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   calvin | Nov 27, 2004 05:08pm | #1

   http://www.skillers.com/cgi-bin/store/store.cgi?&shop=skillers&L=eng&Category=kneeprotection

   Maybe skillers pads would work.

    

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

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   Shoeman | Nov 27, 2004 05:21pm | #2

   Thanks for the link - may have to give those a try - the pants look very similar to the Bucket Boss ones I bought - only the Skillers are twice the money.

   Thanks again,

   Sho

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   calvin | Nov 27, 2004 05:28pm | #4

   bucket boss is a fiskars brand product no?

   I know (if they're the same) that they make scissors, garden snips and the like, but maybe you could search that co.

    Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   Shoeman | Nov 27, 2004 05:39pm | #6

   Pretty sure you are correct on Fiskars being the parent co. of Bucket Boss.

   Have been to the Bucket Boss website and sent them emails with no response.

   Suppose I could poke around on the Fiskars site.

   Think I will just order some pads from Skillers.

   Thanks again for that link - I have seen their stuff many times, but just couldn't get the old synapses to fire well enough to tell me to remind me that they had similar pads. 

   Thanks,

   Shoe

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   calvin | Nov 27, 2004 05:46pm | #7

   You're welcome.  Take a look at Duluth's site, they have skillers pants/knee pad's incl for 38, not the 50something normally. Have heard their stuff is quality.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   andybuildz | Nov 27, 2004 05:28pm | #3

   Duluth Trading Company.....google them for the link

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   Shoeman | Nov 27, 2004 05:36pm | #5

   Thanks ole tipi dwelling zen master.

   I thought Duluth would have them also - been there, no luck.

   Think I might a read a rumor in another thread about Lowes or Home Depot or someone buying Duluth out.

   Seems maybe Bucket Boss has discontinues the line or something.  I have sent three emails to Bucket Boss directly and have not gotten a response.  Also notice that several places are discontinuing the Bucket Boss pants - no wonder I got a deal on them.

    

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       well.........

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   nikkiwood | Nov 27, 2004 08:34pm | #9

   Re: Skillers pantsThe poly cotton pants I have worn for years are selling for $29.99 on the Skillers website:http://tinyurl.com/5d26sThese things wear like iron. Knee pads are extra, but you can switch one pair among however many pants you have.

   Edited 11/27/2004 12:35 pm ET by nikkiwood

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   davidmeiland | Nov 27, 2004 08:28pm | #8

   I have a pair of Skillers pants and a pair of foam kneepad inserts that go with them--the pads are just chunks of hi density foam and were about eight bucks.

   http://www.skillers.com/cgi-bin/store/store.cgi?&shop=skillers&cart=77934908x27987&session=41a8b92c6d53313c&L=eng&P=9001

   They make 2 styles of pads, but the foam ones are fine and the whole setup is far superior to anything you strap around the back of your leg. Never had any luck doing that.

   If you ever go for Skillers pants, they're great, but my experience was that their sizing is way off. What I wear in Carhartt and Skillers are totally different... the Skillers are much bigger, by about 2 sizes. If you do not get the inseam right then the pads are in the wrong place. They will send you a free return envelope if you need to exchange the size.

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   DavidThomas | Nov 27, 2004 09:36pm | #10

   I've made my own pants and pads for caving and used ensolite backpacker's sleepign pads. I like it better than the foam rubber molded construction ones and a lot better than the canoeing/volleyball kneepads. It is a stiffer foam that holds up well. About $15 and you can cut about 40 pads out of them. Not that wear out until a lot of use.

   David Thomas   Overlooking Cook Inlet in Kenai, Alaska
5. 
   ikor | Nov 28, 2004 05:21am | #11

   Worst comes to worst, use some heavy cardboard until you find the pads...works pretty well, but will need replacing every job.

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   Shoeman | Nov 30, 2004 08:08am | #12

   Thanks all for the responses.  I found the Skillers pads at a local supply house for flooring tools.

   Seem to work pretty well.  $9.00 a pair for the pads.

   As to the Fiskars thing - turns out they sold the Bucket Boss brand to some other company (name escapes me now) about a year ago and the new company dropped the clothing lines and just makes the organizers, bags, briefcases, etc.....every thing Bucket Boss that wasn't considered work wear.

   Thanks again for the responses,

   Shoe

    

   Oh and rez - I live in the twin cities - Minneapolis / St. Paul MN.