Denim Shop Apron Review
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:32 am
Item number 555208:
apron. Navy blue with a red Shopsmith logo.[/align]
The big 15˝ x 6˝ covered pocket holds tools.
I aquired the ShopSmith Denim Shop Apron with a CL purchase, I did not special order this article of clothing. I have always been a fan of utilizing the convienience of a tool belt, as for 20 years I was in the field in the HVAC industry. The first flaw in this piece of equipment is the access strap is in the back. Really? I can hardly tie a bow knot in the front. I almost needed SWMBO to suit me up, but I though that might be embarrasing. Eventually I got the apron on and I was disappointed that it was not form fitting and as flattering to my physique as it is on the "model" in the on-line catalog. I think I speak for everyone when I say we all want to look good in denim. Once I forced myself to overlook that, I grabbed my basic tools and was uncomfortable with where to put my things. Nothing seemed to be handy or fit right or in the correct place or pocket. Nevertheless I threw on my ensamble with my accessories and started in finishing a project. Sure enough, my T-handle allen wrench fell out the first time I bent over to grab the cookie I had dropped on the floor, luckily I had studied the toxic wood chart and the sawdust was ok to consume, but a little dry, I almost went for the DC/cookie cleaner. Now I like to use a 12" flexable ruler and my adjustable square, and again these items don't seem to fit quite right anywhere in my custom SS apron. My square fell every time I reached down to my SS accessory shelf to grab another BBQ chip (they go well with poplar dust). I was starting to get a little paturbed so I took a break and sipped on my 44oz coke, which incidently does not taste like you think it would if you sprinkle cherry wood sawdust in it, you know, cherry coke. After my break I dug back in, never grabbing the right tool becasue they all slide around in the pockets or had fallen out. Frustrated with my organizational skills and disappointed, I then discovered that the pockets are perfect for Chips Ahoy cookies and they contain the crumbs sufficiently! Joy! About that time SWMBO came out to the garage to tell me to come in for dinner and she had the look on her face like she wanted to say something...but then, thank the Lord, my 14 year old daughter came out, looked me up and down and started chuckling, "dad you look ridiculous in that thing, you're a Shopsmith nerd". Oh the humiliation. Then they both busted out in laughter and start to go back in the house. SWMBO looks over her shoulder and says, "and it makes your butt look big" Oh, the roars of laughter........
I am now considering the apron upgrade to the model 521802:
[align=left]World’s Most Versatile Shop Apron[/align]
[align=left]This 100% fully washable cotton-canvas Shop
Apron is the most versatile apron available today.
Made in the USA, the slip-over design has fully
adjustable 1˝ wide nylon web shoulder straps,
and an adjustable (to 52˝ waist) 11/2˝ wide nylon
web belt with a quick release buckle.
This unique apron has 20 variable-sized
pockets from a pocket for your pencil to a huge
61/4˝ square, plus two rugged, 11/2˝ wide nylon
web tool loops.
Please give us here at the forum or at least myself your review of the upgraded apron vs. the standard denim nerd model.[/align]
Budget-priced blue denim Apron
protects your clothes and carries
your tools, too
[align=left]Full-length, 28˝ x 36˝ washable denim shopprotects your clothes and carries
your tools, too
apron. Navy blue with a red Shopsmith logo.[/align]
The big 15˝ x 6˝ covered pocket holds tools.
I aquired the ShopSmith Denim Shop Apron with a CL purchase, I did not special order this article of clothing. I have always been a fan of utilizing the convienience of a tool belt, as for 20 years I was in the field in the HVAC industry. The first flaw in this piece of equipment is the access strap is in the back. Really? I can hardly tie a bow knot in the front. I almost needed SWMBO to suit me up, but I though that might be embarrasing. Eventually I got the apron on and I was disappointed that it was not form fitting and as flattering to my physique as it is on the "model" in the on-line catalog. I think I speak for everyone when I say we all want to look good in denim. Once I forced myself to overlook that, I grabbed my basic tools and was uncomfortable with where to put my things. Nothing seemed to be handy or fit right or in the correct place or pocket. Nevertheless I threw on my ensamble with my accessories and started in finishing a project. Sure enough, my T-handle allen wrench fell out the first time I bent over to grab the cookie I had dropped on the floor, luckily I had studied the toxic wood chart and the sawdust was ok to consume, but a little dry, I almost went for the DC/cookie cleaner. Now I like to use a 12" flexable ruler and my adjustable square, and again these items don't seem to fit quite right anywhere in my custom SS apron. My square fell every time I reached down to my SS accessory shelf to grab another BBQ chip (they go well with poplar dust). I was starting to get a little paturbed so I took a break and sipped on my 44oz coke, which incidently does not taste like you think it would if you sprinkle cherry wood sawdust in it, you know, cherry coke. After my break I dug back in, never grabbing the right tool becasue they all slide around in the pockets or had fallen out. Frustrated with my organizational skills and disappointed, I then discovered that the pockets are perfect for Chips Ahoy cookies and they contain the crumbs sufficiently! Joy! About that time SWMBO came out to the garage to tell me to come in for dinner and she had the look on her face like she wanted to say something...but then, thank the Lord, my 14 year old daughter came out, looked me up and down and started chuckling, "dad you look ridiculous in that thing, you're a Shopsmith nerd". Oh the humiliation. Then they both busted out in laughter and start to go back in the house. SWMBO looks over her shoulder and says, "and it makes your butt look big" Oh, the roars of laughter........
I am now considering the apron upgrade to the model 521802:
[align=left]World’s Most Versatile Shop Apron[/align]
[align=left]This 100% fully washable cotton-canvas Shop
Apron is the most versatile apron available today.
Made in the USA, the slip-over design has fully
adjustable 1˝ wide nylon web shoulder straps,
and an adjustable (to 52˝ waist) 11/2˝ wide nylon
web belt with a quick release buckle.
This unique apron has 20 variable-sized
pockets from a pocket for your pencil to a huge
61/4˝ square, plus two rugged, 11/2˝ wide nylon
web tool loops.
Please give us here at the forum or at least myself your review of the upgraded apron vs. the standard denim nerd model.[/align]
a square!!! 
Gentleman we need to step this up a bit. We need an apron or tool belt that says "BAM" we're working in the shop and proud of it. When somone peeks in the garage and sees sawdust and chips flyin everywhere, in the middle of it all, is the SSMan, he's got rulers, squares, pencils, wrenches, a battery drill holster, spare bud lights in an ammo belt accross his back and a sleeve of chips-a-hoy by his right hand. He's a breathtaking site with skills and accuracy far and above the neighbor guy we can't stand cause he makes dumb stuff. We can add the damn SS patch to it, probably have someones daughter-in-law make the whole thing. We'll band together and order hats and beanies with our logo. We need to throw down our nerd denim and take a stand here.