Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
(http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
"craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
Shoes are the biggie right now though.
JP
shoes, I have a pair of slip on shoes that are seamless on the tops and
I slip them on as i leave the house and slip them off just before I come
in. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1004193/c/5239.html
Apron, I have one similar to the one you posted but did not pay near as
much, alas it is no longer listed in on the site. I wear it all the
time (in the shop!), protects from flying objects, slips of the blade
and keeps the dust off the front of my clothes.
It is hard to look like a craftsman in a cloud of dust, good Lone
Ranger, bad woodworker.
BRuce
Jay Pique wrote:
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
--
---
BRuce
I believe that ALL pockets, without flaps, will fill with sawdust. Some
more that others but it doesn't take long to empty them AND put away all
the other little stuff that accumulates in them also. :-)
BRuce
Puff Griffis wrote:
> Do the pockets get full of sawdust ?
> Puff
>
> "Dick Durbin" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
>
>>BRuce <BRuce> wrote in message news:<1076622075.732260@sj-nntpcache-3>...
>>
>>>Apron, I have one similar to the one you posted but did not pay near as
>>>much, alas it is no longer listed in on the site. I wear it all the
>>>time (in the shop!), protects from flying objects, slips of the blade
>>>and keeps the dust off the front of my clothes.
>>
>>I recently pulled out an apron that I used to use when repairing
>>bicycles. It worked pretty well for woodworking but it had no chest
>>pockets. LOML dragged me to an outlet mall a couple of weeks ago.
>>The only saving grace was that it had a Black and Decker outlet. I
>>bought this apron: http://www.bucketboss.com/product_detail.html?skuid=51
>>
>>I no longer have to look for a pencil or tape measure.
>>
>>Dick Durbin
>
>
--
---
BRuce
yep, the lathe is a pocket filler for sure! Some day i will engineer a
method of collecting the majority of the lathe shavings without it also
removing my clothing and then I will be able to retire. ;-)
BRuce
Silvan wrote:
> BRuce <BRuce> wrote:
>
>
>>I believe that ALL pockets, without flaps, will fill with sawdust. Some
>>more that others but it doesn't take long to empty them AND put away all
>>the other little stuff that accumulates in them also. :-)
>
>
> If you have a lathe, even the pockets *with* flaps soon fill with shavings.
>
> So I just wear my "breasts" with pride and don't worry about it. Once
> they're full, they stay full, and require no further maintenance. :)
>
--
---
BRuce
On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:49:50 -0500, Jay Pique <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
>number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
>As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
>which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>
>I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
>good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
>cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
>it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
>(http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
>actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
>clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
>"craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>
>Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
>JP
==========================
Your question sounds kind of dumb...however after tracking sawdust
into the house for many years my wife DEMANDED that I do something to
stop, or at least reduce, the dust I was transporting, into HER
HOUSE....
The shoe thing is easy for me...I just keep an old pair of Rebock
loafers that are very comfortable inside the shop door...they look
like hell with dried glue paint and everythijng else on them but what
can I say...I am NOT trying to look good for any customers...
I tried an apron but truthfully never got the hand of using it... last
time I saw mine it was ...(well who knows whenr I saw it last...)
I was in the hospital in December and noticed a Doctor with the
traditional long "lab" coat on that was not cloth but looked like
nylon ...and the light bulb went ON.... Went out and ordered one
from a local uniform shop and it works very well... I did have my wife
put elastic around the wrist area of both sleves so that I do not have
loose material around my wrists... The sawdust just falls off the
coat on to the shop floor ..does not stick...
Bob Griffiths
Several years ago I picked up a couple of pairs of Clarks like the ones
shown here for shop use. Since they are a smooth leather they don't
accumulate dust and debris like cloth shoes. I find them to be very
comfortable and durable.
http://www.clarksusa.com/men.asp?view=product&catid=2&id=297
RB
Jay Pique wrote:
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
Tom wrote:
>
> That reminds me of my former company's product marketing strategy:
>
> Ready, Fire, AIM!
That one really resonated! The Iraq War strategy ring a
bell?
In the software world there was similar strategy referred
to as vaporware. The strategy went
"Ready
AIM!
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charlie b
I too keep an old pair of shoes by the back door. They are covered with
paint and dust - but the main reason I don't wear them in the house is
because I make daily trips through the back yard picking up dog shit....
Some gets stepped in...and she would kill me first for tracking that
crap in than sawdust...
Philski
Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
Try a nylon fishing shirt. These shirts usually have vented panels in
back, and multiple pockets for storing stuff. I can't imagine putting
an apron or coat over top of my clothes (too hot). Cabela's has a
large selection of fishing shirts.
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
Propet shoes are ugly but comfy and cheap, and come in all sizes.
Paul
BRuce <BRuce> wrote in message news:<1076622075.732260@sj-nntpcache-3>...
