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aeronca65t

aeronca65t

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I use all the usual safety stuff: I have presciption safety glasses (bi-focal, in fact) as well as ear muffs for using louder power tools.
But one of the most useful "shop-work" items I've used in the last few years are inexpensive knee pads. On work days, I put them on in the morning and keep them on all day...even with shorts (actually, especially with shorts). I bought mine at a local hardware store and I'm sure they are available at many larger department stores. You will be able to work longer and more comfortably and with less aches and pains.
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I like the concept of knee pads but I have yet to find some that are comfortable and stay put -- especially with shorts. The ones I have purchased in the past usually don't flex enough and loosen & slip down over time. I have to admit I haven't tried any hard plastic ones with hinges...
 
I have a pair like those in my CERT pack. Had to wear them all day long for the test disasters, and will second that they are a life saver.
 
Franks sold a kneeling pad. You throw it where you need it rather than staying on you body. I glued to of them together for extra support on hard floors. Much more comfy than knee pads. Too bad they are out of business. Snap on, MAC, and Sears all sell mechanics kneeling pads, but are $20 or more. Franks sold these for $5 each. (Less when on sale).
 
I glued a few pieces of firm foam rubber together to use as a kneeling pad. I use knee pads when I am doing carpentry work, because I am normally moving too quickly to worry about a kneelpad, but in the garage, the kneel pad is king.
 
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