Turning or Shop Smock

[Flute Maker]

I have been using old shirts or whatever as a turning or shop shirt/jacket.
What do you guys use or where is the best deal?

 

[peltona]

I use a smock from Craft Supplies USA. I wish I had one earlier. Plus it has my name on it in case I forget who I am.

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[Dee2]

Spotti bicycle jersey. Sheds shavings. I usually get the long sleeve version and pull the sleeves up mid forarm. When it is cooler in the shop, I'll slip a Klingspor Woodworking smock over the jersey.

 

[Rob in NC]

Funny story here... I typically wear my camo pants and t shirt tucked in. Usually, my only gripe is shavings stuck to sweat and my pockets getting filled up with shavings. But one day I was turning various exotic woods and later that day, I noted my lower back and butt crack itching (yes, too much information, I know)... Turns out, I had some sort of reaction to one of the woods and those shavings getting in more sensitive spots were not fun.
Fortunately, shortly thereafter, I was visiting a forum member here and he gave me a Klingspoor smock. I diligently use it now. Haven't tried any others so cant say it's the 'best', but it works for me and far as a 'deal', well... I cant complain about the price. If it were to disintegrate tomorrow or get lost, I'd order another that very day.

 

[charlessenf]

I have been using old shirts or whatever as a turning or shop shirt/jacket.
What do you guys use or where is the best deal?

Googol "Woodturners Smock"

7758	Medium Turners Smock	$39.99	​
7759	Large Turners Smock	$39.99	​
7760	X-Large Turners Smock	$39.99	​
7761	XX-Large Turners Smock	$39.99	​

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"I use an old Lab Coat, it works great spaps in front and covers me to my knees."
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$75 - The Woodturning Store Smock, Gray
$99 - Robert Sorby Traditional Woodturner's Smock
$15 - $98 Many to choose from https://www.amazon.com/woodturners-smock/s?k=woodturners+smock
60EU - Germany Woodturner Jacket - Long Sleeve - Glenn Lucas Master Woodturner
$10.75 -

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$39 - Penn State Woodturning Smock (Large)

 

[petebucy4638]

Smocks are great for keeping shavings and dust from sticking to you. However, most of made of nylon or some other synthetic material, and they are hot in the summer. I mostly wear a t-shirt, and blow off the chips and dust with an air gun. If I am turning something that is really wet, I usually put on the smock, even in warm weather.

 

[woodworkingshop.com]

Klingspor's Tan Turner's Smock, Size XL

Since all the other companies were listed, thought I would share ours... thank you for looking!

Coleman

 

[Ricksmi]

I bought mine from Klingspore and have been very happy with it and agree with Pete they are a tad hot in the summer months.

 

[bob vaughan]

Packard Woodworks has a large woodturner apron (sku 215601) that I've been using for years. Its easy to put on and take off and easily hangs on a peg.

My son turning an ornamental mushroom

 

[charlessenf]

Klingspor's Tan Turner's Smock, Size XL

Since all the other companies were listed, thought I would share ours... thank you for looking!

Coleman


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Klingspor's Tan Turner's Smock $59.95​

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop is proud to offer our premium Turner's Smock! Turners know that when you're at the lathe you need something to shed the chips and shavings away from you. The Turner's Smock has a zippered front, 1 front pocket with protective flap and 2 open back pockets big enough to put a large cellphone. Under the arm ventilation keeps you cool when you're turning so you can turn longer. The neck has a partial elastic band to keep chips out. Available in Black & Tan with Klingspor's Woodworking Shop logo on the front.

• Smock XL
• Vented underarms
• One front pocket with cover
• Two back pockets
• Zippered front
• Klingspor's Woodworking Shop logo on front

 

[teesquare]

I see you live in Laurinburg. Hot, humid enough of the year that you may regret having a smock that is cotton or poly/cotton blend. They don't breathe. the black ones from Craft Supply are of a stretchy lightweight material that is very very breathable. and fast drying. I would seriously consider the elimination of discomfort as a major benefit. The more distractions you can remove - the more fun you will have, and inherently be less likely to make mistakes. Thus, I consider this a safety consideration as well...

