New to the forum (a funny thing happened on the way here) need advice on a new kilt

[Blacksmith]

I am a transplanted (ok chucked out of the country) Yorkshireman who presently barely survives (with what the govenment leaves me out of my paycheque) in Kingston Canada. I work (show up) as a carpentor for a restoration company, as this means been on roofs (try kneeling on ashphalt shingles in the summer in a kilt ), scafolds, ladders I am for the most part unable to wear a kilt at work. The safety numskull throws a fit when we wear shorts at a consruction site when I showed in a kilt he almost had a heart attack on the spot ( almost solved the problem ) .

I wear the Lindsay plaid (my wifes maiden name) and own two 8 yard hand sewn kilts one sewn to the stipe one to the sept.

what I am looking for is advise as as where to buy a kilt to work at my second job as a blacksmith. I would need a wool or 100% cotton (poly blends and hot sparks make the boys scared) and I would prefer a trad knife pleated 5-8 yard that will not break the bank.

Mark

[Southern Breeze]

Welcome to X-Marks from a fellow blacksmith. There's a few of us here. I currently wear a a leather apron over a Workmans Utilikilt.I think canvas is better at the forge than wool. Here's a few links to places that have canvas kilts.

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/canvas.html

https://secure.utilikilts.com/index....TS&Category=41

http://www.freedomkilts.com/

[Iolaus]

...and I believe Stillwater's heavyweights are wool, aren't they?

http://www.stillwaterkilts.com/

[LoftGuy]

Hi,

I wear a kilt and a heavy leather full apron when I work in my woodworking shop and though I don't have the "flame danger", I have found the leather protects the kilt very nicely, oh, and me too.

Bob

[Nick]

Welcome to the forum, Mark! When I saw there was a new member named "Blacksmith" I checked out your website, you do great work! I especially like the chess table/wine rack and the cart forge.

The others have already suggested the only traditional style kilts that fit the bill that I can think of. I think the Stillwater Heavyweights might be your best bet.

Cheers,
Nick

[Riverkilt]

Welcome Blacksmith,

Probably would break the bank, but would be solid value, take a look at RKilts leather kilts. Think he customizes them too, did for Graham anyway.

I have one too, but am not a blacksmith...seems even better protection from sparks than fabric...

There are pics in my gallery, just click on the RKilts album on page 1, a lot more on the website...www.rkilts.com
Ron

[Canuck]

I am a transplanted (ok chucked out of the country) Yorkshireman who presently barely survives (with what the govenment leaves me out of my paycheque) in Kingston Canada. I work (show up) as a carpentor for a restoration company, as this means been on roofs (try kneeling on ashphalt shingles in the summer in a kilt ), scafolds, ladders I am for the most part unable to wear a kilt at work. The safety numskull throws a fit when we wear shorts at a consruction site when I showed in a kilt he almost had a heart attack on the spot ( almost solved the problem ) .

I wear the Lindsay plaid (my wifes maiden name) and own two 8 yard hand sewn kilts one sewn to the stipe one to the sept.

what I am looking for is advise as as where to buy a kilt to work at my second job as a blacksmith. I would need a wool or 100% cotton (poly blends and hot sparks make the boys scared) and I would prefer a trad knife pleated 5-8 yard that will not break the bank.

Mark

I have to go up to Kingston in a few weeks time to pick-up my daughter from Queens.
We could arrange to meet and I could show you a line of my work kilts in Denim hemp or leather. PM me at rkilts@rkilts.com