Why Didn't I Buy This Years Ago!?

I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt.

Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.

Recently I switched over to this, made by the same folks who make the canvas, bucket insert tool holders. The catch is on the side and doesn't aggravate my shoulder, and being canvas it doesn't get as nasty with glue and stain as a cloth type ... and is a lot cooler than a leather apron in this climate:

My wife made me one just like that 35 years ago. Both (wife and apron) wore out, so I bought this one at HF. It is exactly as you say.

In case you want t cheap backup or one dedicated to another task.

(The girls' single is #54 this week, btw.)

Your wife is Chinese, I suppose.

On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:38 -0500, -MIKE- wrote the following:

I prefer the plain ones better. Over a Welder's Apron, one has kickback protection as well. ;)

Absolutely, the tool belt belongs on the construction site job.

chips and sawdust.

But the gloves don't give you much feel during the cut. ;~)

I like that denim one because it's so long... I'll probably pick one up to go along with the one I bought. But I do prefer a few pockets.

Perfect! Then they're handy for when you make wood filler. :-)

I like the over the shoulder suspender type like this one:

Once adjusted, I've never had to use the latches, I just slip it over my head.

I'm on my second one after wearing out the pockets on the first one.

I really like the cross back feature. I don't particularly like the the loop over your neck style of most aprons. I thought it would be better to have a cross back type design.

The catch is on the side and doesn't aggravate my shoulder,

Same with the HF apron, and that is also nice since as I get older I was starting to have trouble tying my apron behind my back. The HF one has a plastic latch that is easy to use, also on the side. I also bought the denim apron apron at HF. It is flimsy compared to the green one. The green one is substantial, really really substantial for the price.

On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:31:58 -0500, Swingman wrote the following:

For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.

-- To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle. -- Confucius

By that description, it's clear you've "gotten some" at least once. :-)

I used to wear a leather apron when using 'round under' bits (

Somehow this reminds me of the aftermath of a whole different type of woodie working...

Your ASSuming that you can lift your arms higher than shoulder height to get a cross back model apron over your head ...

On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:32:02 -0500, -MIKE- wrote the following:

Um, it sure didn't feel like a "Lay 'er down, roll 'er over, and do it again!" that time around, though, Mikey.

-- To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle. -- Confucius

On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:20:17 -0400, Larry Kraus wrote the following:

You guys are too much. The lone time in my life that I didn't mean anything dirty by it, you pick up the sub-vibes. (Kudos!)

-- To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle. -- Confucius

On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:00:34 -0500, Swingman wrote the following:

No, I specified the less kinky model (again, for once...) and you can use your grabber to pick up the string for the overhead move. A shorty, just like your^H need:

My left rotator cuff has been giving me a bit of a time these past months, so I'm aware of the limitations you're discussing.

-- To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle. -- Confucius