soften up welding gloves?

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i have a pair of leather gloves that i have been using for stick welding not that long. my problem is that last week my left hand got really close when i was welding and now the fingers are pretty stiff. its annoying and a pain in the butt to grab and use tools. is there any way to soften the glove up?
Reply:buy new ones and keep them away from the arc... you cooked them.elk skin and goat skin are softer and don't crust up as bad, but you may have screwed the poochTeach Ag Mech - Mike At Home:Lincoln Electric AC225Miller Challenger 172Gas AxeWork:eclectic bunch of 90's vintage blue boxes
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Reply:Your gloves have reached the point of no return!!!
Reply:Cut your finger off so you don't have to use that hole.Miller Maxstar 200 SDPiperliner #10 Gold
Reply:Originally Posted by Burnt GloveYour gloves have reached the point of no return!!!
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Reply:I started putting neatsfoot oil on a old pair of gloves. It is making them softer but the finger is still short.
Reply:stick a fork in them. they are done.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Yes you are right they will never be the same.
Reply:Heat is used to harden leather. Sometimes it is useful to make a hard stable shape, other times, such as drying leather boots by the fire it destroys them.
Reply:Originally Posted by teachagmechIrony? Sent by a dumb smartphone
Reply:Originally Posted by smilexelectricCut your finger off so you don't have to use that hole.