Sweeping socks

[Buffalo Bif]

In the house I whittle over the hardwood floors to facilitate cleanup. In between sweepings or vacuumings, I use my feet to push the shavings into a pile more or less out of the way. Barefeet in warm weather, no issues. This time of year I wear socks- the white cotton kind.

They sweep pretty well, but the chips stick to them and I have to be careful not to import them into the rest of the house. Invasive species, you know.

I need some other type of socks the chips wont stick to.

[joepaulbutler]

You might want something like MUK LUKS Men's Nordic Knit Bootie Slipper Socks

[Soggy]

Pull a couple of plastic bread bags over your socks...... we did that as kids to keep our feet dry when our boots had holes in 'em...
Wayne

[Rontana]

That's funny . . . they are an invasive species . . . and I do the same thing.

I do all my whittling/woodburning in the kitchen this time of year (the latter right next to the oven so the fan can suck up smoke). Between the pile of chips, and my dog's world-class shedding, my vacuum sees plenty of action

[TreeWizard]

Might I suggest a broom.

[Steev]

Wear slippers.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Certain death if I tried that stunt in my house! Especially if any chips ended up in the washing machine!

[Nebraska]

Dear BB,

I’ve got a great solution. Get a kitchen timer set it for 30 minutes then instruct your wife to come vacuum the carving area when she hears the alarm. Reminder her to be sure and reset the alarm when she finishes vacuuming. You could even mention the benefits to her of the increased activity and how it would likely help with those few extra pounds that she’s put on. (I wouldn’t mention where the pounds have gone) You could be our beta test and let us know how that works out.

[Just Carving]

I’ve got a great solution. Get a kitchen timer set it for 30 minutes then instruct you’re wife to come vacuum the carving area when she hears the alarm. Reminder her to be sure and reset the alarm when she finishes vacuuming. You could even mention the benefits to her of the increased activity and how it would likely help with those few extra pounds that she’s put on. (I wouldn’t mention where the pounds have gone) You could be our beta test and let us know how that works out.

Also, wear a hard hat and in case that doesn't work, make sure your medical insurance is up to date.

Bob L

[Buffalo Bif]

I would not survive the vacuum every thirty minutes you are getting fat beta test.

And Wayne, I remember the bread bag tip from my youth. Worked a treat. Dry feet = warm feet

[sappy]

A pair of old socks would work too, just take them off and keep them with your carving stuff. When they get too chipped up to use, toss. But I think the bread bag trick is the ticket!

[Brian T]

You need soft leather moccasins called mukluks for your style of cleaning up.
Old socks are for storing spoke shaves.
I wear shoes being paranoid about dropping gouges.
Large fuzzy door mats and carpeted stairs help to delay the flow of wood chips.

I like to sit on a tall drafting stool for carving, I can lean on the back.
As long as the chair rolls, I do nothing.
Stage 2 is to sweep aside with a broom (under the island power tool bench is good).
Stage 3 is to clean up a lot of it with a snow shovel. Perfection isn't a virtue.

[Randy]

Slip a zip lock bag over each foot. It would hold in the heat and smell as well as repel chips.

[Claude]

Slip a zip lock bag over each foot. It would hold in the heat and smell as well as repel chips.

LOL!! A one Gallon Ziploc bag measures 10.625 inches across while laying flat. My foot measures exactly 12 inches from tip of toe to back of heel (size 14): doesn't quite fit...

I carve in the garage, and like Brian, I sweep chips into the corner now and then (mostly then...) The welcome mat catches some of the chips, but others stick in the crevices in the bottom of my shoes/sandals and get tracked into the kitchen. I just grab the hand-held vacuum and pick them up when I see them (or when the boss sees them...)

Claude

[Randy]

LOL!! A one Gallon Ziploc bag measures 10.625 inches across while laying flat. My foot measures exactly 12 inches from tip of toe to back of heel (size 14): doesn't quite fit...

I carve in the garage, and like Brian, I sweep chips into the corner now and then (mostly then...) The welcome mat catches some of the chips, but others stick in the crevices in the bottom of my shoes/sandals and get tracked into the kitchen. I just grab the hand-held vacuum and pick them up when I see them (or when the boss sees them...)

Claude

Two bags per foot and a roll of duck tape will deal with that Claude.
I have standing orders to vacuums my body be for leaving the shop.!!