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    Default wood turning smocks

    who here has a wood turning smock? I generally just turn in old work shirts that I have cut down the sleeves on and at this time of the year shorts and thongs as well . Often thought about getting one, but that is about as far I have gone in about 15-20 years
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    Default wood turning smock

    I have one for turning and various other work in the shed and find it stops messing up clothes .

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    I have one I mainly use in winter when shaving cling to warm clothes. Also good when roughing down to reduce stuff going down the shirt collar.

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    For years I used to cut up a sheet and make what I called My turning poncho . It worked but was a bit like a head sticking out the top of a tent . Then I did a search and read this thread and went and bought a Smock. Woodturning smocks - product review.

    They are great. I'd not be without one now. I put an old locker in next to my lathe just to hold it and the facemask .

    Rob

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    I have two - one long sleeve with elasticised ends, the other short sleeved. I find that I wear the long sleeved one most of the time - especially when turning epoxy resin. The short sleeve one is more comfortable, but doesn't get used often at all.

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    I have a short sleeved Timberbits one, nice and light, but a bit sweaty in really warm weather. Polyester, viscose fabric made in China.

    I also have two of Brendan Stemp's turning smocks, one short sleeved the other long sleeved, both have two pockets on the rear which I use far more than I thought I would. These are terrific as they are made with a more breathable cotton polyester fabric, wear them almost exclusively. Made in Australia.

    Unfortunately Brendan stopped everything wood turning some years ago so they are no longer available, but if you can, get something made with a fabric that breathes well.

    Mick.

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    I have 2, short and long sleeve

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    I have I have even worn it once, been hanging in the shed for 15-20 years, something for the spiders to make the webs on.

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    I have two pair of pilot's overalls that I got cheaply from an op shop. Lots of pockets and adjustable fit around wrists, etc.

    Keeping the fine dust out of the clothes that I will be in after leaving the workshop is a priority for me.

    My lungs are compromised enough as an asthmatic without adding fine dust to them.

    In the hot weather I just wear less underneath.
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    My preferred "smock" is actually a Rivers shirt, heavy cotton, with a zip front in almost a high-viz orange/red.

    Two of them were on the clearance racks at Rivers in the HarbourTown (?) complex back in the mid-1990's. First one is a bit sad now, but the 2nd should see me out.

    If you look closely at the attached image you can see where my wife Jen, has sewn a patch of tenting cotton canvas over the thread bare areas around my midrift. I'm always in trouble for wiping my hands and "dusting off" sandpaper on those areas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optimark View Post
    I have a short sleeved Timberbits one, nice and light, but a bit sweaty in really warm weather. Polyester, viscose fabric made in China.

    I also have two of Brendan Stemp's turning smocks, one short sleeved the other long sleeved, both have two pockets on the rear which I use far more than I thought I would. These are terrific as they are made with a more breathable cotton polyester fabric, wear them almost exclusively. Made in Australia.

    Unfortunately Brendan stopped everything wood turning some years ago so they are no longer available, but if you can, get something made with a fabric that breathes well.

    Mick.
    Was a sad day when Brendan got out of woodturning - I learned a lot from his videos, which unfortunately have all been taken down from Youtube. I also bought a couple of turning tools from him, which I still use regularly (especially the large negative rake scraper).

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    I could probably got for a Timberbits smock. But it looks to have some sort of turtle neck set, would have to chop that off. My tin box hits 45'C regularly in the summer and push comes to shove I prefer cotton especially in the warmer times. Probably will have to make my own to whatever specs I come up with, will give it some thought as it gets warmer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hughie View Post
    I could probably got for a Timberbits smock. But it looks to have some sort of turtle neck set, would have to chop that off. My tin box hits 45'C regularly in the summer and push comes to shove I prefer cotton especially in the warmer times. Probably will have to make my own to whatever specs I come up with, will give it some thought as it gets warmer.
    My shed is the same - I wouldn't like to guess what the temperature is inside when we hit 43 degrees in the shade here in Kalgoorlie (I'm usually inside enjoying a nice cold beer when it gets that hot).
    I find the Timbecon smock with elasticised long sleeves works best for keeping the wood chips out of my clothes etc but it can be quite hot to wear. I also have a black short sleeve smock from Craft Supplies USA which surprisingly is very cool to wear, though I usually wear no singlet or other shirt under it.

    Unfortunately though, doesn't matter what I wear - I can't stop my beard getting full of wood chips or epoxy resin shavings when I'm on the lathe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMKal View Post

    Unfortunately though, doesn't matter what I wear - I can't stop my beard getting full of wood chips or epoxy resin shavings when I'm on the lathe.
    ...

    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!!!

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32819849004.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by NeilS View Post
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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!!!

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32819849004.html
    That's something I hadn't thought of. I have a couple of welding hoods in the shed - will definitely give it a try. Shouldn't be any hotter than the material "tube" I pull over my head now anyway to keep chips out of what little hair I have left on top.

    Edit: Tried it this afternoon and it was brilliant. Thanks Neil - so simple and should have been obvious - wonder why I never thought of it before. I have two welding hoods, a lightweight one and a heavier one that came with my new welding goggles. The old lightweight red one that I have never really used for anything is ideal and now has a new life.

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