Woodworking Apron

[TomB]

I think I’m a younger craftsperson, though I might be stretching the definition of both.

Tool belt for carpentry type stuff, fencing and whatnot, but I much prefer an apron for bench work. Stops me getting blathered in glue and finishes and has handy pockets for pencils, tape measure, little square and my crack pipe.

 

[Jacob]

Mine is from Axminster. It took ages to unpick their embroidered logo.
Handy to have but I don't use it all the time.
Also have a leather nail pouch with an attachment to hold a hammer. Useful.

 

[spanner48]

Portwest SW10 Welder's Apron. Made from heavyweight leather; one front pocket; proper crossed shoulder straps, so it doesn't 'hang' off your neck. £11.50 to £12.50.

I swear by them.

 

[David Lloyd]

Portwest SW10 Welder's Apron. Made from heavyweight leather; one front pocket; proper crossed shoulder straps, so it doesn't 'hang' off your neck. £11.50 to £12.50.

I swear by them.

Spanner48, Is the split leather finish a coarse suede or is it a bit smoother - less of a sawdust magnet?

 

[spanner48]

Spanner48, Is the split leather finish a coarse suede or is it a bit smoother - less of a sawdust magnet?

I don't think it's split leather [skivers]; too heavy. Finish is coarse suede – which I use for stropping

 

[leofbyrne]

Cheapest cotton but with pocket turned to inside.

 

[Woody Alan]

Mine is from Axminster. It took ages to unpick their embroidered logo.
Handy to have but I don't use it all the time.
Also have a leather nail pouch with an attachment to hold a hammer. Useful.

You could have just unstitched the x n and t (in jest just the way my mind works)

 

[BentonTool]

This is the best apron I have ever had, by far. Just right. Also, reasonably priced.

https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-...sprefix=woodworking+vest/apron,aps,967&sr=8-3

 

[paulrbarnard]

This is the best apron I have ever had, by far. Just right. Also, reasonably priced.

https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-80200-Duckwear-SuperBib/dp/B00GK4U3PW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1IG254IIAZ5YV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E-fpO3WEmSbEHJD3_2glsNGUUTRnw0x5T5OenhDBmxXwq9iBlfKf_glvvo1wMe0H_5ZZd8deN2hMKtxAT3rt6OwZVmg9w3ouYifEslJXQ3HjnOpV4Ex5H_YQ9OgMJsnuD1YcVvbqDwLBLMjHiiVz-OFpZFpsRdm5wr2CoPPsgEajIy6VJK-PFHEO35RKuUQ_obrBwPc3E9vGQaTyf9C0QWSHZ3jJSm9ZnTYe1JPuueC9-1vG0E2hLyQAyxD0yBEGJ53Yr83Co-yTXOJV7aZ4MZeya1bISu9GdyF4JTldFX8.Yf36cF6tF5JXY_Jt8cwsZzYQbkHJKvC39Zs0aTWx2CE&dib_tag=se&keywords=woodworking+vest/apron&qid=1712448687&sprefix=woodworking+vest/apron,aps,967&sr=8-3

Don’t you find the pockets fill up with dust and shavings? I much prefer pockets with a flap.

 

[BentonTool]

Don’t you find the pockets fill up with dust and shavings? I much prefer pockets with a flap.

Hello Paul,
Yes indeed, the pockets do fill with sawdust over time. I have not seen flaps on these vests save those designed for turners. But, at under $19 US, the vest is a bargain, IMO. Quite comfy, very well constructed (good materials), and well designed (except for the flaps, of course ).
However, you have given me an idea: I may try attaching a length of 2 inch poly webbing with hot-melt adhesive and a few rivets to form a flap! My way of "bachelor sewing"! I have only recently discovered the virtues and various uses of hot-melt adhesives (there are many types available).
Lately, I generally only carry the tools I will need for a project in my vest. I forced myself to try to limit unneeded items! Prior, I had the bad habit of carrying everything imaginable... too much... it got entirely out of hand quickly.
At the end of the day, I can invert the pockets to empty the sawdust, and blow-in some compressed air as needed.
Also, I typically clean, oil, & put my tools away in a safe place. It is a habit I started in order to assure that many of my fine tools will have third, fourth, and/or fifth owners after me. A way of being a good steward to my fine tools, and respecting the unknown names stamped on my tools of old.

To this day I (as others) am still trying to figure out if I collect tools to work in wood... or... work in wood to collect tools! Cheers!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Here's one for you -
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/101-uses-for-a-hot-melt-glue-gun.100646/post-1091845