Prepping for outdoor work...winter - Page 2 - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

HandyHails · 06-07-2009, 03:07 PM

I used to have a boss screaming at me from the rafters as I walked over to the fire to warm up a bit on those 30mph wind days.

"THE HEAT'S IN THE TOOLS!!!!!!! NUMBNUTS!!!!!"

Needless to say he WAS a tool.

Rod you bastard!

hughjazz · 06-07-2009, 03:20 PM

http://www.masterclothes.com/store/d...dID=1188946577

I won't go to work in winter without this. It's like being in a sleeping bag

katoman · 06-07-2009, 03:21 PM

I will work outside even to 30 below, Carhart bibs, parka, and Baffin make boots that will keep your feet warm to 40 below. For hands I wear thin leather gloves with large "eskimo" mitts over top. Put a string from the mitts around the back of your neck and just "drop" them to handle nails, etc.

hughjazz · 06-07-2009, 03:29 PM

http://www.apsltd.com/p-19065-atlas-...insulated.aspx

And these are sweet winter gloves. I am able to work all winter with these. Good grip too.

Tinstaafl · 06-07-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hughjazz

I won't go to work in winter without this. It's like being in a sleeping bag

Looks warm, but... Nylon? I think I'd be looking like a WW2 refugee in the first week.

katoman · 06-07-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hughjazz

http://www.masterclothes.com/store/d...dID=1188946577

I won't go to work in winter without this. It's like being in a sleeping bag

Yup, HH make some good clothes. Had a parka from them, lasted two years, tore the sh_t out of it on joist connectors, etc. Ended up covered in duct tape. Prefer the Carharts.

hughjazz · 06-07-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinstaafl

Looks warm, but... Nylon? I think I'd be looking like a WW2 refugee in the first week.

I've had em for 1 1/2 winters, And Not even 1 rip yet.

They do collect tiny slivers when you rub against a rough piece of lumber, but it hasn't caused any problems yet. they seem to fall out on there own.

Tinstaafl · 06-07-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hughjazz

I've had em for 1 1/2 winters, And Not even 1 rip yet.

That's impressive, coming from a framer. Now tell me you do demo in 'em too, and I'll quit wishing I could afford Kevlar.

katoman · 06-07-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hughjazz

I've had em for 1 1/2 winters, And Not even 1 rip yet.

They do collect tiny slivers when you rub against a rough piece of lumber, but it hasn't caused any problems yet. they seem to fall out on there own.

You must be a very carefull worker, or very slow

Inner10 · 06-07-2009, 04:24 PM

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Try neoprene sailing gloves with fingers

I have two pairs of Hatch Specialist (police gloves) that are neoprene, not warm enough and not tough enough and don't breath that well. Nitrile gloves make my hands clammy. Best gloves I have are Black Diamond with goatskin palms...only problem is I can't hold sh!t since they are too bulky. The best gloves are no gloves, just blow on your fingers every onece in a while

hughjazz · 06-07-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by katoman

You must be a very carefull worker, or very slow

nice smiley,

i don't know why, but I've never had a problem with them yet.

I had a denim suit that lasted 5 years too.

Even if the h/h lasts 3 years, it's worth it to me.

katoman · 06-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Winter! Who needs it, I already put a new heater in my trailer. Got it plugged into a power bar so I don't blow the HO fuse. I'm really enjoying the weather right now. Just wish I could make enough money over the next five months to take the winter off. Or we could go south and work for some Florida Contractors.

Javelin350 · 09-27-2009, 08:40 PM

Rocky blizzard stalker boots, carhart bibs, 2 t-shirts, 2 long sleeves, 2 hoodie jackets, 2 pair of jesery gloves, and extra in the truck when they get wet.
P.S I work In MN and I don't work if air temp is -15 - 20 below not wind chill.

Bills don't stop if it gets cold