 

[charlessenf]

Oh, my, whatever did our ancestors do without these miracle fabrics while turning this, that or the other?

 

[teesquare]

Oh, my, whatever did our ancestors do without these miracle fabrics while turning this, that or the other?

They suffered. Just like not having air conditioning in your car. Not being a Luddite myself, i have nothing against using technology to make my journey more fun.

 

[charlessenf]

I don't think the Luddites were against creature comforts or worker safety. While folks currently invoke their name as you have, in fact the term Luddite refers to "a member of any of the bands of English workers who destroyed machinery, especially in cotton and woolen mills, that they believed was threatening their jobs (1811–16)."

Workers of that era believed in and employed various forms of 'workplace protection' rudimentary though (and uncomfortable) they might have been.

Donning a smock is hardly the same as opposing automation and the loss of one's livelihood. Not having air conditioning in one's car is "suffering?" (e.g. "the bearing or undergoing of pain, distress, or injury.")

If one wears his shirt inside-out, turns the collar inside, buttons the collar as well as those below and does not tuck his (or her) shirtails in her (or his) skirt, one can likely avoid the suffering using a large old paint-stained shirt. I've found that I can simply move the button on each sleeve to have the cuffs fit snuggly about my wrists - out of the way of the spinning blank, bit or blade at hand.

I condition the air in my shop by judiciously opening (and closing) windows or doors and, in extreme cases, powering up the three recycled ceiling fans mounted above me. I admit to employing a propane 'torpedo' heater in the dead of Winter and adding long johns to the mix, above. (I do NOT operate teh heater while working in teh shop. I run it for fifteen minutes or so to heat the interior and contents, then shut it down to come in and work - I insulated the heck out of the shop when I built it. Once I heat it up, it's good for a couple of hours easy.)

 

[bob vaughan]

One only has to turn in summer shorts once or twice to realize that the tops of the shoes and socks get lots of unwanted shavings. Maybe the Gaitors shin guards like weedeater users wear would help but I doubt it.

 

[charlessenf]

One only has to turn in summer shorts once or twice to realize that the tops of the shoes and socks get lots of unwanted shavings. Maybe the Gaitors shin guards like weedeater users wear would help but I doubt it.

Summer shorts? Flip Flops as well?

Wow, my shop teacher wouldn't have let us near the power tools dressed for a picnic at the beach!

Calf high socks, sturdy steel toe shoes or boots, dungarees (full length), long sleeve shirt, hearing and eye protection (trust me, you don't want to lose your hearing. Or, come to think of it, your eyesight.)

Form follows function - dress for the work at hand. I watch the YouTube 'influencers' traipse about their construction sites in short shorts thinking "they're gonna regret that one day." But you can't tell them a thing - they don't drill 'pilot holes,' they "pre-drill holes!" Sheesh!

 

[iclark]

I have been using a smock from Highland Hardware in Atlanta. It fits me well, but I chose it after trying it on in person in the store.

If you can go to a Klingspor and try one on before you buy, then that is the best way to pick one. You do not want the sleeves over-long or baggy. You want the neck to close comfortably without choking you or being so loose that it funnels shavings into your neck.

I have picked up several of the AAW smocks at their symposia. They are more souvenirs or something to wear if I am silly enough to do a demo. The sizing has varied year-to-year, but most years the neck size is a bit smaller than I would like.

 

[charlessenf]

"... but most years the neck size is a bit smaller than I would like."

I've skinny wrists. The cuffs on most every shirt I pull off the rack button up so large, they slide over my hands. Frustrated, I took a majic marker and pulled the cuff tight and marked through the buttonhole, cut the button off and sewed it where the mark was - problem solved!

Now, if yer smock neck buttons up tight - move the button over! (assuming you've a bit more material to move it too!

Hmm botton hole is one word!?

 

[bob vaughan]

An air nozzle can help a lot. I have one handy so that's why I find the apron so nice. Those smocks seem too close to a hazmat suit.

 

[tvrgeek]

How about medical scrubs?