Aderhammer
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Does anyone know of a good wood turning smock that won't cost me an arm and a leg? Something <$35 preferably.
Al you and I must have gotten ours from the same batch. I also have the Lee Valley smock. here are some issues I would look for in selecting anouther one. ventilation. the smock is long sleeved with tight cuffs and the neck closes up to keep chips from getting down your shirt. it gets hot in there. so vents under the arms or in the back would be a big plus. I also have the zipper issue but it is loosening up with use. other than that it works great at keeping the dust where my wife prefers it, in the shop. She did look at it the other day and mentioned washing it. I told here I was just getting to where I was not embarrased by how new it looked. I'll let you know what kind of shape it is in when it gets out of the washer[B)]Originally posted by DocStram
I happen to have a smock from Lee Valley ... and I hate it. The zipper is the biggest pain in the butt. [}]
Ditto.............Originally posted by RMB
Excuse my ignerens, but wuts a turnin smock? Does it hold lathe chisels or something?
I have a leather apron from HF I bought a few years ago, I think around 10$. Used it when metalworking, I think its actually for welding, but it has pockets on the front that work for pliers, pencil, calipers, etc. And it looks a lot cooler than a hospital gown.[8D]