Woodworking apron
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steverboss
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Woodworking apron
I really need a x large woodworking shop apron. Has anybody made one especially for use with Shopsmith tools? Or has anybody found a commercially made apron that works well with Shopsmith tools? Please share!
Re: Woodworking apron
Packard Woodworks makes an XL turners' apron (goes all the way to the neck) that's good to a 50" waist, if that helps.
Re: Woodworking apron
I have my official Shopsmith apron hanging in my shop...........................and I never wear it.
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Although I don't yet have one, not really an apron wearer, I like the design of the Jonathan Katz-Moses canvas apron.
Roy
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop size
CNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
Mark V/510, Mark V/500 with parts for 510 upgrade, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, DC3300 w/1 micron bag
Sawstop 3HP 36" PCS w/router table insert
Home designed and built CNC router, another CNC router
desktop sizeCNCed G0704 milling machine
Laser engraver
Way too much other stuff and not enough space
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Ed in Tampa
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Re: Woodworking apron
Aprons are a bother, but they keep wives happy because they don't have to get glue out of clothes. But aprons are hot, can snag,are another step you have to make. I find aprons are great I buy one wear the heck out of the first week or so and then hang it up and never wear it again.
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chapmanruss
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Re: Woodworking apron
steverboss,
My best advice is to decide what you want to have in the apron and find one that fits that need. I have three versions of the Shopsmith aprons and all are stored away. Like others, I too don't wear them. I understand they can be handy to keep things close at hand like the "Shopsmith Tool Kit" aka a 5/32" Allen Wrench or Drill Chuck Key.
My best advice is to decide what you want to have in the apron and find one that fits that need. I have three versions of the Shopsmith aprons and all are stored away. Like others, I too don't wear them. I understand they can be handy to keep things close at hand like the "Shopsmith Tool Kit" aka a 5/32" Allen Wrench or Drill Chuck Key.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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JPG
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Re: Woodworking apron
To me the purpose of a apron is clothing protection, not tool storage. I typically do not wear one, but will with very messy activities.
Sorta dates me, but a smock is less bothersome than an apron hanging around one's neck.
Sorta dates me, but a smock is less bothersome than an apron hanging around one's neck.
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