Great pair of gloves for framers

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Joe B

Joe B

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A while back there was a thread about gloves for glass. There were many comments about different type of gloves, a few of which I have tried. I just wanted to let people know about a pair of work gloves I picked up at Menards a couple of months ago but did not really get to fully appreciate them until today.

Yesterday I decided to try to take a finger off with a utility knife - I'm sure I should have gone in for stitches but being the macho man :nuts: I am, I decided to use butterfly bandaids instead. I do have the cut taped up nicely soooooo hopefully it is going to heal ok.

Anyway, as I was saying I purchased these gloves at Menards a couple of months ago and have been using them just for glass. They worked great for handling all glass, museum, AR, CC, CRC without leaving fingerprints and there is absolutely no glass slippage while holding the glass when you have the gloves on. Also, these gloves have a medium punture protection and believe it or not I haven't had a single glass cut while wearing these gloves. Now, since my finger is sticking straight up because of me trying to remove it, I don't want (actually it's so taped up I can't) bend it, I've been wearing the glove on my injured hand for all the work. These gloves are great, you can easily position art, mats, pick up pins, paperwork...

I guess I better just get to telling you all about the gloves. They are:

Ansell
HyFlex Foam 11-801
Second Skin Feel With Exellent Grip

They are knit gloves with a soft rubber palm and fingers and these gloves are machine washable. The price is less than $7.00 a pair - can't remember for sure the exact price but they are very inexpensive. Menards carry several different Ansell gloves - these are the grey ones with the black palm and seem to be a little more flexible than the others. The come in small, medium, large & X Large sizes. I highly recommend checking them out if you aren't satisfied with your present gloves. :thumbsup:
 
What is Menards, Joe? We dont have one here. Are they like a Home Depot?
I'd like to try some of these gloves. If I cant find those here, would you consider buying a pair and shipping to me? I like the second skin description.
 
nikfrz said:
What is Menards, Joe? We dont have one here. Are they like a Home Depot?
I'd like to try some of these gloves. If I cant find those here, would you consider buying a pair and shipping to me? I like the second skin description.
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Yes, just like a Home Depot or Lowe's. I haven't checked but I'm willing to bet you can find them at you local hardware store too. I would gladly ship you down a pair. Just let me know the size and address to ship them to.
 
Framar, I'll gladly ship you a pair too - let me know what the shipping address is and the size of gloves you need. I let you know what the total cost will be.
 
Thanks Joe. I am gonna check locally first. I'll let you know if I cant find.
 
JFeig, Yes, the Ansell brand has some made with Kevlar too but they aren't as flexible as the ones I'm talking about. The HyFlex Foam 11-801 fit like a second layer of skin and are super flexible - you hardly know you have them on. You can see from the picture of the link you sent that those gloves don't fit skin tight. Joe
 
If these are the ones they are available from Amazon in several sizes.

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Amazon is cool!

The people that bought Jerry's gloves also bought knives for shucking oysters, the ones that bought Joe's gloves also bought accessories for routers and table saw blades.

I wonder if we need to use puncture resistant or slicing resistant gloves?
 
Maybe I'll have to check them out...by mail order of course.

Lots of gloves say they're machine washable, but the second they're washed begin to leave a mark on glass, I suppose from the residue.

Anyone found a cure for this?
 
Mar - the gloves are in the mail. I sent you a PM.

Rick, these gloves are great for handling MG. I have been using them for a few months now and it is really nice being able to handle glass without it slipping all over, and they don't leave fingerprints.

Janet, wash the gloves without using any detergents. In warm water most of the dirt will get out, the residue is usually caused by the detergents.


Joe
 
Thanks, Joe - can't wait to try these puppies on!

Could it be that you have found the solution at long last to what is a proper pair of glass-handling gloves? Whatever shall we talk about?
 
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I just discovered these also. I have been framing for 30 years and never wore gloves...band-aids yes. I was finding it difficult to remove the glass from the box and thought the slight tackiness of the glove would help me get a firmer grip on the larger pieces of glass. It was great. I also cut my plexi by hand and I have found that wearing the glove while holding my padded plexi cutter made cutting a cinch. Now, will I try using the cloth gloves for holding plexi?...It might just be too sensible.
 
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I forgot to mention that I got mine at Harbor Frieght for around 2.99. I am a cheapskate
 
Joe - my gloves arrived today and your check is in the mail!

Holy cowabunga! These are the absolute best gloves I have ever worn! They fit my tiny mitts perfectly and have both grip and breathability! Once could literally wear them all day! Amazing!

Thanks again Joe! Is the Grumble a great place or what?
 
Hello Mar,

What's with the Post Office? that sure didn't take long.

