Shop Apron

[Never Enough Money]

There are lot of aprons to choose from -- $10 to $85.

So is the Lie-Nielsen ($85) just a status symbol or is it worth $85?

[John Grossbohlin]

typical cotton apron... and gain character with use!

John

[Rick Cook]

Leather is better for a shop apron -- but that much better?

--RC

[TeamCasa]

I like mine. However, I do metalwork as well as making shavings!

Dave

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[John Grossbohlin]

Well, I guess you could put it in perspective by comparing a Stanley No 4 to an L-N No 4... yeah my tuned up Stanley No 4 (read cotton apron) works pretty well but my L-N No 4 (read leather apron) is noticeably nicer to use. ;-)

John

[Edwin Pawlowski]

I'd consider this one for $25, but it is shorter

I bought this one for $18 Easily fit my generously shaped (but still sexy) abdomen.

[Leon]

NO. You can get a leather apron at Grizzly.com for $37.95.

[Leon]

[leonard]

I like the one my wife made, it's kevlar with some type of soft coating that is light seems to be able to take the shop.She's a rocket scientist so who knows were she got the materials.

len

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[Mark & Juanita]

Agreed. But my $25 leather apron from Woodworker's Supply seems to fit the bill without the cache associated with a Lie Nielson status symbol

You want flaps, they'll cost $25 more:

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[Mark & Juanita]

The Lie-Nielson (and the WWS version I referenced earlier) have the 'X" strap in back -- I really like that feature, beats having a strap around the neck.

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[Rosalind]

Why not check this Ebay store?

There are lot of aprons to choose from -- $10 to $85.

[Nate Perkins]

"Never Enough Money" wrote in news: [e-mail]:

Wow, pretty pricey. I know some carvers like leather (for the protection), but I'm not sure why leather would be desirable for the rest of us.

Here's the one I use, and I love it.

[Rick Cook]

Len, never ask questions you don't want to know the answer to.

Seriously, when I want an apron my wife whips one up for me, to my design.

There are certain advantages to this marriage thing.

--RC

[B a r r y]

It is leather, and it does say "Lie Nielsen" on it.

Seriously, I use a Bucket Boss apron that collects enough dust and shavings in the pockets to fill a guinea pig cage. The upside is that I almost like the pocket layout, and I can toss it in the washer. I've also used a Duluth "fire hose" apron, which I found too hot, restrictive, and heavy.

To me, the LN apron looks hot to wear, but it looks like it would work OK.

The perfect shop apron for me is not yet out there!

Barry

[B a r r y]

Here's the Bucket Boss:

Barry

[Joe C.]

Home made (or made by a friend) is the way to go. I have a leather worker friend who made one for me in exchange for some really basic woodworking. Total value of the exchange was about $10.

[Joe Wells]

the right apron:

. Now *that's* a status symbol.

And to further shill for OWWM, go through owwm.com when ordering from Amazon. It won't change the price that you pay, but they get a commission:

[Never Enough Money]

Good replies and good alternatives, folks. Maybe I'll just continue to use my Carhart overalls for now.

[Robatoy]

Leather aprons can be a man's best friend...not to mention Jim & Twins' best friend as well. I had a pilot tip come off a single flute plunge routerbit once...it didn't hit me, but it left a nice dented mark on a metal tool box. I did walk kinda crosslegged the rest of day thinking of what could have happened. Now, when I use one of these

big router bits, I can only shudder to think what could happen if I did NOT wear a leather apron. I bought mine at a woodshow..around 40 dollars IIRC. Pretty cheap peace of mind. I'd buy a kevlar version if such thing was to be had for a reasonable amount of money.

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Rob