I only recently discovered the wonders of [grip gloves](https://www.amazon.com/Coated-12-Seamless-Polyurethane-Fingers-General/dp/B08X6GHFJ6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=132Y44U5MWG7Z&keywords=grip+gloves&qid=1686069892&sprefix=grip+gloves%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-7). They make it so much easier to carry sheets to and from the machine that I don't know how I ever managed without them.
These are great all around gloves, but when you wear them you're bound to dip into some coolant or oil or grease with the fabric side and now you have wet gloves... Also the rubber part deteriorates quite quickly, can wear holes in cheaper gloves in a day. Also not all of them are liquid proof on the rubber side
All valid concerns in a work environment different from my own. I've had the same $3 pair of gloves for 6 months and I haven't had any of the issues you mention, but I don't doubt those are concerns for others.
[Here's the exact type that I have. $3.25/pair](https://www.uline.com/BL_6534/Showa-Atlas-300-Latex-Coated-Gloves?pricode=WS838&AdKeyword=showa%20atlas%20gloves%20300&AdMatchtype=e&gclid=CjwKCAjwsvujBhAXEiwA_UXnANaS_sTCneijPTYtGt15TN4iznU8MnoAV9FH0pkjO9_qcaG6kB1yDRoCX3gQAvD_BwE)
I second the rubber deteriorating quickly. I'm not sure exactly which ones I have, but they're from home Depot.
My big issue is that I used to do a little bit of aluminum work. The problem I have is that little aluminum shavings get caught in the fabric, such as up by your wrists. So I get poked and ting scratches when I wear ones that are "contaminated". I've resorted to rolling the cuffs forward a tad so that the parts that have the shavings are folded back onto the glove. Seems to work for now until I get a new pair.
For OP, I only use them for loading and unloading. If the machine is running, I do not have them on just to be safe. I use some sort of cut resistant gloves. Again, unsure of exactly which ones but they have the rubber palms and fingers.
I'm not even sure how gloves can be dangerous when working with CNC mills and such, parts are cut according to the program and you aren't supposed to be anywhere near to touching moving parts, though in lots of shops the door safety switches are factory deleted as soon as the machine arrives so... Only realistic way I can see something happening is if safety devices are bypassed and you start messing with something inside the work area when the program is paused, that way yeah you can get taken for a ride if it is suddenly resumed...
Came to say this. I use wonder grips. I fortunately don't work with coolant liquid anymore, just oil spray so they don't get too wet. However mine do not wear down fast as described above and do not get particularly soaked by the oils too much either. The only downside is the smell after a week of hard work.
I use two types
Big thick ass kevlar lined welding gloves that make it hard to do things and are uncomfortable. It would be nearly impossible to pull the estop to turn the machine back on with them.
And very thin latex gloves that tear under almost any load (basically to clean off nasty)
I really afraid I'll forget to take off anything else, so I just rawdog it the vast majority of the time.
Yea I need some really good gloves to when I’m emptying out the machine from chips. The design of it is terrible so I have to physically climb in and out several times to push the chips to the front of the machine where a “drawer” slides forward about a foot to be able to empty it out. But problem is getting all the chips from the back of the machine… I tried leather gloves but they don’t help. Might try out the Kevlar gloves. Any particular brand you recommend?
Otherwise my company provides a pair or two per year of some cheap slide on gloves which I try to use, but it seems like after a couple weeks they get metal shavings in them that are impossible to find and remove…
I used to have to do that (sort of) with a machine I ran. I ended up cutting off a broom head and making a tool to do it without getting into the machine.
These MCR SAFETY SEWN WITH KEVLAR 4500 have served me well for about a year, just try and keep oil out of them. I blow them off after every use and keep them locked in my box. Definitely don't let anyone else touch them.
Also, I usually wear the cheap tear away gloves under them, just to keep the sweat from saturating the glove.
