I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift from
a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his house. I've
never thought about using anything else, probably because you just get
used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without thinking about it.
I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in there, too.
However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I find
myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my workpants.
That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's what
got me thinking about a tool vest.
A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
with everything in/on it.
Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
options out there.
What I'm asking you guys is.....
Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
Any that really suck?
Anything else I'm not thinking of?
Oh, and Happy New Year!
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
DerbyDad03 <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 2:09:20 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
>> On Mon, 01 Jan 2018 21:39:33 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> >>I find this style to be much less restrictive.
>> >>
>> >>http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
>> >
>> >But what do you wear under it?
>>
>> Jock with a cup what else would you wear!
>
> https://i.imgur.com/InbLiwe.jpg
Do they make those with a cup pocket? Asking for a friend...
Puckdropper
--
http://www.puckdroppersplace.us/rec.woodworking
A mini archive of some of rec.woodworking's best and worst!
On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:44:23 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 9:39:37 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
>> >> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
>> >> >> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> >> >>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift
>> >> >>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his
>> >> >>> house. I've never thought about using anything else, probably because
>> >> >>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without
>> >> >>> thinking about it. I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in
>> >> >>> there, too.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
>> >> >>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
>> >> >>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I
>> >> >>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my
>> >> >>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
>> >> >>> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
>> >> >>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's
>> >> >>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
>> >> >>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
>> >> >>> with everything in/on it.
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
>> >> >>> options out there.
>> >> >>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
>> >> >>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
>> >> >>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
>> >> >>> Any that really suck?
>> >> >>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
>> >> >> that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Alternatively maybe something like this.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
>> >> >
>> >> >Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all
>> >> >that on! :-)
>> >>
>> >> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
>> >> ;-)
>> >>
>> >> >I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one
>> >> >vest.
>> >> >But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his
>> >> >chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
>> >> >
>> >> >ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
>> >> >All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable
>> >> >wherever you like.
>> >> >It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
>> >> >The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already
>> >> >wear for umpiring.
>> >> >Price isn't horrible either.
>> >>
>> >> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
>> >> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
>> >>
>> >> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
>> >
>> >I find this style to be much less restrictive.
>> >
>> >http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
>>
>> But what do you wear under it?
>
>It's also not as hot as a vest...or is it?
No, in fact it might be downright chilly! ;-)
On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 2:09:20 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
> On Mon, 01 Jan 2018 21:39:33 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
> ><[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >>> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
> >>> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
> >>>
> >>> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
> >>
> >>I find this style to be much less restrictive.
> >>
> >>http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
> >
> >But what do you wear under it?
>
> Jock with a cup what else would you wear!
https://i.imgur.com/InbLiwe.jpg
On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 9:39:37 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>=20
> >On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> >> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
> >> wrote:
> >>=20
> >> >On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
> >> >> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> >> >>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades.=C2=A0 It was a=
gift=20
> >> >>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his=20
> >> >>> house.=C2=A0 I've never thought about using anything else, probabl=
y because=20
> >> >>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without=
=20
> >> >>> thinking about it. =C2=A0=C2=A0I'm certain there's some sentimenta=
l reasons in=20
> >> >>> there, too.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets.=C2=A0 I already =
have back=20
> >> >>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them.=C2=A0 Because of this, I =
added=20
> >> >>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help.=C2=A0 =
But I=20
> >> >>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my=
=20
> >> >>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the lig=
ht=20
> >> >>> bulb went off over my head.=C2=A0 I have a shop apron already, but=
I don't=20
> >> >>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons.=C2=A0 T=
hat's=20
> >> >>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for bett=
er=20
> >> >>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a han=
ger=20
> >> >>> with everything in/on it.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen man=
y=20
> >> >>> options out there.
> >> >>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
> >> >>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
> >> >>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
> >> >>> Any that really suck?
> >> >>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>=20
> >> >> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry.....=C2=A0 I use the canvas=
aprons=20
> >> >> that hang on your sholders.=C2=A0 In particular, the ones that Lee =
Valley sells.
> >> >>=20
> >> >> Alternatively maybe something like this.
> >> >>=20
> >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dhum0Z7Q8Qaw
> >> >
> >> >Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all=
=20
> >> >that on! :-)
> >>=20
> >> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
> >> ;-)
> >>=20
> >> >I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on o=
ne=20
> >> >vest.
> >> >But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his=
=20
> >> >chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
> >> >
> >> >ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender=
.
