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WildcatFan
05-15-2015, 09:50 PM
I'd like one with thick leather. PM me.

Mk42gunner
05-16-2015, 12:19 AM
Not real thick, but I would look at the leather welding apron's from Harbor Freight. Some times they are on sale at ridiculously low prices.

Robert

jsizemore
05-16-2015, 12:25 AM
Go to the "Vendor Sponsor" page. Go to the end and try Whyte Leatherworks. Maybe he can do something for you.

jmorris
05-16-2015, 08:45 AM
Any welders supply will have them. If your thinking about lead splash don't get one with pockets.

1johnlb
05-16-2015, 08:58 AM
Who can make me a leather apron?

You want to be a leather apron?:kidding:

kenyerian
05-16-2015, 09:01 AM
http://www.harborfreight.com/split-leather-welding-apron-45193.html Here is what I use.

bangerjim
05-16-2015, 12:32 PM
I use the HF one and it has saved my legs and lap several times!!!!!!!

Inexpensive and holds up very well. I use one for casting and another one in my wood shop.

mold maker
05-16-2015, 02:40 PM
If ya get one with pockets, just wear it wrong side out.

DougGuy
05-16-2015, 02:59 PM
You could also get one of the flame retardant cloth aprons made by BSX. I used their pull on sleeves for years welding pipe, they work good and are cooler than leather and a WHOLE LOT less $$! Used their full jackets in the winter too.

http://www.grainger.com/product/BSX-Welding-Apron-24K532

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC1.A0.H0.XBSX.TR S0&_nkw=BSX&_sacat=0

C.F.Plinker
05-16-2015, 03:10 PM
I just bought a side of 8/9 oz leather which is about 3/16 inch thick. It was long enough to get one apron that could go from my neck to just below my knees and wide enough to go a ways around the hips. This is too heavy to sit down in and could be hard to bend over in. On sale, it was just a hair under $80. Cost wise you will be much better off getting an apron that was commercially made rather than having one made just for you.

BTW I also use the HF apron for casting too.

Leadmelter
05-21-2015, 08:55 PM
I got a farrier's apron off of Ebay that covers me to the ankles.
Forgot the name of the company.
Leadmelter
MI

Taylor
05-21-2015, 09:20 PM
Go with the HF,I use it in casting and at my forge.Leather is not cheap.

bangerjim
05-21-2015, 10:37 PM
The HF apron (the one I use all the time) is on sale right now for $10.99. The have several grades of leather gloves.

Why pay more? At those prices I bought several for the different shops (wood, metal, casting)

banger