Steampunk Gear
I'd like to get a nice set of gear for the workshop, at least until I can do a full suit. Doing something steampunk would be cool.
Goggles
Try this first: http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-brass-goggles/
then this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-goggles-N-Axis/
Some normal glasses/goggles have the loupe built in, but sitting a little low and to the center. That might work here.
Apron
A matching apron would be nice. And with some pockets, functional. Possibly a tool cuff.
Tool Belt
I like the holster style. Belt around hips, plus another around right thigh. This allows for some heavier things to be supported on the right side.
I could make a cool buckle clip out of brass. Three pieces of 1/16" brass. Basically a copy of the plastic clips on backpacks but with a spring rather than the materials tension.
Light
There's two good option, I can do one or both. Putting an LED on the goggles would be nice - it's always pointed in the right direction. But then we need power to the goggles. The other option is a lamp on my shoulder.
Samples
- Samurai Carpenter has a good vest
- https://www.reddit.com/r/somethingimade/comments/9aqvys/steampunk_captains_vest_now_with_built_in/