> >> >All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable=20
> >> >wherever you like.
> >> >It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job=
.
> >> >The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I alre=
ady=20
> >> >wear for umpiring.
> >> >Price isn't horrible either.
> >>=20
> >> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
> >> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
> >>=20
> >> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=3D2&gac=3D151=
4297450905&gclid=3DEAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
> >
> >I find this style to be much less restrictive.
> >
> >http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
>=20
> But what do you wear under it?
It's also not as hot as a vest...or is it?
On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 4:09:18 PM UTC-5, Puckdropper wrote:
> DerbyDad03 <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> > On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 2:09:20 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
> >> On Mon, 01 Jan 2018 21:39:33 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
> >>
> >> >>I find this style to be much less restrictive.
> >> >>
> >> >>http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
> >> >
> >> >But what do you wear under it?
> >>
> >> Jock with a cup what else would you wear!
> >
> > https://i.imgur.com/InbLiwe.jpg
>
> Do they make those with a cup pocket? Asking for a friend...
>
The upgraded version has a beer cup pocket.
On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 8:44:27 PM UTC-6, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 9:39:37 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> > On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >=20
> > >On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote=
:
> > >> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>=20
> > >> >On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
> > >> >> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> > >> >>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades.=C2=A0 It was=
a gift=20
> > >> >>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his=
=20
> > >> >>> house.=C2=A0 I've never thought about using anything else, proba=
bly because=20
> > >> >>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt witho=
ut=20
> > >> >>> thinking about it. =C2=A0=C2=A0I'm certain there's some sentimen=
tal reasons in=20
> > >> >>> there, too.
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets.=C2=A0 I alread=
y have back=20
> > >> >>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them.=C2=A0 Because of this, =
I added=20
> > >> >>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help.=C2=
=A0 But I=20
> > >> >>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my=
=20
> > >> >>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the l=
ight=20
> > >> >>> bulb went off over my head.=C2=A0 I have a shop apron already, b=
ut I don't=20
> > >> >>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons.=C2=A0=
That's=20
> > >> >>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for be=
tter=20
> > >> >>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a h=
anger=20
> > >> >>> with everything in/on it.
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen m=
any=20
> > >> >>> options out there.
> > >> >>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
> > >> >>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
> > >> >>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
> > >> >>> Any that really suck?
> > >> >>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>>
> > >> >>=20
> > >> >> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry.....=C2=A0 I use the canv=
as aprons=20
> > >> >> that hang on your sholders.=C2=A0 In particular, the ones that Le=
e Valley sells.
> > >> >>=20
> > >> >> Alternatively maybe something like this.
> > >> >>=20
> > >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dhum0Z7Q8Qaw
> > >> >
> > >> >Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with al=
l=20
> > >> >that on! :-)
> > >>=20
> > >> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back=
.
> > >> ;-)
> > >>=20
> > >> >I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on=
one=20
> > >> >vest.
> > >> >But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, hi=
s=20
> > >> >chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
> > >> >
> > >> >ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contend=
er.
> > >> >All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable=
=20
> > >> >wherever you like.
> > >> >It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different j=
ob.
> > >> >The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I al=
ready=20
> > >> >wear for umpiring.
> > >> >Price isn't horrible either.
> > >>=20
> > >> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
> > >> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
> > >>=20
> > >> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=3D2&gac=3D1=
514297450905&gclid=3DEAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_Bw=
E>
> > >
> > >I find this style to be much less restrictive.
> > >
> > >http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
> >=20
> > But what do you wear under it?
>=20
> It's also not as hot as a vest...or is it?
I'd like to imagine some cute young pretty ladies would find me "hot" if I =
were to wear it.
On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
>> >> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> >>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift
>> >>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his
>> >>> house. I've never thought about using anything else, probably because
>> >>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without
>> >>> thinking about it. I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in
>> >>> there, too.
>> >>>
>> >>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
>> >>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
>> >>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I
>> >>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my
>> >>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>> >>>
>> >>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
>> >>> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
>> >>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's
>> >>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
>> >>>
>> >>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
>> >>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
>> >>> with everything in/on it.
>> >>>
>> >>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
>> >>> options out there.
>> >>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
>> >>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
>> >>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
>> >>> Any that really suck?
>> >>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>> >>>
>> >>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
>> >> that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
>> >>
>> >> Alternatively maybe something like this.
>> >>
>> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
>> >
>> >Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all
>> >that on! :-)
>>
>> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
>> ;-)
>>
>> >I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one
>> >vest.
