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  1. #1
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    Default Workshop Fashionware

    While sorting out my old scappy clothes for workshop use, it occurred to me to look for some alternatives. I have an old set of coveralls for really messy jobs, but I'm in the workshop daily and cant get washing done that fast.
    So, what does everyone wear in their workshop? What clothes, safety gear, footwear, etc?

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    Kingee shorts, shirt (Bissley blue) sock savers, steel cap boots and earmuffs, and also wear a regulation big grin for doing what I like
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

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    Summer uniform: Shorts, Cargo,, T shirt, SS Turning Smock for turning or LS King Gee Workshirt for Flat stuff, Mongrel Steel Caps, Clear Glasses.

    Winter Uniform: Trousers, Heavy Duty, T Shirt, LS Turning Smock or LS King Gee Workshirt for Flat stuff, Mongrel Steel Caps, Clear Glasses.

    Not much variation, always get "reminded" to dust oneself off before entering the domicile
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    Shirt and shorts for summer, trackies And shirt with shoes for winter. I am getting old and my feet now need something to keep them warm.
    CHRIS

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    Standard wear is Shorts and T-shirts
    Overalls or Bib and brace when it's colder - e.g. May through Sept.
    Overalls and leather gloves and sometimes apron for grinding, welding and forging
    Standard footwear is steel caps although sometimes if I'm rearranging screwdrivers or just fixing or servicing stuff I might wear thongs.
    Full face armadillo mask when using most machinery and Muffs for noisy machines
    Chainsaw work is steel caps, chaps, earmuffs and earplugs, full face shield and gloves.

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    None of you will ever match String Emil's workwear elegance...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Master Splinter View Post
    None of you will ever match String Emil's workwear elegance...

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    Been there done that



    Dave

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    No pics, didnt happen
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

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    Quote Originally Posted by rwbuild View Post
    No pics, didnt happen
    Ah it was web cam.


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    Usually jeans and tee shirt - often long sleeved tee. Sometimes overalls.

    I always wear elastic sided work boots - not steel toes. When I say always, I mean all day, every day - I have 3 pair at the moment. I like Redbacks, but I have a pair of Rivers atm that I find very comfy. I choose the best of them for more formal occaisions such as weddings, funerals, lunch at the pub etc.
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    Jeans from the op shop. Only a few dollars each. Or second hand work shirts from the same place. The overalls over everything mainly in winter.
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    Follow my little workshop/gallery on facebook. things of clay and wood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Jeans from the op shop. Only a few dollars each. Or second hand work shirts from the same place. The overalls over everything mainly in winter.
    Ah, I thought you would have gone for the Miley Cyrus look.
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    Tracky dacks, T-shirt, thongs. Socks under the thongs for Winter.
    ... Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    The overalls over everything manly in winter.Not me though
    edited for clarification
    I would love to grow my own food, but I can not find bacon seeds

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hermit View Post
    . Socks under the thongs for Winter.
    What!!! why do you wear a sock under ya thong mate, they are barely comfortable at best of times.
    Last edited by Big Shed; 13th December 2013 at 04:34 PM. Reason: Keep it clean or the thread will be closed
    I would love to grow my own food, but I can not find bacon seeds

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