<http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
of these years ago?"
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"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
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On 7/30/2010 1:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>
>
> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>
> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
> of these years ago?"
I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt.
Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
Recently I switched over to this, made by the same folks who make the
canvas, bucket insert tool holders. The catch is on the side and doesn't
aggravate my shoulder, and being canvas it doesn't get as nasty with
glue and stain as a cloth type ... and is a lot cooler than a leather
apron in this climate:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21692&filter=apron
--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlC@ (the obvious)
-MIKE- <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> I knew it. I tried to find a pic without a chick. :-)
>
>
Does she model respirators as well?
Puckdropper
--
Never teach your apprentice everything you know.
> .... I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt. ...
Absolutely, the tool belt belongs on the construction site job.
> Recently I switched over to this, made by the same folks who make the
> canvas, bucket insert tool holders. ....
>
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21692&filter=apron
My main problem with my bib apron is that the lower pockets fill with
chips and sawdust.
On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:00:34 -0500, Swingman <[email protected]> wrote
the following:
>On 7/31/2010 10:52 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
>> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:31:58 -0500, Swingman<[email protected]> wrote
>> the following:
>
>
>>> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>>> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>>
>> For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
>> front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
>
>Your ASSuming that you can lift your arms higher than shoulder height to
>get a cross back model apron over your head ...
No, I specified the less kinky model (again, for once...) and you can
use your grabber to pick up the string for the overhead move.
A shorty, just like your^H need: http://fwd4.me/FYf
My left rotator cuff has been giving me a bit of a time these past
months, so I'm aware of the limitations you're discussing.
--
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
-- Confucius
On 7/31/2010 10:52 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:31:58 -0500, Swingman<[email protected]> wrote
> the following:
>> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>
> For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
> front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
Your ASSuming that you can lift your arms higher than shoulder height to
get a cross back model apron over your head ...
--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlC@ (the obvious)
-MIKE- wrote:
> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>
> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and
> straps.
> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get
> one of these years ago?"
Are you talking about the apron or...
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
"Larry Jaques" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:38 -0500, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
> wrote the following:
>>
> I prefer the plain ones better. Over a Welder's Apron, one has
> kickback protection as well. ;)
> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-welders-leather-combo-set-94128.html
>
But the gloves don't give you much feel during the cut. ;~)
On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:38 -0500, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
wrote the following:
><http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>
>An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>
>Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>of these years ago?"
I prefer the plain ones better. Over a Welder's Apron, one has
kickback protection as well. ;)
http://www.harborfreight.com/denim-apron-32306.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-welders-leather-combo-set-94128.html
--
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
-- Confucius
On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:32:02 -0500, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
wrote the following:
>On 7/31/10 10:52 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
>>> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>>> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>>
>> For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
>> front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
>>
>
>By that description, it's clear you've "gotten some" at least once. :-)
<g> Um, it sure didn't feel like a "Lay 'er down, roll 'er over, and
do it again!" that time around, though, Mikey.
--
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
-- Confucius
On Jul 30, 2:23=A0pm, -MIKE- <[email protected]> wrote:
> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid...=
>
>
> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>
> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
> of these years ago?"
>
> --
>
> =A0 -MIKE-
>
> =A0 "Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
> =A0 =A0 =A0--Elvin Jones =A0(1927-2004)
> =A0 --
> =A0http://mikedrums.com
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I used to wear a leather apron when using 'round under' bits (
http://www.carbide.com/catalog/RBits-SS-roundunder.cfm)
I am glad I did as one did come apart on me once. Probably would have
been okay with just jeans as the impact wasn't that serious, but it
was more about confidence and, of course, it is a male thing... the
nads.
Larry Jaques <[email protected]> wrote:
>>Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>>around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>
>For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
>front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
Somehow this reminds me of the aftermath of a whole different type of
woodie working...
On Jul 30, 1:23=A0pm, -MIKE- <[email protected]> wrote:
> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid...=
>
>
> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>
> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
> of these years ago?"
>
> --
Hee Hee. I know exactly where you are coming from. Small investment
and all of a sudden I can find pencils without looking for them every
time I want to mark something. Ditto tape measure and other small
tools.
Most productive small investment I can think of.
RonB
On 7/30/10 1:30 PM, Mike Marlow wrote:
> -MIKE- wrote:
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and
>> straps.
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get
>> one of these years ago?"
>
> Are you talking about the apron or...
>
I knew it. I tried to find a pic without a chick. :-)
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
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http://mikedrums.com
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-MIKE- wrote:
> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>
>
> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>
> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
> of these years ago?"
