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Rob Gram

December 30, 2000 06:49PM

I cannot agree more with Rich D. Having someone make them for you is the cheapest and best way to acquire half-sleeves. However, if you have to have them made, it IS worth the expense. They will save your better work shirts from unwanted stains and/or wear. I speak from experience. There is a reason why the D&S issues enginemen four(4) work shirts per season. My half-sleeves were made for me. A good material is a 100% cotton interlock fabric(black is the preferred color). This can be obtained at any fabric store for around $4 a yard (yes, guys, fabric is sold by the yard not by the foot). You should be able to get three(3) pair of half-sleeves out of a yard of fabric. Another good material is a very lightweight denim. It is warmer but I have found that NO oil or grease can get through that stuff!
Any engineman who does a worthy inspection/oiling should have a pair.
My $.02,
Rob

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Railroader's Clothing	James C Patten	December 28, 2000 05:55PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing	LOGGERHOGGER	December 28, 2000 06:39PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing	Taylor Rush	December 28, 2000 06:51PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Rob Gram	December 28, 2000 06:54PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	James R. Temple	December 28, 2000 08:35PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	RichB	December 28, 2000 10:31PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Rich D.	December 29, 2000 06:17PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Rob Gram	December 30, 2000 06:49PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Gary Nichols	December 31, 2000 01:40AM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Rob Gram	December 31, 2000 06:33AM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Gary Nichols	December 31, 2000 08:38AM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	James R. Temple	December 29, 2000 06:46PM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Smitty	December 31, 2000 07:55AM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	pmcassell	December 31, 2000 08:59AM
Re: Railroader's Clothing, "Half-sleeves".	Smitty	December 31, 2000 06:44PM
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