My opinion on lining a welding glove. Like putting a silk dress on a sow. A welding glove is a sturdy platform to hawk from. They last as long as you need them and are cheap. Other than minor modifications, save up for a nice gauntlet from Traditions or somewhere. Basic two layer goatskin 15" gauntlet from Traditions costs about $57. Custom fitted to your hand . The man works too cheaply ! A cowhide welder starts feeling like plywood after a few wettings and use. You want to feel the bird through the glove without getting pincushioned by talons. She/he will communicate attitude and mood by grip and stance. Again price vs limitations. I spend money on what I can where I feel I need to and skimp where quailty is less important. Jim Spohn , owner of Traditions told me "there's alot of people doing just fine with welding gloves. As long as their bird is healthy and flying as it should."
Post by Master Yarak on Aug 10, 2004 10:00:29 GMT -5
I just realized I have not responded to this subject. As someone who has worked with a myriad of raptor species I have but one thing to say. "The right tool for the job" Yarak
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away
I just realized I have not responded to this subject. As someone who has worked with a myriad of raptor species I have but one thing to say. "The right tool for the job" Yarak
What exactly do you mean "The right tool for the job?"
Post by Master Yarak on Aug 10, 2004 16:04:39 GMT -5
What purpose is a welders glove designed for? What purpose is a gauntlet designed for? You could use a hammer to put in a screw but would not a screwdriver be better? That is the right tool for the job concept. Yarak
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away
Saw something the other day the made me think. A traveling rehabber, Jonathan Woods came through here at a local fair. Got a chance to talk with him for a while. Gave him a business card from Traditions Gloves. Asked him which he thought worked better for gloves smooth or rough side out. He prefers smooth side out and demonstrated it by dropping two gloves in wood chips. Smooth glove simply came clean, where the rough out glove had to be shaken and knocked clean. Interesting slant on something I had taken for granted from a guy who goes through several gloves a year. Thought I'd pass this one on. Any other thoughts ?
My items on eBay sold real well and I just sent off an order to Traditions Gloves for two 15" gauntlets ! HOOAHH !!! Should get them in a week or so. Looks like I going to wait until Oct. to do any hawk trapping. I want mosquitos to freeze off first. West Nile Virus was found in a dead magpie 50 mi. west of here in southern Idaho. Enjoy the good and prepare for the bad.
Post by Master Yarak on Sept 7, 2004 16:55:32 GMT -5
Sully, I second that! Yarak
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away
I have a black Northwoods gauntlet that has seen hard use for 6? yrs with my sponsors birds. I also bought a blue pair of welding gloves for feeding on the fist and as emergency gloves. I have used the blue gloves for training the ed. birds to fly glove to glove. We have black, brown, green and now blue gloves so all the birds will fly to any color. But a new glove does take a day or so for them to accept.
I have small hands. So my "good" gauntlet is a custom cut. Welding gloves are HUGE on me.
regards
" Insanity takes its toll..........please have exact change"
Post by Master Yarak on Sept 11, 2004 10:38:40 GMT -5
So are you getting a bird this year? If so are you going to train it to the custom gauntlet? Yarak PS: you can intro yourself on the welcome thread under general.
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away
In Ohio it gets pretty coldso for hunting i use lined welder's gloves.For programs i use my gauntlet.I use 3 diffrent colors for training. The only color I don't use is red.
Being a welder for 35 yrs. certified for more than 20yrs. I have a little to say about welding gloves there are many Brands, styles and quality. I've used everything from asbestis, pig, goat, cow, deer and elk- skins. We've used different skins for different things from holding 3 ft long torches to 1/16" rods. so holding a pair of jesses with the right glove is not a problem in economics. the right thickest of leather for the bird your flying is for the feeling transmitted from the bird to you and your protection is what's important
For those who are curious: Just rescued a set of Welding gloves and made them Hawking gloves. A set of Tillman 757 Elk-Smooth leather, Kevlar stitched- 13 1/2" long, (tip of index to end of cuff) Double leather on top index and thumb, cost me $21 pr. retail. IMHO it only needs a D-Ring, I'll use a Quick-climbing shackal, I like them better. Model 800 ($19.98 pr.) Rough finished, has extra padding on back of hand if you need them. You'll only find these at a Welding Supply or Contractor Supply. Cheap dosn't mean LOW Quailty, these are NICE GLOVES, take a look
When you first get into falconry and your family finds out where to buy the equipment, it seems like they like to give gloves as gifts. I think it's because they are a tad flashy and romantic looking (in an historical sense). I have three of them . My favorite one is from Northwoods. It was a gift from Zach.