dexterity they give me, not to mention the savings over the Ironclad gloves I was using.

Agreed - they wear well, and give good protection against non-chainsaw cutting as well - I got pointed at them by the local hardware store when I needed to pick up some broken glass from the yard. The natural rubber or nitrile over stretch cloth are now my "go-to" gloves for most tasks. I've also found the Atlas "Therm plus" gloves are amazingly warm, even when wet. They also can be thrown in the washing machine when they get grubby - it doesn't get much of the stains out, but it does make them sort of cleaner...

Gooserider