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Reddit mentions of US Forge 400 Welding Gloves Lined Leather, Blue - 14"
Sentiment score: 9
Reddit mentions: 15
We found 15 Reddit mentions of US Forge 400 Welding Gloves Lined Leather, Blue - 14". Here are the top ones.
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- Made in China
- Cotton lined for comfort
- Locked stitched for added strength
- Package dimensions : 1.42" (H) x 12.99" (L) x 5.67" (W)
Features:
Specs:
Color | Original Version |
Height | 0.5 Inches |
Length | 13 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 2 Count (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
Width | 5.5 Inches |
It's not that much stuff - Here's the cheapest things on Amazon. For sure a lot better deals if you just go into Harbor Freight though.
Torch - $17
Mallet - $9
Jeweler Saw - $14
Tiny Files - $10 or A rotary tool - $15
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A regular file - $8 (optional)
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If you want to process the silver yourself you need a
Crucible - $15
That torch again
Tongs - $9
Welding Gloves - $9
Jewelry Rolling Mill - $169
I love these gloves when forging
I have two pairs of these.
Super warm in the winter, too.
You do not need pants. I just use jeans, and the the apron over a jacket. Here is what I use:
Get one of these for sure.
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Face-piece-Reusable-Respirator-Assembly/dp/B000FTEDMM/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_y
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00328IAO0/ref=oh_details_o03_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Gloves - I bought a few pairs. You will use them up at first, till you learn what not to hold on to :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MRQAJG/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jacket has some options. Sleeves and an apron:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AKIRIA/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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http://www.amazon.com/Welding-Sleeves-Leather-Elastic-Resistant/dp/B002GI9A3C/ref=pd_sim_hi_48
or a plain jacket, but look around. This price on amazon seems high. You might be able to find something like this locally for less.
http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770488-Leather-Welding-Jacket/dp/B002VECL3W/ref=pd_sim_hi_42
And I use this :http://www.amazon.com/Miller-Genuine-Leather-Indura-Welding/dp/B003IL2RCM/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1382001569&sr=1-10&keywords=miller+jacket
I'd buy these over those.
Welding gloves work really well, too.
http://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-400-Welding-Leather/dp/B000MRQAJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452776161&sr=8-1&keywords=welding+gloves
I have had this set for 2 years and use them for shuffling logs, moving embers for cooking, moving pots and dutch ovens, and moving charcoal in a grill. Not really recommended, but they work great. Think of them as super oven mitts.
I recently started teaching myself to MIG weld in my garage, and went with these products:
I can attest to them being quality products, especially considering their price. I didn't get a cap, because I didn't really know that was a thing... but I just wear a baseball cap backwards and it seems to work fine.
Maybe not the best for pulling pork, but welders gloves are great for the grill. They can be had for not much more than a good pair of leather gardening gloves.
$15 - US Forge 400 Welding Gloves Lined Leather, Blue - 14' US Forge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MRQAJG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_AAGbBb390V528
I have a pair of $10 leather heavy welding gloves that I use religiously in the kitchen and they're pretty awesome.
You get more dexterity from them than any other glove I've used and they can withstand far more punishment than you can ever give them. And they're cheap as well. Most hardware stores carry the basic Lincoln Electric gray pair and those will serve you well.
My only gripe is they can't be just thrown in the wash to clean them but that's a small price to pay for the best pair of oven mitts I've ever used.
my oven mitts. You can get uglier for 5$ or goes to your elbows for 15$.
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It's not like it comes up halfway to the elbow, just a bit higher up the arm.
Another option is welder's gloves! These are under $11 (Prime) for a PAIR! And these extra length gloves are $16.50 (again, Prime) also for a pair.
I suspect you could find the welding gloves cheaper at a local hardware store. I bought the welding gloves based on Alton Brown's recommendation, but the Ove Glove and Pitt Mitt have better dexterity, so I prefer them for oven use.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MRQAJG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
These are $8 with prime shipping. I'm sure shipping from the UK would put it well over $8.
Agreed. They are great for grilling, too. We have these, https://smile.amazon.com/US-Forge-400-Welding-Leather/dp/B000MRQAJG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482199502&sr=8-3&keywords=welding+gloves
Frankly, I wouldn't really classify anything on my wishlist as an absolute "need", as in, nothing on there will cause me undue hardship by not having it in my day-to-day life.
That said, I've been trying to get into Blacksmithing for a while now. I've finally got a friend that's offered to help me build my forge, and my cousin picked up the Semi-truck brake drums for me for the forge body. I'll be working on it this weekend!
Once the forge is complete, I can start working on learning to work the metal. The only issue is I lack most of the tools I "need" to be effective.
My "Anvil" is a 16" or 18" length of heavy railroad track that I'll need to find a mount for.
I have one 2 or 3lb cross-peen hammer that needs to be rehandled and a 2lb ball peen hammer (biggest damn ball peen hammer I ever saw) that I picked up at a yard sale that also needs a new handle.
For tongs I'll be using the biggest pair of channel locks (or "shit-hooks" as my electrician friend calls them.) I have, which isn't exactly recommended. I tried using them when I had a small coffee can gas forge built... lost grip on the railroad spike and got hit in the face with hot steel... let's say I got lucky. LOL
So, I've got somewhat viable-ish tools. The Railroad track will be fine once I mount it, the hammers will be good with new handles, and the channel locks will "work" until I can make my own tongs. The thing I'd say I absolutely need to get properly started (other than the forge itself!) would be the PPE. The Apron, the Goggles, and the Gloves.
Thank you for putting up this contest, and may the forge be with you! :)