Safety Equipment

Ted · #1 01-03-2007, 05:58 AM

Hi, I am just starting out in chip carving and have been trying to locate a leg apron to work on. The only site that did sell them no longer stocks them 'chippingaway.com'. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Many Thanks

squbrigg · #2 01-03-2007, 06:04 AM

I went to my local shoemaker and had him make me one of heavy leather, with a padded patch on the chest for when I'm holding a piece against me to carve. Goes from throat to below the knees.

Used a cotton shop (BBQ) apron before but it was too short and rode up while seated, ended up stabbing my knee just a year ago, so the new one offers better protection.

Bob

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #3 01-03-2007, 09:13 AM

I bought a leather full length apron from Northern Equipment, they were on sale....19.95!! I should have bought more just to have them when people ask, don't know how they could sell them that cheap! anyway...not sure what the regular prices are

Just Carving · #4 01-03-2007, 09:18 AM

Is this the one Dave?

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...7561_200307561

Thanks!

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #5 01-03-2007, 10:50 AM

Thats it! go for it, thats a steal...you can't even buy leather that size for that price! I bought mine for multiple uses, welding to be sure, but grinding especially, and thought for woodcarving, however haven't used it yet, this is a good time of year to use it, will keep you warm lol.....too hot here in the summer to use it for more that a few minutes!

Kenny_S · #6 01-05-2007, 01:05 PM

Ted, When my wife carves, she uses her right leg for a table or support. I was afraid she would slip with the knife and cut herself bad. I took to pieces of 1/4 inch leather 12" x12" and sewed velcore strips on both sides and she wrapes it around her leg and now, if she does slip with the knife , the leather protects her more than a pair of jeans. She has ruined a couple pairs but fortuntantly no cut skin.
What Dave(Hi Ho) posted would work somewhat.