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Usually, they say that the heat will shrink the protective fibers. Philbert

That WAS the address! Thanks! Now I feel even better about my purchase! Philbert

Local Goodwill had a lot of cast iron today! Picked up this Lodge, deep, Dutch oven (8CF), with lid, in good shape, for about $13. Looking it up on their website, it is currently on sale (!) for $10 (no lid) or $20 (with lid)! Still did good, avoiding shipping costs.

Good news: Goodwill was ‘target rich’ in cast iron, and other cookware today! Bad news: they lowered the Wednesday ‘senior / first responder’ discount from 25% to 10% ☹️.

Most of the guidelines, and the manufacturers’ reps that I’ve spoken to, say to use ordinary, laundry, detergent (Tide, All, etc.), but NOT bleach or hot water. Simpler is probably better. You could akways call or email the company that made your chaps / pants, and see if you can get a clear...

Have not seen a definition. As needed, per judgement? Would vary between regular and occasional users. And, if you’ve had ‘one of those days’. Especially, if you’ve spilled fuel on them, or you notice that they appear ‘flatter’ than you recall. I work with volunteer, storm cleanup groups...

A related thread, from a few years ago: https://opeforum.com/threads/chaps-repair.13803/ Philbert

A few reasons to wash chaps. One, is they simply get gross from sweat, sap, mud, the occasional cow pasture, etc. Some sawyers don’t care about that, because they are worn over / outside a pair of pants. Dirty chaps are a sign of work. Some guidelines state that dirt, and especially...

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This comes up periodically, and in a recent class. ‘YES’: saw chaps (and other PPE) should be cleaned regularly, for sanitary reasons, as well as to inspect for wear and damage. BUT, not all saw chaps are machine washable or dryable. Different brands use different protective fibers and...

Husqvarna branded grinder, with hydraulic clamping vise, in new Bailey’s ad. Looks a lot like the Tecomec / Oregon models. Philbert

Buck saw, for a buck (!), and a pair of vintage, Jonsered, chaps (made in Canada), for $3 more. Will see how they clean up: either for ‘helpers’, who show up with no PPE, or demo chaps fror training. Philbert

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