Don’t you find the pockets fill up with dust and shavings? I much prefer pockets with a flap.
Hello Paul,
Yes indeed, the pockets
do fill with sawdust over time. I have not seen flaps on these vests save those designed for turners. But, at under $19 US, the vest is a bargain, IMO. Quite comfy, very well constructed (good materials), and well designed (except for the flaps, of course
).
However, you have given me an idea: I may try attaching a length of 2 inch poly webbing with hot-melt adhesive and a few rivets to form a flap! My way of "bachelor sewing"! I have only recently discovered the virtues and various uses of hot-melt adhesives (there are many types available).
Lately, I generally only carry the tools I will need for a project in my vest. I forced myself to try to limit unneeded items! Prior, I had the bad habit of carrying everything imaginable...
too much... it got entirely out of hand quickly.
At the end of the day, I can invert the pockets to empty the sawdust, and blow-in some compressed air as needed.
Also, I
typically clean, oil, & put my tools away in a safe place. It is a habit I started in order to assure that many of my fine tools will have third, fourth, and/or fifth owners
after me. A way of being a good steward to my fine tools, and respecting the unknown names stamped on my tools of old.
To this day I (as others) am still trying to figure out if I collect tools to work in wood... or... work in wood to collect tools!
Cheers!
