callum Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 anyone using these. i see them a lot in US write ups and how to's for cars and have noted some bike shops have started selling them in the uk, albeit at about twice the price of in the US. I'm of the fairly lazy school of motor mechanics, tending to use tools only after i find i am unable to undo stuff with my fingers so i disposable gloves don't last very long. i am wondering if maybe a pair of these will prevent me from still having dirt under my fingernails on a wednesday after a weekend working, without losing any sensation with stuff i am working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bowler Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 i use them when changing the tyres on race cars and diffs etc but they are to thick for nuts any smaller than wheel nuts. but they are good gloves i use them for winching aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I use nitrile gloves, they are fuel/oil resistant, and quite tough in comparison to Latex. Vinyl are very good too, but a bit inflexible. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I bought a pair of Snap-On gloves from the states via eBay. In total I think the cost about £14 delivered. Same over here are aroubnd £25 - £30. Anyway, I tend not to use them that often as like you say, you can't feel things as easily, which when working in the dark on something out of eyesight is hard. I use mine for burning mainly, moving stuff while it's still hot and not getting burnt. There not so bad for when youre undoing something you know is going to end with scarred knuckle's. Everyday occurence for me. For jobs at home I either don't use gloves or use the disposable ones, although the do rip easily. Not sure if this helps a lot, sorry.... Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Les beat me to it. But he's right, the nitrile gloves are the best of the three disposable types. These are what work supply, horrible blue colour though and not much flexibility I find. Maybe just my opinion though, or big hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 difflock do quite a good line in nitrile gloves... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yup use them and they are great, seem to outlast gardening type gloves, agree that they aren't ideal for fiddly stuff, I use mine for air/power tools and welding mainly Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 NHS provide mine (looking over shoulder). They will tear but the main problem is that your hanhs get hot and sweaty so when it's time to change the glove for a new one you have to let your hands cool off before you can get another one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 NHS provide mine (looking over shoulder). They will tear but the main problem is that your hanhs get hot and sweaty so when it's time to change the glove for a new one you have to let your hands cool off before you can get another one on. social services provide mine when theyre free, it doesnt matter how many you rip! plus it keeps your hands soft for your lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Having tried some gloves, er, borrowed, from the NHS, I find proper nitrile gloves much better. the ones I have are branded 'Touch & Tuff' - I don't know how much difference there is between brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Machine mart sell Irwin gloves which I use occasionally round the garage but their ideal for competitions. Do a differing range. Go for the Extreme pair, pretty good feel & really well made. Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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