Brand Spanking New!

Quick note(s):

Available for immediate purchase. Try it, you'll see.
Orders placed right now will be shipped well before Christmas, with plenty of time for delivery.
Pics below are a little rough since this all happened quickly! Better pics forthcoming!

About that apron

This is our first brand spanking new apron in nearly 2 years. Made to our custom specs by one of the oldest tanneries in America (Seidel out of Milwaukee), this brand new Walnut Cowhide is as sturdy as they come.

With the same feel and finish as our Classic Tobacco and Hammer Swinger Black, this baby feels broken in right out of the gates for a lifetime of comfort and protection from sawdust, splinters, spills, errant flying what-not or whatever else have you.

Throw anything you got at this one. It's gonna last forever.

Oh, and don't forget you've got options...

Feel free to shake things up with trim options such as Camo, Blue, Red and more for a little bonus personality! You can also choose a more complete style like our Back in Black, Growler Edition, or Camo Glory. Scroll through the pics for a better idea on all those options!

Main Panel: Chrome-tanned, oil-finished Tobacco
Thickness: 4.5-5oz whole hide leather
Front pocket: Mahogany
Back Pocket: Black
D-tabs: Mahogany
Hardware: Nickel

Length Options: Short version below.

26" - 5'6" and below
28" - 5'7"-5'8"
30" - 5'9"-5'10"
32" - 5'11"-6'
34" - 6'1"-6'2"
36" - 6'3"-6'4"
38" - 6'5" and above
40" - For the really big kids

Long version over here

Pocket Options

Streamlined Plain Front: This is the classic Calavera style... no muss, no fuss. Still, all aprons come with a standard-issue upper pocket for pens, pencils, small rulers and such.

Lower Pocket (with or without flap): A traditional rectangular pocket style that hews tight to the main apron panel to prevent accumulation of dust and debris, with or without the inclusion of the optional upper flap.

Paolini Pocket: Generously sized, side-entry pouch design prevents dust and debris from collecting, without the need for flaps. If we were going to rock the pocket, this would be our choice. Named after Gregory Paolini, who is a fantastic woodworker and teacher, as well as one of our favorite human beings.

Strap options

X-Back: For an incredibly comfortable fit, choose the adjustable 1" harness-style straps with quick-release.
Y-Back: Combines the comfort of the harness style straps with a sturdy, adjustable belt for a perfect, secure fit. We strongly endorse the Y-Back.

Tape Measure Clips and/or Towel Rings

Apron w/ Plain Front - See gallery for options

Apron w/ Standard Pocket - Upper positioning matches gallery. Lower positioning will go to the lower front of the pocket.

Apron w/ Paolini Pocket - Upper positioning will be on the front of the pocket, near the top. Lower positioning will be on the front of the pocket. See gallery for visual.

And if all that is way too confusing, just drop an email to michael@calaveratool.com and we'll walk you through it.

A note on oil-finished leather

This leather starts out extremely soft, with an immediate broken-in feel and fit. Please be aware that oil-finished leather has the potential to stain light colored clothing due to it's varying, but high content of, well... oil.

A note on caring for your work apron

In the shop, we finish all our work aprons with Dr. Jackson's Conditioning Cream. A modest application will do good things to worn or dry areas. For hotter, dryer regions (or applications), we recommend modest doses of Fiebing's Aussie Leather Conditioner with Beeswax. Don't apply too much or it'll get a little sticky.