Welding Gloves

milehigh · 01-07-2010, 04:55 PM

Looking at getting a pair of welding gloves to use as oven mitts and Q'ing tasks like handling chimney starters and moving the plate setter on the egg. Northern Tool has them from $3.99 on up, and i don't have a clue.
Any suggestions from the welders?

Paul

bbqbull · 01-07-2010, 04:58 PM

I use them to put my plate setter on my egg as well as remove big pans of baked chicken from commercial ovens.I buy mine at a farm supply store......last year I paid $18 dollars a pair.

I also use them when im welding up projects.

They should serve you fine for your purpose.

aquablue22 · 01-07-2010, 04:59 PM

I have a pair that my father bought 25 year ago from a welding supply store, they are HEAVY leather and lined. As you can imagine they can get pretty nasty, I finally threw them in the washing machine one day and they came out great, even softer. I actually use them quite a bit.

BobBrisket · 01-07-2010, 05:03 PM

Paul,

Got mine at Lowe's. Task Force brand I believe. Insulated. They are great. Around 15 -20 bucks. They work great for welding and handling hot grates, and especially dutch ovens etc. They are a great accessory.

Bob

h20loo · 01-07-2010, 05:05 PM

I got my gloves a little greasy over time and that caused me some greif the first time I removed my platesetter. Kind of had the Myran atmosphere going!

Kevin · 01-07-2010, 05:05 PM

As Mike said, welding gloves work well for handling hot hardware. The 3.99 gloves will do for quick grabs, but may not be insulated. Rather than buy online, I would go to the store and check them out.

Timmy · 01-07-2010, 05:13 PM

I would not pay attention to the price. I would buy on the basis of the weight, insulation and quality of the glove. The length (how far up your arm it goes) will also vary so check that too.
Oh yeah.....Just sayin'.

Toploader · 01-07-2010, 05:22 PM

Like said above, go and try em on. Some are thicker than others. The ones I use for arc welding are much thicker than my mig gloves.

When they get dirty I simply put them on and wash my hands in them under warm water with some hand cleaner. Let dry. done.

SmokedJohnson · 01-07-2010, 05:41 PM

Ive always used my gauntlets when Q'ing.

ZILLA · 01-07-2010, 06:08 PM

If you have avarage sized hands you can buy Lincoln gloves from HD. If you care to go to a welding supply store you can get them in sizes. I had a pair of BOSS brand gloves in XXXL for about $9.00

Brauma · 01-07-2010, 06:19 PM

Doesn't need to be anything fancy. You're just gonna pig em up when using em for Q. I use a cheap pair of welding gloves to handle my grates and hot stuff. Works fine.

Note: After I pigged up my pair, I had to buy another pair for welding.

The Q gloves are now saturated with grease and whatever-else goop.

I'm sure they'll catch a-fire in an instant while welding.

Rich Parker · 01-07-2010, 06:31 PM

My wife picked me up a few pairs of these gloves that are similar to the ove glove that with stand heat up to 450 degrees for around $10 a pair at Menards. They work really good.

Diver · 01-07-2010, 08:19 PM

I don't weld but I never que without em. I agree with Timmy on the length of the gloves. I replaced my first pair after multiple forearm burns.

thirdeye · 01-07-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by milehigh

Looking at getting a pair of welding gloves to use as oven mitts and Q'ing tasks like handling chimney starters and moving the plate setter on the egg. Northern Tool has them from $3.99 on up, and i don't have a clue.
Any suggestions from the welders?

Paul

Hold off on buying gloves...... PM me with your address, I've misplaced it. I owe you one for that rub sampler.

snyiper · 01-07-2010, 09:14 PM

I have a set from welding supply house gauntlet type 12.00-20.00 get thick ones I use em for crabs and Q'ing..Can feel crab pressure but in the pot they go!!!

01-07-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
milehigh is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-23-07 Location: Butte MT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welding Gloves Looking at getting a pair of welding gloves to use as oven mitts and Q'ing tasks like handling chimney starters and moving the plate setter on the egg. Northern Tool has them from $3.99 on up, and i don't have a clue. Any suggestions from the welders? Paul __________________ There is a huge difference between the guy who knows it all and the one who wants to know it all.

