Comments on: Hot or Not? Overalls http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:28:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: DERRICK http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-281892 DERRICK Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:14:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-281892 To me they are alright because you don't need a hevy, tight, belt around your weast when you are working on somethings. And they are very loose and confey. To me they are alright because you don’t need a hevy, tight, belt around your weast when you are working on somethings. And they are very loose and confey.

]]> By: Overalls http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-281874 Overalls Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:25:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-281874 I love overalls. They look comfortable to wear and they seem cool. It's like jeans that go over your shoulder. If I had some, I'd wear them 24/7. They seem manly to wear. I love overalls. They look comfortable to wear and they seem cool. It’s like jeans that go over your shoulder. If I had some, I’d wear them 24/7. They seem manly to wear.

]]> By: Rick http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-122914 Rick Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:34:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-122914 I'm not into fashion. I like jeans for casual wear, but for really hard work - especially work that involves a lot of bending, squatting, and all around movement - nothing beats a pair of overalls. I wear both the Carhartts and the blue denim type. When I used to wear jeans for this type of work, I was stopping every 15 minutes to hike them up, and on the receiving end, no one wants to look at "plumber's crack." Overalls are way better than any other clothing for this purpose, and when worn for work, they are anything but "dorky." I’m not into fashion. I like jeans for casual wear, but for really hard work - especially work that involves a lot of bending, squatting, and all around movement - nothing beats a pair of overalls. I wear both the Carhartts and the blue denim type. When I used to wear jeans for this type of work, I was stopping every 15 minutes to hike them up, and on the receiving end, no one wants to look at “plumber’s crack.” Overalls are way better than any other clothing for this purpose, and when worn for work, they are anything but “dorky.”

]]> By: Leslie http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-67709 Leslie Wed, 23 May 2007 03:11:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-67709 Um... I have two pairs of overalls in my granddaughter's costume box, which I wore when they were popular in the mid-70's... I have a junky coverall for when absolutely necessary, otherwise it's just my jeans and t-shirt (or for quick jobs, sundress and "safety sandles"). Um… I have two pairs of overalls in my granddaughter’s costume box, which I wore when they were popular in the mid-70’s… I have a junky coverall for when absolutely necessary, otherwise it’s just my jeans and t-shirt (or for quick jobs, sundress and “safety sandles”).

]]> By: ambush27 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-66469 ambush27 Sat, 19 May 2007 03:43:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-66469 I use coveralls for welding, paintball(only played once so far) and nothing else. I don't wear overalls. I use coveralls for welding, paintball(only played once so far) and nothing else. I don’t wear overalls.

]]> By: luthier58 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65524 luthier58 Thu, 17 May 2007 01:41:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65524 You know, you work hard all day (a hot day, usually) on some project (or, let's face it, JOB) that requires you to bend, shift, squirm, etc. By about halfway through, you've stretched your jeans out to the point that you have to stop every few minutes to tug them up, or cinch your belt so tight that you can't breath. And if you're wearing a heavy tool belt it's even worse. Overalls don't slide down, no matter how much you load them up. The load is on your shoulders, which are probably stronger than your waist. You've got the bib pockets for pens and small tools. My heavy Carhartts even have double knees, which is where my jeans tend to blow out anyway. If you're bending a lot, a loose waist is way more comfortable than a tight jeans waistband (or belt). Overalls aren't fashionable, and some people they just don't fit right, but for that all-damn-day job, they're hard to beat. For casual shop/auto work, it's jeans and t-shirt, but if I'm going to be working hard all day, building fence, forking hay or bedding, digging drainage ditches, etc., they're my choice. You know, you work hard all day (a hot day, usually) on some project (or, let’s face it, JOB) that requires you to bend, shift, squirm, etc. By about halfway through, you’ve stretched your jeans out to the point that you have to stop every few minutes to tug them up, or cinch your belt so tight that you can’t breath. And if you’re wearing a heavy tool belt it’s even worse. Overalls don’t slide down, no matter how much you load them up. The load is on your shoulders, which are probably stronger than your waist. You’ve got the bib pockets for pens and small tools. My heavy Carhartts even have double knees, which is where my jeans tend to blow out anyway. If you’re bending a lot, a loose waist is way more comfortable than a tight jeans waistband (or belt). Overalls aren’t fashionable, and some people they just don’t fit right, but for that all-damn-day job, they’re hard to beat. For casual shop/auto work, it’s jeans and t-shirt, but if I’m going to be working hard all day, building fence, forking hay or bedding, digging drainage ditches, etc., they’re my choice.

