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Re: Turners Smock Useful?
Reply #30 - 04/14/12 at 08:05:00

Louie Powell wrote on 04/12/12 at 13:49:31:

I've often thought that a smock would be nice, but the prices have turned me off.

Commercial smocks come with either short or long sleeves - I would prefer a long sleeve version. A loose cuff is dangerous - long sleeved turner's smocks all have elastic sleeves for safety.

You can get by with a zippered jacket. Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'm going to stop at the Salvation Army store to see if they have a light jacket that I can use for turning. For now, I using an old long-sleeve shirt (with the cuff of the left sleeve always buttoned). I get chips in the pocket, but since it stays in the shop, that's OK.

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The sleeves are tight enough that there is no worry about them getting caught, and the tail is long enough it covers the pockets in my pants, I hate it when I run to the store and pull out my change buried in wood shavings.

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but it was too hot in the summer. Also a surplus flying suit but it did not have a good enough collar and chips would get in, and it was a pain to get into and out of.

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Re: Turners Smock Useful?
Reply #31 - 04/14/12 at 14:08:37

I had looked for a long time and did not want to spend big money for a smock. I did filially find a new canvas smock for .25 cents. It does have pockets so I wear it backwards but the majority of chips hit my smock and go done to the floor. The best quarter I ever spent. I won't even turn on my lathe without wearing now, my clothes stay much cleaner. I don't live in a big city so my choices for buying are limited.

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Scott glass WR Addict Offline Wood is my Gold! Posts: 1589 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #32 - 04/14/12 at 16:58:49 Ops I said smock meant apron.
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Mike Baber WR Addict WR Supporter Offline When all else fails, ask someone who knows! Posts: 5952 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #33 - 04/14/12 at 17:19:24 Scott glass wrote on 04/14/12 at 16:58:49: Ops I said smock meant apron. That's what we were talking about wasn't it... you noticed I didn't say either one did I...
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Scott glass WR Addict Offline Wood is my Gold! Posts: 1589 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #34 - 04/14/12 at 17:34:54 As you can tell i usually don't know what I am talking about. I confuse myself.
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alan miller WR Noob Offline Mopar or no car Posts: 3 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #35 - 04/15/12 at 15:04:10 I use a apron my wife made me.It is made out of a medium weight cotton material.Everything sticks to it.Do you think using scotch guard would help the situation? what do you guys think.
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Re: Turners Smock Useful?
Reply #36 - 04/15/12 at 15:14:37

alan miller wrote on 04/15/12 at 15:04:10:

I use a apron my wife made me.It is made out of a medium weight cotton material.Everything sticks to it.Do you think using scotch guard would help the situation? what do you guys think.

You mean like the classic panty hose problem?

Scotchguard would prevent staining, but probably wouldn't help with static cling.

Washing it, and then using one of those fabric softener sheets in the dryer when drying it might help.

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JimQuarles WR Administrator WR Patron Offline WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 10824 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #37 - 04/15/12 at 20:23:20 I don't know if it is still around, but there used to be a product called Static Guard that was good for that. When I was hauling computer equip, I frequently used it to help cut down static with nylon parkas in the winter.
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Re: Turners Smock Useful?
Reply #38 - 04/16/12 at 00:47:58

JimQuarles wrote on 04/15/12 at 20:23:20:

I don't know if it is still around, but there used to be a product called Static Guard that was good for that. When I was hauling computer equip, I frequently used it to help cut down static with nylon parkas in the winter.

Yep, still around...

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I remember using it quite a bit when I had more polyester clothing than I do now.

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alan miller WR Noob Offline Mopar or no car Posts: 3 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #39 - 04/16/12 at 10:50:16 It's not static cling I dont think.Imagine turning while wearing a sweater.
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Donald Carrow WR Champion Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 272 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #40 - 04/16/12 at 21:27:14 I must be to red neck, i usualy turn in my T shirt. That must explain why my wife gets mad at me when I come into the house after a day of turning.
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JimQuarles WR Administrator WR Patron Offline WR Rocks, BIG Time! Posts: 10824 Gender:	Re: Turners Smock Useful? Reply #41 - 04/16/12 at 23:15:32 Don, that is what I usually wear, but I use the smocks when helping at demos and as a jacket when turning in the winter.
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Re: Turners Smock Useful?
Reply #42 - 04/17/12 at 07:18:48

I find my nylon windbreaker convenient because I can interrupt turning, take it off and some compressed air to blow any debris off my pants and shoes, and I'm presentable enough to go in the house without causing a ruckus. This is important because I have the attention span of a gnat, so I like to break for 15 minutes for every hour of turning. If I do that, I can turn all day if I want. If I don't take breaks, I can only last 2-3 hours.

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