01-07-2010, 04:58 PM	#2
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I use them to put my plate setter on my egg as well as remove big pans of baked chicken from commercial ovens.I buy mine at a farm supply store......last year I paid $18 dollars a pair. I also use them when im welding up projects. They should serve you fine for your purpose. __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

01-07-2010, 04:59 PM	#3
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a pair that my father bought 25 year ago from a welding supply store, they are HEAVY leather and lined. As you can imagine they can get pretty nasty, I finally threw them in the washing machine one day and they came out great, even softer. I actually use them quite a bit. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

01-07-2010, 05:03 PM	#4
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Paul, Got mine at Lowe's. Task Force brand I believe. Insulated. They are great. Around 15 -20 bucks. They work great for welding and handling hot grates, and especially dutch ovens etc. They are a great accessory. Bob __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

01-07-2010, 05:05 PM	#6
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As Mike said, welding gloves work well for handling hot hardware. The 3.99 gloves will do for quick grabs, but may not be insulated. Rather than buy online, I would go to the store and check them out. __________________ Kevin

01-07-2010, 05:05 PM	#5
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got my gloves a little greasy over time and that caused me some greif the first time I removed my platesetter. Kind of had the Myran atmosphere going!

01-07-2010, 05:13 PM	#7
Timmy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-01-06 Location: Pewaukee, Wi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would not pay attention to the price. I would buy on the basis of the weight, insulation and quality of the glove. The length (how far up your arm it goes) will also vary so check that too. Oh yeah.....Just sayin'. __________________ Tim

01-07-2010, 05:22 PM	#8
Toploader On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-07-09 Location: RWC Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Like said above, go and try em on. Some are thicker than others. The ones I use for arc welding are much thicker than my mig gloves. When they get dirty I simply put them on and wash my hands in them under warm water with some hand cleaner. Let dry. done. __________________ Mark UDS, XL BGE, and a pane burner. Smoke on.

01-07-2010, 05:41 PM	#9
SmokedJohnson Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-25-09 Location: Rochester NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ive always used my gauntlets when Q'ing. __________________ Vegetarians are cool. They're all I eat, except the occasional mountain lion steak. Ted Nugent

01-07-2010, 06:08 PM	#10
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you have avarage sized hands you can buy Lincoln gloves from HD. If you care to go to a welding supply store you can get them in sizes. I had a pair of BOSS brand gloves in XXXL for about $9.00

01-07-2010, 06:19 PM	#11
Brauma Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Goochland, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Doesn't need to be anything fancy. You're just gonna pig em up when using em for Q. I use a cheap pair of welding gloves to handle my grates and hot stuff. Works fine. Note: After I pigged up my pair, I had to buy another pair for welding. The Q gloves are now saturated with grease and whatever-else goop. I'm sure they'll catch a-fire in an instant while welding. __________________ Mark - part of Cat Sass BBQ Team. Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: Mid Atlantic BBQ Association. Member: KCBS. CBJ # 31818 "Life's too short to drink cheap beer or eat crotchpot BBQ" NB Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs: Poncho - Large, and Lefty - Small; Weber Kettles; 6' fire pit; Super fast Blue Thermapen

01-07-2010, 06:31 PM	#12
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My wife picked me up a few pairs of these gloves that are similar to the ove glove that with stand heat up to 450 degrees for around $10 a pair at Menards. They work really good. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

01-07-2010, 08:19 PM	#13
Diver Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-12-09 Location: Currituck NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't weld but I never que without em. I agree with Timmy on the length of the gloves. I replaced my first pair after multiple forearm burns. __________________ [COLOR=red]The Soundside Smokers Competition Team[/COLOR] 2 UDS / 1 XL UDS / Chargriller Duo / 2 Weber Kettles / Masterbuilt / Home-made whole hog cooker

01-07-2010, 09:14 PM	#15
snyiper Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-14-09 Location: Southern MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a set from welding supply house gauntlet type 12.00-20.00 get thick ones I use em for crabs and Q'ing..Can feel crab pressure but in the pot they go!!!

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