Do you use protection, or just dive right in raw?

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

I think I need some protection. I'm looking for a good set of gloves to use while MD'ing, and was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations? Dirt keeps getting under my fingernails and I have sliced up my fingertips on targets (mostly pieces of tin) 4 or 5 times now.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[dallgire]

i have a pair i bought at harbor freight they work great and look good too!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-gloves-large-93640.html

 

[Smudge]

I prefer those mechanic's gloves. They hug the fingers really well.

 

[tomted62]

I use the cheap cotton gloves with the rubber coating. Good grip, cheap, and they work to protect the hands from glass and metal.

 

[Del Digger]

I was at Home Depot today and they have a great selection of gloves. That's where I'll get my next pair.

 

[stefen]

Get yourself a hunting partner like a kid...delegate the digging

 

[dallgire]

the link i posted the gloves are only 4.99 i mean i thought that was cheap for a nice pair of mechanics gloves

 

[missmetaldetectingdiva]

Is it just me or was anyone else thinking that this sounded like a question that should be on an adult only forum.. mding didnt come to mind..

 

[Frankn]

Well Miss, I got the same impression but realized it was a setup to draw you in. As for the cut off name originator, get a good digging trowel and a fingernail cleaning brush from the auto parts store. Don't be so candy! Frank
This is one of my abrupt days, sorry.

 

[Diggincoinz]

Is it just me or was anyone else thinking that this sounded like a question that should be on an adult only forum.. mding didnt come to mind..

...yeah well it got my attention that's for sure
Anyway, a fairly inexpensive pairt of glove like these guys were saying is all you need. Yes they'll wear down and a finger may come thru eventually, no biggy. Less than $10 for a decent pair will do ya.

 

[extractor]

Get yourself a hunting partner like a kid...delegate the digging

LOL

 

[leafster99]

I would only use the cheap nitrile coated gloves. The thin ones keep your hands cool and the nitrile coating lasts a real long time and they work great in the mud because they dry fast and have a solid grip.

http://www.harborfreight.com/coated-rubber-grip-gloves-large-90912.html

Get 2 or 3 pairs too.

 

[Monty]

I discovered that I have an allergy to something in the soil or grass in a few places. I am guessing it is some kind of fertilizer or pesticide? So, I always wear a pair of those rubber palmed and fingered gloves, especially when hunting parks. When I first started detecting I found myself with two red and sore hands with tiny blisters about the second time out. Dertatologist said to wear the gloves and I don't regret it. Monty

 

[TerryC]

First, Senor ( keyboard not set for spanish), make sure the tetanus shot is up to date. I like to go "au-natural" myself but will put on gloves, any gloves, at a park. The "slaw" will "slice"! I like the heavy leather myself.... so I can push and dig with the fingers. TTC

 

[TerryC]

First, Senor ( keyboard not set for spanish), make sure the tetanus shot is up to date. I like to go "au-natural" myself but will put on gloves, any gloves, at a park. The "slaw" will "slice"! I like the heavy leather myself.... so I can push and dig with the fingers. TTC

hombre_de_plata_flaco, ¡Ayer por la tarde encontré la ¨alt key!¨ (yesterday I found the alt key) TTC

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

G'Afternon Terry mi Au / Ag buddy. What can these people be referring to on their remarks about the title?? I don't get it? I thought that it was faily straight forward, gloves snicker

Don Jose de La Mancha (el chaste saint in his cave at the end of the trail)

 

[TerryC]

G'Afternon Terry mi Au / Ag buddy. What can these people be referring to on their remarks about the title?? I don't get it? I thought that it was faily straight forward, gloves snicker

Don Jose de La Mancha (el chaste saint in his cave at the end of the trail)

¡No sé, Don José! ¡Pregunte él "Skinny silver guy"! (I don't know, Don Jose. Ask the skinny silver guy!) Take care, buddy. TTC