Who uses a tool belt?

[Danny Gray]

The age old problem of full pockets, never being able to find anything (usually my keys!) constantly being nagged at by the wife for emptying my pockets on the side when I get home leads me to the thought of using a tool belt. My thoughts arr I can take off and leave in the van at the end of the day or between jobs. My question is does anyone actually have one and use it or am I going to waste my money and leave it in the van taking up more space that I haven't got! Your thoughts please.

 

[danzor]

Fanny bag?

 

[Leesparkykent]

I have CK tool belt...Handy when 1st fixing new builds but that's about the only time it comes out the van.

 

[Phil Thompson]

I have a dewalt one, for 1st fix or working up ladders and need a lot of stuff.

 

[Rpa07]

Snikka for 2nd fix - clips over belt and waist band. I don't like flappy pockets so tool belt suits - when this one dies I'll try a Kunys 1503

 

[Delboybully]

I have not used my ck belt since i started using work trousers that have the extra 'pockets' that hang loose over the top of the normal pockets

 

[Andy78]

Fanny bag?

There's no need for name calling, its a fair question.....

 

[soms]

I have a cheap Forge Steel/Screwfix one. I don't wear it all the time but it is useful, particularly when working up on the steps.

 

[Richard Burns]

I use a tool belt, very useful for when working at height, however I have so much stuff in it that for ground level jobs I find I take it off and just pick through the contents.
However it does mean that I can just put on the belt and have all the tools needed for most domestic installs.

 

[PEG]

You lads are all stuck in the nineties...has no-one got a tool-balaclava?

This wonderful,wooly addition only requires a small,single square of self-adhesive Velcro,on each tool,to allow unhindered tool access.

A great help,when up a ladder,and relaxing,too,as nobody ever wants to speak to me,when i'm wearing it

 

[Pete999]

Tool Vests would be my choice, but sadly all my tools are neatly packed away in my Klein tool bag, gathering dust/

 

[7029 dave]

Army cargo's, plenty of pockets, an always had a length of G/Y tied to my belt loop, who still does that.?

 

[LeeH]

Army cargo's, plenty of pockets, an always had a length of G/Y tied to my belt loop, who still does that.?

All the house bashers around me.

 

[Midwest]

I have a tool belt. It's on a hook in the van, used as a storage bag for bits & bobs!

 

[telectrix]

hook mine on the steps. tried once wearing it. pulled me bloody keks down.

 

[LeeH]

hook mine on the steps. tried once wearing it. pulled me bloody keks down.

That's what happens when you wear shell suits for work.:mamazed:

 

[FatAlan]

They can be dangerous if you are rewiring a swimming pool. The extra weight can hinder you getting back up to the surface.

 

[HandySparks]

I have Toughbuilt belt and pouches. Doesn't get used all the time, but good up ladders.

See also this thread:
Tool belt recommendations - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/tool-belt-recommendations.112994/#post-1206740

 

[ToolGuy]

They can be dangerous if you are rewiring a swimming pool. The extra weight can hinder you getting back up to the surface.

You just walk up the slope to the shallow end.

 

[Selfmade]

I am on at least my third tool belt. It has two big pouches and one small one and is still not big enough! I use it when dressing wires / making connections etc, but not so much for things like drilling, chasing, general dismantling and reassembling etc. as the tools needed are too big to fit in it.