Utility kilts for grungy mechanic work

[Jock Scot]

I think most of these concerns disappear, Katia, when you actually do it. As a Highland dancer, you can hardly be all that concerned about "coverage"!
I would agree that, in the presence of rotating equipment such as a chainsaw, there can be safety concerns.

Alan

Farming with its hundreds of horse power, whirling shafts and cogs and kilts are not a good mixture, nor is it wise to wear the kilt on fishing boats, just to name but two occupations where the kilt is not recommended.

I am sorry there are really times when the kilt is not the best attire and wearing the kilt just for bravado's sake is just plain silly.

[neloon]

Farming with its hundreds of horse power, whirling shafts and cogs and kilts are not a good mixture, nor is it wise to wear the kilt on fishing boats, just to name but two occupations where the kilt is not recommended.
I am sorry there are really times when the kilt is not the best attire and wearing the kilt just for bravado's sake is just plain silly.

Have never gone fishing, Jock.
Frequently crawl around under my tractor but am very careful with chainsaws
I really don't think "bravado" comes into it but, however "silly", I'm as unlikely to change the practices of a long lifetime as you are to wear the kilt outwith the Highlands.
Keep safe in these troublous times.

Alan

[MichiganKyle]

Farming with its hundreds of horse power, whirling shafts and cogs and kilts are not a good mixture, nor is it wise to wear the kilt on fishing boats, just to name but two occupations where the kilt is not recommended.

I am sorry there are really times when the kilt is not the best attire and wearing the kilt just for bravado's sake is just plain silly.

To add to that, I would not want to be kilted while welding, machining, grinding, or painting. Just like I wouldn't want to wear cargo shorts for those tasks. And I don't wear a kilt for work when I'm going to be up on a ladder working on a security camera or WiFi access point.

But for wrenching on the bottom of a vehicle with large ground clearance like my old pickup or my Model T? Might be worth a shot. Heck, I can sit upright on the creeper underneath my truck in places. Just about anything's got to be more comfortable than my "grubby job" jeans. And if it isn't...there'd be plenty of other situations I could wear a utility kilt in.

[Jock Scot]

To add to that, I would not want to be kilted while welding, machining, grinding, or painting. Just like I wouldn't want to wear cargo shorts for those tasks. And I don't wear a kilt for work when I'm going to be up on a ladder working on a security camera or WiFi access point.

But for wrenching on the bottom of a vehicle with large ground clearance like my old pickup or my Model T? Might be worth a shot. Heck, I can sit upright on the creeper underneath my truck in places. Just about anything's got to be more comfortable than my "grubby job" jeans. And if it isn't...there'd be plenty of other situations I could wear a utility kilt in.

It sounds as though you have a plan, well done! I hope it all works out for you.

[MichiganKyle]

It sounds as though you have a plan, well done! I hope it all works out for you.

Thanks! Nothing "bravado" about it - I'd be working by myself. I just want something comfortable. My hope is that it would work. If not...I'll just keep working at cross purposes with my jeans, I suppose.

Thanks for the advice, everyone! At this point, I'm leaning toward the DNKE Highlander (which, prior to this thread, I didn't know existed) so I can remove the pockets. Just need to figure out size, since I'm between two of their standard sizes. E-mailed them, waiting for a response.

[MichiganKyle]

So, ended up with a DNKE Highlander kilt. Removed the detachable side pockets. Added a Stillwater Kilts utility sporran and a nylon belt. I've been wearing it around the house (it's awfully comfortable), but today I had some maintenance work to do around the farm, so after considering wearing jeans again, I decided I didn't really want to be that uncomfortable all day and went with the kilt. Didn't do any welding or machining, but did have to do some grinding, cutting, painting, etc. Worked very well.

I would have to say that, limited as my experience with it has been so far, I would say the DNKE Highlander is quite nice for general purpose shop work, as long as you're doing tasks which are safe to do in loose clothing (no welding, machining, working with any belt-driven equipment, etc.). Much, much more comfortable than jeans - much more freedom of movement.

[PinellasPaul]

I just bought my first kilt, a DNKE. I wanted a Highlander, but they were out of my size, so I got a Greenhorn, the only one in my size at this time. There's a lot of acreage to cover... I'm thinking that their lack of sizes is a viral problem.

I looked at several ute kilts, but I like their website best. Mainly because you can see what you are getting. They've several large bright pictures and a wee bit of video for each model and video for related things as well. With other sites you get smaller/fewer pictures. One site I looked at, you get a single pic about the size of a postage stamp that you can't click to enlarge.

So I think you've made a good choice with the Highlander. I bet you'll like it a lot. I've already inquired when they'll be having some more of those for us gents of great size.

Paul

[PinellasPaul]

Oh, and BTW, after looking at the first place you began hunting for a ute kilt, Kilt and Jacks, I feel rather certain that their products are made in China.