> Apron, I have one similar to the one you posted but did not pay near as
> much, alas it is no longer listed in on the site. I wear it all the
> time (in the shop!), protects from flying objects, slips of the blade
> and keeps the dust off the front of my clothes.
I recently pulled out an apron that I used to use when repairing
bicycles. It worked pretty well for woodworking but it had no chest
pockets. LOML dragged me to an outlet mall a couple of weeks ago.
The only saving grace was that it had a Black and Decker outlet. I
bought this apron: http://www.bucketboss.com/product_detail.html?skuid=51
I no longer have to look for a pencil or tape measure.
Dick Durbin
"Puff Griffis" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Do the pockets get full of sawdust ?
Ihaven't noticed that happening. I am a bit of a stickler for good
dust collection so there isn't a whole lot of dust flying around my
studio...shop...OK, garage.
Dick
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 19:00:44 -0200, "Puff Griffis" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Do the pockets get full of sawdust ?
They do on occasion my Bucket Boss apron. I just dump 'em out. <G>
Barry
Jay Pique wrote:
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
If you're in the US and someone's paying you, why isn't OSHA hassling them?
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot?
My feet tend sweat a lot. Sometimes I'll change socks 3x per day. I
sometimes I will also change shoes.
If you have room in the shoe, put paper towels or newspaper (if you're cheap
like me <g>) in the bottom of the shoe. Change the paper when you start to
feel dampish in the feet. Makes a lot difference.
-- Mark
For shoes - I got a pair of Doc Martins. Well worth the $$ IMO.
Ive had them for 2+ years now but only wear them in the shop ONLY.
Great support.
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
In article <[email protected]>, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:
>Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
>number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
>As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
>which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
Talk to OSHA; I'm sure that the inspector can explain to the company brass why
it's a good idea to install a dust collection system. :-)
>
>I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
>good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
>cause swamp foot?
Combat boots. The real thing, from an Army surplus store -- or better yet,
from a PX, if you or someone you know is active-duty, retired, or in the Guard
or the reserves. Works for me.
> Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
>it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
Looks ok, but I gotta think you could find something similar for less money.
Can't be that hard to make one... maybe you could get some leather and make
your own?
>( http://tinyurl.com/yps3j ) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
>actually attract and hold dust would be nice.
Well, dust probably won't stick that well to stuff like vinyl, leather, or
spandex. But unless the other guys in the shop are remarkably open-minded, you
might want to stick with more traditional woven fabrics.
Anything woven is going to attract and hold dust. Wool isn't a good choice.
Neither is any type of flannel. Cotton broadcloth is about as good as you're
likely to find.
> What about traditional
>clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
>"craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
Leather apron would sure do that.
>
>Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
Combat boots.
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
Where you been dude ????
http://www.dickies.com/web/default.asp
Jay Pique wrote:
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
>
I got a pair of "Work n Gear" shoes about 5 or 6 years ago. I wear them
every day and other than some laces and leather treatment, they needed
nothing else. These are NOT inexpensive- IIRC somewhere between 100 and
130, but over the 6 years that's about $20 a year- not a bad deal. No
problems with stank-foot, either- the leather is excellent and breathes,
so there's not evil water buildup.
Another option that I used when working as a machine builder was to wear
hiking boots. If it's good enough to trek 20 or 30 miles a day, shop
time was (pardon the expression) a walk in the park.
As far as other shop clothing- denim and a can of cling-free. Look into
some of the shop coats too- keeps dust off and lets you save on the
heating cost too.
/vic
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
> Doctors/Nurses scrubs
> Puff
>
> "Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> > Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> > number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> > As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> > which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
> >
> > I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> > good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> > cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> > it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> > (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> > actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> > clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> > "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
> >
> > Shoes are the biggie right now though.
> >
> > JP
>
>
Kevlar underpants and good crash helmet for when my wife finds out how
much money I spent on new machines.and when she does and she will you
wouldnt find a glue strong enough to keep the dust on my shoes..
Russell
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
www.knappshoes.com
Knapp work shoes have a patented cushion sole that is excellent if your on
unpadded concrete all day long. Carhardt carpenters pants and a leather
apron when turning or routing.
Also have a cronie hanging around after hours thats an office boy by day and
he where his business casual Levi's Dockers that aren't presentable for him
on the job anymore. They seem surprisingly durable and easily kept clean as
well although I wouldn't run out to buy $40 pants to make sawdust in.
EJ
"Mark Jerde" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mark Jerde wrote:
>snip>
> Type, send, proofread.
That reminds me of my former company's product marketing strategy:
Ready, Fire, AIM!
Do the pockets get full of sawdust ?
Puff
"Dick Durbin" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:[email protected]...
> BRuce <BRuce> wrote in message =
news:<1076622075.732260@sj-nntpcache-3>...
> > Apron, I have one similar to the one you posted but did not pay near =
as=20
> > much, alas it is no longer listed in on the site. I wear it all the =
> > time (in the shop!), protects from flying objects, slips of the =
blade=20
> > and keeps the dust off the front of my clothes.
