woodturning smock info

[Greg Bender]

Does anybody have a source for reasonably priced smocks for woodturning?I've lookied around a little but the so called woodturning smocks seem a little high. Maybe I don't have a choice but I thought I'd check with the large group assembled here.
Greg

[Christopher K. Hartley]

I just came across this, if some don't think it practical then at least they should get a chuckle. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2962574/a_woodturning_smock_at_no_cost_pg2.html?cat=24

[Fred Perreault]

I have never owend a smock, mostly due to laziness and being cheap. I have been using my older smooth cotton shirts, long and short sleeved as the season dictates. They have frayed collars, frayed cuffs, and assorted stains or blemishes. On some I take the pocket off, but others I just leave alone. \Having a pocketful of chips at days end is a nuisance..... not having a pocket is a nuisance. So, I have good days, and better days.

[Greg Just]

I just ordered a green smock from this company http://www.lovellworkwear.com/woodturningsmocks.htm

I have not received it yet, but with my name embroidered, it was about $62.00 including shipping. I'll let you know how I like it.

[Curt Fuller]

I go to the local second hand store and find old nylon windbreaker type jackets. They usually zip up pretty tight around the neck, the nylon sheds the shavings and dust pretty well, and they're cheap. Not to mention the fashionable look.

[Scott Hackler]

I don't use a smock or anything special to turn it. I did but a woodworking apron a while back, but dont like the thing hanging off my neck and tied around my waist. My wife has chewed me out on several occations because a large majority of my t-shirts are ruined with BLO splatter or stain or CA dried up on them! I need to designate a couple shirts as "turning shirts" and call it good. The chips and stuff don't bother me that much. A quick squeeze of the air hose gets the shavings off.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I bought a AAW turning smock and like it a lot. I forget what the price was but around the $40 range. Keeps the chips out of my neck, pockets, and finish off me so the LOML is happier.

[Greg Just]

I bought a AAW turning smock and like it a lot. I forget what the price was but around the $40 range. Keeps the chips out of my neck, pockets, and finish off me so the LOML is happier.

The AAW smock is $40 if you are a member and $50 if you are not a member plus shipping on either price.

[Bill Bolen]

I got this one from Rocklers for xmas last year. Works quite well especially for $20...
bill...
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21649&filter=woodturners%20apron

[Michael James]

I go to the local second hand store and find old nylon windbreaker type jackets. They usually zip up pretty tight around the neck, the nylon sheds the shavings and dust pretty well, and they're cheap. Not to mention the fashionable look.
+1 to the thrift shop. For 2.99 I got a very styin glossy jet black nylon windbreaker to go over the winter sweaters. In lieu of embroidery, I have some especial blue painter's tape and a sharpie for that social turning occasion, or 1 off youtube offering!

[Greg Bender]

Thanx to all that answered,I went to the AAW website and tried to join several times to no avail,tried to pay non-member price and could not get into the site so I went looking through my old! clothes and found an old windbreaker that probably looked bad in High School and proceeded to modify to my needs.Then my MIL who lives near the local Woodcraft was sent on a mission for my wife found one there on sale for ??? and picked it up for my wife.I will let you know how it is on Christmas day.
Thanx again,
Greg

[Greg Bender]

Thanx to all that answered, tried the AAW website and could not get in this morning so went down to the basement and started looking through the old jackets and found an old nylon wind breaker that probably looked bad in High School.It will work for the time beeing.My MIL called,she lives near the closest Woodcraft,and had been sent on a mission by my wife.I believe she found one and I will get to see it on Christmas.Thanx again,
Greg

[Bob Haverstock]

Hi Greg,

It's odd that you should ask. This fall I had the same need. I was going to wait and pick one up at Woodcraft in St. Louis the next time I was there. In the mean time, I was shopping, with my bride, at a big chain store whose home office is in Arkansas. They had a lined nylon jacket with a stand up collar, zipper slash pockets, and elastic cuffs. I think I gave less that $20 for it. Anyhow, that is my new winter turning jacket.

Bob Haverstock


Does anybody have a source for reasonably priced smocks for woodturning?I've lookied around a little but the so called woodturning smocks seem a little high. Maybe I don't have a choice but I thought I'd check with the large group assembled here.
Greg

[Kelvin Burton]

The wife of one of our club members at the East Texas Woodturners posts the following advert in our monthly newsletter:

For Sale: Woodturning Aprons – Made of
material that sheds those pesky shavings -
$25.00. Please contact Kay Leonard at 903-
592-6009 or at kayl99417@gmail.com

I have one of these and it really works well. Has velcro fastenings at the neck and waist.

[Jeff Fagen]

I like a sweatshirt,I think the smocks look like a straight jacket and about a comfortable.

[Ken Whitney]

Smock? What about a good old fashioned vest and tie?

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I'll bet he is wearing wing-tips as well.

[Greg Just]

Smock? What about a good old fashioned vest and tie?

I'll bet he is wearing wing-tips as well.

Ken - That's funny. OSHA wouldn't approve of the tie today! Happy Holidays.

[Mark Eisen]

I have a smock but never wear it, 11 months a year I take my shirt off and turn bare chested, and the other month I just wear whatever shirt that I am wearing at the time and hope I remember to button the pockets.

[kenneth walker]

I got a hospital robe last year it works ok. I was at goodwill the other day I picked up a nylon rain jacket it works great for only $2.50

[Don Alexander]

Smock? What about a good old fashioned vest and tie?




YIKES!!!! i have always hated ties seeing that pic i now know why LOL

rapidly spinning objects and ties in the same vicinity gives a whole new meaning to breathless
:eek::eek:

[Nathan Hawkes]

No kidding! I've caught my shirt a couple times on my drill when sanding, I don't want to chance getting whacked in the head with a bowl if my tie got caught!!

I just bought one from amazon, I think its supposed to be a welders jacket, but it works just as well. The drawback to being cheap is that it has snaps and not a zipper, but for $20, I'm not complaining. http://www.amazon.com/BSX-Woodturners-Jacket-Large-Khaki/dp/B0035X8KXI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1292819132&sr=8-5