{"product_id":"walnut-bison-the-woodsman-special","title":"Walnut Bison - The Woodsman Special","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith that Olive Trim and Vintagized Brass, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Woodsman Special\u003c\/strong\u003e is as good and beautiful a thing as we know how to make. And of course, that's before you consider the next level protection it provides or the fact that it will likely last you the rest of your life. So yeah, it's got quite a bit going for it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOh, and in case you're wondering, \u003cb\u003eThe Woodsman Special \u003c\/b\u003eis named after my favorite purveyor of charcuterie boards up Canada way, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Schonberger\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottercreekwoodworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOtter Creek Woodworks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut a special shoutout to my amiga \u003cstrong\u003eKelly Shirey\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eden_woodcrafts\/\"\u003eEden Woodworks\u003c\/a\u003e for the excellent pics. Whether handmade signs or furniture, lady does some great work! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd what makes it special, you ask? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHand-Dyed Walnut Bison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOlive Trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVintagized Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Goods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've taken a fresh round of that gorgeous, feels-broken-in-out-of-the-gate bison and figured out how to add some extra awesomeness with our patented hand-dying technique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull disclosure: the hand-dying process does dry this one out just slightly, so it doesn't start quiiite as soft as the regular bison... but still quite a bit softer than the veg-tan walnut, ain't no doubt about it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hnBLca8Yago\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe take all the liberties with our hand-dyed work aprons, so you can expect that no two are the same and that yours will start off with a character very much its own. Some are darker, some are lighter and some even feature the hide's original brand (those are our favorites) or scars from pesky varmints or barbed-wire. They are designed for an easy break-in for many years of comfortable wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-dyed Walnut Bison \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4-4.5oz\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhole hide leather \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Dyed Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD-tabs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut Bridle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Short version below. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e26\" - 5'6\" and below\u003cbr\u003e28\" - 5'7\"-5'8\"\u003cbr\u003e30\" - 5'9\"-5'10\"\u003cbr\u003e32\" - 5'11\"-6'\u003cbr\u003e34\" - 6'1\"-6'2\"\u003cbr\u003e36\" - 6'3\"-6'4\"\u003cbr\u003e38\" - 6'5\" and above\u003cbr\u003e40\" - For the really big kids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use this as a guide. If you want more coverage, go with the longer size. If you sport a large bay window or for some other reason require a bigger fit, go with the larger size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Notes on Apron Sizing\" href=\"https:\/\/calaveratoolworks.com\/pages\/some-notes-on-sizing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLong version over here\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Options: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Plain Front:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Pocket (with or without flap):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA 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. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaolini Pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenerously 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. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap options: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jory comes standard with the \u003cstrong\u003eY-Back Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e setup, combining \u003c\/span\u003ethe comfort of the harness style straps with a sturdy, adjustable belt for a perfect, secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTape Measure Clips and\/or Towel Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApron w\/ Plain Front -\u003c\/strong\u003e See gallery for options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApron w\/ Standard Pocket -\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper positioning matches gallery. Lower positioning will go to the lower front of the pocket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApron w\/ Paolini Pocket -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if all that is way too confusing, just drop an email to michael@calaveratool.com and we'll walk you through it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on caring for your work apron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the shop, we finish all our work aprons with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tandy-Leather-Jacksons-Conditioning-21969-00\/dp\/B01M8KI7K5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDr. Jackson's Conditioning Cream\u003c\/a\u003e. A modest application will do good things to worn or dry areas. For hotter, dryer regions (or applications), we recommend modest doses of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fiebings-Aussie-Leather-Conditioner-Climates\/dp\/B001P45RAS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFiebing's Aussie Leather Conditioner with Beeswax\u003c\/a\u003e. 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