Work Gloves

I usually use those loose fitting cheapo gloves....only problem is that they are always way too big, and I end up not getting a good grip. So, I went and spent $22 on Mechanix Gloves that fit nice and snug....the palm, and most fingers are tough Leather, 3 fingers are of a Suede type Leather....lasted 3 weeks before a hole wore thru one of the fingers......what type of gloves to you guys use.....or would recommend

http://www.northernsafety.com/Product/19716/NS-Ruf-flex-Premium-Rubber-Palm-Coated-Work-Gloves

Believe it or not these are the best gloves I have found ! They let you maintain a good grip while not restricting finger movement. You can buy them cheaper at places like home depot or harbor freight. I usually order them in a large amount and they cost a lot less and last forever that way.

Pete

I personally like unlined leather gloves for sawing/splitting/moving firewood. I think the best deal is the Wells Lamont cowhide gloves from Costco ... 3 for $20 and you'll probably get a lot more than a week out of a pair. ;-)

These are a pretty good bargain as well. Elkskin/deerskin is tougher than cowhide. http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=427824

I posted the same question last year so I know what your dealing with. I had decent luck with these from Tractor Supply: http://www.tractorsupply.com/-734108399 . I paid regular price and was content with the choice. Used up two pairs during the fall/winter wood processing. No clue how much I did but 10 cords is realistic for the conversation. The additional leather swatches on the fingers is where these were strong. Those tabs fell off with use and led to catastrophic failures. Right now they are on 9.99 sale. May get a pair today just to take advantage of that sale. My ultimate choice however, has been the 3 pair for $xxx at Home Depot. I bought them for 9.99 a pack and decided that would be the glove I used for good. Leather, no insulation, pretty much disposable gloves. They lasted for weeks until the finger tips wore through and then in the can with them. I found this happens with the $25 gloves just as quickly, so why waste the money. Good thing for me was they went on sale for 5.99 for a while and everytime I went to HD I grabbed a pack. Last time I bought gloves, I was on the way to check out at the contractor isle and swore I was not going to buy another pack. I knew I already had 3 packs scattered around and would not need any for a while. Well, I was at the register and there was the display of gloves, again on sale. This time is was 2.49 a pack of three. Now I have 9 packages of gloves and am pretty sure I will be ok for a while.

I hate using open gauntlet gloves. I keep getting wood slivers up under my fingernails. Leather wears out way too quick. For wood handling I use Ansell HyFlex.

http://www.ansellpro.com/hyflex/11-920.asp

For general work I wear Clutch Gear mechanics gloves.

http://www.superiorglove.com/MXBU_Clutch_Gear_Mechanics_Gloves_P888.html

I stock up on these whenever they go on sale http://www.menards.com/main/housewa.../performance-glove-large/p-1358748-c-7082.htm not the highest quality but cost 15% of what a pair of Mechanix or IronClad gloves will run ya.

I use deer skin for handling wood, seams to wear better than cow hide.

I use caterpillar impact work gloves. They have anti vibe gel in them which is nice for saw work and have reinforced fingers.I Get them free from work so unsure of the price but they are made by Ringers. Shouldn't cost over $10 -15 per pair and they hold up really well.

Leather gloves from the local feed store. They stretch to fit with sweat. A pair lasts most of a year.

You aren't working hard enough....bought a pair on Sunday morning and by the end of the day I had a hole in one of the fingers...bringing them back to Lowes and at least getting a store credit (through out the receipt)

I bought a near identical pair at Ace Hardware recently. Love 'em. Not to thick or heavy. Gives me a good grip on the chain saw or axe. Gives me a really good grip on wood when I'm splitting and stacking. So far, no signs of wear.

I just started using a pair similar to these, so far I like these. They've survived a couple sessions of wood working already, with only a minor rubbing being noticed. I've used Mechanix gloves and leather gloves, neither last very long. So hopefully these will work out better, but at least they are cheaper.