>> >But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his
>> >chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
>> >
>> >ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
>> >All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable
>> >wherever you like.
>> >It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
>> >The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already
>> >wear for umpiring.
>> >Price isn't horrible either.
>>
>> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
>> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
>>
>> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
>
>I find this style to be much less restrictive.
>
>http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
But what do you wear under it?
On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>=20
> >On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
> >> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> >>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades.=C2=A0 It was a gi=
ft=20
> >>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his=20
> >>> house.=C2=A0 I've never thought about using anything else, probably b=
ecause=20
> >>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without=20
> >>> thinking about it. =C2=A0=C2=A0I'm certain there's some sentimental r=
easons in=20
> >>> there, too.
> >>>
> >>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets.=C2=A0 I already hav=
e back=20
> >>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them.=C2=A0 Because of this, I add=
ed=20
> >>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help.=C2=A0 But=
I=20
> >>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my=20
> >>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
> >>>
> >>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light=
=20
> >>> bulb went off over my head.=C2=A0 I have a shop apron already, but I =
don't=20
> >>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons.=C2=A0 That=
's=20
> >>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
> >>>
> >>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better=
=20
> >>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger=
=20
> >>> with everything in/on it.
> >>>
> >>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many=
=20
> >>> options out there.
> >>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
> >>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
> >>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
> >>> Any that really suck?
> >>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
> >>>
> >>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>=20
> >> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry.....=C2=A0 I use the canvas ap=
rons=20
> >> that hang on your sholders.=C2=A0 In particular, the ones that Lee Val=
ley sells.
> >>=20
> >> Alternatively maybe something like this.
> >>=20
> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dhum0Z7Q8Qaw
> >
> >Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all=20
> >that on! :-)
>=20
> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
> ;-)
>=20
> >I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one=
=20
> >vest.
> >But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his=20
> >chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
> >
> >ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
> >All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable=20
> >wherever you like.
> >It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
> >The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already=
=20
> >wear for umpiring.
> >Price isn't horrible either.
>=20
> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
>=20
> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=3D2&gac=3D151429=
7450905&gclid=3DEAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
I find this style to be much less restrictive.
http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
On Mon, 01 Jan 2018 21:39:33 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
><[email protected]> wrote:
>>> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
>>> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
>>>
>>> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
>>
>>I find this style to be much less restrictive.
>>
>>http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
>
>But what do you wear under it?
Jock with a cup what else would you wear!
On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
wrote:
>On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
>> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift
>>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his
>>> house. I've never thought about using anything else, probably because
>>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without
>>> thinking about it. I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in
>>> there, too.
>>>
>>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
>>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
>>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I
>>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my
>>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>>>
>>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
>>> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
>>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's
>>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
>>>
>>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
>>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
>>> with everything in/on it.
>>>
>>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
>>> options out there.
>>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
>>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
>>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
>>> Any that really suck?
>>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>>>
>>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>>>
>>>
>>
>> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
>> that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
>>
>> Alternatively maybe something like this.
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
>
>Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all
>that on! :-)
Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
;-)
>I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one
>vest.
>But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his
>chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
>
>ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
>All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable
>wherever you like.
>It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
>The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already
>wear for umpiring.
>Price isn't horrible either.
I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
<https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift from
> a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his house. I've
> never thought about using anything else, probably because you just get
> used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without thinking about it.
> Â I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in there, too.
>
> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I find
> myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my workpants.
> That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>
> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's what
> got me thinking about a tool vest.
>
> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
> with everything in/on it.
>
> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
> options out there.
> What I'm asking you guys is.....
> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
> Any that really suck?
> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>
> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>
>
DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
Alternatively maybe something like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift
>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his
>> house. I've never thought about using anything else, probably because
>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without
>> thinking about it. Â Â I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in
>> there, too.
>>
>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I
>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my
>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>>
>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
>> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's
>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
>>
>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
>> with everything in/on it.
>>
>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
>> options out there.
>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
>> Any that really suck?
>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>>
>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>>
>>
>
> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
> that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
>
> Alternatively maybe something like this.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all
that on! :-)
I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one
vest.
But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his
chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable
wherever you like.
It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already
wear for umpiring.
Price isn't horrible either.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
On 1/1/18 6:48 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
>>> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift
>>>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his
>>>> house. I've never thought about using anything else, probably because
>>>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without
>>>> thinking about it. Â Â I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in
>>>> there, too.
