robs660
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Has anyone tried making a heated steering wheel? Never thought about it before. I'm sure there a retrofit kit or cover available for 12v
Keeping hands warm
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Clint S
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Never thought they would work until I tried them. Now they are a staple in my tackle box and for tractor work outside. Wal Mart has the 10 packs for $6 cannot be beat.
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Keeping hands warm
IMO there is a dichotomy within this topic...
It's one thing to keep your hands warm if all you are doing is operating a tractor etc...(as the OP stated)
...it's another thing if you are having to "work"...and your gloves are not nimble enough to allow you to say (examples) adjust a wrench, pick up a nail, use a cordless driver etc...etc...
For the latter the chemical hand warmers are the best option IMO...the only issue with them (Hothands etc.) is once you absorb the warmth with really cold hands it takes them a bit to recover (depending on the ambient temp.)
IMO there is a dichotomy within this topic...
It's one thing to keep your hands warm if all you are doing is operating a tractor etc...(as the OP stated)
...it's another thing if you are having to "work"...and your gloves are not nimble enough to allow you to say (examples) adjust a wrench, pick up a nail, use a cordless driver etc...etc...
For the latter the chemical hand warmers are the best option IMO...the only issue with them (Hothands etc.) is once you absorb the warmth with really cold hands it takes them a bit to recover (depending on the ambient temp.)
Travelover
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Bought a pair of the military trigger gloves off eBay and these things rock. Having the free forefinger is great to pulling pins and other adjustments without taking off the mittens. Unless otherwise stated the liners are sold separately.
Thanks for the recommendation.
military trigger gloves | eBay
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As long as you don't get them wet, a pair of thinsulate wool knit gloves will keep your hands warm even at -40. That is all I used when ice fishing in Northern Canada and they kept my hands toasty warm. If you have to work in snow brushing it off etc, then a pair of leather mitten over the wool thinsulate gloves will keep them dry. The worst thing you can do is bundle your hands so tightly that you cut off the circulation. I bought a bunch of the chemical hand warmers (iron powder in salt water)but never needed to use them.
Now for the feet, when sitting dormant for 6-8 hours out on the ice, I found that anything less than the -150 grade of boots didn't do an adequate job. Those Mickey Mouse boots did a good job, but were a bit bulky to walk in. I went thru the whole gamut of boot wear from -50 then to -100 and finally the -150 before I found some that worked for just setting still like you would on a tractor or chair ice fishing.
Now for the feet, when sitting dormant for 6-8 hours out on the ice, I found that anything less than the -150 grade of boots didn't do an adequate job. Those Mickey Mouse boots did a good job, but were a bit bulky to walk in. I went thru the whole gamut of boot wear from -50 then to -100 and finally the -150 before I found some that worked for just setting still like you would on a tractor or chair ice fishing.
Danno1
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Mittens are without a doubt warmer then gloves. No argument possible.
From mountain climbing: Dachstein mittens for cold weather. Add a nylon overmitt for windy or extra cold conditions.
Having said that, for years now I've been using leather mittens w a pile or sheep wool liner. Cuts the wind and is easy to take on and off for chores which require dexterity. Like on to go get the wrenches. Off to unscrew the bolt. Back on quickly to warm up, etc.
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Mittens are without a doubt warmer then gloves. No argument possible.
From mountain climbing: Dachstein mittens for cold weather. Add a nylon overmitt for windy or extra cold conditions.
Having said that, for years now I've been using leather mittens w a pile or sheep wool liner. Cuts the wind and is easy to take on and off for chores which require dexterity. Like on to go get the wrenches. Off to unscrew the bolt. Back on quickly to warm up, etc.
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