Wardrobe options

[fcschoenthal]

Having been retired for a while, my wardrobe is quite a bit different that it used to be. I now gravitate toward t-shirts and my wife has given me some with cute phrases ("It's not easy being my wife's eye candy" or "Never underestimate an old man with a BMW") or woodworking related.

I found a new source for woodworking related tees for those interested, Sawdust Style. I haven't bought anything from them yet, so can't comment on the quality.

Here's one example that I like.

[pkinneb]

Thanks for sharing I am going to give them a try and will report back re my thoughts on quality, service , etc.

FYI buy 3 T's and get free shipping and Welcome15 will get you 15% off.

 

[wtnhighlander]

Love the therapy shirt! 

[legenddc]

I'm shocked my wife hasn't given me this shirt yet: https://www.dudedad.com/collections/mens-t-shirts-tank-tops-b/products/couple-more-days-construction-grey

[fcschoenthal]

They just put out some shirts for wives. Must realize that Valentines day is close.

[gee-dub]

Hilarious shirts.  Thanks for the source. My daughter bought me a version of "If Pa-Pa can't fix it, we're all screwed" after my second grandchild was born.  I wear it proudly.

[fcschoenthal]

On 1/23/2026 at 8:31 AM, gee-dub said:

Hilarious shirts.  Thanks for the source. My daughter bought me a version of "If Pa-Pa can't fix it, we're all screwed" after my second grandchild was born.  I wear it proudly.

I have the same shirt (but with my last name) that I wear all of the time. My wife thought I needed a shop apron with it on there, but I couldn't tell her that I hate the way it's laid out and made. I also have about 3 other aprons that I have hanging up, never used anymore, since I found one that served me better. I'll probably only use it when I know that she's gong to be coming out to the shop.

[gee-dub]

On 1/23/2026 at 10:33 AM, fcschoenthal said:

but I couldn't tell her that I hate the way it's laid out and made.

Amen.  Aprons are stupid-personal things.  I have a few and end up using a small Husky waist apron more than anything.  It is always warm out here and often very hot.  A full bib apron just cooked me so I seem to have devolved to the waist apron 

[Tom King]

I like this one, just needs much longer lines of tools:

[Mark J]

20 hours ago, fcschoenthal said:

I couldn't tell her that I hate the way it's laid out and made.

Just display it in a "place of honor" and tell her it means too much to you to get it dirty.  

[fcschoenthal]

On 1/24/2026 at 8:43 AM, Mark J said:

Just display it in a "place of honor" and tell her it means too much to you to get it dirty.  

That's a great idea! Only problem is that it would have to be in the house. There isn't a place in the shop that doesn't get dirty and I don't have the time to build a shadowbox.

I wonder if it would work for some of the other "gems" that she's bought?

[Beechwood Chip]

On 1/23/2026 at 9:47 PM, gee-dub said:

Aprons are stupid-personal things.

We need a "Build a Bear" for shop aprons, where they list a bunch of features and you pick and position the ones you want and they make you a custom apron.

I have a few friends that sew, and when I've complained about finding an apron I like they kinda mention the idea of doing something custom.  Not exactly volunteering, just bringing up the possibility.

[fcschoenthal]

On 1/24/2026 at 3:31 PM, Beechwood Chip said:

We need a "Build a Bear" for shop aprons, where they list a bunch of features and you pick and position the ones you want and they make you a custom apron.

Oh, there are companies that do just that. Dragonfly is one of them. They have multiple video consultations, where you wear their template, and put your tools where you want them. Of course, these start at $760.

[dwilliam]

Retirement definitely calls for comfortable tees with personality. Those phrases sound fun, especially the woodworking ones. Thanks for sharing Sawdust Style, always great discovering new niche sources. That example sounds right up a woodworker’s alley!