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Lynchy
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I feckin hate joggers,or whatever there called,unless someones jogging n judging by the state of some of the fat barstewards wearing them that ain't happened in a long time,scruffy,work see them with holes in wtf,going out,plimsolls with no socks,just another sign of how standards have dropped in this country,I can remember the old boys off to work in jacket shirt trousers n often trilby or other hat,yeah hi viz now but have some pride,see someone sloppy dressed n bet I know what works gonna be like?
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Smiffy
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These may be cotton, but they are super heavyweight and trust me, they stop hot bits! And anything else you throw at them! I wear the R01 B&B, instead of trousers. They are fantastic for work I find, great pockets ect. They don’t last forever, I’m in them day in day out, and they do wear out, the fabric wears thin in the crotch and then they are past it, but they’ve had a LOT of use by that point, so I’m not bothered.
@Smiffy , I’ve not hear of Ruffntuff? I used to use Rugged & Tough, but they ceased trading for some reason. I now use MI Supplies, and can’t fault them tbh, I tend to by most stuff when it’s on offer if I can.
I must say I do like the Carharrt gear, I think the only think I’m wearing at the moment that’s not Carharrt are my socks!
I’ve also got a pair of lined Carharrt overalls. But you’ve got to be sitting on your arse doing nothing, or it’s got to be -36*C, because they are so bloody warm, if you start grafting, then you soon start sweating! Lovely in the right conditions though.
Ruffntuff are really good and considerably cheaper when on sale the double front ones can get down to 35 quid a pair so I by 3 pairs then
I only wear the trousers or overalls
I like the look of there boots but the full range isn't available here
There is another company that the Americans seem to rate even higher called Duluth trading but no UK dealers
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
neither ruffntuff or MI have my sizes (36/32) in stock
...... have heard of Duluth, but not seen any of their gear ... and you can't beat multiple recommendations for stuff ....... an' it's getting colder daily
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Komatsu
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That brings back some memories Lynchy
Before my time, a few of the old mans sites in the late 60’s earlier 70’s, remember some of the old boys from growing up. For some reason I remember them to have some sort of different attitude to what’s around now.This was Jim, shirt and trousers
old man used to keep the same lads with him all the time, and was pleased to here years later that he used to pay good bonuses to them as well.
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Smiffy
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I don't know why ruffntuff have so little on there website atm they don't seem to have anything in the dark brown that I wear and are missing lots of other stuff
I had a pair in kahki once but it faded really badly and showed every stain and looked really grimy
I had a pair in kahki once but it faded really badly and showed every stain and looked really grimy
Shovelhands
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Can get similar prices from MI when they are on sale
How long have you used Ruffntuff? Very similar name to Rugged & Tough, I always wondered if they’d start up again, possibly Ruffntuff is a new company formed after Rugged & Tough?
Shovelhands
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What are you looking for in that size?neither ruffntuff or MI have my sizes (36/32) in stock
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
pair of the B 'n Bs instead of me jeans for a while .. 's getting cool here
doobin
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You're never a 36" waist Druid?!?neither ruffntuff or MI have my sizes (36/32) in stock
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Brendan
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To be honest looks like he had to be buttered up and slung shot into themThat Carhart stuff all looks a bit poncey, if you don't mind me saying
I don't think I could ever buy anything recommended by '@man_indievan'
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
36 are loose on me Doob ... have to wear a belt ... 34 just not comfortable anymore - expanded a little
doobin
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To be honest, he looks like he'd enjoy that!
doobin
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It's all that lovely cake Pam bakes!36 are loose on me Doob ... have to wear a belt ... 34 just not comfortable anymore - expanded a little
Shovelhands
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If you are going for bib n brace, I take it it’s the R01 style? Not the lined ones? Then go a size up
unless you’ve got a 6pack flat stomach!Also have you checked for availability in each colour?
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Smiffy
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Can get similar prices from MI when they are on sale
How long have you used Ruffntuff? Very similar name to Rugged & Tough, I always wondered if they’d start up again, possibly Ruffntuff is a new company formed after Rugged & Tough?
5 years I think
All the suppliers seem to be short on stock atm don't know if it's a Brexit thing or trump thing or something
I have emailed ruffntuff ass I could do with a new pair of bib and brace and another pair of double front trousers
Shovelhands
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Hadn’t read this before my last post, you may just get away with 36” then?36 are loose on me Doob ... have to wear a belt ... 34 just not comfortable anymore - expanded a little
Free returns with MI anyway, so may pay to get a couple of sizes?
Gunners
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Komatsu
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Quattromike
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See we provide nice Roots flame retardant overalls to everyone with us, but some guys go off their own bat an buy these dungarees to wear in the workshop. I don't think it gives your upper body and arms enough protection when using a welder. To many cases of skin cancer in the trade to ignore it.
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