OT: Do you wear an Apron when you egg, work in your shop/garage, etc?

Killit_and_Grillit

@RRPhttps://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Durable-Goods-Upgraded-Adjustable/dp/B06ZZ9FJCP

Killit_and_Grillit

DoubleEgger said:

I did NOT do quality research apparently 

Ozzie_Isaac

Depends on the clothes I am wearing.  Always wear one when frying.

Eggcelsior

I wear my Roy Rogers apron from my first(real) job, when I actually remember. Most often when frying or baking.

jeffwit

 

I think since its waxed coated It isn’t as clingy so it can get a breeze. 

If that ain’t sexy, I don’t know what is. 

nlovold

No disrespect @RRP .  I expected to see this pic when reading the thread, as it always makes me smile.

Biggreenpharmacist

I wasnt going there but its the first thing I thought of

tarheelmatt

DoubleEgger

RRP

nlovold said:

No disrespect @RRP .  I expected to see this pic when reading the thread, as it always makes me smile.

Thanks - now for the newbies here please let me explain.  This style apron is what my Father wore for several years when he was a "farrier" in his blacksmith shop in Iowa in the 40's and 50's.

I bought this one and wear it PROUDLY in memory of my Father.

 

Ozzie_Isaac

RRP said:

nlovold said:

No disrespect @RRP .  I expected to see this pic when reading the thread, as it always makes me smile.

Thanks - now for the newbies here please let me explain.  This style apron is what my Father wore for several years when he was a "farrier" in his blacksmith shop in Iowa in the 40's and 50's.

I bought this one and wear it PROUDLY in memory of my Father.

 

 Cool story and way to honor your dad! Blacksmithing is one of my dream jobs.

Legume

Ozzie_Isaac said:

RRP said:

nlovold said:

No disrespect @RRP .  I expected to see this pic when reading the thread, as it always makes me smile.

Thanks - now for the newbies here please let me explain.  This style apron is what my Father wore for several years when he was a "farrier" in his blacksmith shop in Iowa in the 40's and 50's.

I bought this one and wear it PROUDLY in memory of my Father.

 

 Cool story and way to honor your dad! Blacksmithing is one of my dream jobs.

You may want to consider living somewhere a bit cooler before you make the leap.

Ozzie_Isaac

Legume said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

RRP said:

nlovold said:

No disrespect @RRP .  I expected to see this pic when reading the thread, as it always makes me smile.

Thanks - now for the newbies here please let me explain.  This style apron is what my Father wore for several years when he was a "farrier" in his blacksmith shop in Iowa in the 40's and 50's.

I bought this one and wear it PROUDLY in memory of my Father.

 

 Cool story and way to honor your dad! Blacksmithing is one of my dream jobs.

You may want to consider living somewhere a bit cooler before you make the leap.

 Fair point! The other day I went to do a low&slow and my egg was at 150, with no lump.

thetrim

I have a lot of aprons and only wear one about 5% of the time 

thetrim

It seems the tie strings at the waist on mine have some how gotten much shorter over the years.  

YukonRon

I try to. I have a few actually. I keep forgetting to put them on until after I have ruined a shirt.
Kind of like "I cut it twice, and it is still to short" mentality.

fishlessman

i dont have any clothes fancy enough to protect   12 black pocketed and no pocket work tees with the company logo, pretty much all i wear

GATraveller

I never used to until I started Blacksmithing.  After working in the shop with one I kinda got used to it and appreciate the benefits so it sort of bled over into cooking.

1voyager

I use one when frying or searing something, also when I'm restoring cast iron skillets. My apron is a black Chef Works with adjustable neck strap. 

SonVolt

Mine are all Chef Works too... my wife works in facility service sales so she brings home a ton of sample aprons, kitchen towels, anti-fatigue mats etc. 

MaskedMarvel

nolaegghead said:

I put on my protective gear.

do it lower - smoke it slower 

blasting

GATraveller said:

I never used to until I started Blacksmithing.  After working in the shop with one I kinda got used to it and appreciate the benefits so it sort of bled over into cooking.

If you're ever so inclined to start a thread on the subject, I think it would be interesting.

northGAcock

distanceman said:

Yup, wear a nice Georgia Bulldogs one every time I’m on the Egg. Handy to throw my Thermopen and a rag in the pocket, and saves me from getting grease, ash, etc. on my clothes. Got tired of staining clothes and tired of changing just to grill.  

Folks make fun of me, but candidly, I couldn’t care less. 

man that is one ugly apron

TEXASBGE2018

This all kinda started for me weeks ago when I got my Blackstone. I had just gotten it seasoned the day before and then the next morning woke up, took a shower and got ready and put on the brand new Columbia t-shirt my wife bought me. Went out and cooked breakfast and within 5min of putting the bacon down It started splattering grease all over me and my patio. Ruined a brand new shirt. Then a couple days later I was cooking a brisket point and when I was removing it from the egg I guess I wasn't paying attention and got brisket grease all over another shirt. As I said I've ruined at least 4-5 nice shirts. Ive since gone to wearing my crappy mowing clothes when I cook but that probably doesn't look that presentable when I have guests over. I think I will try one of those Hudson's out. They look nice, plus I can wear it when I do woodwork.

WeberWho

My wife would submit me to a psych ward if I showed up rocking an apron when cooking. She would than expect me to change clothes when out working in the garage. When I start something out in the garage the last thing I'm thinking about is my clothes. Plus the apron would look too classy for my wardrobe I'm wearing. 

SonVolt

Keep in mind, when it's swamp ass season a heavy apron isn't going to be too comfortable. If I were you I'd stick with a reasonably thin black machine-washable fabric.  Chef Works is the shiit and has huge pockets for toting stuff in and out of the house. 

https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Works-Stripe-34-25-Inch-27-Inch/dp/B002JM15Z6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1529508503&sr=8-8&keywords=chef+works+apron

TEXASBGE2018

When I stated I wanted one to my wife last night she said and I quote "Wow, someone thinks they are Guy Fieri"  I shook my head and walked away.....

MaskedMarvel

Get a cooking apron you can throw in the laundry

SonVolt

DoubleEgger

northGAcock said:

distanceman said:

Yup, wear a nice Georgia Bulldogs one every time I’m on the Egg. Handy to throw my Thermopen and a rag in the pocket, and saves me from getting grease, ash, etc. on my clothes. Got tired of staining clothes and tired of changing just to grill.  

Folks make fun of me, but candidly, I couldn’t care less. 

man that is one ugly apron

It was found in the $1 clearance bin. THWG