My coworker discovered Ironclad Generals are only $11 on Amazon they've held up much better than the Mechanix Wear ones. I've also had decent luck with the Hardy gloves from Harbor Freight, which hold together great until you start using them for welding and grinding, at which point they disintegrate.
Yesterday I was using an electric saw on a wood plank, and the whole time I was like “I should really be using gloves and safety goggles” so I gave up and used a hand saw.
Anyway, I bought gloves immediately after off amazon. I read the reviews and they seem pretty universal. Would you agree?
could it possibly be related to just my gloves? these are the ones I’ve used for over a year.
People scoff at you when you mention wearing PPE. But you don't realize how much more comfortable you are when using the proper gear to do the work.
This is my set-up:
<a rel="nofollow" href="https://smile.amazon.com/Ironclad-General-All-Purpose-Performance-Washable/dp/B00004XOH8/ref=sr_1_6?tag=comments-r-20">pigskin driver gloves</a> when on the push mower, or using hand tools, etc.
Padded palm gloves for the trimmer.
Polarized and clear safety glasses, depending on time of day and sun.
Adjustable earmuffs. Lets me wear a hat on the warmer days.
I also have this mesh faceshield if I go help my parents clear their property. rocks and twigs hurt.
Lastly, I throw on my boots and pants.
I remember the days of firing up the trimmer and flinging dirt and rocks everywhere in flip flops and shorts. My younger days weren't brighter days.