What is the best TOOLBELT

[martinxxxxxx]

I use a general one like this Silverline 395015 11 Pocket Leather Double Tool Pouch but it annoys me that I always put things back in the wrong places.

So I want one that has a shaped place for each of the usual tools.

Any suggestions welcome.

Regards

Martin

 

[Zeespark]

Have a look at the Snickers range of tool belts and accessories Martin. They are plug and play so to speak so you can customise them to your own tastes.

AndyGuinness

 

[NozSpark]

I had one years ago but I don't bother now, I tend to just use a tool bag and then stuff the tools I'm "using" in my pockets..... (Snickers pants with loads of pockets)

 

[Andy™]

i have a CK toolbelt which gets the occasional use, but normally use pockets

 

[steptoe]

depends what you need it for tom,

if , as you say you want to try PV then I suggest a belt with just a couple of really big pockets for the bolts/screws etc when on the roof,

my 'new' ( ) drills/impacts have belt hangers on them, but tie some rope (thanks to whoever that was for the tip ) to them as well for the inevitable miss when it wants to go sliding.

I have a mismatch,

a belt with 2 massive pockets and some tool loops/hammer hanger/plier hanger etc, an add on drill holster (for when I need it) and another littleish add on pocket with some screwdriver loops etc for odds and sods.

just be very wary of some of these multi belts with pockets you can hardly get your hand into.

it really depends IMHO on what your main line of work is as to what you need your belt to do for you.

 

[revjames]

CK do really good ones - not too expensive either

 

[batty]

Anything to do with TOOLBELT has to be better if its American surely :slap

This belt is ideal for female sparks on the forum and Deke.

 

[kerching]

I have a Dewalt one that I add a fixings pouch to. Drill holster and Hammer loop are fitted as and when needed. Trouble is that in Summer you sweat like Gary at the Nursery Gates, it makes you wider so you keep hitting things, knocks 7 shades of sh!te out of your hips, makes you look like one of the Village People. 35 years and I have still to find a tool carrying / storage system that I am happy with..............and I am not even close yet!................. :coat

 

[steptoe]

I have a Dewalt one that I add a fixings pouch to. Drill holster and Hammer loop are fitted as and when needed. Trouble is that in Summer you sweat like Gary at the Nursery Gates, it makes you wider so you keep hitting things, knocks 7 shades of sh!te out of your hips, makes you look like one of the Village People. 35 years and I have still to find a tool carrying / storage system that I am happy with..............and I am not even close yet!................. :coat

you need a better apprentice.

 

[kerching]

you need a better apprentice.

Nah, been there-done that! Had 3 at one time and 6 sparks. [back in the day it was 6 apprentices and 15 sparks!!] Now it's just me and my myriad collection of toolbelts, boxes, bags, wheeled boxes, Peli cases etc etc....................... :coat

 

[martinxxxxxx]

20-Pocket Electrician's Combo Tool Belt : Bucket Boss, Tool Bags, Dead On Hammers, Maasdam Come-alongs, CLC Custom Leathercraft, Seber Knife, DeWalt, TommyCo, Work Gear, Pullr, Pullzall is the best I seen so far, that alligator thing seems a bit big

 

[kerching]

20-Pocket Electrician's Combo Tool Belt : Bucket Boss, Tool Bags, Dead On Hammers, Maasdam Come-alongs, CLC Custom Leathercraft, Seber Knife, DeWalt, TommyCo, Work Gear, Pullr, Pullzall is the best I seen so far, that alligator thing seems a bit big

Trouble is that if you get that on then you will be walking like an NCP car Park attendant... :coat

 

[steptoe]

what?

like a richard cranium?

 

[kerching]

what?like a richard cranium?

Have you never noticed that they always walk with a 'list to starboard' or '1 wing down' as my late father would have said... :coat

 

[Andy™]

Trouble is that if you get that on then you will be walking like an NCP car Park attendant... :coat

why would a NCP parking attendant need a tool belt?! breaking into cars?!

 

[martinxxxxxx]

Ha ha ha, is it because of the dewalt yellow and black reminiscent of double yellow lines?

I like to have everything with me, especially when 2nd fixing domestics or first visit to faults.

I am also tempted by CK Magma Electrician's Toolbelt Set MA2715.

My biggest problem is that I would like to get the "one" first off as buying lots of different ones could prove expensive.

I want to be like the man in this video

to be at one with my purchase OMMM

 

[Sidewinder]

I will confess to having one of these:

http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...MTtbgK4-u8QPp5eTRBg&ved=0CGwQ8wIwAA<brI'>CK T1715 Electricians Box Set T1715T1715t has a few extra bits too, but, I don't use it that often as I don't work up in the air that often.

However if I am "airborne" I do use it.

 

[kerching]

I will confess to having one of these:http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...ei=JMuMTtbgK4-u8QPp5eTRBg&ved=0CGwQ8wIwAAI'>CK T1715 Electricians Box Set T1715T1715t has a few extra bits too, but, I don't use it that often as I don't work up in the air that often.

However if I am "airborne" I do use it.

Ah, TEF Airborne Division. THE S.A.S. of the Electrical world. to bravely connect where no other trade will go......

Who connects wins................... :coat

 

[steptoe]

Ha ha ha, is it because of the dewalt yellow and black reminiscent of double yellow lines? I like to have everything with me, especially when 2nd fixing domestics or first visit to faults.

I am also tempted by CK Magma Electrician's Toolbelt Set MA2715.

My biggest problem is that I would like to get the "one" first off as buying lots of different ones could prove expensive.

I want to be like the man in this video

Hands up everyone that has used one of those square drivers before.

surely I cant be the ONLY person in this country to use them.... BTW, they come in 3 standard sizes just like pozi's , 6/8/10, coloured as green/red/black

sometimes called 'scrulux' or 'robertsons'

 

[Zeespark]

Robertsons are used extensively in the USA and Canada, I havent seen them about here Steps.

AndyGuinness