TIG Finger TGFWM-TF-XL1 Weldmonger Heat Shield Heat Shield for hand protection

The TIG Finger TGFWM-TF-XL1 is a Weldmonger TIG Finger heat shield for hand protection, X-Large.

X-Large is the specification and sizing on this product matters more than it appears to.

The TIG Finger is a woven sleeve that slides over a gloved hand. Too small and it will not go on over a welding glove, or it constricts the fingers — which defeats the point, because the whole product exists to preserve the dexterity a TIG welder needs. Too large and it slides around, moves out of position mid-bead, and stops covering the contact point.

Since it goes over a glove rather than a bare hand, the size follows the glove rather than the hand. A welder in a heavy glove needs a bigger sleeve than their hand suggests.

The product exists because TIG welding requires a braced hand. Resting the hand on the work is how a welder holds the torch steady, and the work is hot — hot enough that a thin TIG glove gives seconds. The welder braces, burns, flinches, and the bead wanders.

A ceramic-fibre sleeve takes the heat and lets the hand stay put. Better welds follow directly.

It is a heat shield, not a fireproof glove. It does not replace one, and its rating should be verified against the work.

Brand

TIG Finger

SKU

TGFWMTFXL1

Category

Welding & Gas Supplies

Weight

0.5 lbs

Dimensions

4.00 x 1.25 x 0.25

Price

$35.00

Availability

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Rating

4.49 / 5.0