]]> By: Abe http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65505 Abe Thu, 17 May 2007 00:24:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65505 NOT!!! They never fit right, they ride up and they hang on anything you have close to you. NOT!!!

They never fit right, they ride up and they hang on anything you have close to you.

]]> By: jgb http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65431 jgb Wed, 16 May 2007 19:23:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65431 I have a baggy pair of Pointer overalls hanging on a nail in the garage. I throw them on over my clothes when I run the weedeater. That way I don't have to change pants when I'm done. I have a baggy pair of Pointer overalls hanging on a nail in the garage. I throw them on over my clothes when I run the weedeater. That way I don’t have to change pants when I’m done.

]]> By: m4ff3w http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65329 m4ff3w Wed, 16 May 2007 12:21:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65329 I wear a set of FRCs (kevlar + some chemical) full covering overalls. Thse go over whatever I'm wearing (in the summer just shorts and t shirt), pretty lightweight and not baggy. I wear them mostly just to keep from getting my arms and legs all greasy. I wear a set of FRCs (kevlar + some chemical) full covering overalls. Thse go over whatever I’m wearing (in the summer just shorts and t shirt), pretty lightweight and not baggy.

I wear them mostly just to keep from getting my arms and legs all greasy.

]]> By: Brau http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65297 Brau Wed, 16 May 2007 09:51:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65297 Not hot, at all. Kinda like trying to work while in a body bag. One of the major reasons I never became a mechanic, couldn't stand the baggy duds. Jeans and long-sleeve cotton shirts are all I wear. Not hot, at all. Kinda like trying to work while in a body bag. One of the major reasons I never became a mechanic, couldn’t stand the baggy duds. Jeans and long-sleeve cotton shirts are all I wear.

]]> By: ned.ludd http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65254 ned.ludd Wed, 16 May 2007 04:33:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65254 Overalls? No. Better: a surplus nomex flight suit. Makes cleaning up after crawling under a house much less horrible, and not too uncomfortable during the summer. +1 for inspiring your buddy call you "Maverick" (remember, Goose died) and +10 for being sorta flame retardant. Oh, lots of pockets too. Overalls? No.

Better: a surplus nomex flight suit. Makes cleaning up after crawling under a house much less horrible, and not too uncomfortable during the summer. +1 for inspiring your buddy call you “Maverick” (remember, Goose died) and +10 for being sorta flame retardant. Oh, lots of pockets too.

]]> By: Adam http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65167 Adam Tue, 15 May 2007 22:58:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65167 In the winter time ( and working in an unheated shop and an outdoor boneyard ) overalls are essential! My carharts have survived many winters at a veriety of jobs and activities, and paired with some long johns underneath, are warm, comfortable, and well-neigh indestructable! Plus, anyone who has worn overalls for work will tell you that there is NOTHING like having bib pockets when it comes to pocket functionality! Bib pockets by themselves are worth wearing overalls for! Not to mention that the lack of a binding belt at your waist tends to make bending and squatting more comfortable, and ( if you work in an area where clenliness is not as critical ) you can wear overalls for multiple days running WITHOUT ( this is the important bit! ) Removing Tools From Pockets. And man, when you carry around as much stuff as I do... that's important. In the winter time ( and working in an unheated shop and an outdoor boneyard ) overalls are essential! My carharts have survived many winters at a veriety of jobs and activities, and paired with some long johns underneath, are warm, comfortable, and well-neigh indestructable! Plus, anyone who has worn overalls for work will tell you that there is NOTHING like having bib pockets when it comes to pocket functionality! Bib pockets by themselves are worth wearing overalls for! Not to mention that the lack of a binding belt at your waist tends to make bending and squatting more comfortable, and ( if you work in an area where clenliness is not as critical ) you can wear overalls for multiple days running WITHOUT ( this is the important bit! ) Removing Tools From Pockets.

