Thin thermal work gloves

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

Any kind sole have thoughts about thin thermal work gloves for general workshop use – no machining. The nitrile/vinyl/latex versions don’t help keep the finger tips cosy and cotton ones snag too easily. Am I asking for the impossible?

[Peter Cook 6Participant @petercook6]

Have you tried the thin polyester work gloves with a rubber grip on the front. Like these

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I use these on site when doing rough/dirty work, quite thin but should keep your pinkies a bit warmer too.

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

Look for mechanics gloves. Thicker and tougher than the normal latex type gloves.

[MacolmParticipant @macolm]

For a comprehensive look at what is available, try http://www.gloves.co.uk/

[Sonic EscapeParticipant @sonicescape38234]

Not really a glove, but when working in cold environment I discovered that it helps a lot if you use a hand cream. I’m not sure why. Maybe dry skin is more sensitive to cold.
I read about this when I was a child in a book where the main hero had to do some repairs in a high flying plane and he rubbed his hands with fat. First time when I got out in winter to have a snowball fight I used my mother’s hand cream and it made a difference.

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

I would imagine that any kind of grease would prevent evaporation so you wouldn’t get the chilling effect of the latent heat phase change loss.

regards Martin

[PlasmaParticipant @plasma]

I use oil grip gloves from the link provided above. They’re not cheap but have very thin leather palms and a fabric back. They really are good for general workshop use.

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

Tip I got from an old fly fisherman:

Thin cotton, or even better silk*, gloves with nitrile/vinyl/latex over the top. change over cloves as required.

Robert.

*He used surplus RAF flying under-gloves that were intended to be worn under leather gloves so maybe the idea is not so new.

[VicParticipant @vic]

I bought some top branded work gloves from a specialist supplier some time back. Both pairs were no where near the stated size so I have them to my wife. I now buy gloves from a local discount store as they have a few pair on display to check the size. So many “medium” size gloves are far too tight for comfort whilst others fit fine.

[Maurice TaylorParticipant @mauricetaylor82093]

Hi,

I’m surprised nobody has said do not wear gloves when grinding, drilling ,turning, milling etc.

Maurice

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Op said “Not for machining”

[Maurice TaylorParticipant @mauricetaylor82093]

Hi,

Sorry to repeat what  the original poster said, wasting the forums time.

Maurice

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

Many thanks for advice and suggestions – much appreciated.

Jim

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Just read the fly fishing post by Robert and I do the same trick for pike fishing

[Trevor Drabble 1Participant @trevordrabble1]

<li style=”text-align: left;”>Further to the information supplied by Macolm in his post of 11/12 , I had never heard of that company , but checked out their web site and eventually I ordered a set of their 295 gloves as most suitable for my purposes. They arrived today , complete with copies of their compliance with a number of standards . As had been said already ,  not cheap, but to me they look and feel worth every penny . Hope this information helps JimmieS in his decision making.

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