Those are some well worn gloves man. As for my pair, I had them for less than a year and they got holes in the fingertips. Not because of wear and tear, but because some mouse/mice decided to be resourceful in our garage, for their nest.
I started using leather conditioner on my work gloves and it probably doubles the lifespan if you use it regularly. Especially if they get wet or contact soil, that really pulls the oils out.
I’m debating on switching to leather gloves. I keep getting holes in the mechanic gloves I buy from Home Depot. They have saved my fingers when using the grinder but they seem to disintegrate really fast. Maybe I’m just an idiot that needs to stay away from power tools though.
Using power tools is a pretty fun way to be an idiot though.
If you're grinding, you may be getting hot metal bits melting synthetics so leather could be a good option. I use leather gloves for most everything - exceptions being electrical/chemical work and gutter cleaning/some gardening
15 Comments
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 30 pts · 186d
Those yellow ones dye my hands and I freak out because I think my liver's finally kicked the bucket.
neuromorph@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 186d
have you thought of using glove liners?
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 40 pts · 186d
I don’t think often.
Derpenheim@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 185d
Got a real chuckle with that one
Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 186d
10+ is a good life for gloves. I've found water is what kills mine the fastest - I've taken to oiling them a little after wet work
marduk@lemmy.sdf.org · 12 pts · 186d
+1 for oiling your leathers! The wet/dry cycle killed my Danners in less than a year due to my lack of care.
TehBamski@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 186d
Those are some well worn gloves man. As for my pair, I had them for less than a year and they got holes in the fingertips. Not because of wear and tear, but because some mouse/mice decided to be resourceful in our garage, for their nest.
cogitase@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 186d
I started using leather conditioner on my work gloves and it probably doubles the lifespan if you use it regularly. Especially if they get wet or contact soil, that really pulls the oils out.
Kevlar21@piefed.social · 6 pts · 186d
What kind of work do you use them for?
agingelderly@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 185d
Mainly yardwork, and the occasional fence build
assembly@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 186d
I’m debating on switching to leather gloves. I keep getting holes in the mechanic gloves I buy from Home Depot. They have saved my fingers when using the grinder but they seem to disintegrate really fast. Maybe I’m just an idiot that needs to stay away from power tools though.
Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 186d
Using power tools is a pretty fun way to be an idiot though. If you're grinding, you may be getting hot metal bits melting synthetics so leather could be a good option. I use leather gloves for most everything - exceptions being electrical/chemical work and gutter cleaning/some gardening
Calfpupa@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 186d
I would love to know the brand
agingelderly@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 185d
Wells Lamont Cowhide Leather gloves - bought at Ace for about $18. But had a coupon for $5 off 🙂
Edit: since it isn't pictured, I recommend the ones with the drawstring on the back
https://images.north40.com/images/255056-P/BA_men_s_cowhide_full_leather_adjustable_work_gloves__255056-P__.jpg?width=900&format=pjpg
thedeadwalking4242@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 183d
"can you hand me my yellow gloves?"
"What yellow gloves"
"Those over... Oh"