My wife made me one just like that 35 years ago. Both (wife and apron)
wore out, so I bought this one at HF. It is exactly as you say.
--
Jack
ObamaCare: If its not good enough for Congress, it's not good enough for
my Family!
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On 7/30/10 2:31 PM, Swingman wrote:
> On 7/30/2010 1:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>> of these years ago?"
>
> I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt.
>
> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>
> Recently I switched over to this, made by the same folks who make the
> canvas, bucket insert tool holders. The catch is on the side and doesn't
> aggravate my shoulder, and being canvas it doesn't get as nasty with
> glue and stain as a cloth type ... and is a lot cooler than a leather
> apron in this climate:
>
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21692&filter=apron
>
This one snaps on the side, just like your Rockler, Steve.
In case you want t cheap backup or one dedicated to another task.
(The girls' single is #54 this week, btw.)
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
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On 7/30/10 8:32 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:38 -0500, -MIKE-<[email protected]>
> wrote the following:
>
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>> of these years ago?"
>
> I prefer the plain ones better. Over a Welder's Apron, one has
> kickback protection as well. ;)
> http://www.harborfreight.com/denim-apron-32306.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-welders-leather-combo-set-94128.html
>
> --
> To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
> -- Confucius
I like that denim one because it's so long... I'll probably pick one up
to go along with the one I bought. But I do prefer a few pockets.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com
[email protected]
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On 7/30/10 9:04 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>
> My main problem with my bib apron is that the lower pockets fill with
> chips and sawdust.
Perfect! Then they're handy for when you make wood filler. :-)
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
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Swingman wrote:
> On 7/30/2010 1:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>> of these years ago?"
>
> I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt.
>
> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
I really like the cross back feature. I don't particularly like the the
loop over your neck style of most aprons. I thought it would be better
to have a cross back type design.
The catch is on the side and doesn't aggravate my shoulder,
Same with the HF apron, and that is also nice since as I get older I was
starting to have trouble tying my apron behind my back. The HF one has
a plastic latch that is easy to use, also on the side. I also bought
the denim apron apron at HF. It is flimsy compared to the green one.
The green one is substantial, really really substantial for the price.
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21692&filter=apron
--
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If You Think Health Care is Expensive now, Wait Until it's FREE!
http://jbstein.com
On 7/31/10 10:52 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
>> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>
> For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
> front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
>
By that description, it's clear you've "gotten some" at least once. :-)
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
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[email protected]
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"Larry Jaques" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:00:34 -0500, Swingman <[email protected]> wrote
> the following:
>
>>On 7/31/2010 10:52 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
>>> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:31:58 -0500, Swingman<[email protected]> wrote
>>> the following:
>>
>>
>>>> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>>>> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back
>>>> model.
>>>
>>> For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
>>> front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
>>
>>Your ASSuming that you can lift your arms higher than shoulder height to
>>get a cross back model apron over your head ...
>
> No, I specified the less kinky model (again, for once...) and you can
> use your grabber to pick up the string for the overhead move.
> A shorty, just like your^H need: http://fwd4.me/FYf
>
> My left rotator cuff has been giving me a bit of a time these past
> months, so I'm aware of the limitations you're discussing.
Mine has been giving me fits too, and that's my cane hand ...
On 7/30/2010 2:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>
>
> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>
> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
> of these years ago?"
FWIW, Sears has something similar for 6 bucks--more but smaller pockets
<http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00940453000P?prdNo=14&blockNo=14&blockType=G14>.
For a bit more bucks Bucket Boss and Ergodyne have a couple of nice ones:
<http://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-13690-Arsenal-16-Pocket-Apron/dp/B000LBK7WO/ref=pd_cp_hi_1>
and
<http://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-Brand-83200-Super/dp/B000022444/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1280740732&sr=1-2>.
Note that the Ergodyne is designed to hang on your shoulders, not your neck.
J. Clarke wrote:
> For a bit more bucks Bucket Boss and Ergodyne have a couple of nice ones:
> <http://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-13690-Arsenal-16-Pocket-Apron/dp/B000LBK7WO/ref=pd_cp_hi_1>
> Note that the Ergodyne is designed to hang on your shoulders, not your
> neck.
This is the one I'd buy because the shoulder straps are perfect.
The HF and this one, as well as all the others I've seen have too deep
of pockets it appears, both for the tape and the pencils. The apron the
wife made me years ago had a shallow pocket that perfectly held a tape
measure, it was 2 pockets wide so it was easy to "find" w/o looking.
The deep pockets of the HF are not as nice, and since there are 3 of
them, sometimes I have to stop and look to get my hand in the right
pocket. Sounds silly but after using my wifes design, it's annoying to
lose a short pencil or have to search for my tape, the main two (only)
tools I carry in my apron.
