Re: pit crew gloves

"Steve W." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I wear "Mechanix" gloves a lot while working around the shop. They work
> great and really protect your hands. Mine usually last about 6 months
> before they get worn then I take them in and trade for a new pair
> (Lifetime warranty). As for weather they are NOT insulated at all so
> they are like wearing thing driving gloves. They are machine washable as
> well.
>

I second this positive post. I use Mechanix gloves for everything (under the
hood to wood framing out in the shop) and agree that they are worth their
weight in silver if not gold. I use the type with padding in the palms and
some sort of rubber 'armor' on the knuckles and I can say that they save a
ton of scrapes/cuts and even minor burns from under the hood. (They aren't
asbestos so don't go grabbing the header pipes on a recently run engine).

They are somewhat thin for outdoor cold weather use, but you may be able to
buy a size larger than you need and then use some liners under them. I have
some cotton liners for my ski gloves that work great at helping in the
warmth department, but the Mechanix gloves themselves alone would be chilly
for outdoors work during the winter. Otherwise, they would be perfect for
your intended use.