As someone who frequently uses nitrile disposable gloves, I've been looking forward to Todd at Project Farm giving different brands a run for the money. He also tests a few brands of latex gloves.
Todd tested 16 brands of gloves for abrasion and puncture resistance, stretch and strength before and after chemical exposure, and tear resistance.
Maybe not surprisingly, the most expensive gloves, the Venon Steel 2-ply nitrile gloves ($25 for 100), performed best. The most durable glove for the money is the GreaseMonkey (currently $17.50 for 100 on Amazon). Both brands of latex gloves didn't fare so well, and the other most expensive glove, the Silverback from Home Depot ($25/100), came in dead last.
If you're at all involved in the maker community, or watch a lot of DIY videos on YouTube, or saw the recent Making Fun show on Netflix (or NBC's Making It), you're likely familiar with Jimmy DiResta. This ridiculously talented jack-of-all-trades, video content creator, and undeniable force of nature has achieved almost guru-like status among… READ THE REST
Like Scott of Essential Craftsman, I suffer from sleep apnea. Also, like Scott, I often thought of altering my CPAP machine (when I was using one). But my fantasy "improvements" were more along the lines of redesigning the mask to make it easier to wear or at least decorating it to make it look less… READ THE REST
Have you ever wondered how laser beams engrave things? Learn all about the ins and outs of fiber lasers from Alexander Sellite of "Laser Everything". This video shows us a slow-motion view of a fiber laser engraving designs into metal. The slow-mo allows us to view parts of the process that we can't see with… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. The holidays are coming, which means holiday parties are coming! Get-togethers often require plenty of wine, though, which is why we're so excited that an early Black Friday drop is here: You can get 18… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Whatever the reason, whether it be stress, time, money, or just laziness, your oral hygiene has taken a hit in the worst possible way. There's still time, and your teeth have… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Fall is many people's favorite time of year, especially loved for its abundance of fun events, sports, and holidays. Keep the party going all season long with the Halftime Chiller Classic Rolling… READ THE REST
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