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Was on the top of sunshine canyon today installing rails for solar panels it was a balmy 26 degrees and 30mph winds.
i have some decent winter gloves but they don't have the dexterity to install hardware. Switched to the maxflex work gloves I normally wear and froze but got most of the hardware on the first rack installed.
So the question is anyone have a favorite winter working glove that keeps as much dexterity as possible and also won't shred itself within the day? And long shot hopefully find in stock and pick up tomorrow?
funkymonkey1111
01-02-2017, 23:07
Was on the top of sunshine canyon today installing rails for solar panels it was a balmy 26 degrees and 30mph winds.
i have some decent winter gloves but they don't have the dexterity to install hardware. Switched to the maxflex work gloves I normally wear and froze but got most of the hardware on the first rack installed.
So the question is anyone have a favorite winter working glove that keeps as much dexterity as possible and also won't shred itself within the day? And long shot hopefully find in stock and pick up tomorrow?
a friend was telling me about these today, saying he really likes them. no personal experience, but may be worth a look
https://us-store.altaiskis.com/product/lined-elkskin-leather-gloves-2/
I used to wear the old rag wool open finger tip gloves. Give them a try, even mostly warm when wet. Now I seldom wear gloves, and I work outside all day. If it gets below 10 or 15 I wear leather Thinsulates. Just a no name safety glove. I'm like you, I need super dexterity at work. My conclusion is nobody makes a perfect glove for outside.
My conclusion is nobody makes a perfect glove for outside.
Tell me where to get the open finger tip gloves please. I've seen guys with them here and there but never knew they were warm.
funky those are like the ones I have much too thick to start bolts and washers
I was reading about fingerless this evening
The racking is aluminum sucks the heat right out when holding in position and bolting together.
Seems like some people will do a latex liner underneath the thin work gloves to help hold in heat.
Great-Kazoo
01-02-2017, 23:43
funky those are like the ones I have much too thick to start bolts and washers
I was reading about fingerless this evening
The racking is aluminum sucks the heat right out when holding in position and bolting together.
Seems like some people will do a latex liner underneath the thin work gloves to help hold in heat.
Latex also holds moisture against your skin and not allowing your hands to breathe.
http://m.basspro.com/RedHead-Convertible-Raggwool-Gloves-for-Men/product/1504281816/
Best thing I've used is the flip over mitten type of hunters gloves. On extra cold days add a thin liner glove
Latex also holds moisture against your skin and not allowing your hands to breathe.
Helps keep your hands moisturized during our dry winters.
The tool I use for steep roofs is aluminum, and hollow, so I can attest to it sucking any heat right out of your hands.
GilpinGuy
01-03-2017, 02:40
I've been looking for good cold weather gloves too. I saw the "-40F" gloves on Amazon and the reviews are shit, so the search continues.
buffalobo
01-03-2017, 06:09
http://m.basspro.com/RedHead-Convertible-Raggwool-Gloves-for-Men/product/1504281816/
Best thing I've used is the flip over mitten type of hunters gloves. On extra cold days add a thin liner glove
^^^This or a light Jersey glove with a heavy leather glove to go over.
When need high dexterity remove heavy leather glove and use Jersey til get cold and then switch hands.
Handshoe shuffle.
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I use the deerskin gloves from Murdochs for most outside work, including car work a week ago when it was 20. Seem to keep my fingers from becoming stiff from the cold. Not sure how much extra dexterity you need.
If you need bare finger dexterity I would start with the nylon/polyester type gloves, then get some lined gloves and cut off a few fingers from the lined gloves.
Just a thin layer of protection will prevent the nasty cold suckout and stiff fingers.
Also, I see that there is disposable liner gloves in cotton at wallmart website. There are some disposable liners in nylon geared for clean room use. These will shred over time but may last a few hours for the job at hand.
Off to the despot before I head back up this morning will see what they have for fingerless
bobbyfairbanks
01-03-2017, 10:20
Dude keep your core warmer and hands and feet will stay warmer put on a thing puffy under your outer layer.
I work outside and have had the same issues. I use these-
http://www.mechanix.com/cold-weather/fastfit-insulated
My go to when its really cold are the Flylow(Colorado company). These can take a beating.
https://shop.flylowgear.com/collections/web-specials/products/tough-guy-glove-1?variant=22190348100
Christies Sports carries them.
A good fingerless ragg wool glove in combination with a synthetic or merino wool liner glove is good for active work in winter. It's what I use for cross country skiing, hunting, splitting wood, etc. These will keep you warm when wet, and you can carry spare dry liner gloves in a pocket. A good outdoors store will carry them.
Dude keep your core warmer and hands and feet will stay warmer put on a thing puffy under your outer layer.
That doesn't work when you're handling metal that's cold
I work outside and have had the same issues. I use these-
http://www.mechanix.com/cold-weather/fastfit-insulated
My go to when its really cold are the Flylow(Colorado company). These can take a beating.
https://shop.flylowgear.com/collections/web-specials/products/tough-guy-glove-1?variant=22190348100
Christies Sports carries them.
