Thread: Apron

Originally Posted by Razor

Gidday
As I am tired of dusting myself down as I leave my workshop I thought I would invest in a suitable woodworkers apron, hopefully with all the right pockets in the best places (or best pockets in the right places). Do I get SWMBO to machine one up?

Yes, one in red and white checked gingham so you don't see the blood so much, plenty of pockets trimmed with matching lace, and a big red heart with I love UBeaut on the front.

Not very practical but should give visiting woodies a laugh.

Originally Posted by Razor

Gidday
As I am tired of dusting myself down as I leave my workshop I thought I would invest in a suitable woodworkers apron, hopefully with all the right pockets in the best places (or best pockets in the right places). I had a search at the better known online suppliers but there doesn't seem to be a suitable one locally (in Oz). Rocklea have one that looks just right and at about Au$45 I guess thats OK but its another Au$45 to get it here. Do I get SWMBO to machine one up?
What do most of you guys on the Forum use? Is there anything local? Hope there is, please let me know.
No comments needed about getting a better DC.
Thanks
Ray

Don't Lee Valley sell one?

Probably heaps cheaper to get your missus to sew one for you though.

Timbcon have a light long sleeved zip up dust coat that is fairly long.
Woodturner's Smock - WTS-16 $39.90 Inc GST

It is light enought not to be too hot in the tropics.

It is good, keeps the dust off & stops shaving from going into pockets & down the neck of your shirt.

Only grumble is that it doesn't have a place to stick a pen/pencil.

I've often toyed with the idea of wearing overalls - too hot, a coat - similar to the one doctors/lab techs sometimes wear - too hot, doesn't allow for arm movement, or a leather apron.

I think the leather apron would be better for me. I've priced them here, around the $100 mark and up. I think I'll suss out some leather and make one for myself, one day....

cheers
Wendy

Wendy ..... you prefer leather... ......want to make your own leather outfit..........can't wait for the comments this will bring

Rgds

I got a HNT Gordon Apron & love it is light n has small pockets for Pen n a few light objects.

If I wanna be a tool Donkey I just wack a tool belt on over the Top!!!!

......................No more Dust!!!

REgards Lou

Bring them on!!!! All comments welcome

Still having trouble designing the cap, and the tail.....:eek: and getting enough red leather ........

Pockets on a woodies apron fill up with sadust and shavings.
Leather is good but heavy - canvas, drill or denim are good materials

Originally Posted by rufflyrustic

and getting enough red leather ........

You don't need much surely.

You could wear one of those Playboy BBQ aprons like Al wears. And what's worn under the kilt? Nothing! It's all in perfect working order!

Finding nice red leather without paying too much for it is the fun thing....:eek:

So, leather is good, but canvas, drill or denim are good too. Decisions decisions...

hijack off

Razor, what would you want to put in the apron pockets - eg pencil, torch, small ruler?

If pockets have a tendenancy to fill up with shavings - good point - would a pocket at the top of the apron work? now surely that wouldn't be inclined to fill up with shavings unless you got the aim right if using a lathe perhaps :confused:

Cheers
Wendy

A simple loop or button hole is good enough to hold a clutch pencil with a clip.

I've also seen an elastic loop stitched on sideways to hold an old fashioned pencil.

HERE IT IS
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That isn't red leather.