I'm trying to drive `IRLZ44N` mosfets with a `74HCT241N` buffer IC (as this is what i currently have laying around). Current setup is trying to switch 2 mosfets which pass a 48V potential. 

No previous experience with mosfets i'm afraid, first `74HCT241N` connected directly to the gate of the mosfet went up in smoke.

Is there a way to make this work? (ie. with a set of gate resistors) and would i need pull-down resistors on the gate?

Update; added test circuit
[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/77KTf.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/77KTf.jpg)