Dexterity sucks with the first type
This is what I do mostly. A jersey or thin liner glove under my leather gloves. None of the winter gloves, hunting gloves hold up to actual work. (at least in my findings)
This is ymmv. I've been using the same hunters gloves for 8 seasons.
My fingers dislocate when i struggle with lined gloves
bobbyfairbanks
01-03-2017, 11:05
That doesn't work when you're handling metal that's cold. The principles of staying warm don't change. You need gloves thin gloves. Plus a very warm core so your body sends more blood to your fingers.
JohnnyEgo
01-03-2017, 11:15
When I need the dexterity, I grit my teeth and wear Mechanix gloves. They keep the wind off, take some of the chill out of bare metal, and will keep the frostbite at bay for an hour. However, they have next to no water resistance, so they are worthless when wet. I wear over-mittens when I am standing around and don't need the dexterity. I wear different gloves entirely when it is wet, and accept that I probably won't be doing much dexterity work in very wet and cold conditions.
Dude keep your core warmer and hands and feet will stay warmer put on a thing puffy under your outer layer.
This is good practice in general, but doesn't really address cold hands. I've grown accustomed to wearing long johns and long sleeved sports shirts under my work clothes any time it is about 30 degrees or less. It really helps me be able to stand out in the elements for long periods of time in relative comfort, but gloves are still important.
My own issue is that I often have to use electronics at the same time so the gloves go on and off the whole time. Very annoying.
funkymonkey1111
01-03-2017, 14:16
I'll throw this out there, not as a hardy option, but perhaps a strategy:
Simms fly fishing makes gloves that have pockets for hand warmer inserts--bit the insert is placed on the underside of the wrist. The theory is that warming the blood going into the hands had an overall greater impact than trying to warm blood already into the fingers
now, i have no idea if this works personally, but have read positive reviews.
So, i wonder if its possible to rig something like this up for work gloves? Just a thought
My own issue is that I often have to use electronics at the same time so the gloves go on and off the whole time. Very annoying.
Have you tried the nylon/polyester type "runner" gloves with the metal fabric on the finger tips? They work well with touch phone screens, and the fabric puts a layer between your hands and whatever. Not very durable but has to be better than bare hands.
Have you tried the nylon/polyester type "runner" gloves with the metal fabric on the finger tips? They work well with touch phone screens, and the fabric puts a layer between your hands and whatever. Not very durable but has to be better than bare hands.
I've had those for running in the past, and I like them for most tasks. The problem with those is that they are thin enough that if I'm using them, I can just go without gloves completely. If there was such a thing as a universal stylus that would work across multiple brands and models of electronics, that'd be nice.
Right now I'm using my hunting gloves. In addition to them falling apart at the seams within 10 times of using them (I sewed them back together so no big deal) I just can't get a hold of the poly rope on my ladder while wearing them.
I finally found some good gloves to keep my hands warm when working outside. Unfortunately, I find I have to constantly remove them because they hinder my dexterity too much.
I'm going to keep an eye on this thread to see if someone comes up with something warm that still allows some use of the hands. Sucks when you're working in damn near zero degree temps on cold metal parts with your bare hands.
They sell mechanics type gloves at depot that are touch screen friendly
. The principles of staying warm don't change. You need gloves thin gloves. Plus a very warm core so your body sends more blood to your fingers.
I've tried this while working outside and disagree as it produces sweating
To each their own
BushMasterBoy
01-03-2017, 16:12
Anybody try a mechanics glove, with a silk glove liner underneath? For extreme wilderness, I wear a silk Hawaiian style shirt under a wool sweater. It is an extreme force multiplier to staying warm. I am just lucky I don't have to do delicate mechanical work in cold weather.
Bobby my core and head is quite warm had longies top and bottom, fleece lined duluth pants, good boots, flannel shirt, mountain hardware puffy under a carhart, fleece hat and a silk wild rag for my neck.
bought a 10 dollar pair of fingerless gloves at the depot and wore them over my maxflex and it is was a good proof of concept even though they did not last the day. I would palm the aluminum brackets and use the finger tips for the mounting hardware.
http://i.imgur.com/eECEGwt.jpg
here is what I am installing evactuated tube solar panel brackets. rated for 130 mph winds
http://i.imgur.com/6LEvz7a.jpg
not a bad office even when chilly
http://i.imgur.com/Y6qReWU.jpg
You can stitch those gloves up pretty easily instead of tossing them out. Are you working tomorrow?
You can stitch those gloves up pretty easily instead of tossing them out. Are you working tomorrow?
Not solaring. Starting my scheduled work week at the shop.
I agree with the flip over mittens, except I usually wore a hole the thumb, but then you will get more dexterity. I never found a pair of gloves that wouldn't shred when used for any type of work.
Here are the ones that I like. Keep my hands nice and warm. Can't work with smaller fasteners or tubing with them.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170104/487d705f526408a7744205a1c2784e4c.jpg
Been on a life long quest for warm/dexterous gloves. The warm body core doesn't work for me. The core can sweat but the toes and fingers will still be cold. Warm packs on the hands are great but don't help the fingers. Liner gloves with mittens work but the mitts are always coming off. The rag wool mitts that have the top that folds back is nice because you can toss a hand warmer in it to keep the fingers warm.
