Slimy38
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 10:02 AM |
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Softening welding gloves
I've just bit the bullet and bought a fresh set of welding gloves, but I've forgotten how stiff they are when they're new. Any tips
on how to make them bendy, other than just using them?
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BenB
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 12:12 PM |
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Leather conditioner should do the trick although you'ld want to make sure it didn't turn the leather flammable- many are oil based....
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Brian R
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 12:24 PM |
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Tig gloves are more user friendly. Not so thick but more pliable.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 12:49 PM |
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Another vote for Tig welding gloves
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benchmark51
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 02:35 PM |
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pee in them, works on army boots
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Slimy38
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 03:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by benchmark51
pee in them, works on army boots
Not sure warm urine is an aroma I could live with while welding... 
TIG gloves sound good though, does the thinner leather mean less protection?
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snakebelly
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 03:26 PM |
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Tig gloves every time for me as well, yes they are slightly thinner and therefore offer slightly less protection but how much protection do you want
when compared to good gun control which should lessen splatter etc anyway?
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Slimy38
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 04:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snakebelly
Tig gloves every time for me as well, yes they are slightly thinner and therefore offer slightly less protection but how much protection do you want
when compared to good gun control which should lessen splatter etc anyway?
It's usually the index finger and the back of my right hand, as that's how I aim the torch. But yes, I can imagine having a bit more
control with my left hand should mean it's a lot less violent on the metal.
I only paid a few quid for the mig gloves so I'm happy to give a new pair a go, just need to make sure I get a decent pair. Thanks everyone for
the feedback.
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snakebelly
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| posted on 26/7/14 at 05:30 PM |
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Tig gloves aren't expensive I always keep a couple of pairs lying around.
1 Pair of Tig Welding Gloves - Grey Goat Skin with 6"' Leather Cuff
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Fred W B
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| posted on 27/7/14 at 07:41 AM |
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I use a TIG glove on the torch hand and a heavier glove on the other hand.
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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