These are super-comfortable and definitely well-built. I use them while shaping knives on a belt grinder, and they've already saved my fingers more than a few times. I also wear them while using an angle grinder, and they repel sparks pretty easily. They're heat-resistent, but not heat-proof - I can still feel the heat coming through if I leave the steel on the grinder too long, although it's not uncomfortable at all.
They were a bit stiff when I first got them, but they've broken in nicely after a few uses, and now they're my favorite go-to for hand protection. The fit was a bit tight at first, but after they broke in, they're super-comfortable and fit quite well.
I've seen a few reviews of people who are using them for welding, but I get the feeling these are a bit lightweight for that purpose - I use pretty heavy-duty leather gloves when I weld. If you plan to use these for basic fabrication, I'd definitely recommend them. Anything heavier than that, and you're probably going to run into issues.
UPDATE: These are *still* the most comfortable gloves I own, and they've saved my hands too many times to count. Even after being subjected to run-ins with heavy-duty grinder belts and a blowtorch or two, they still look decent and just keep going. I'll be buying another pair when these wear out.
I work on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier as an ABH and these are my second pair of these I have owned. The first pair I got from a friend in 2011 and they finally gave out in 2017. I liked those gloves so much I had to get another pair. I have pretty big hands so I got the xxl. They were small at first but after 2 or three days the stretched a bit and fit perfectly now. As an ABH in the NAVY we beat the crap out of gloves and for these to hold up as long as they did means I will most likely buy these again when the flight deck destroys these in 5 or 6 years.
*_ great glove especially if you need to use your hands while wearing.
*_ not the traditional thick leather and nomex very thin for welding ect
*_ if your cutting and seriously welding and possably going to drip or splatter molten meatle on your hand this glove dosent look adaquit it is thin material thin enought you could easly poy nuts on bolts while not looking or evin use the buttons on a phone but thin enough if you grab a hot peice of steele your gonna feel it very quickly and probably burn your hand. id say 1/16 inch leather and id say millers gloves and others are 1/8 twice as thick at least.
*_ seriously scary thin for welding... i was going to send mine back pissed but then i put it on and felt how easy it was to maneuver my fingers. i was sold. but im a light welder and im not going to need to muve a hot peice of steel but most welding gloves are like oven mits you cant do anything else with them on you constantly have to put your gear down and do one thing that is imopsable with those gloves then put them back on and get to work.
*_ the wrist is short but ajustable so while your worried about a "spark" flying into the neck of the glove you can tighten it up pretty snug and it dosent seem likely.
&*_ i would suggest you buy some nomex sleeves to protect your arme if your welding or cutting.
These are the best in my opinion. They are a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion. I purchased the Large and they were quite tight initially but stretched to be the perfect size. They are easy to get on al off due to the Velcro flap. They are thick enough to give adequate heat protection but soft enough to allow the dexterity needed in a fab shop. I always keep an extra set on hand.
My hands aren't huge, and most XL gloves are just right or even a hair too big for ideal fit.
These are a bit small, though. Finger length is good but they are a bit snug across the back of the hand. Really tight (seam-busting tight) across the top of the knuckles when grasping something small. If they're not well stitched, I can see the seams failing before the leather stretches. Time will tell.
If you find most XL gloves to fit well or especially if you find them even the slightest bit snug, I'd suggest going with the XXL Fabricators.
Feature Product
- Suede leather provides durable protection and heat resistance.
- Dual-layer knuckle band provides added durability and protection.
- Extended cuff protects the wrist.
- Genuine leather palm reinforcement panels provide added durability and protection.
- Machine washable.
Description
Fabricate anything. The genuine leather Fabricator glove is a must-have for metal fabrication. With heat resistant leather, reinforced palm and dual-layer knuckle band, the Fabricator glove comfortably handles all the punishment you can dish out and then some.
These gloves are comfortable and break in pretty easily. The finger tips can be a bit clumsy because of the leather seams, but otherwise these gloves are great for grinding, welding, fabricating, etc. Great gloves!
These are great. Yes they were tight when I got them but most good gloves are. After a couple days of use they fit perfect I didnt baby them I used them for everything from tig welding to cutting grinding wire wheel and more I normally have different gloves for welding and different gloves for everything else these did great
Well built and takes all the beating an old guy throws at them - some moderate truck repairs, yard stuff. More than I need for my tasks, and I like that.
These are better than expected. The leather is thin, but that aids dexterity. The stitches have held well for my weekend-warrior work of welding and woodworking. They cannot stand intense heat, so I often use a heat shield to protect them during longer welding beads. These gloves will stop sparks and tiny bits of slag but if spatter catches in a fold or in your upturned palm it will burn through.
Ok so these are sweet gloves, but alas I am afraid to wear them to my job as an industrial fabricator, as the work environment I find myself in would probably tear these to shreds. So why so high of a review, comparatively to motorcycle gloves the fit and feel of these is great, so I got me a new set of riding gloves.
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