waaaaay back in the late 70's/early 80's I did my time framing houses on the tracts in southern California... primarily did second story work - joisting.. rafters, roof sheeting and nailing...

looking back I could have worn a kilt and done quite well..

it would have been cooler working above the concrete on hundred plus degree days, and... well... even wearing work shorts back then we always went regimental because it kept the job foreman from standing around beneath us to monitor our work...

something like a sportkilt - light and inexpensive, couldn't have afforded a utilikilt, and I think I'd have prefered to keep my toolbelt rather than have all the pockets pulling it down...

hmmm.. now I'm gonna have to think of a building project this summer so I can try it myself...