Need some good work gloves. . .

proud2deviate

proud2deviate

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So we're in the process of putting a new roof on the house, and my gloves are starting to crap out on me. I think they were some Stanley's I got at Wal-Mart (couldn't find replacements there.) Basically, I need something that fits right (most gloves I try have about a half-inch of extra material in the little finger, even if the rest is perfect.) They need to be able to stand up to lots of lumber, shingles, nails, and tool use. I'd prefer leather.

And dammit, I want something that LASTS. When I worked the pipeline, I busted about a pair of gloves a week, and by Thursday, I was usually covering holes with duct tape. That stuff won't work.

Can anyone offer advice? Maybe a decent online supplier?
 
Get a few pairs of the yellowish leather ones. Make sure you buy the right size. If I have a few minutes I'll look around on the web. Also, maybe check out some Mechanix gloves. I think they are neoprene. You can find them at any auto parts place. They might work well for roofing.
 
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When I'm handling firewood everyday,I can go through a pair of mechanix wear gloves in about a weeks time,they fit great and work good for working on cars but aren't much for durability,the Craftsman gloves are worse.I do get decent wear out of the Stanleys,they fit pretty good and are a lot more durable for less money.The best gloves that I've found are the leather work gloves that Tractor supply sells,they're heavy work gloves so they're don't fit as tight but they're a good cheap glove if you don't need something that fits like the mechanix wear.
 
I'm personally fond of Custom Leather Craft gloves, specifically their Tradesman model. It's been fantastic, happily taking everything I have thrown at it with nary a scuff.
 
Check out Deluth Trading Co. They make some HD gloves called DTPro. Said to last 5x longer than regular work gloves---according to one of thier customers.
 
I use leather work gloves all the time at work and from what I have seen brands doesnt really matter much for how long they`ll last. The most important thing is that the fit is pretty good and that they`re not of the thinnest kind leather. They`ll all break sooner or later anyway. Usually around the stitching. Just make sure you have extras available
 
I picked up some full grain leather gloves awhile back (I forgot where) but they out lasted every single pair of gloves I have owned and I have a tendency to go through gloves like crazy at work. I'm a roofer and these gloves handled a 3 week slate re-roof, multiple composition shingle re-roofs and even a shake re-roof. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well they lasted. They split at the seams though and I lost the right glove, so I'm back to using the cotton glove dipped in latex for right now. If I find them again, I'll be sure to let you guys know.
 
I always use Wells Lamont leather gloves
I got them at costco for 20 bucks a 3pack
shingles will wear the leather,but they still
will outlast much of the man made material gloves out there.

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They all wear out after awhile - just get the bundle that's on sale at harbor freight or northern tools or wherever at the cheapest price possible. You can spend a lot of money along the way to find out what I'm saying - I did

Nothing I have found is bulletproof - unless maybe you can find some elephant skin gloves?
 
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I think you want elk skin gloves. I'm pretty sure elk skin will outlast cow. The problem is that for most of us, elk skin gloves means an internet purchase and getting the right fit might take a couple of attempts.
 
The only brand that I'll buy anymore are the Wells Lamont. They just seem to last better than other brands for me. I've used Kinco gloves too and they are pretty decent.
 
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. The roof is mostly done now, but we need to do some work on the attic. I'll definitely be looking into some of these:thumbup:
 
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