Knee pads?

[wisewood]

I got my wife to sew some patches on mine, I cut the patches out of a old split swede welding jacket.

 

so far working great for me.

 

I've tried patching one knee twice with the spare kevlar patch. First time my stitching wore away and the patch peeled off. second time, recommended by my wife I used some iron on membrane to stick it back on. Lasted about two weeks:thumbdown:

I'm not great with a needle and don't want to stitch up the blocking material.

[JLA Arborists]

Have you thought about raising the workpiece?

There was a thread about carving tables a whole back, people talking about motorbike scissor lifts and cable reels etc

[Mull]

I've tried patching one knee twice with the spare kevlar patch. First time my stitching wore away and the patch peeled off. second time, recommended by my wife I used some iron on membrane to stick it back on. Lasted about two weeks:thumbdown:

I'm not great with a needle and don't want to stitch up the blocking material.

 

You could maybe get one these foam mats that pensioners use for gardening etc, or maybe get a few of them?

[wisewood]

Have you thought about raising the workpiece?

There was a thread about carving tables a whole back, people talking about motorbike scissor lifts and cable reels etc

 

Yeh I use all sorts to get most work off the ground but I always end up having to get on my knees:laugh1:

Stumps and the bigger logs have to be dealt with where they are.

TBH even my jeans end up with no knees, I'm beginning to realise it's a habit that extends beyond the workplace

[wisewood]

You could maybe get one these foam mats that pensioners use for gardening etc, or maybe get a few of them?

 

I did think of those but reckon I'd either forget to move them when I move or I'd get peed off adjusting them every time I changed position.

I think knee pads are worth trialling though.

[Mull]

I did think of those but reckon I'd either forget to move them when I move or I'd get peed off adjusting them every time I changed position.

I think knee pads are worth trialling though.

 

Yep, knee pads could be the answer, but mats won't restrict your blood flow,👍

[wisewood]

Maybe it's time for a chainsaw trouser for carvers that have pockets at the knees like work trousers so you can insert foam pads!

I would definitely be up for trialling those.