[TheForge] long time no read

[peter fels & phoebe palmer]

Hi Terry:
We are blacksmiths and our tool rolls are supposed to show grime and grit.
I wish us both shiny new bodily replacements, pain free....yaaa , good 
luck on that.

On 11/24/2014 10:45 AM, terry l. ridder wrote:
> hello
>
> long time no read.
> it is a bleak bitter cold day in northern illinois.
> sitting here in my wheelchair as the wind blows the snow.
> it is bitterly cold outside.
>
> woodstove is buring nicely so keeping the pups and i warm.
>
> I have a question.
>
> I have many of these blue vinyl tool rolls (
> http://narnia.blauedonau.com/~terrylr/old-tool-roll.jpg )
>
> The vinyl is cracking and in generally deterioating. I have time this 
> winter to make replacements. The decision is to what to use in place of
> the vinyl. Heavy duck, canvas or denim would work but would become
> soiled with all kinds of grime. I have thought of Kraft-tex( this is the
> material on your blue jeans with the brand and manufacturer's name. )
>
> the clear plastic would be replaced with a piable translucent neoprene.
>
> suggestions and comments welcomed.
>
> sidenote: been having serious issues with my breathing. the other
> injureies is just getting older makes them hinder getting tasks done.
> wanting on yet more surgeries on the legs. :-(
>
>