I'm thinking of trying Magid ATV101 Blue Fingerless Gel Padded Impact Gloves:
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to help protect my arm when swinging my 4 lb sledge. Anyone try anything like that? They're a lot cheaper than the neoprene gloves I saw in Models. I can't figure out why Home Depot doesn't sell padded gloves.I'll be cold forming and hammering round pegs in square holes so melting isn't an issue.