TimberBull Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I have been putting off buying a shop apron to try to keep my clothes halfway clean but I couldnt find anything I liked with a price I liked. I must have dreamed this but when I woke up this morning I dug out a worn out pair of overalls and went to work with a pair of scissors. I cut the back off just below where the suspenders attached and down the outside of the legs leaving the tool pockets attached. Then I cut across at the knees and back up to the crotch. I punched a hole in the back suspender Y and attatched a 72” bootlace. It threads thru the side buttonholes and ties in the back. If i could sew I would patch the holes in the thighs that were worn out by keys and pocketknife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Haha nice work. They make iron on patches ya know. Don't necessarily need an actual cloths iron but a chunk of steel warmed by the forge may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I used "Denim" Shop Aprons for many years, ... but was always setting them on fire. Then my Wife got me a remnant of glove-soft "Upholstery Leather", ... from a Fabric Shop. It's comfortable, ... and protects you like a Suit-of-Armor. ----------------------------------- An "Old School" fix for cotton aprons and gloves used for welding and grinding, was to coat the front with any "old" paint, that would yield a a more spark resistant surface. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That'll definitely get you by for awhile. It's certainly better than nothing! A leather apron is the bee's knees and something you should definitely plan on for the future. I used a Tilman 48" apron for the last two years and it was worth the $40. I'm now upgrading to a quality apron that'll set me back $300. Is the price difference worth it? Indubitably. The look and feel of a quality apron sings to your soul like sirens to the sailors -- you want to get into the shop and armor up. Making things when you're wearing a sweet apron is a joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerMonkey Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Truth ^^^ Have you checked the Hengest and Horsa leather aprons? They are in Swaffham, UK and have an Etsy page. I have their original smith’s apron. It was north of $250 USD when I bought it, but seems to be discontinued at this time. If you google HengestandHorsa or the description below, you will see that they do have this one for sale now: Leather Smith's Apron - The Artisan - 'Grenewer' - Greenman $654.64 USD it is just too beautiful to wear while forging though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 9:51 PM, Shady McGrady said: Leather Smith's Apron - The Artisan - 'Grenewer' - Greenman $654.64 USD Six bills for an apron? That's definitely rich! Of course, with the cost of leather being what it is, I can see them being pricey. I'm factoring on something under four bills, and that's my absolute limit. I don't mind paying for quality because I know it'll last. More importantly, it'll look good and let customers know I'm serious about what I do. You really can't go wrong with buying custom-made stuff. If I'm asking folks to buy my ironwork, the least I can do is support other craftsman looking to make ends meet. Maybe that means buying tongs or a t-shirt, but we can all help make a difference if we just give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberBull Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 I guess our shop aprons reach both ends of the spectrum. Betcha mine is more comfy tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I got a leather one made by a leathersmith it cost 50 bucks and got the cows brand in it looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I knew someone who made their own from leather they cut off a sofa that had been put out in the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Mine comes from HF welders apron, works and I can replace it ten times for the price of a custom made one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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