And man, when you carry around as much stuff as I do… that’s important.

]]> By: Chris Whittington http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65147 Chris Whittington Tue, 15 May 2007 21:56:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65147 Oshkosh b'gosh! I wear them when working on the car. Dorky but comfy. Oshkosh b’gosh! I wear them when working on the car. Dorky but comfy.

]]> By: Scott Dallesasse http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65141 Scott Dallesasse Tue, 15 May 2007 21:33:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65141 I wear 3 brands of overalls, (no not all at the same time! LOL) and they all serve me well. I have one pair of carharts, two pair of dickies and one pair of key (which for some reason can not find a retailer that sells anymore). I wear the carharts when I know that I will be working in a rough enviroment, such as digging trenches, etc. The other two brands I wear almost any day with the exception of summer months. I wear 3 brands of overalls, (no not all at the same time! LOL) and they all serve me well. I have one pair of carharts, two pair of dickies and one pair of key (which for some reason can not find a retailer that sells anymore). I wear the carharts when I know that I will be working in a rough enviroment, such as digging trenches, etc. The other two brands I wear almost any day with the exception of summer months.

]]> By: Ryan http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65135 Ryan Tue, 15 May 2007 21:13:29 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65135 Carhart is the best. I wear them all the time. Carhart is the best. I wear them all the time.

]]> By: Rob http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65099 Rob Tue, 15 May 2007 19:06:32 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65099 I'm a dork. I like the ones I have, they're Craftsman (yes, Sears) painter's overalls. They're great to wear when painting (natch) and are really good for just about any construction work with the extra pockets. Another plus is my tool belt doesn't pull them down. I'm not sure of the fabric but they are really strong too, I doubt I'll wear these out. I have a pair cut down to shorts for when it's hot out too. I’m a dork. I like the ones I have, they’re Craftsman (yes, Sears) painter’s overalls. They’re great to wear when painting (natch) and are really good for just about any construction work with the extra pockets. Another plus is my tool belt doesn’t pull them down. I’m not sure of the fabric but they are really strong too, I doubt I’ll wear these out. I have a pair cut down to shorts for when it’s hot out too.

]]> By: Michael http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65076 Michael Tue, 15 May 2007 17:43:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65076 I've got a cheap pair of Carhart knockoff overalls, that brownish color with the built in tool pouches around the waist. They don't look so farmer as the blue ones (stepdaughter stole those anyway and I have to admit, they look better on her), they keep the plumbers crack out of the picture, and I wear them or the carpenter pants version for just about any shop, yard or home repair task, even for yardwork. I’ve got a cheap pair of Carhart knockoff overalls, that brownish color with the built in tool pouches around the waist. They don’t look so farmer as the blue ones (stepdaughter stole those anyway and I have to admit, they look better on her), they keep the plumbers crack out of the picture, and I wear them or the carpenter pants version for just about any shop, yard or home repair task, even for yardwork.

]]> By: Sean O'Hara http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65073 Sean O'Hara Tue, 15 May 2007 17:29:35 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/15/hot-or-not-overalls/#comment-65073 I just can't get down with the farmer Sean look. I know they are practical but I just can't do it. I'm gonna have to go with "not" but I can respect those who give 'em some love. I just can’t get down with the farmer Sean look. I know they are practical but I just can’t do it. I’m gonna have to go with “not” but I can respect those who give ‘em some love.

]]>