Machine Shop Tee Shirt

Machine Shop
#1

I’ve been noodling (as opposed to committing to a project) on the subject of a machine shop tee shirt.

One feature of DMS is that it’s the people as much as the tools. Rather than doing something gear or tool themed, I’m thinking of a cartoon like or caricature ‘group photo’ with the active (and prominent late members like Walter Anderson and Nick Silva - maybe as Jedi Ghosts.)

Artwork will be a challenge. I’d want to use line art - no halftones.

Failing the group photo arrangement, maybe a “Brady Bunch on Steroids” set of panels.

And of course it would have to be a “pocket tee.”

What do y’all think?

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#2

Many moons ago (1990s) there was a rec.crafts.metalworking group (don’t go there without robust antivirus protection) that sold t’s with a horizontal or vertical splatter line that said: “Yes I run a mill/lathe, why?”.
best,
Jim

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#3

I can make an attempt at it if you have photos. I have an artist that I work with… I haven’t asked them to draw people yet but I can ask and try to locate a different artist if they can’t do it.

#4

Thanks. I’ll ask if I get enough consensus and interest.

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#5

David Kessinger was really involved in Machine Shop as well. Sure do miss those who have passed.

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