favourite tool belt style

[mic-d]

I'm a bit sick and tired of my tool belt which is a leather type with two larger pockets either side of a tape pouch. Suffice to say it is uncomfortable and does not fulfill my tool/fastener carrying requirements. Because the task at hand varies daily, I'm thinking of getting a bucket storage system or tool bag and reverting to just a simple tool bag on a belt to hold some fasteners, tape hammer etc.
What is your favourite setup that works for you?
Cheers

[Iain]

I use a leather tool belt when up a ladder, when inside I just use shirt pockets and the closest flat surface.
When I take out the cameras I use a vest similar to a fly vest for batteries lenses etc etc, could that be adapted for what you want?

[vsquizz]

Try looking up "Bucket Boss" and "Rooster" on the internet.


Cheers

[bsrlee]

You could also look at Rocket @ www.rocketfilmequipment.com.au - they make a variety of belts & pouches which you can use to make up your own custom setup. Made from Cordura/nylon not leather but well made & last for years - current world standard for film crews, set builders etc.

[ozwinner]

I just borrow mums apron, or pinnie, and shove stuff in the front pouch/pocket.


Al :p

[Grunt]

I just borrow mums apron, or pinnie, and shove stuff in the front pouch/pocket.


Al

Don't lie those are your aprons. I've seen you at K-Mart buying new aprons while wearing your spandex foily.

[johnc]

Ozwiner,

Is there a regulation colour or style, or will any old frilly pinny do. I'd hate to see the frill caught in the router, swmbo would not be impressed when next doing the spuds.

[vsquizz]

I want one of these in pink;:confused:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001LQY2G/002-7039910-5786437?v=glance

I don't really need one...I just got to have one...:o ..its a tool addiction thing :(

Cheers

[Cliff Rogers]

I want one of these in pink;....
Oh you poor sad, sad man squizz...... :D

I want one of these in pink..... with the packing...... :cool:
http://images.wickedweasel.com/..../6.jpg

[vsquizz]

Oh you poor sad, sad man squizz...... :D

I want one of these in pink..... with the packing...... :cool:
http://images.wickedweasel.com..../6.jpg
umm...errrr..where do you hang your hammer on that model Cliff??

Cheers

[mic-d]

FWIW I invested in a Rooster tool tote and just a simple 2-pocket nail bag for the belt. Suits my needs pretty well.
Cheers
Michael

[Iain]

umm...errrr..where do you hang your hammer on that model Cliff??

Cheers
I doubt if you had one of those the hammer would be hanging :D Now will edit this :p

[Wild Dingo]

I bought a heavy canvas apron from Woodenboat awhile back {sorta like those woodturner aprons only canvas instead of leather} didnt cost as much as I expected from the USA... has three large pockets in the front straps cross over the shoulders and back and another strap down low on the back... Ive stiched a peice of leather on the right hand side with a bent steel hook afair to hold hammer and a heavy duty one on the left for the battery drill... had it operational for over 2 years and it works a treat! :cool:

mmmm gotta remember to empty the damned pockets out shortly maybe thats where my ruddy nail punch disappeared to about 6 months ago :mad:

I gave up on the belts after my last one broke while on the roof doing some repairs to the corrigated iron... bloody hammers hurt like buggary when the whole shootin match drops on yer bare feet on the tin roof in the middle of summer and the last thing a bloke needs is to have to do an impromptu irish jig on a hot tin roof cause his nail bag broke!! :mad: Still on the positive side it did give the neighood kids a big giggle seein "that tubby little wild haired fella dancin on the roof in his bare tootsies" :rolleyes:

I went for canvas cause pink just ithint my color dothent go with my hairth or eyeth dearths :p

[Iain]

The warehouse have some belts onm offer at the moment, conventional in leather, a heavy nylon belt and a heavy nylon apron.
I bought a belt for me and an apron for miss 17 to use as a farriers apron and it works well, they cost from about $8 to $12.

[Bluegum]

I replaced my older double pouched belt with a single which has 3 seperate pockets. I got it from brett's timber & hardware over windsor way. Great set up( well for me it is) as there is nothing to get snagged and plenty of room in the pockets. Good Aussie made brand by the name of Samuel's leather gear from the north coast of NSW.

[Clinton1]

Festool have a "pouch that fits in and around a bucket. More storage thatn you can sensibly use. I am sure there are less expensive versions around.
Maybe Al can sew one up for you when he next makes another frilly apron to match his spandex foiley.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Just to be different: I hate tool-belts! Been through too many crawl-spaces where they hang up as you try to back-out... and there's not enough room to unclip the bloody thing to free yourself. :o

The funny thing is that on-site it's usually only the young blokes who wear 'em, the same blokes who still take brand-new top-of-the-line tools on-site, not yet having learned to wrap 'em in duct-tape or otherwise make 'em less desirable to other tradies. :D

The one thing most blokes do wear is a tape-measure but simply clipped to their belt, no holder; they're a pain when new but soon loosen up. There is the odd exception of framers who wear a nail-bag and hammer hook, but in most other cases it's just someone who wants to "look the part..."

[savage]

G'Day all,
tool belts, Hmmm!...Nah! don't care much for them myself but like everything it would have it's place in the tool inventory, I do have one but rarely us it, I can never remember what I've put in each pocket never mind what I was up the ladder for in the first place, guess that happens as you get older!...Ha!Ha!..
savage.

[AdamF]

My fav is one that has a centre tape measure pouch and either side that are two pouches, a small one at the front and a larger on at the back.My current nail bag is made by Tradetools. And so far is doing the job well.
The way I see it you can never have too many pockets. As the saying goes," There more the merrier."

