Casting Gloves, anything new that aren't bulky?

[Changeling]

Hello to all.

I was wondering if there is anything "NEW" in glove technology for casting safety that is not as "combersome" as welders gloves at reasonable prices?

[jcameron996]

I usually just use a good quality pair of leather work gloves. They allow me to still handle things without being clumsy, but protect my hands from being burned by splatter or touching things I shouldn't. I very seldom use a pair of welding gloves for anything including welding. If it is too hot to be picked up with a regular pair of leather gloves you probably shouldn't be picking it up. If you ever do get a hold of something with pair of welders gloves by the time you realize it is too hot you can't get them off fast enough.

[mold maker]

There are welders gloves and than there are welders gloves. The cheap, unlined, are no better than regular leather work gloves except for the long cuff.
The ones I wear to smelt and cast are insulated and lined. The leather is soft and supple. They cost about twice as much, but really aren't a problem to work with. I think I got them at Northern Tool.

[OpenNRG]

Get a set of Tillman Tig Welding Gloves. I use them for casting bullets, aluminum and for all my welding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFiQoc914A

http://store.cyberweld.com/ti4incutigwe.html

[lka]

Get a set of Tillman Tig Welding Gloves. I use them for casting bullets, aluminum and for all my welding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFiQoc914A

http://store.cyberweld.com/ti4incutigwe.html

That's what I use, I only use one tho on my right hand to drop the spruce lead and to move the plate, I hold the handles in my left hand with no glove, may sound crazy but my left hand gets sore holding the mould closed with gloves on.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I use the fairly cheap leather palmed work gloves with canvas back, I like the ventilation cuz my hands sweat easily...finding a cheap pair that fit nice is the biggest challenge.
Jon

PS, and Yeah, I only wear the right hand glove as well

[plainsman456]

I use the same type of glove that i use to pick up hay with,deerskin.

Has a lot of feel in them they work well for tig as well.

They let you know when things get heavy,kinda like an early warning system.

[Changeling]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the replys and coments. I haven't made up my mind yet, but your explanations will go a long way twards my descision.

[Ziptar]

I wear these for casting http://m.samsclub.com/ip/plainsman-l...-2-pair/113105

Actually I wear them for everything except dinner. I've bought several pairs. They are excellent I can pickup a dime on a concrete floor while wearing them. Get a few pair they make good shooting gloves too.

[KyBill]

I have been using the OvGloves have a couple pairs and change if one gets a little warm

[Springfield]

I'm with KyBill, the Ove gloves work very well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pack-of-Th...item2ec5d17909

[jsizemore]

One more for the Ove-Gloves. When the mold is up to temp, I cut the sprue with my gloved hand.

[Coug91]

Nomex flyer's gloves. Thin enough you can feel what you're doing, but still keep you from burning yourself.

[winelover]

I use canvas gauntlet gloves for casting and smelting. They were complements of my employer when I worked as a pipefitter. The more you use them, the more supple they become. They are thick enough, so as to wipe off errant splatters and sprue smears.

Winelover

[kenyerian]

Ovgloves on the right hand. Leather driver glove on left when I'm dipping. Just ovglove when using bottom pour.

[rbertalotto]

+1 for TIG welding gloves.

[Inkman]

Another vote for deer skin gloves when casting, welders gloves when smelting.

Al