>>>>
>>>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
>>>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
>>>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I
>>>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my
>>>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>>>>
>>>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
>>>> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
>>>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's
>>>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
>>>>
>>>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
>>>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
>>>> with everything in/on it.
>>>>
>>>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
>>>> options out there.
>>>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
>>>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
>>>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
>>>> Any that really suck?
>>>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>>>>
>>>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
>>> that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
>>>
>>> Alternatively maybe something like this.
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
>>
>> Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all
>> that on! :-)
>
> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
> ;-)
>
>> I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one
>> vest.
>> But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his
>> chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
>>
>> ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
>> All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable
>> wherever you like.
>> It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
>> The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already
>> wear for umpiring.
>> Price isn't horrible either.
>
> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
>
> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
>
I looked at those and rejected them for that very reason.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
On 1/1/18 9:11 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 8:44:27 PM UTC-6, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 9:39:37 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
>>> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:12:44 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>> On Mon, 1 Jan 2018 12:50:10 -0600, -MIKE- <[email protected]>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/1/18 12:33 PM, Leon wrote:
>>>>>>> On 1/1/2018 12:01 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>>>>>> I've had my leather tool belt for almost 3 decades. It was a gift
>>>>>>>> from a friend/mentor when I helped him build an addition on his
>>>>>>>> house. I've never thought about using anything else, probably because
>>>>>>>> you just get used to the stuff you use over time and adapt without
>>>>>>>> thinking about it. Â Â I'm certain there's some sentimental reasons in
>>>>>>>> there, too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> However, the older I get, the older my back gets. I already have back
>>>>>>>> issues so wearing a belt compounds them. Because of this, I added
>>>>>>>> suspenders to the belt, years ago, and they really do help. But I
>>>>>>>> find myself skipping the belt and putting tools in pockets of my
>>>>>>>> workpants. That's awkward and a bit dangerous.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> One day, I clipped my tape on the suspender strap and then the light
>>>>>>>> bulb went off over my head. I have a shop apron already, but I don't
>>>>>>>> see it being very useful in the field for various reasons. That's
>>>>>>>> what got me thinking about a tool vest.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> A vest would take all the weight of the hips, would allow for better
>>>>>>>> movement, and I like the idea of being able to hang it up on a hanger
>>>>>>>> with everything in/on it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Since I know how to Google and already have, I've already seen many
>>>>>>>> options out there.
>>>>>>>> What I'm asking you guys is.....
>>>>>>>> Do any of you use a tool vest and how do you like it?
>>>>>>>> Any specific brands/models that rock your world?
>>>>>>>> Any that really suck?
>>>>>>>> Anything else I'm not thinking of?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Oh, and Happy New Year!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> DEEEpending on how many tools you carry..... I use the canvas aprons
>>>>>>> that hang on your sholders. In particular, the ones that Lee Valley sells.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Alternatively maybe something like this.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hum0Z7Q8Qaw
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Oh hilarious! That guy looks like an overworked pack mule with all
>>>>>> that on! :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Looks like it should have "FBI" in big white letters across the back.
>>>>> ;-)
>>>>>
>>>>>> I know he's just demonstrating how all those pouches can all fit on one
>>>>>> vest.
>>>>>> But man, if he actually wears that thing like that all the time, his
>>>>>> chiropractor is going to make fortune off him.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ANYway.... I looked at their site and they are definitely a contender.
>>>>>> All those different optional pouches seems modular and attachable
>>>>>> wherever you like.
>>>>>> It would nice to be able to customize the vest for each different job.
>>>>>> The shoulder fittings are very similar to the chest protectors I already
>>>>>> wear for umpiring.
>>>>>> Price isn't horrible either.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have Blaklader tool vest like the one below. I find it to be
>>>>> pretty hot and restrictive so rarely use it.
>>>>>
>>>>> <https://www.fullsource.com/blaklader-311018609900/?size=2&gac=1514297450905&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJPb3Ia42AIVjrrACh0WmQEEEAQYASABEgLt9fD_BwE>
>>>>
>>>> I find this style to be much less restrictive.
>>>>
>>>> http://daddytypes.com/archive/workman-utilikilt.jpg
>>>
>>> But what do you wear under it?
>>
>> It's also not as hot as a vest...or is it?
>
> I'd like to imagine some cute young pretty ladies would find me "hot" if I were to wear it.
>
Reminds me of a joke.
"If I had a dollar for every woman who found me repulsive, they
wouldn't."
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com