nikbrown Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I've been doing a bunch of turning the last few months and I've kept thinking I really need to get a turners smock. But every time I looked for one they all seem to be around $50+. Then today I realized I'm an idiot, and I already own one. ACU jackets are practically the same thing, and make a great top to throw over whatever you are wearing for turning! Lightweight, a high Velcro collar, and even a cool little pocket for pencils and rulers! Best of all you can find them used on eBay for around $5-$10!!!http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=acu+jacket&_sop=15&LH_Auction=1&LH_ItemCondition=3000&_osacat=104023&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=acu&_sacat=104023From a camo point of view most people that like camo think it sucks at hiding anything. So there is no secondary market for them. Consequently they go for practically nothing. A few years ago I bought a couple pairs of pants for like $25 to do yardwork and gardening in and they came with the matching tops. The tops have come in far more handy than I ever though they would. You can get them in black, tan, navy etc... if camo isn't your thing but you are back up into the $40-$50 range for those since they aren't military issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Nice idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 sweet thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 good idea been wanting to get something like this for a while. know a guy at work who is the reserves he might be able to get me one for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 These would be great in the woods when harvesting. The trees won't see you coming ! ! ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd floor Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I recently purchased one of these welding jacketshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035X3D9E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00my shop is in the garage and not heated, so it works well this time of year. Not sure how July will be.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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