>=20
> I recently pulled out an apron that I used to use when repairing
> bicycles. It worked pretty well for woodworking but it had no chest
> pockets. LOML dragged me to an outlet mall a couple of weeks ago.=20
> The only saving grace was that it had a Black and Decker outlet. I
> bought this apron: =
http://www.bucketboss.com/product_detail.html?skuid=3D51
>=20
> I no longer have to look for a pencil or tape measure.
>=20
> Dick Durbin
Bob G. wrote:
<snip>
>
> I was in the hospital in December and noticed a Doctor with the
> traditional long "lab" coat on that was not cloth but looked like
> nylon ...and the light bulb went ON.... Went out and ordered one
> from a local uniform shop and it works very well... I did have my wife
> put elastic around the wrist area of both sleves so that I do not have
> loose material around my wrists... The sawdust just falls off the
> coat on to the shop floor ..does not stick...
Been using a similar one for years now, works like a champ! White
dacron polyester lab coat I got at a thrift store, 2 large waist
pockets, 1 breast pocket w/ built in pencil pocket.
Take a look here: http://www.duluthtrading.com
You might find something useful.
--
********
Bill Pounds
http://www.billpounds.com
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>
> JP
BRuce <BRuce> wrote:
> I believe that ALL pockets, without flaps, will fill with sawdust. Some
> more that others but it doesn't take long to empty them AND put away all
> the other little stuff that accumulates in them also. :-)
If you have a lathe, even the pockets *with* flaps soon fill with shavings.
So I just wear my "breasts" with pride and don't worry about it. Once
they're full, they stay full, and require no further maintenance. :)
--
Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan <[email protected]>
Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 04:05:11 GMT, Larry Jaques
<novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote:
>
>I'm a lean, clean, TYVEK machine.
>Ya gotta LOVE the look!
>http://www.chiefsupply.com/coveralls.phtml
I wear Tyvek when I'm under the car. Isn't it hot in the shop? And
I don't mean, "hot", as in chicks dig ya' in the Tyvek. <g>
Barry
I'm a lean, clean, TYVEK machine.
Ya gotta LOVE the look!
http://www.chiefsupply.com/coveralls.phtml
On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 21:01:30 GMT, Pat Barber
<[email protected]> brought forth from the murky depths:
>Where you been dude ????
>
>http://www.dickies.com/web/default.asp
>
>Jay Pique wrote:
>
>> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
>> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
>> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
>> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
--
Impeach 'em ALL!
----------------------------------------------------
http://diversify.com Website Application Programming
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:46:39 GMT, "Pounds on Wood"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>Take a look here: http://www.duluthtrading.com
>
>You might find something useful.
Indeed I did. Thanks to you and all for the tips and links.
JP
*****************************
"The Fashionable Craftsman" ....coming soon to HGTV.
In article <[email protected]>, Philski <[email protected]> wrote:
>I too keep an old pair of shoes by the back door. They are covered with
>paint and dust - but the main reason I don't wear them in the house is
>because I make daily trips through the back yard picking up dog shit....
>
>Some gets stepped in...and she would kill me first for tracking that
>crap in than sawdust...
>
There's a simple solution to *that* problem -- just walk through the sawdust
after you walk through the yard. :-)
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:49:50 -0500, Jay Pique <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
>good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
>cause swamp foot?
Try wicking, non-cotton athletic socks, or something like Smartwool,
no matter what shoes you wear. The moisture is carried away from the
foot, which makes my feet way more comfortable. I'm sold on good
socks after years of stepping in rivers while hiking and mountain
biking.
>Pants?
I prefer Carhartt.
> What about an apron?
I'm happy with my Bucket Boss apron. It dosen't cover my pants, but I
don't really care.
> What about shirts?
T-shirts work for me. Button down "work shirts" look better.
> Something that doesn't
>actually attract and hold dust would be nice.
How about Dr. Evil's plastic suit that looks like a plastic slipcover
for grandma's sofa? <G>
>
>Shoes are the biggie right now though.
Try the socks! <G>
Barry
Doctors/Nurses scrubs
Puff
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:[email protected]...
> Unfortunately, I work in a shop where dust collection is NOT the
> number one concern. In fact, it's not 2 thru 100 either, apparently.
> As such, my clothes are almost always coated with dust and shavings,
> which I frequently blow off with compressed air.
>=20
> I'm trying to come up with the "ideal" shop outfit. What shoes are
> good to stand in all day and resist wear and staining - yet don't
> cause swamp foot? Pants? What about an apron? This one looks like
> it would serve the purpose, but my god - 60 bucks?!
> (http://tinyurl.com/yps3j) What about shirts? Something that doesn't
> actually attract and hold dust would be nice. What about traditional
> clothing? I'd like to look presentable to customers - giving off the
> "craftsman" image, but it needs first and foremost to be functional.
>=20
> Shoes are the biggie right now though.
>=20
> JP