Apron, Lee Valley or Duluth

[Dave Lehnert]

Looked through the SMC search but a lot of links are now out dated.

I narrowed my choice down to two. Duluth and Lee Valley.
I was all set to order the Duluth but a little concerned with the side pockets are up a little high to get a tape measure out etc.....

The Duluth
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/p...cessor=content

The Lee Valley (Large)
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...=1,43413,45989

[Tim Boger]

I like the look of the Deluth offering .... I also could use a new apron.

[William Dodge]

I have the Duluth one and use it constantly, its very comfy. However, the open tops on the generous pockets can collect a lot of saw dust and I wish the chest pocket swung like on a machinists apron. The LV apron looks to have the pockets covered.

[Michael Weber]

Sigh

[Larry Anderson]

I have this one and like it:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/p...cessor=content

[Michael Moscicki]

I have a Veritas canvas apron. I highly recommend it. It is not the one you linked to, however it has more pockets. That being said I would chose the Lee Valley over the Duluth since I assume the quality is as stellar as my Veritas canvas apron. Plus the Lee Valley and Veritas aprons are made in Canada, by our wonderful neighbors to the north.

Veritas® Canvas Apron
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...413,45989&ap=1

One warning: If you order from Lee Valley, you may find yourself ordering more than just the apron.

[Frederick Skelly]

I have this one and like it:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/p...cessor=content

I have this one, but I don't wear it because I dislike the way the straps work. Especially the way they connect the neck strap to the waist strap. I find it awkward as heck.

Edit: the quality of the sewing and the fabric are first rate, like everything I've ever purchased from Duluth. I just dislike the strap arrangement.

[Dave Zellers]

I have a Veritas canvas apron. I highly recommend it. It is not the one you linked to, however it has more pockets. That being said I would chose the Lee Valley over the Duluth since I assume the quality is as stellar as my Veritas canvas apron. Plus the Lee Valley and Veritas aprons are made in Canada, by our wonderful neighbors to the north.

Veritas® Canvas Apron
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...413,45989&ap=1

For whatever it's worth, since it is not one of the two you narrowed down to, +1.

I have this and love it.

[Dave Lehnert]

I have a Veritas canvas apron. I highly recommend it. It is not the one you linked to, however it has more pockets. That being said I would chose the Lee Valley over the Duluth since I assume the quality is as stellar as my Veritas canvas apron. Plus the Lee Valley and Veritas aprons are made in Canada, by our wonderful neighbors to the north.

Veritas® Canvas Apron
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...413,45989&ap=1

One warning: If order from Lee Valley, you may find yourself ordering more than just the apron.

Did not see this one. Will check it out.

[Robert Payne]

I have had canvas aprons and have not found one that is durable enough to hold up (I've had seam binding fail), so I got one of these a few years ago and it is very durable, plus it has full flaps over the lower very spacious pockets that keep the sawdust out. A bit more expensive, but excellent quality. Here is the link to the Long Leather Apron from Klingspor: http://www.woodworkingshop.com/produ.../#.VgUqHPlVhBc

[Dave Richards]

I've got one from WoodenBoat that I like. Well made and just the right length. Useful pockets, too.

[Brian Holcombe]

http://shop.boletannery.com/products...s-apron-medium

[George Bokros]

I have the Duluth and like it, would buy again. Seems to be holding up well.

[russell lusthaus]

I vote for the woodenboat one also. I have it and have no complaints (so long as I am not at the lathe).

[Dave Richards]

(so long as I am not at the lathe).

The pockets do fill with chips at the lathe, don't they?