Thread: wood turning smocks

Originally Posted by NeilS

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Ian Robinson (had R-o-b-b-o/Retired as names on forum) has a decent length beard and he uses/used welding hoods to keep the chips out of his. Of course, it would be as hot as hell under there in Summer.... but they are flame resistant/retardant!!!

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No, just no. I don't want to look like that.

When I started turning the boss supplied Vee neck collared shirts, silly idea. Shavings straight in the shirt.
I did manage to get a teknatool smock which is similar to a chemist smock.
Then I had timberbits one which just died, so I've just bought a woodies gear one from Carroll's which I'm waiting on.
The smocks save the house from getting as much wood chips inside.
With the warmer weather coming its time to find the gator sock protectors as well shavings in the tops of boots drives me insane.

Also the free shirts from hardware shop are good in the shed but are harder to come, I did get a new Makita shirt on Friday.