Which Gloves?

[zogger]

Now that sounds like the route to go. I can never keep my hands warm. The only way I can keep them from feeling like icicles is to partially put on gloves. Keeping my fingers close together really helps keep them warm. Once there's separation nothing seems to work for long.

Well, as you go new to you saw shopping, look for the heated handles versions.

 

[battlefordguy]

For cutting & saw handling, insulated & waterproof pair of Youngstown. For handling wood a lined pair of decent leather gloves.
Worst case you got two pairs to switch out during the day.

 

[Ambull01]

Well, as you go new to you saw shopping, look for the heated handles versions.

Umm, they have heated handled saws!? I thought people were wrapping some kind of pad (sort of like hand warmers) on the handles instead of the handles heating themselves. It doesn't get that cold here in MD to warrant heated handles for a chainsaw though. I was thinking about mittens when I run. Usually I'll start to sweat about the middle of the run but my fingers will start to hurt from the cold.

 

[Heavy26R]

Atlas Therma Fit. Learned about them here on Arboristsite, and love them. First pair lasted all last year's splitting and only died this fall due to working with concrete, they dried solid. My old leather gloves would last one 4-5 hour splitting session. Atlas is the way to go. Buy the 12 packs and you save a bunch ie under $3.50 a pair. Amazon has them.

 

[steved]

Atlas last where similar gloves peel...I may order another pack of Atlas.

I also used standard leather gloves...usually wear them out or the seams split.

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[us2bnuts]

In my line of work I go through a lot of gloves and I buy mine by the dozen from Galeton.com.

 

[johndeereg]

I used to work on a dairy and it got really cold sometimes. I remember one morning was below 0. If it was super cold I would put a pack of those hand warmers, one in each glove on the back of my hand. Although they don't touch your fingers, they will keep them warm by warming your hand and the blood going to your finger tips!

 

[mainewoods]

I use choppers mitts with separate index finger. Hands never get cold and use Neetsfoot oil to treat them.

 

[Ambull01]

I use choppers mitts with separate index finger. Hands never get cold and use Neetsfoot oil to treat them.View attachment 377862

That's the weirdest looking gloves I've ever seen. I want a pair lol

 

[KenJax Tree]

They look like they were made for the lobsters in Maine not the people

 

[Ambull01]

They look like they were made for the lobsters in Maine not the people

Aha! That's why those gloves looked familiar. Couldn't figure out why. Lobster Boy!

 

[mainewoods]

Go ahead and laugh. Your hands stay toasty warm and your trigger finger is independent. FWIW - lobsters are cheaper than steak up here.

 

[sdt7618]

Oh man a glove thread... Might pop over to chainsaws and start an oil thread just for kicks....

 

[coppersnowblue]

Mechanics 4X are pretty good. But will not keep your hands real dry.

 

[Briar012]

The only time I wear gloves is at work when it's really cold. I wear cotton gloves under leather gloves, it's bulky but pretty warm and super cheap. Sometimes when it's wet out I'll put latex gloves on first, might make your hands sweat a little but as long as you keep them on they don't get cold.

 

[Sagetown]

Farm Store Leather Gloves + a jar (tub) of Fiebing's 'Mink Oil Paste'. Put on your new gloves, dip a gob of paste out of the jar, and rub it in all over, and real good. Lay them by the fire, or wherever they can air, and absorb the mink oil. They not only fit like a glove, they repel wet snow, wet tools, and keep your hands cozy and dry.

 

[Torch68]

I just received a winter clothing catalog from Gemplers they have a large selection you will find what you like or need.

http://www.gemplers.com/

 

[coog]

For cold weather I use Memphis Ice Ninja gloves. Warm and surprisingly durable. About $10/pair.

 

[Ambull01]

I just received a winter clothing catalog from Gemplers they have a large selection you will find what you like or need.

http://www.gemplers.com/

You're right, lots of gloves there. Awesome site. Thanks for sharing, I think I'll buy from them.

 

[banjobart]

I use Kinco gloves, several styles of insulated and plain leather. I like the knit cuffs to keep chips out. The heat keeper models will keep your hands warm in the coldest weather. I find deals on Kinco gloves on Ebay. They are also available at most feed stores, ag suppliers, etc. I like to cut with the pigskin models for good grip feel and handle the wood with the cowhide models. Rough bark will wear out pigskin.