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- - By dschlotz (***) Date 04-12-2008 10:28
When I was a kid in the 60's, good stout long lasting work shirts were easy to find. They didn't cost an arm and a leg either. Where can you get them today?

I like the heavy cotton type.

Dennis
Parent - - By Lawrence (*****) Date 04-12-2008 13:07
I don't look any further than Walmart most of the time... They sell 100% Cotton long sleeve workshirts with button flap pockets (for safety) and I can get them between $7 and $10.   I would say they are Medium duty rather than Heavy duty but for the price I don't feel terrible after I wear them out. 

To make them last longer I press them with extra (non flammable) starch... Spatter and slag bounce right off a pressed shirt unlike what happens when a BB strikes anything fuzzy.  I would guess it more than doubles the life of the shirts. It really works.
Parent - - By chrisodom980 (*) Date 04-12-2008 13:12 Edited 04-12-2008 13:14
I have been welding for a while now and the best shirts i have found is Lapco. They dont burn as easy as the rest of them do. you can get any style u like at www.thegangbox.com thats also the cheapest place to get them, that i have found. They run about 35 dollars a peice, but are worth every penny. I have some that are 2 or more years old.
Parent - - By TRC (***) Date 04-12-2008 13:49
The last time I bought my Lapco's I had them made to size with extra long tail and sleeves. It's been fives years ago and I bought them direct from Lapco.
Parent - - By chrisodom980 (*) Date 04-13-2008 03:07
i haved looked on the lapco site but could not figure out how to order from there could you give some helpful info on that.
Parent - By ctdconstruction (*) Date 04-13-2008 10:38
Lapco Shirts ---

Big Dog Welders
312T Schillingers Rd. PMB-264
Mobile, AL 36608
(857) 526-6341
bigdogwelders@yahoo.com
Parent - By TRC (***) Date 04-13-2008 13:16
Hey Chris, I called down there and talked to someone in person. 
Parent - By Jeffrey Grady (***) Date 04-13-2008 18:55
Lawrence,
  I'm with you on that! $9.00 a pop for my Long sleeved Denim shirts at Wal-Mart. No fabric softener in the wash and Press'em good. They last a long time and I don't cry when they are no longer good for welding. I'll cut the sleeves off and use them for work around the Yard. Just My $.02 on the subject.
Respectfully, Jeffrey
Parent - - By JIMMY_B (*) Date 04-13-2008 06:44
Try Tom Waters Baton Rouge LA. (tomwatersonline.com) 1-800-460-6827 They have Dickies,Carhartt and Lapco maybe a few others ask for a catalog.
Parent - - By Root Pass (***) Date 04-13-2008 12:36
Saw this on ebay. Looks like you can call or email even though the auction is over.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220221559937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:VRI
Parent - By Shooter71 (**) Date 04-13-2008 14:25
Does anybody have experience with these shirts? USA made. My last lapco was made in India, but I think you can find USA-made ones also.
http://www.mountaincloth.com/index.html
Parent - - By makeithot (***) Date 04-13-2008 20:41
Call Mica at lapco, The owners son. He will tell you were to get them in your area or send them to you himself, ask for "endura fabric" as not all the shirts are flame resistant. tell him I refferd you and he might give you a better price.
Regards, Richard.Knutson
Parent - By chrisodom980 (*) Date 04-14-2008 00:20
thanks for the info i will do that
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