I'm glad you like them. I have been wearing mine all day in the shop just to protect my cut finger. When my finger is healed I believe I will continue wearing them in the shop, it may save on more cuts.

Yes, the Grumble is a great place.

Joe
 
I was astonished that the USPS delivered those so fast!

I am also astonished that even though the manufacturer makes them in small, medium and large - that your store actually carries the smalls! I could have spent hours going though local hardware BBs and finding only mediums and larges.

I am soooooo happy! :)
 
Just let me know when those wear out and you need more - it is no problem for me to pick them up and mail them out.

I am totally sold on them, I have bought a few pair so I have backups and a pair for each of my fitting tables and at the glass cutter. I use them for about everything now, from handling art to cutting glass. :D
 
For those that don't live in Wisconsin!

nikfrz said:
What is Menards, Joe? We dont have one here. Are they like a Home Depot?....
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Sorry...just son you know....

Menards

John
 
I have made a little hanging device for them right over where my glass boxes are stored so I remember to wear them when I am dragging out a lite to cut.

I can't wear them for anything else but glass handling but for that they are perfect and I am very happy!

Thanks to you and Menards!
 
I went to the Philadelphia Flower show last week and there they were! I would have bought two pair but they were out of my size. I'm going to try my regular gardening gloves I have like them only they are pretty colors.
 
BatesMotel, If you want I will gladly send you a pair. Cost is minimal and until you try them you really can't compare with other. I believe they are the best gloves that I have ever used in this industry...Sorry TruVue, you cotton gloves just don't cut the mustard.
 
Joe B said:
BatesMotel, If you want I will gladly send you a pair. Cost is minimal and until you try them you really can't compare with other. I believe they are the best gloves that I have ever used in this industry...Sorry TruVue, you cotton gloves just don't cut the mustard.
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Hiya Joe(s Glove Supply Service) - Do you ship to Australia as I cant find anything that sounds as good as thoes over here ? ;)

Lemmie know if you do and how much including shipping for a few pairs :)
 
Like these gloves but they seem to leave a kind of film on the glass. Am I doing something wrong? Should they be washed prior to using?

They sure do grip nice though.
 
OzFramer,
Yes, I can pick up a few pair and send them to you. Don't know about the cost of shipping but I will box and bring them to the post office and let you know the cost. PM me with your name, exact address, size of glove (S,M,L, Ex L), etc. I'll just put them in a padded envelope so the cost to ship shouldn't be extreme.

Tommy P,
I haven't really noticed any film on my glass from the gloves :shrug:. They do wash up nicely so that is worth a try. I wash mine but I don't use a detergent because the detergent can leave a film
 
Geez, these things are great.

I haven't cleaned a piece of glass since I started using them a couple of weeks ago. A must for every frame shop!
 
Since my PM box needs cleaning out again, I just thought I'd revive this thread to tell Joe and all y'all that I use these gloves every time I handle glass and they grip so nicely and fit so perfectly and they make me feel safe.

Great gloves in a great range of sizes - they are absolutely the first pair of gloves available in a small enough size for my hands!

Thanks again Joe for turning me on to them!
 
Mar, Glad to know that they still work for you, I can't find a better pair of gloves and you are right, they sure are nice when handling glass. Joe B
 
I have used an Atlas brand glove like those for years in demo and carpentry work and now framing. There awesome its almost like not having a glove on. Only glove I can use the touch screen on my phone with.
 
I have been using these gloves now for a year and a half.

Does the rubber coating suddenly die? Allofasudden they are slippery as eels.

I can't grip anything.

Any way to wake up the grip?
 
Sounds like they are coated in gum rubber. When they go there's no recovery. I've had numerous pairs of court shoes (racketball, specifically) that had gum rubber soles. Nothing better for hardwood courts, but they do have a relatively short life expectancy, and when they turn hard they are slipperier than greased owl poop.
The one pair I have left have been relegated to yard work shoes.
 
You are not supposed to eat the Colonel's chicken while wearing! :)

sorry...
 
wpfay said:
but they do have a relatively short life expectancy, and when they turn hard they are slipperier than greased owl poop.
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I find this to be very annoying that a pair of gloves that has not yet even gotten dirty is now USELESS!!! :cry:
 
If you consider the gloves beyond using try:

1) while you're wearing them, wipe with isopropyl alcohol or

2) next time you do laundry, throw the gloves in with the rest of your stuff
 
Everything has a useful life and has to be retired eventually. It's not like these are costly heirlooms. Maybe you can use the old ones for gardening.
:cool: Rick
 
Yeah, yeah, I know.

But I was just kinda hoping for a bit longer lifespan on the danged things.....

I will use them for something, that is for sure!
 
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