Chip catcher for carving in the living room

[backporchcarver]

Since I'm the one who has to clean up, I decided I needed to figure a way I could carve in the livingroom chip free!We were in Staples last week and I found this table that has an adjustable height and is the perfect size for me. Then I made an apron that would work to catch all the chips. When I am finished, I just fold the outsides of the apron over the chips, walk out to the garbage can and let the chips go! Works perfectly. As I was looking at the pictures (thats My husband sitting there, the demo man)I decided you could also use an ironing board the same way, just make a top for it whatever size you need.Its the apron that makes clean-up easy.This is the first time I've uploaded pictures on this site so I hope I did it right.

[Sharon of the Dell]

I think that's a great idea! I usually carve in the kitchen and keep a little broom and dust pan handy. A nice big apron looks like the way to go.Thanks for sharing your idea.

[Kenny_S]

Neat Idear. Thanks for sharing.

[Ron T]

Thanks for the idea. I just set up a carving table inside the den today and was wondering about all the chips that would end up on the carpet.

[backporchcarver]

Thats the great thing about this apron, it can adapt to anywhere you are carving.I am working on plans for a portable work tray with a place for my tools, but have to wait till the weather warms up and I can get out to the shop. Lots of snow here this year.

[cannuckcarver]

My wife also design one you can find it by clicking the link bellow and browsing my blog...I think it was last sept. was also posted on here.
She added a pockett at the bottom so if you want to sit and not use a table you could.
You wil enjoy you apron, I always use mine.
Thanks for sharring.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Good idea except..a good carver can throw chips out 6 feet away LOL don't ask how I know ha ha.....hey Ron...chips in the carpet are a good idea, it will give the termites a snack and they will leave the furniture alone!

[virginia Hanna]

virginia Hanna

Great Idea! I made a apron for my husband out of vinyl. It has a large pocket across the front and the apron is open and wide enough to fit over the arms of his chair. I works for catching most of the chips.

[Joy]

I did something similar, but mine isn't pretty roosters . I also added velcro to the edges and velcro to the work table to keep it in place.

[aulddiy]

Well I thought great idea, then I tried it . Worked a treat till the dog wanted out. Thats right chips all over the place. Backporchcarver could you invent a foolproof chip catcher for dummies like me?