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- - By eckstg (*) Date 12-14-2009 06:40
Gonna purchase some new gloves soon and was wondering if anyone could tell me which gloves are of best quality for stick welding?I am about to start 3rd semester at college and gonna be just purchasing just my 3rd pair of gloves and the first 2 pair seemed to be pretty good.Not sure what brand they are but they cost about $15 from college and each lasted about a semester each and used them pretty hard both semesters.Im just new to welding and equipment etc and trying to find what the options are out there.Thxs anyone for your input!
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 12-14-2009 09:20
I use Tillman 750. I have worn this glove for years
Parent - By chris2698 (****) Date 12-14-2009 10:25
Tillman are really good gloves I use them alot. Black Stallion 850, I like them they have lasted me a while seems like I can get about 6 weeks outta them maybe even longer if i use a aluminim back hand pad
Parent - - By Blaster (***) Date 12-14-2009 20:24
I use Anchor 20-GC. 

Only welding glove I am aware of that is still Made in the USA.
Parent - By Blaster (***) Date 01-08-2010 04:31 Edited 01-08-2010 04:49
OK, scratch that.  I just saw a new pair of Anchor gloves today a guy brought in to the shop.  I noticed the traditional "Made in USA" stamp was absent from the gaunlets.

I looked inside.... bigger than hell those rats at Anchor are now in China.

... off I go to give them a piece of my mind... and after years of my business they won't have to worry about selling me another set of gloves.

I honestly fail to see any reason to feel optimistic about the economic future or our country.

PS - I can't find them on the net to contact them... anyone know what town and state they are headquartered in?
Parent - - By Jenn (***) Date 12-28-2009 21:35
I like Tillman Black Onyx gloves, they are high quality - last a long time, dont get "stiff" on you. They are a bit pricey though. I also like their TIG gloves, and own their MIG gloves....
Parent - - By shorthood2006 (****) Date 12-28-2009 23:11
where in the wild wild west have you been hiding Jenn? good to see you back on....how is the new job?
Parent - - By Jenn (***) Date 12-28-2009 23:20
Welding!!! Finished school, got 7 welding certs, got hired on permaneant at Alstom (same place I was working)... And a few things in my personal life changed. (For the better)

But I'm rocking right on along, making money, and burning metal steady as all get out! Thank the Lord, I still get 40+ hours a week, great pay, and mega bennies.

My computer access has been limited... That's all.

HUGS to all you guys!!!
Jenn
Parent - - By cole (*) Date 12-29-2009 02:09
tillman 50 series good winter gloves
Parent - By Mat (***) Date 12-29-2009 07:32
These work great for me, and at 10 bucks a pair I can't complain!

http://www.princessauto.com/welding/welding-safety/welding-wear/8268443-split-leather-welding-gloves?keyword=welding+gloves
Parent - - By raftergwelding (*****) Date 12-29-2009 16:36
tillman 750 are what i perfer but if they arent available ill use the 850 as long as you dont get real real close they wont get stiff on you very comfortable and last a good while if you just weld and dont try n work in them too
Parent - - By 8898jsmit (*) Date 12-31-2009 23:45
Whats the difference between the 750s and 850s?  Thanks
Parent - By FixaLinc (****) Date 01-01-2010 00:10
Color ?  both elkskin

http://www.jtillman.com/products/?sid=1

950 has the aluminized back

http://www.jtillman.com/products/?sid=5
Parent - By raftergwelding (*****) Date 01-02-2010 03:37
they are both elk skin the 850s are tan and the 750s are gray to me it seems the 750s are a lil softer
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 12-31-2009 23:02
I've been using something, well not sure what brand but they say Steersoft on the back. They have a bit of padding in the back of the hand and on the fingers and are in the $16-20 range. They fit well as I like a glove that fit's tight on my right hand. Bought a pair of Tillman black onyx in a large that are to big and don't even use them, they seem like great gloves but I hate pulling them up and how loose they fit. My left glove is something cheap as I tend to burn up the pinky finger within a matter of days and since you can buy the left glove alone that works for me. The right handed glove seems to last quite awhile so I have a ton of burnt up lefties and laying around with a bunch of new righties waiting to be used. I tried on a pair of Tillman 750's and they are some nice gloves. When I get done burning up my current stock I'll likely give those a try.
Parent - - By JLWelding (***) Date 01-01-2010 00:30
I been useing Deerskin gloves from Northern Tool, Keystone thumb. Your not going to pick up anything really hot but I like them because I can wear them for doing other work as well. Good universal glove, buy by the case.
Parent - By fordsux8269 (**) Date 01-02-2010 04:34
Tilman 875s or whatever they are the black onyx gloves best ive used if you are just straight welding. They dont burn up and get stiff
Parent - - By cmays (***) Date 01-03-2010 20:26
Tillmans are junk.....Ive had good luck with kunz #500s. They are a little higher but last twice as long.
Parent - - By FixaLinc (****) Date 01-04-2010 20:17
From where I don't see a 500 on their site ?  Just lineman's gloves.

http://www.kunzglove.com/
Parent - - By cmays (***) Date 01-04-2010 23:47
I couldnt find them on the kuntz site either but your Airgas or Praxair can get them. I have the Praxair here in Midland stock them for me.
Parent - - By FixaLinc (****) Date 01-05-2010 16:27
Thanks I'll ask the guy from Paramount in Amarillo.  Other ones I've had luck with are Black Stallion nice mig gloves.
Parent - - By cmays (***) Date 01-05-2010 23:27
If youre in Amarillo the praxair up there has them. Just picked up a pair from there the other day.
Parent - By FixaLinc (****) Date 01-06-2010 02:48
Their road salesman comes through here every week.  Thanks. 
Parent - By atramsdell (*) Date 01-06-2010 14:33
i just went with a pair of basic lincoln electric gloves at the local welding shop, i also wore them out pretty hard in a semester but i'm trying not to touch anything besides work peice with them, or use my hand to brush things off my table
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