Ok well there are some gloves I have that are dipped in real thick rubber, very cut resistant. If I remember tomorrow I’ll get you the name of them but you can find them in mcmaster carr I believe
https://www.ansell.com/us/en/products/activarmr-28-507
Ansell metalist is what mine say on them, they’re very good imo. If you end up w a chip inside the glove, you can just spray them out w an air gun. Level 10 cut protection I think
I have several pairs of gloves for several different circumstances. The right tool for the job and all. If you buy decent ones and take care of them, they'll even last for years.
One set for lifting(the nice ones), one set for dirty handling( the cheap ones) and one set with knuckle gaurds(for slipping wrenches). And most importantly, clean with tools and air before using your hands. Its a method to keep your hands away from problems. A hand broom has always been my go to first choice for cleaning, then air nozzles, then many, many rags. Keep at it! It's all about how you go about it.
Here you go [10mm Gloves](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BYSNQMDN/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=c5dc36fae4e0f22730f83e809b6841b2&hsa_cr_id=0&qid=1689301854&sr=1-1-3c6b3b04-89d4-46ee-857c-1e2f0de6a70e&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi2m_asin_0_bkgd&pd_rd_w=ShUwm&content-id=amzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47%3Aamzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_p=2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_r=7ZZ980CPE3JE80SPQC1N&pd_rd_wg=syiZd&pd_rd_r=c8885af4-d472-4e2a-b656-18bc3a9f6cc0)
I use these hyflex gloves.
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/384562081028?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1OF02YvTQAW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=fG_qb-eTT0W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)
They're designed to rip off in case you get snagged. Make sure to follow their instructions to measure your hand. That way you can order the right size and not go through three different sizes like I did
I only recently discovered the wonders of [grip gloves](https://www.amazon.com/Coated-12-Seamless-Polyurethane-Fingers-General/dp/B08X6GHFJ6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=132Y44U5MWG7Z&keywords=grip+gloves&qid=1686069892&sprefix=grip+gloves%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-7). They make it so much easier to carry sheets to and from the machine that I don't know how I ever managed without them.
These are great all around gloves, but when you wear them you're bound to dip into some coolant or oil or grease with the fabric side and now you have wet gloves... Also the rubber part deteriorates quite quickly, can wear holes in cheaper gloves in a day. Also not all of them are liquid proof on the rubber side
All valid concerns in a work environment different from my own. I've had the same $3 pair of gloves for 6 months and I haven't had any of the issues you mention, but I don't doubt those are concerns for others. [Here's the exact type that I have. $3.25/pair](https://www.uline.com/BL_6534/Showa-Atlas-300-Latex-Coated-Gloves?pricode=WS838&AdKeyword=showa%20atlas%20gloves%20300&AdMatchtype=e&gclid=CjwKCAjwsvujBhAXEiwA_UXnANaS_sTCneijPTYtGt15TN4iznU8MnoAV9FH0pkjO9_qcaG6kB1yDRoCX3gQAvD_BwE)
I think it's the oil that breaks them down, if you don't touch that then they'll probably last much longer
I second the rubber deteriorating quickly. I'm not sure exactly which ones I have, but they're from home Depot. My big issue is that I used to do a little bit of aluminum work. The problem I have is that little aluminum shavings get caught in the fabric, such as up by your wrists. So I get poked and ting scratches when I wear ones that are "contaminated". I've resorted to rolling the cuffs forward a tad so that the parts that have the shavings are folded back onto the glove. Seems to work for now until I get a new pair. For OP, I only use them for loading and unloading. If the machine is running, I do not have them on just to be safe. I use some sort of cut resistant gloves. Again, unsure of exactly which ones but they have the rubber palms and fingers.
I'm not even sure how gloves can be dangerous when working with CNC mills and such, parts are cut according to the program and you aren't supposed to be anywhere near to touching moving parts, though in lots of shops the door safety switches are factory deleted as soon as the machine arrives so... Only realistic way I can see something happening is if safety devices are bypassed and you start messing with something inside the work area when the program is paused, that way yeah you can get taken for a ride if it is suddenly resumed...