[Firewalker]

I doubt if you had one of those the hammer would be hanging :D

I agree

hahaha

[Leeok]

Rooster nail bag,with the pockets,move to suit me.Filled with the usuall,hammer,tape,6''square,punches ect,ect.

wear it all day,no problem.(it's actually comfortable)

[rick_rine]

I just borrow mums apron, or pinnie, and shove stuff in the front pouch/pocket.


Al :p


It would be appreciated if you could post a pic for us to see Al . I need a good laugh .


:)

[chippy083]

Anyone know where i can get a Medalist nailbag?
Im after the click style not the belt buckle type. Cheers Kev
I cant access the medalist website

[Carpenter]

The funny thing is that on-site it's usually only the young blokes who wear 'em, the same blokes who still take brand-new top-of-the-line tools on-site, not yet having learned to wrap 'em in duct-tape or otherwise make 'em less desirable to other tradies. :D

The one thing most blokes do wear is a tape-measure but simply clipped to their belt, no holder; they're a pain when new but soon loosen up. There is the odd exception of framers who wear a nail-bag and hammer hook, but in most other cases it's just someone who wants to "look the part..."[/quote]

What the hell are you talking about Skew, do you think we carry the stuff around in our pockets? Of course we tradies were toolbelts! The reality is however, that it's seemingly impossible to buy a decent toolbelt in Oz. The cordura stuff put out by Makita & Dewalt is not too bad, but its not built to last. I use a cordura/leather combination made by these people in America. http://www.bestbelt.com/ Built to last, wonderfully organised & if you wear them all day you wont be sorry. The bags are individual items that can move anywhere on the belt, good thing that allows for the change of clothing with the seasons. They make many different types & you can make up you're own combo. Dont go for leather its too heavy, the cordura/leather combo is the go.

[ozwinner]

What the hell are you talking about Skew,.

It pays to check the date of the post before you get all hot under the collar.

Al :)

[Carpenter]

S*#t eh, this thread has risen from the dead! Do you think Skew has since changed his mind Oz?

[ozwinner]

Prolly, maybe he gets around his shop naked like me.....

Al :eek:

[Carpenter]

Jeez be careful Oz, maybe wise to wear a hairnet over the jewels.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

In the shop I don't mind the occasional shavings in the curlies but on-site I gotta look the part... at least until we get to lock-up stage and I'm outta the public eye. ;)

Otherwise, nup. Ain't changed my mind at all. :)

Laying flooring, it's bad enough moving around between & over joists w/out being encumbered by something I don't need for the job. When framing, I use a framing gun and the chisels, etc are kept at the SCMS. When building/installing cabinetry, I work at a portable bench where almost all my tools are kept (apart from the ones other tradies "borrow") in the same way as I would at the shop/shed, except for the one or two I'm using for the job in hand. Don't need a tool belt for any of that...

Installing trim is much the same thing. The only exception I can think of is when truss climbing... and only rarely then, 'cos I'm a lazy sod and try to avoid that sort of job. :D

The sparkies & plumbers I work with are basically of the same mind. They have a couple of small, lightweight toolboxes which contain tool "sets" for specific jobs and simply take the one they'll be using on site. Everything else is left in their utes unless needed. The only time I've seen either use a pouch of any sort is when saddling, to carry the saddles/clouts/screws around while they carry a hammer/cordless drill in the other hand. That's hardly a tool belt.

Maybe you find things different, but I can't speak for you. Only from what I see. And I'll stand by what I've said... of the other tradies I work with, it's only the new blokes or transient tradies (the odd tiler, etc) who bother with 'em. [shrug]

[Carpenter]

I've got to confess Skew that I take any opportunity to remove the belt if the task allows. I suppose it all comes down to what you do, sometimes I need it, sometimes not. DAMN!!! that reminds me I'm one of the "shedless" wretches....cant wait to have workshop cause you dont need a toolbelt in there now do you?

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Ah, yes... a shed.

Now that is THE ultimate wrap-around tool belt. :)

[havenoideaatall]

I put on a toolbelt once.

It made me feel like a pornstar on location for a new scene.

Maybe I'll be the plumber next time.

[havenoideaatall]

I put a load of things for a job in one of those little plastic trays with an integrated handle - like an milkman's basket. I'm sick of loosing a hammer or a screw in the grass down the back.

[ozwinner]

I put on a toolbelt once.

It made me feel like a pornstar on location for a new scene.

Maybe I'll be the plumber next time.

Maybe take some pictures too next time.

Al :p :D

[journeyman Mick]

I put on a toolbelt once.

It made me feel like a pornstar on location for a new scene.

Maybe I'll be the plumber next time.


Umm, next time try wearing some clothes as well as the nail bag.;)

Mick

[Iain]

Thats my apprentice, not a great worker but good for repeat business:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Big Jim]

Military web belts and harnesses are designed to hang a multitude of different pouches, cases,boxes etc.... off of. You could try Aussie disposal and make yourself a custom system. Just a Thought. :U

[Bondy1s]

G'day fellas,
Check this link, something for everyone http://www.dankeltools.com.au/index.html
Great online order service, cupla days from SA to central NSW:2tsup:

[UteMad]

Hi Carpenter

Checked out the nail bags...Which one did you end up getting....
I like the all leather single units on a seperate belt so you can move it around and replace bits when they get worn...Do you know anyone who wears them in for you cause i don't know if i like the idea of wearing a new one as mines only my second and 13 years old....
Where did you get yours from or did you use one of there internet suppliers....
They definately look leaps above a Rooster

cheers Utemad

www.dialadeck.com.au (http://www.dialadeck.com.au)

[MAKA.]

Hi folks

Check out our MAKA tool belts / nail pocket before you go and buy a overseas product I'm sure if you asked members about maka tool belts there is some happy customers out there .

cheers Maka:2tsup:
www.maka.com.au (http://www.maka.com.au)