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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rlewisrlou666 on October 29, 2014, 08:22:22 AM

Title: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Rlewisrlou666 on October 29, 2014, 08:22:22 AM

Hi Guys and Gals,

I have noticed that in a lot of your profile pictures you are wearing Cream coloured Smocks?
I am looking for something to wear while turning to stop having to shake shaving out of well everything.
Where is best to buy them and what am I looking for?

Thanks in Advance Ryan.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: malcy on October 29, 2014, 08:55:22 AM

Try Lovells in Cardiff. Web address is lovellsworkwear.co.uk. That's where I got mine from and you can have your name embroidered on it too. Malcolm.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Graham on October 29, 2014, 08:59:59 AM

I think most of us who use smocks get them from here
http://www.lovellworkwear.com/smocks.html
They are good and very reasonably priced. They also go around many of the shows and turning events where you can sometimes get them over the counter as it were.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Graham on October 29, 2014, 09:00:36 AM

Whoops, beat me to it.  :)

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: julcle on October 29, 2014, 11:57:40 AM

Ryan  --  If you join the AWGB (you may already be) or a club you may well get a discount, they have most of the logos.  Julian

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Rlewisrlou666 on October 29, 2014, 02:30:25 PM

I thought about joining but I'm pretty much a recluse so clubs and meetings aren't really my thing.

I'll see about joining on the weekend though the other benefits might be worth it. :)

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Bryan Milham on October 29, 2014, 05:37:56 PM

Even if you don't join the AWGB you can ask them to put your name or some other words on the jacket for you.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Philip Green on October 29, 2014, 07:20:18 PM

Having my name on the smock helps my wife remember who I am.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Rlewisrlou666 on October 29, 2014, 08:10:13 PM

I'll be getting one of these.

It should stop me finding shaving in places I'd rather not have shavings.

Thanks for the advise guys once again you've proven very helpful.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: woodndesign on October 29, 2014, 08:17:01 PM

I've found mine to be excellent ... as for that little heap of shaving on the bathroom floor ..  ::) .. WHY ..  ;D ..

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Graham on October 29, 2014, 08:35:36 PM

I really like mine to but I would like it even more if it were short sleeved. Not fond of the long sleeves and cuffs.

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: David Buskell on October 29, 2014, 09:42:31 PM

Graham,

There is answer to the short sleeve issue, other than taking a pair of scissors to the smock.

Checkout the AAW site as they sell short sleeve smocks- they are really good, I have one.
their website is www.woodturner.org and thr online store is: https://aaw.site-ym.com/store/default.aspx?

 Postage from the US won;t be that much but if you have a problem email the office in St. Pauls and speak to Linda Ferber.

David

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Graham on October 30, 2014, 07:56:54 AM

They look good David, but scissors are easier  :)

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: julcle on October 30, 2014, 12:27:23 PM

If you are not a club person Ryan just think about joining the AWGB the benefits far outway the cost.
Julian

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: David Buskell on October 30, 2014, 08:38:28 PM

Graham,
Bang goes my commission!

David

Title: Re: Smocks/Coats/Jackets
Post by: Graham on October 31, 2014, 07:42:53 AM

:)