Keeping warm in the winter -- what are your tips?

[torqueman2002]

This tread isn't about heating the work space, but how you keep warm while working in your shop/garage when it's cold outside.

For me, it has always been about keeping my feet warm. I use Darn Tough wool socks, but on cold concrete something more is needed.

I don't recall where I got the idea, but for the last few years, I've been using a heated mat.

It doesn't heat your legs like a space heater, rather it's like a gentle heat that keeps my feet from getting chilled while standing on the cold concrete.

It also, is great for keeping my back warm, as I lay under the car to work on it.

HeatTrak HCM24-3 Carpeted Snow-Melting Door Mat

What do you use, to keep warm in your cold shop/garage?

 

[Tech89]

Subscribed to this thread!

-Pat

Sent from somewhere in Minnesota

 

[Buckgnarly]

Layers, layers, layers. We get COLD here, garage might get to 40 with heater, and that's if I can work in the garage. Buy GOOD insulating and wicking first layer, add loose clothing after that.
Good choice on the Darn Tough, its all my wife and I wear.... lifetime warranty too, just send them back if you ever wear them out.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Good socks and shoes that breathe, but aren't too thin to keep your feet warm. It ain't always easy to find said shoes...

Tommy

 

[jd_1138]

thermal underwear

 

[LAROKE]

Moved to South Florida in the early seventies. Doesn't get cold here very often but my broken plasma TV makes a nice space heater when it does.

 

[ez-duzit]

thermal underwear

This, plus fleece pull-overs, layers and insulated boots with heavy, lug soles. And a wool watch cap that I can pull down over my ears. Nothing loose on the outside to catch in machinery.

Park an oil-filled, portable, electric heater right near where I'm working.

 

[Tucko]

I put on long pants, and shut the window. I love Los Angeles.