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My son-in-law is working at Discount Tire now, and is looking for a good pair of work gloves: wants something with good feel, but is very tear resistant/sturdy/will hold up over time...
I'm assuming the answer is some kind of "skin": leather, deer, etc. Any suggestions/thoughts/advice?
Thanks!
Original mechanix gloves are what he seaks if he's busting tires all day. Can find them almost everywhere, about $20 a pair
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-...echanix+gloves
Mechanix brand gloves are probably going to work out best for him. Although he is probably going to wear them out handling tires as much as he is going to be.
They are are probably the best compromise between keeping your hands protected while still providing decent dexterity.
Oh, and if they have the Velcro straps on the cuffs tell him to keep them strapped down when mounting tires. Don't ask me how I know.
The knock off mechanix gloves at HD or lowes. They all wear out just as fast. Better to spend $10 every month than $20+
I use the mechanix knockoffs from harbor freight. Cheap enough to replace when you tear em up or get em dirty. Just buy a few pair at a time.
Home Depot regularly runs sale of Mechanix knock offs, 3 pack $10.
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What they said- and don't get them from Snap On or any of the tool trucks. What you pay for one pair you can buy a 10 pack elsewhere.
Dyneema or Kevlar. Thin, nitrile dipped , level 3 cut resistance. Pretty cheap too. I've had them all and these are my favorite. A few diff manufactures , ULINE makes the ones I have. They Don't protect from impacts , but have awesome dexterity.
Thanks all! I'll pass this wisdom onto him.
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What everyone else said. Currently using the Ace Hardware knock offs with psuedo impact protection. I like to install a grommet in the wrists so I can run a carabiner through them and wear them on my belt so they are ready, but not taking up space in a pocket.
Get back to your crab legs. [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I wear the Mechanix originals for both wood working and shooting. As everyone has mentioned, they offer the most dexterity for the protection. However, I find they wear out very quickly. Usually, it's the thumb and forefinger of the dominant hand that develop holes first. I've recently switched over to the leather-tipped gloves. Like condoms, I suppose, you lose a little on the sensitivity, but gain in longevity.
I wear Mechanix gloves all day. Only get about a week out of them. I'll let everybody in on a little secret. Buy them at Lowe's they will take them back no questions asked. I haven't paid for gloves in 5 yrs.
When I worked at Discount, they gave me as many pairs as I could ruin. The manager had a couple choices. I would suggest Nitrile gloves. Standard exam gloves or heavy duty textured type. A pair will last a few hours, and a case is cheap. I still use them at home.
I worked for both Discount and Big O when I was younger. DO NOT waste your money on Mechanix gloves. They'll fall apart in a month or less. Especially once the snow hits. When those things get wet, they are like toilet paper when battling snow studs and wheels.
Some nice thick cowhide or similar gloves are what he needs. Something with a decent lining and thick hide shell.