HWHII Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have gotten tired of replacing my cheap leather welding aprons ever couple of years. So I had my friend Scott Lintow at Sleeping Scorpion make me a new shop apron out of Bisson hide. I hope one this will last me a long time. What do you all think? Comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetreeforge Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I like that Y strap system, havent seen one like that before, be nice not to have the strap round the back of your neck like my apron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbobski Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Like the Anvil Stand, off to hunt Railway sleepers :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I really like that. I remember a video on the net that showed a european smith with a similar apron. Personally, I would prefer a cross-back strap style, but the y-style isn't too bad. What's he charge? He make xxl, or xxxl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec.S Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Aprons just seem so darn confusing to put on! :P Nice apron! Will last your lifetime! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Everyone should have an anvil by the pool, you never know when you will need one! Nice apron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilt and Hammer Workshop Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Fantastic.I love the reddish tinge...although I'm sure it will be rather black all too soon. Why did you choose bison hide ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gaddis Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Do they make them in short sleeve models too? Ha Carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 looks good. my great grandfathers was mule hide. and shaped like farriers chaps with a longer belly and the chap slit was shorter. it is still in great shape for being over 100 years old. we use it to pattern new aprons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 The reason I chose to have him make it out of Bisson hide is because it is tougher than cow hide. Plus I really like the multiple colors in it. It is pricey $ 7 a squarefoot. All he wanted to charge me was for me to buy him a new 2 1/2 lb Pendinghaus french style hammer because his wife would not let him buy any more tools. I would not let him do it for just that so I gave $50 also and he is going to come over and we will make some pattern welded knife blanks. He has caught the blacksmithing bug and is learning how to make knifes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I like aprons, ... and over the years, have developed some very specific criteria about their design and fit. Since "plain vanilla" only, has become the rule in manufactured goods, ... if you want to be "fussy", ... you'd better be prepared to make it yourself. My research pointed to Horsehide as the traditional material fpr Blacksmith's aprons, ( and my neighbor did have a half-dozen properly proportioned hay-burners just standing around :P ) ... but I opted for a piece of "Upolstry" leather, instead. It's very soft, and has a slick, durable finished surface. I made it to fit closely under the chin and around the neck, ( to keep out sparks :o ) high under the arm-pits, and knee length, ... with 3" wide shoulder straps, that reduce to 1" wide, in an "X" pattern across the back. It's like wearing a suit of armor. :D Now, ... if I could just find a way to "fire-proof" my beard ..... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nice apron! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJergensen Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Everyone should have an anvil by the pool, you never know when you will need one! Nice apron. Probably not a pool, just a really large slack tub... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Eric beat me to it! Nice apron with good colors in it. One thing I never understood was why they don't make aprons with clasps or hooks. Seems like every one I see has either a belt buckle or has straps to tie. Either option is slow to get on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck in Ms Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like it a lot, with proper care should last from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric sprado Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Beautiful apron. Does the "Y" configuration help keep weight off the neck?That bugs me in my apron sometimes. Wonder about a poor guy in a "my wife won't LET me" situation!!! My wife and I are both very frugal and everything we have,including home, is paid for ,but I wouldn't Dream of asking her what she spent on the new industrial sewing machine and she wouldn't think of asking me what that new Papa Rhino anvil cost! I guess everybody is different,but I had to say something because the "my wife won't let me" thing seems to pop up here a LOT!!! Maybe it's just in a joking manner????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tran Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I bought these suspenders at a discount sale and the leather at a leather outlet for shoe repairers. The suspenders appear to be intended for firemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I bought a piece of leather online that was long enough to cover my body throat to foot and hip to hip. I trimed enough to allow free arm movement, and placed gromets for a neck band and hook, and a waist band and hook. It cost less than $35 last year when I made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Beautiful apron. Does the "Y" configuration help keep weight off the neck?That bugs me in my apron sometimes. Wonder about a poor guy in a "my wife won't LET me" situation!!! My wife and I are both very frugal and everything we have,including home, is paid for ,but I wouldn't Dream of asking her what she spent on the new industrial sewing machine and she wouldn't think of asking me what that new Papa Rhino anvil cost! I guess everybody is different,but I had to say something because the "my wife won't let me" thing seems to pop up here a LOT!!! Maybe it's just in a joking manner????? Yes it does. I have wore it a couple of time now and am really liking it. Once it settles down and gets broke in it will be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Last spring, I wore my leather apron while "pressure washing" a couple of tractors. It got pretty well saturated, ... and took a few days to completely dry. But I wore it quite a bit during the drying process, ... and as a result, it "conformed" to the shape of my upper body, ( round ) ... and stiffened up just a bit. I'm very pleased with the result. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 A random bit of information I once picked up that all motorcycle leathers are made from horse leather. And if anybody gets a chance : Walsall Leather Museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I made mine from Moose Hide, It is VERY supple. Across the back (X) straps with big snap hooks. Real easy for big ugly mittens to get dressed up. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I made my apron from buffalo hide, it has served me well for about 10 years, I wear it rough side out, not for any particular reason, just like it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick60 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 LOl When I first looked at the photos I had not read the content. I thought it was made from copper and hanging near the anvil as decoration. Nice apron I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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