aaduranh said:
In addition to tapes, almost every "station" or stationary machine in my shop has a square, several mechanical pencils, a steel rule or two, and ear plugs. Why not just keep one set to your body (apron) and save some money? Not only do I not normally wear an apron, but even if I do, I find that I will still "misplace" the tool taken out from the apron somewhere after use. I also don't like the thought of me damaging my precision tools accidentally when I lean on something. So really, if I put on an apron, it's for protecting against dust (when I am not in my usual shop clothes) or for some photo shoots.
I have come across videos showing people adding 5 to 8 (?) pounds of weight (drill, hammer, combo square, (sharp!) marking gauge, etc.) to themselves.
