Welder's apron

[Sniper]

Whilst doing a bit of clearing out I found an old welder's apron made from leather. It is very soft and floppy so was wondering if anybody has any ideas of what I could use it for? I had thought of pouches for tinder and the like but I don't think it would be "stiff" enough for a sheath or a possibles pouch but it's certainly thick enough.

 

[mick miller]

Wear it when your flint knapping! I'm after one from Axminster tools, lovely suede brown jobby, perfect for keeping all those bits of flint out of your clothes.

Of course, none of that is any use unless you fancy a bit of knapping!

 

[Singeblister]

You could use it while forging or welding ,

Or you could make a section that hangs from your bet to sit on keep your bum dry , it would make good bags as well or what about moccasins

 

[Sniper]

Wear it when your flint knapping! I'm after one from Axminster tools, lovely suede brown jobby, perfect for keeping all those bits of flint out of your clothes.

Of course, none of that is any use unless you fancy a bit of knapping!

Fraid I don't do knapping all a bit of a mystery to me although I could see it being good for that.
The flap to sit on would'nt it have to be waterproof or something otherwise I'd end up dragging a very heavy bit of soggy leather around my waist?

But thanks for the suggestions, both good ideas. I am nowhere near talented nor knowledgable enough to consider moccasins sadly cos that would have been good also I don't thing theres enough material.

 

[Toddy]

If you are coming down to Morch's this weekend you could ask Grooveski if he'll maybe do a bit of knapping with you.......Russ did a course with John Lord while he was at the Moot too......nice set of useful bits he made too The aprons are ideal for this.

Failing that I could showyou how to draught out some patterns for soft pouches and sporrans.............

cheers.
M