shop apron

[thsb]

My family has always celebrated the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6th and give each other little presents.

anyway, this morning St. Nicholas brought me a shop apron (Bucket Boss). I never thought about getting one for myself but wore it around the shop today and it is kind of nice not having to look around for pencils or measuring tape (at least until I didn't bother to put them back in the apron)....

Do other folks use them? if so, mostly for convenience or clothing protection?

 

[red]

I wear one now mostly to stay clean from working on the lathe but it does work great with the table saw also. I kind of wish I learned to wear one years ago.

Red

 

[Bill Clemmons]

I wear an extra long denim apron in the finish room to keep my clothes clean.

 

[Mark Gottesman]

Yep, an apron is a tool that is often overlooked. I use a long denim, but I've been thinking of trying on of the shorter pocket aprons from Duluth trading.

 

[NCJim]

I got a denim apron from HF for $4 and my wife did her magic. Shortened it, made the neck strap adjustable, added a few extra pockets, and monogramed our club logo and my name on it.

Of course these extra’s cost me only $600 for a new dishwasher….anyone else want one??LOL

 

[RandyJ]

I have a long denim apron that was issued when I worked at Sears warehouse in Greensboro in 1968 (college days)!! It is still going strong after almost 50 years. The only thing I would add would be flaps to cover the pockets. They fill up with chips and sawdust when working at the lathe or table saw. I highly recommend one for both convenience and to protect your clothes.

 

[Barron]

I wear one of leather from Highland Woodworking that I like, although the top pockets are open, which isn't best when using the lathe, but for everything else it's great.

 

[DanR]

I got a denim apron from HF for $4 and my wife did her magic. Shortened it, made the neck strap adjustable, added a few extra pockets, and monogramed our club logo and my name on it.

Of course these extra’s cost me only $600 for a new dishwasher….anyone else want one??LOL

Yup. Made the mistake of telling my wife I saved $1,000 by restoring an old Unisaw instead of buying a cabinet saw. All I heard was burning rubber as she drove to the mall.

 

[John Harris]

I've been wanting to get a shop apron that I can use for wood working and the occasional metal grinding. I've burnt a few holes in my pants from the grinder. I assume a leather one would be best.

 

[Canuck]

I have been using this one from Deluth Trading for about 5 years now and it has stood up well.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/...-apron-96543.aspx?kw=aprons&processor=content

Made from tough canvass material and easy to take on and off. No reaching to tie behind your back!

Wayne