While cutting lead step flashing for a brick chimney to size with a utility knife one cold December afternoon many years ago, I made the mistake of thinking that my work gloves somehow would protect my fingers if I became careless. I did, and they didn’t, and the result was a pretty nasty gash that required a few stitches to close up. I’m not sure if Milwaukee’s new insulated winter gloves would have prevented the cut, but they look like they would have been a lot warmer and more comfortable to wear, at least. The company says that its new winter gloves are constructed with a 15-gauge nylon outer liner for dexterity, and a double-dipped latex micro finish for water resistance and warmth. The nitrile gloves are available with Level 1 or Level 3 cut protection, depending on the specific model, and cost about $10 a pair. milwaukeetool.com
This article originally appeared in Professional Deck Builder.
