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Gloves?
08 October 2009, 09:37
big al3Gloves?
I would like to know what the best glove to work on or handle a firearm wearing?I didnot like to work on a firearm with bare hands,because the oil from the skin.
08 October 2009, 17:38
WestpacDue to the heavy exposure to chemical, lead and other absorption hazards when gunsmithing, I wear Nitrile gloves. I wish I had thought about that years ago.
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08 October 2009, 18:04
Mike in MichiganNitrile. Get'em cheap in 3-packs at Costco. Also wear knit cotton gloves over them when soldering. Old plumber's trick using a cotton gloved little finger to wipe off excess solder before it cools.
Mike Ryan - Gunsmith
08 October 2009, 19:07
ramrod340quote:
Get'em cheap in 3-packs at Costco.
Get mine in a box of 50 at Kroger.
As usual just my $.02
Paul K
09 October 2009, 09:45
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by Westpac:
Due to the heavy exposure to chemical, lead and other absorption hazards when gunsmithing, I wear Nitrile gloves. I wish I had thought about that years ago.
Do you always wear gloves when doing metal work? Just curious.
I have become concerned with lead exposure as of late.
Jason
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09 October 2009, 15:38
Westpacquote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
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Originally posted by Westpac:
Due to the heavy exposure to chemical, lead and other absorption hazards when gunsmithing, I wear Nitrile gloves. I wish I had thought about that years ago.
Do you always wear gloves when doing metal work? Just curious.
I have become concerned with lead exposure as of late.
I try to.
Everyone who works with solvent's and lead should be concerned. The sooner the better. If a person who works on firearms day in and day out want's a good wake up call, have a doctor test your blood for lead exposure. You might consider using a fake name so if the results come back high, you won't be reported to any government agency. That would suck!
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This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend, it is my life.
10 October 2009, 17:53
Mike in MichiganTo clarify: The Costco 3-packs are 3 boxes of 100 gloves shrink wrapped as one unit.
Mike Ryan - Gunsmith
10 October 2009, 20:19
ramrod340quote:
The Costco 3-packs are 3 boxes of 100 gloves shrink wrapped as one unit.
Thanks for the clarification. I read it as packages of 3
At the rate I go through them it would have taken a lot of trips to Costco. I'll get my wife to take me there on her business account.
As usual just my $.02
Paul K