Great-Kazoo
01-04-2017, 15:59
Been on a life long quest for warm/dexterous gloves. The warm body core doesn't work for me. The core can sweat but the toes and fingers will still be cold. Warm packs on the hands are great but don't help the fingers. Liner gloves with mittens work but the mitts are always coming off. The rag wool mitts that have the top that folds back is nice because you can toss a hand warmer in it to keep the fingers warm.
Part of the problem with cold toes and fingers (besides proper clothing) comes from circulation issues. Caffeine or caffeinated products are vasoconstrictors, causing a constriction of the blood vessels. As the blood vessels constrict places such as toes and fingers feel the cold more than others on ones body.
There's studies which support the caffeine issues, others say it helps blood flow. For issues i had with cold by dropping caffeine related items the cold didn't effect me as much as it use to.
Of course there's the reality some people just have a hard time staying warm ;)
YMMV.
Aloha_Shooter
01-04-2017, 18:02
When I went to Antarctica, I looked at my gloves as a two-part solution because I knew I wanted dexterity to change lenses and take pictures. I bought a thin pair of gloves that were sufficient to protect my hand from the wind and external temperature for brief moments and thicker gloves that fit over the thin ones which were for extended use. It worked quite well -- too well in fact as the temps weren't as cold as I expected and I generally ended up wearing a thick glove on the left and a thin glove on the right and just stuck my right hand in my pocket when I wasn't taking pictures.
The gloves I posted in the picture above actually came with a thinner pair of some sort that are meant to be worn under the outer ones. I haven't tried to double them up as designed but after reading Aloha's post I might give that a try.
I've had those for running in the past, and I like them for most tasks. The problem with those is that they are thin enough that if I'm using them, I can just go without gloves completely. If there was such a thing as a universal stylus that would work across multiple brands and models of electronics, that'd be nice.
Right now I'm using my hunting gloves. In addition to them falling apart at the seams within 10 times of using them (I sewed them back together so no big deal) I just can't get a hold of the poly rope on my ladder while wearing them.
Did you know they sell that thread that allows you to use your touchscreens? You could purchase some, stitch it in an 'x' on your fingertips, and alleviate that particular issue. As far as the warmth factor, let me think on that. As you sew, I'm just wondering if you get the same type of fabric that is used for ironing boards and sew it into some glove liners, with the reflective surface facing inward....maybe that would keep your fingers warmer? Then again, it doesn't resolve the inversely proportional issue of warmth over dexterity. Hmmm.
I agree with the flip over mittens, except I usually wore a hole the thumb, but then you will get more dexterity. I never found a pair of gloves that wouldn't shred when used for any type of work.
My last pair, cabelas store brand, had a slit in the thumb so you could peel it back if work required all the digits. But I'd repaired them 4 times from stitching issues.
Thanks tan didn't know they sold that thread
I've seen that thread on some gloves before, but didn't realize it was the thread that was the important factor. I may actually look into that in the future. I'm not too worried about it as my job isn't that important and there probably isn't a glove that exists that keeps you warm while working well with rope, chalk, and touch screens at the same time.
I like your idea grey like the Omni heat type jackets
Stu- have you tried modding a pair of your gloves, sewing leather patches to where the rope slides through your hands (mainly the palms, the inside part of the thumb, and the outside of your forefinger?
As far as the chalk goes, can you not modify a chalk-holder out of a thin metal tube or PVC pipe with some sort of a wrap to grip it?? Are you speaking of a normal piece of chalk, or something akin to sidewalk chalk?
DFBrews- I didn't know there were jackets like that! Awesome. :)
Sidewalk chalk, and I go through so much that I'd spend more time trying to change chalk than I would writing. That special super hero thread is what I'm most interested in. That'd be great to sew into someone's back pocket for a butt dialing prank that keeps giving and giving.
Just lick your finger before you use your phone Irving same concept electrics continuity
Plus it'd help lick off all the chalk. I already walk around covered in chalk as it is, I can only imagine the reputation I'd get if I had it all over my mouth and tongue as well. LMAO.
My uncle gave me a pair of these
http://www.ringersgloves.com/product/279/
They're pretty much identical to that pair Joe has on his truck for $100. I wouldn't be surprised if they made them for Snap-On...
I wear an old pair of Alpinestars winter motorcycle gloves. Palms and fingers are thin enough for some dexterity, but provide pretty darn good heat retention and abrasion resistance. Joe Rocket just came out with a series of lithium powered heated gear, but I haven't actually laid hands on it yet.
Sidewalk chalk, and I go through so much that I'd spend more time trying to change chalk than I would writing. That special super hero thread is what I'm most interested in. That'd be great to sew into someone's back pocket for a butt dialing prank that keeps giving and giving.
Without further ado, then...happy sewing!
http://www.lessemf.com/fabric.html
Firehaus
01-05-2017, 20:58
I've been liking these for cold weather hunting. I bet if you wore glove liners or a thin glove they would work. I need dexterity for archery, and they work.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Mens-MT-Extreme-II-Glomitts-with-Thinsulate-Insulation/1222750.uts
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