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Got the CK one, with the belt drill holder phone holder, nice bit of kit you can take of what you do not want to use, the tool pouch has lots of compartments And a handle on the top so you can use it as a small tool bag ( very small tool bag but good for grab and go) will find a link for you but think you will find it before me
 
Got the CK one, with the belt drill holder phone holder, nice bit of kit you can take of what you do not want to use, the tool pouch has lots of compartments And a handle on the top so you can use it as a small tool bag ( very small tool bag but good for grab and go) will find a link for you but think you will find it before me

CK Tool Magma MA2715A Electricians toolbelt set - Edwardes - https://www.edwardes.co.uk/en/products/ck-tools-magma-ma2715a-electricians-toolbelt-set?utm_medium=google_shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=google_shopping

Cheers, this one? looks like it will do the job :thumbsup:. What's the quality like?
 
I use a Snikki one that cost next to nothing - £6 or so. FRISTADS SNIKKI ELECTRICIANS LEATHER TOOL POUCH BELT CLIP HOLSTER HOLDER 7204 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191477903186
I was going for the Kuny 1503 but so skint when getting basic kit up together, anything was better that nothing. I know the Snikki will not be good enough for some but we all work differently so I've adapted with it. It hooks over belt/trousers and takes a number of tools but weight goes up = trousers come down, so I always wear belt. If I'm not using tools I'll hook it round back, up a ladder to the front right. It's leather, it part of me. When it dies I'll buy another AND a kunys because I'll be rich and successful and be able to afford it!
 
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I have a tool roll fixed to my belt so I can carry all the screwdrivers!
However it is all just falling apart at the moment. Needs more rivets!
The forge steel ones don't last long enough, but you probably weren't even considering those!
 
I have a tool roll fixed to my belt so I can carry all the screwdrivers!
However it is all just falling apart at the moment. Needs more rivets!
The forge steel ones don't last long enough, but you probably weren't even considering those!

Id consider them Richard if they were good quality, I'm not to snobby when it comes to tools. My favourite side cutters ATM are draper ones that cost me £4.99 from the range lol:)

Draper Soft Grip Diagonal Side Cutters - http://www.therange.co.uk/draper-soft-grip-diagonal-side-cutters//the-range/fcp-product/48694
 
I tend to use my workpant pockets and additional flappy pockets. I can usually fit half a dozen drivers, cutters, pliers, voltage indicator, and a handful of other tools in there. There is also the additional bonus of the random junk accumulated in the bottom of the flappy pockets. Im never wanting for a inch and half eight screw, wago of some kind, bit of sleeving, 3.5mm screw, or some other useful bit when I'm sporting my flappy pocket trousers. :)
 
I tend to use my workpant pockets and additional flappy pockets. I can usually fit half a dozen drivers, cutters, pliers, voltage indicator, and a handful of other tools in there. There is also the additional bonus of the random junk accumulated in the bottom of the flappy pockets. Im never wanting for a inch and half eight screw, wago of some kind, bit of sleeving, 3.5mm screw, or some other useful bit when I'm sporting my flappy pocket trousers. :)

Yeah I wear holster pocket trousers but I don't think you can beat a tool belt when 1st fixing new builds. 1mm and 2.5 clips separated, grommets, screws, cradle bases, cable ties etc.
 
Horses for courses i suppose. I don't do new builds. Not at the prices wanted round here, proper mugs game. You seem to do it right though.
Yeah I only really do them for a few builders that ive worked with for years, they appreciate whats involved in doing a good job and allow sufficient time and money on the job. Ive heard/seen some complete horror stories round my way though lol
 
I've been using the Toughbuilt stuff for the last couple of years. It's really handy to be able to clip the various holders and pouches on and off as needed without removing the belt.

http://www.toughbuilt.com/cliptech/

I use this belt, which is well padded: http://www.toughbuilt.com/product/padded-belt-heavy-duty-buckle

The pouch I use the most is this one as it has loads of screwdriver pockets along the outside edge. But it looks as if they might have discontinued it: ToughBuilt Electricians Tool Pouch with Shoulder Strap - Pouches - Belts & Pouches - Tool Storage & Workwear - http://williamstools.co.uk/tool-storage-workwear/belts-pouches/pouches/toughbuilt-electricians-tool-pouch-with-shoulder-strap.html
 
I've been using the Toughbuilt stuff for the last couple of years. It's really handy to be able to clip the various holders and pouches on and off as needed without removing the belt.

http://www.toughbuilt.com/cliptech/

I use this belt, which is well padded: http://www.toughbuilt.com/product/padded-belt-heavy-duty-buckle

The pouch I use the most is this one as it has loads of screwdriver pockets along the outside edge. But it looks as if they might have discontinued it: ToughBuilt Electricians Tool Pouch with Shoulder Strap - Pouches - Belts & Pouches - Tool Storage & Workwear - http://williamstools.co.uk/tool-storage-workwear/belts-pouches/pouches/toughbuilt-electricians-tool-pouch-with-shoulder-strap.html

Cheers mate I like the look of that set up.
 
Like I said the tool CK tool belt is the why to go, think the thing with trousers with flappy pockets is you do not have enough compartments to put all your stuff in and if you can you need to keep pulling your trousers up, with a tool belt it works well with ladder Work, first fix and just changing Lamps,
 
i got a plano,
something like this one, maybe bit older version
Plano PNO535TX 535TX Electricians Tool Pouch - http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Plano-Pno535Tx-8010904653518-535Tx-Electricians-Tool-Pouch
fits whatever i need to take up the ladder with me and is nicely padded comfortable to wear.
this one looks nice too, recent irwin kit is quite a good quality
Irwin IRW10506535 Electricians Pouch R72500 - http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Irwin-Irw10506535-5706915065350-Electricians-Pouch-R72500

that toughbuilt stuff looks like a robocop combined with a x-mas tree, way too big and too many pockets for things to get lost .
 
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