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Originally Posted by GriffithMetal (Post 528033)

I killed another pair. As the gloves thin out the feel is so much better but then they fail. Oh well time for some more.

There's just a certain amount of this that's considered "consumables" huh Eric!!

I did just receive TWO TIG FINGERS from Welding Tips and Tricks . Com.... so it will be interesting if that saves that side of my right hand glove.

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 528285)

I did just receive TWO TIG FINGERS from Welding Tips and Tricks . Com.... so it will be interesting if that saves that side of my right hand glove.

Cool! Pun intended, though I am interested in your feedback. When I was welding that mortar tube I was wanting one!

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 528073)

There's just a certain amount of this that's considered "consumables" huh Eric!!

No kidding! I just want a pair that lasts a while once they are broken in. I have to try those TIG finger things.

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Originally Posted by Hotrod1 (Post 526281)

I have been down the road buying all these different gloves from Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Hardware stores, etc. They have all been garbage and need to be replace just after a couple of days of fab and welding work. I Finally found the right ones that are supple, dont turn to garbage when grinding sparks hit them, can take a hit from the wheel itself, and even work with the TIG. Its been weeks working with them and they are still in great shape. I am sure that there are others, but at this price?

Get them at Costco. $6.33 per pair in California. Item 651873 Wells Lamont 3 pack leather work glove. $18.99 per pack.

I'm a big +1 on these as well!! I've been buying them for several years now. They tend to split at the seams at the tips of the fingers but I keep a roll of carpet thread and keep them going. I can't tell you how many times these things have saved me from serious gashes when a drill press or a grinder catches a workpiece and jumps. They hold up very well and are light enough that prefer them to the welding gloves I've tried. I keep a clean set on the TIG.

For oily, greasy stuff I buy Nitrile gloves by the box from Costco as well. Habit I got into back working on the line... one minute you are under a car, next you are pulling a dash chasing wiring... Easier to strip off gloves then scrub down every 5 min.