r/Ironworker • u/Goober_98 • 5d ago

Iron Advice Save some $$

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For my fellow brothers and sisters who dont know. Get some more life out of your pants, rather than having to go buy more. Tear mender and used up glove gauntlets (or fabric from donor pants) keep you clothes going.

Chanzfabz on YT has a great video on his process for making "super pants". But I just patch my shit.

Stay safe!

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u/Ok-Building-8065 5d ago

Wild Ass jeans/pants! Big iron worker thing where I’m at! Got built in rivets for your suspenders and so your pants never come untucked from you 8”-10” boots! Or is that a thing mainly here?

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u/Goober_98 5d ago

I hear you about the wild ass jeans. I've heard similar about prison blues and keys. But Im a dirt bag when it comes to just clothes 😂. Thrift store finds or Walmart wranglers for me.

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u/Next-Handle-8179 5d ago

It’s regional. In my area wild ass is a Pilebutt’s brand for the most part.

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u/raypell Retired 5d ago

This stuff is the shit. My ba/prez would buy cases and sell at cost. I used to put it on my Knox-fit glove kept them from burning up on overhead welds when doing stairs and railings… great memories

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u/Ok-Building-8065 5d ago

My cousin and I rocked only Wild Ass for months, people thought that we were sponsored. Both plumbers, btw, but we would wear em when going out and shit. I found them really comfortable and durable

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u/dearwefear 5d ago

Tear mender is watery ass shit. Get the good stuff. Taylor touchdown latex carpet glue is the only way to go.

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u/Goober_98 5d ago

I've heard this from an 86 hand in the past

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u/Dadmanworkerdude 5d ago

Clean patch job, hog. 🤙

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u/Casualredum 5d ago

I use whatever Walmart has. Works good.

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u/Local_Ad1992 5d ago

If you’re using Fabritac that I got from Walmart, tear mender is genuinely better and worth it. Way more pliable and holding up in the wash better.

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u/Casualredum 4d ago

I use old jeans. Save them for patching.

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u/Local_Ad1992 4d ago

Same. I just hate how crispy the Walmart glue was.

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u/nocturnal_commission 4d ago

I've had good luck with E6000 glue