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Post by jfc on Nov 10, 2008 10:59:03 GMT
;D
Has anyone seen a workshop apron that doesnt hang around your neck ? Ive just started on yet another pair of jeans and want to stop them getting covered in glue but the normal type of apron feels like its strangling me .
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Post by sainty on Nov 10, 2008 11:10:27 GMT
I'm sure that a man of your calibre could easily make some adjustments on the sewing machine? I have a normal one (axminster cheapie, i think) that I use for all the messy jobs in the workshop, and it works a treat. I find it stops my t-shirts getting covered in glue as I tend to lean over things rather than walk round. I tie it higher on my waist and have it loose around the neck, because I hate having things round my neck. Seems to work for me. Strangley the apron doesn't seem to get anywhere near as dirty as my t-shirts when I dont wear it.  rgds Stu |
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Post by dom on Nov 10, 2008 11:19:29 GMT
When putting your pinnie on dear, fold the top half behind the bottom half and then tie the bottom half around your waist.
XXX
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Post by engineerone on Nov 10, 2008 11:38:38 GMT
or work in the nude   actually what you could do is get one of your many lady associates, in return for their river trips to move the tapes on the top of an apron until it is such that you can tie it under your shoulders. but then of course, it might slip down. the other thing to do is use a pair of those colourful braces that axminster i think sell. paul  |
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Post by paulchapman on Nov 10, 2008 13:21:42 GMT
or work in the nude But be careful when tightening up the sash cramps ;D |
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Post by engineerone on Nov 10, 2008 13:24:22 GMT
yes paul, i noticed where he has the cross rail on his panel saw/ glue up contraption  paul |
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Post by smudger on Nov 10, 2008 13:25:36 GMT
I was working in a factory where a guy got his bits caught in a rolling machine...
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Post by nickw on Nov 10, 2008 13:30:50 GMT
I'm tempted to ask how, but am pretty sure I wouldn't want to know the answer.
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Post by sainty on Nov 10, 2008 13:45:04 GMT
Why dont you just wear a skirt over your trousers? Nip down to the local Oxfam, bound to be something suitable. Or try these. rgds Stu |
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Post by smudger on Nov 10, 2008 13:47:06 GMT
He was one of those old blokes who took his jacket and trousers off and wore a loose bib and brace. He was putting some sheet metal through the rolling mill, and as he leant forward the rollers caught the crotch of his b&b and pulled it in, like cloth through a mangle. That in turn involved his baggy old underpants and the baggy old parts inside them...
In those days (1960s) there were no easy-off switches, and by the time someone turned the machine off (they were alerted by his screams) his whole kit had gone through...
The worst bit, though, was that he had the change for his cheese roll in his pocket and two threepenny bits and a tanner were embedded in his old chap.
They took him, whimpering pitifully, because the only way they could get him out of the rollers was to put the machine in reverse, to hospital, where he was stitched up. He came back a few days later to find his work area plastered with pornographic pictures in the hope he would burst his stitches.
Ah! Those heady far-off days before elf 'n safety at work!
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Post by mel on Nov 11, 2008 15:42:57 GMT
He was one of those old blokes who took his jacket and trousers off and wore a loose bib and brace. He was putting some sheet metal through the rolling mill, and as he leant forward the rollers caught the crotch of his b&b and pulled it in, like cloth through a mangle. That in turn involved his baggy old underpants and the baggy old parts inside them... In those days (1960s) there were no easy-off switches, and by the time someone turned the machine off (they were alerted by his screams) his whole kit had gone through... The worst bit, though, was that he had the change for his cheese roll in his pocket and two threepenny bits and a tanner were embedded in his old chap. They took him, whimpering pitifully, because the only way they could get him out of the rollers was to put the machine in reverse, to hospital, where he was stitched up. He came back a few days later to find his work area plastered with pornographic pictures in the hope he would burst his stitches. Ah! Those heady far-off days before elf 'n safety at work! ROFLMAO ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by colincott on Nov 11, 2008 15:57:23 GMT
Mel you are evil It just brought water to my eyes thinking about it |
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Post by corset on Nov 11, 2008 20:22:32 GMT
Funny not surprising he was screaming. I have a veritas apron that hangs off the shoulder as I hate anything around my neck. Its very comfy as the straps cross across your back. May be helpfull. link. www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=57647&cat=1,43413,45989&ap=1 Hope this is helpfull. Owen |
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Post by paulchapman on Nov 11, 2008 21:19:54 GMT
The worst bit, though, was that he had the change for his cheese roll in his pocket and two threepenny bits and a tanner were embedded in his old chap. I wonder if there were three impressions of the Queen's head left on his hampton ;D |
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Post by tusses on Nov 17, 2008 17:36:18 GMT
I get those cheap jeans from tesco - 3 quid on offer 4 or 5 quid standard price. and the norm plaid over shirts for when I'm working on the cars out in the cold  |
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