When working in my shop I wear a custom-made shop apron.  This allows me to have tools readily available when needed.  I always keep a Woodcraft 6″ steel ruler, a 6″ combination square, tape measure, multiple point screwdriver, Stanley retractable box knife, white lead and black lead mechanical pencils, dust collector remote and other assorted items in my apron.  Recently one of the straps on my shop apron broke and since the pockets were worn out I ordered a new one.  This is the second apron I have worn out in about 15 years.  During this waiting period I had to work without an apron.  I felt “naked”!!!  Not having these necessary tools in my apron interrupted my work flow.  You don’t really realize how much you use a tool when it is handy.  Without my apron most of these tools would get misplaced and I spent more time searching for them than working.  I now have my new shop apron and find my time in the shop more enjoyable because I can concentrate on work at hand.  Many thanks to my wife that made and embroidered this apron (my third from her).  So I was just wondering what do you wear in the shop – a cloth apron, a leather apron, a tool belt, a tool vest or nothing?  I can’t stand to work “naked”!!!

Enjoy your shop time,

Jerill