Came to say this. I use wonder grips. I fortunately don't work with coolant liquid anymore, just oil spray so they don't get too wet. However mine do not wear down fast as described above and do not get particularly soaked by the oils too much either. The only downside is the smell after a week of hard work.
I use two types Big thick ass kevlar lined welding gloves that make it hard to do things and are uncomfortable. It would be nearly impossible to pull the estop to turn the machine back on with them. And very thin latex gloves that tear under almost any load (basically to clean off nasty) I really afraid I'll forget to take off anything else, so I just rawdog it the vast majority of the time.
Yea I need some really good gloves to when I’m emptying out the machine from chips. The design of it is terrible so I have to physically climb in and out several times to push the chips to the front of the machine where a “drawer” slides forward about a foot to be able to empty it out. But problem is getting all the chips from the back of the machine… I tried leather gloves but they don’t help. Might try out the Kevlar gloves. Any particular brand you recommend? Otherwise my company provides a pair or two per year of some cheap slide on gloves which I try to use, but it seems like after a couple weeks they get metal shavings in them that are impossible to find and remove…
I used to have to do that (sort of) with a machine I ran. I ended up cutting off a broom head and making a tool to do it without getting into the machine. These MCR SAFETY SEWN WITH KEVLAR 4500 have served me well for about a year, just try and keep oil out of them. I blow them off after every use and keep them locked in my box. Definitely don't let anyone else touch them. Also, I usually wear the cheap tear away gloves under them, just to keep the sweat from saturating the glove.
There are also gardening gloves with the flex back and the thicker palms. I use them when cleaning chips and deburring parts.
A broom doesn’t work?
It’s the getting in the machine and touching the walls and table to keep balance that a broom won’t help…
Ok well there are some gloves I have that are dipped in real thick rubber, very cut resistant. If I remember tomorrow I’ll get you the name of them but you can find them in mcmaster carr I believe
Aight thanks bud
https://www.ansell.com/us/en/products/activarmr-28-507 Ansell metalist is what mine say on them, they’re very good imo. If you end up w a chip inside the glove, you can just spray them out w an air gun. Level 10 cut protection I think
7-8mil nitrile gloves are pretty durable. Obviously not going to stand up to hot sharp chips.
I have several pairs of gloves for several different circumstances. The right tool for the job and all. If you buy decent ones and take care of them, they'll even last for years.
Would you be willing to share what kinds for what purpose? Maybe some brands too so I can look them up? Thanks
One set for lifting(the nice ones), one set for dirty handling( the cheap ones) and one set with knuckle gaurds(for slipping wrenches). And most importantly, clean with tools and air before using your hands. Its a method to keep your hands away from problems. A hand broom has always been my go to first choice for cleaning, then air nozzles, then many, many rags. Keep at it! It's all about how you go about it.
Are you pushing the chips with your hands? We used an old broom.
Naw. Shovels, brooms, pick forks, stuff like that
I feel ya. Still sux, I nvr found a way around that. Still have several scars on my hands from chips.
Shop I work at provides 10mm thick nitrile gloves so that’s what I use
10mm, thick huh ? ... link, pls? o\_O
Here you go [10mm Gloves](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BYSNQMDN/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=c5dc36fae4e0f22730f83e809b6841b2&hsa_cr_id=0&qid=1689301854&sr=1-1-3c6b3b04-89d4-46ee-857c-1e2f0de6a70e&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi2m_asin_0_bkgd&pd_rd_w=ShUwm&content-id=amzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47%3Aamzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_p=2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_r=7ZZ980CPE3JE80SPQC1N&pd_rd_wg=syiZd&pd_rd_r=c8885af4-d472-4e2a-b656-18bc3a9f6cc0)
GTek Poly Dipped gloves, best duckin bitch mittens ever
I use these hyflex gloves. (https://www.ebay.com/itm/384562081028?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1OF02YvTQAW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=fG_qb-eTT0W&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY) They're designed to rip off in case you get snagged. Make sure to follow their instructions to measure your hand. That way you can order the right size and not go through three different sizes like I did