So, if I were designing a shop apron, I'd use the Ergodyne style
shoulder straps and I'd have just 2 instead of 3 pockets, one long
shallow one just deep enough to hold a tape, and one deeper one designed
to capture saw dust, cause I seldom put anything in it anyway. For
Pencils I'd have both short pockets and deep ones for short and long
pencils.
--
Jack
You were wrong, and I'm man enough to admit it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH02DtIws
On 8/2/10 4:23 AM, J. Clarke wrote:
> On 7/30/2010 2:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>> of these years ago?"
>
> FWIW, Sears has something similar for 6 bucks--more but smaller pockets
> <http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00940453000P?prdNo=14&blockNo=14&blockType=G14>.
>
>
> For a bit more bucks Bucket Boss and Ergodyne have a couple of nice ones:
> <http://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-13690-Arsenal-16-Pocket-Apron/dp/B000LBK7WO/ref=pd_cp_hi_1>
>
> and
> <http://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-Brand-83200-Super/dp/B000022444/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1280740732&sr=1-2>.
>
>
> Note that the Ergodyne is designed to hang on your shoulders, not your
> neck.
>
After a few days of having this thing hang on my neck, I'm going to keep
an eye out for one with crossing suspender-style straps. The wife says
she can sew some on this one, so I may do both.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
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On 7/30/2010 4:43 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> On 7/30/10 2:31 PM, Swingman wrote:
>> On 7/30/2010 1:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and
>>> straps.
>>>
>>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>>> of these years ago?"
>>
>> I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt.
>>
>> Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>> around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back
>> model.
>>
>> Recently I switched over to this, made by the same folks who make the
>> canvas, bucket insert tool holders. The catch is on the side and doesn't
>> aggravate my shoulder, and being canvas it doesn't get as nasty with
>> glue and stain as a cloth type ... and is a lot cooler than a leather
>> apron in this climate:
>>
>> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21692&filter=apron
>>
>
> This one snaps on the side, just like your Rockler, Steve.
I didn't know I was a part of this conversation; I thought you were talking to
Karl. ;-)
--
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To reply, eat the taco.
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On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:31:58 -0500, Swingman <[email protected]> wrote
the following:
>On 7/30/2010 1:23 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>> of these years ago?"
>
>I've always preferred a shop apron over a tool belt.
>
>Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
>Recently I switched over to this, made by the same folks who make the
>canvas, bucket insert tool holders. The catch is on the side and doesn't
>aggravate my shoulder, and being canvas it doesn't get as nasty with
>glue and stain as a cloth type ... and is a lot cooler than a leather
>apron in this climate:
>
>http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21692&filter=apron
They're proud of that thing, aren't they? ChaCHING!
--
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
-- Confucius
On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:20:17 -0400, Larry Kraus <[email protected]> wrote
the following:
>Larry Jaques <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>>Until the last year, when a shoulder injury made it impossible to reach
>>>around my back to snap/unsnap one, I've used the Rockler, cross back model.
>>
>>For those similarly inhibited, fit it backwards, tie it from the
>>front, flip it around, and only then put the top cord over your head.
>
>
>Somehow this reminds me of the aftermath of a whole different type of
>woodie working...
You guys are too much. The lone time in my life that I didn't mean
anything dirty by it, you pick up the sub-vibes. (Kudos!)
--
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
-- Confucius
On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:39:22 -0400, Jack Stein <[email protected]> wrote:
>-MIKE- wrote:
>> <http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>>
>> An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>> Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>> Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>> of these years ago?"
>
>My wife made me one just like that 35 years ago. Both (wife and apron)
>wore out, so I bought this one at HF. It is exactly as you say.
Your wife is Chinese, I suppose.
Larry Jaques wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:38 -0500, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
> wrote the following:
>
>><http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=39167>
>>
>>An apron, yes.... and a whopping 4 bucks at that.
>>Decent quality, too... thick cotton denim with good stitching and straps.
>>
>>Another one of those items you pick up and think, "why didn't I get one
>>of these years ago?"
>
> I prefer the plain ones better. Over a Welder's Apron, one has
> kickback protection as well. ;)
> http://www.harborfreight.com/denim-apron-32306.html
> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-welders-leather-combo-set-94128.html
>
I like the over the shoulder suspender type like this one:
<http://woodworker.com/leather-apron-
mssu-42028.asp?search=apron&searchmode=2>
Once adjusted, I've never had to use the latches, I just slip it over my
head.
I'm on my second one after wearing out the pockets on the first one.
--
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Rob Leatham