Is a tool-vest 'too much' look-wise?

[DavidJ91]

I'm expected by my boss to be kitted out with some tools (screwdrivers at least) and somewhere to hold them while working for efficiency on site.

To me, a toolbelt/pouch seems likely to keep falling down and also can look a bit of a mess when filled with an array of tools, making the action of switching tools more difficult, whereas a tool-vest would look and feel better as there are specific holders for specific tools.

However, me being a mere, inexperienced apprentice, would a tool-vest (specifically the CK technician's vest) make me look like an ar*ehole?

Thoughts?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I wouldn't give a monkey's what anyone else thinks about the way I look.
If you think the tool vest will do the job, then go for it.

 

[nickblake]

Nicely said spin if you feel they are good then go for it i have used them for certaing jobs in the past ,especially on top of scaffolding where i had my toos clipped on small bungees
go for it mate

 

[mogga]

they are great for certain jobs load em up n go BUT dont forget to take it off when not using it thats when you look like a dork

 

[BicMac]

tool belt, you can usually tighten them up so don't have to be falling down, will hold a hammer a lot better than a vest, "as there are specific holders for specific tools." which you wont be needing to lump around with you 99% of time, tool belt with hammer loop, good sized pouch with at least couple of compartments, so you can carry what your using and keep a bunch of fixings handy, also a tool-belt can be added to, I have battery drill pouch I can add and remove as necessary

 

[RWJ]

It's up to you.... If you feel a tool vest would suit you then go for it... Don't take any notice of those who take the Michael. Even if they do say you look like Bill Oddy or a fisherman.
To be honest you'll probably use it for a few weeks then the novelty will wear off. Just like all those pouches and tool belts I have brought in the past.

 

[High Tower]

Good trousers with good holster pockets and a clip on hammer loop, load it up son!!

 

[Guest123]

The snickers ones are pretty cool,if a bit expensive!

Tool Vests

 

[millwall ken]

I'm expected by my boss to be kitted out with some tools (screwdrivers at least) and somewhere to hold them while working for efficiency on site.

To me, a toolbelt/pouch seems likely to keep falling down and also can look a bit of a mess when filled with an array of tools, making the action of switching tools more difficult, whereas a tool-vest would look and feel better as there are specific holders for specific tools.

However, me being a mere, inexperienced apprentice, would a tool-vest (specifically the CK technician's vest) make me look like an ar*ehole?

Thoughts?

Who gives a flying **** what you look like on a building site; its not a fashion parade. Tool vests are very useful, particularly when on ladders, towers etc. FACT ALSO: THE WEARING OF TOOL BELTS SHOULD BE BANNED, AS THEY ARE A KNOWN CONTRIBUTOR TO BACK PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY SIATICA.

 

[millwall ken]

the snickers ones are pretty cool,if a bit expensive!

tool vests

worth every penny

 

[truckster]

Who gives a flying f*** what you look like on a building site; its not a fashion parade. Tool vests are very useful, particularly when on ladders, towers etc. FACT ALSO: THE WEARING OF TOOL BELTS SHOULD BE BANNED, AS THEY ARE A KNOWN CONTRIBUTOR TO BACK PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY SIATICA.

Agree,agree,agree. As a sufferer of the rampant sciatic nerve I would say keep away from the tool belt. You load them up so you are carrying god knows what around and all the while it's doing your back in, if you are a youngster you probably won't notice but when you get to old fartdom like me you will find out all about it.

Thats why Tommy Walsh wears those stupid braces on his, now he does look like an ****!

 

[RWJ]

Agree,agree,agree. As a sufferer of the rampant sciatic nerve I would say keep away from the tool belt. You load them up so you are carrying god knows what around and all the while it's doing your back in, if you are a youngster you probably won't notice but when you get to old fartdom like me you will find out all about it.

Thats why Tommy Walsh wears those stupid braces on his, now he does look like an ****!

REALLY!!!!

I ain't ever wearing a tool belt again.... Not with my sciatic nerve that makes me take tramadol on a regular basis!!

 

[1shortcircuit]

Who gives a flying f*** what you look like on a building site; its not a fashion parade.

So true, ALL SHOW = NO GO!!!

Tool Belts and Tool Vests can be very useful.

I have found in the past that the tool belt can also be a pain in the a**e in certain situations.

I now prefer to keep my well organised small open tool box close to my side. My tool belt goes everywhere in my van so that should I need to go up a ladder then I can load it with the tools that are needed to do that particular job.

It's all too easy to load these belts up unnecessarily and when you're walking around a Domestic Premises you look like bit of a k**b when the pouches are knocking things over or stopping you from getting through a loft hatch.

I think of the two the tool vest would probably be more practical however I do wonder if they present the problem of screwdrivers stabbing you?

 

[Paul.M]

Horses for courses imo, use the correct tool for the job. Tool vest for sites and a small tool box for households. I use a small tool box for fault finding/first inspection. Wife calls it my sandwich box but I don't care, it holds all the screwdrivers I need, term blocks/wagos, few clips, multi-meter and your away, no need to carry your full tool box.

A tool vest would have been very useful the other week whilst working in a night club on the air conditioning units, 3 floors, control panel top floor, units on each floor and outside. A vest would have saved me stuffing everything that I needed into my tool pockets in my dickies trousers.

 

[rmc86uk]

I'm expected by my boss to be kitted out with some tools (screwdrivers at least) and somewhere to hold them while working for efficiency on site.

To me, a toolbelt/pouch seems likely to keep falling down and also can look a bit of a mess when filled with an array of tools, making the action of switching tools more difficult, whereas a tool-vest would look and feel better as there are specific holders for specific tools.

However, me being a mere, inexperienced apprentice, would a tool-vest (specifically the CK technician's vest) make me look like an ar*ehole?

Thoughts?

I've seen these tool vests when blokes walk on site with their boots polished and bluetooth headset on and they look a right ---. Why don't you just buy some snickers work trousers, a lot of older electricians use the tool belts/pouch and you can put it on and off really quick.

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[millwall ken]

REALLY!!!!

I ain't ever wearing a tool belt again.... Not with my sciatic nerve that makes me take tramadol on a regular basis!!

Read it on a website that was going on about back problems of people who work in construction. And it said that tool belts have a lot to answer for.

 

[DavidJ91]

I've seen these tool vests when blokes walk on site with their boots polished and bluetooth headset on and they look a right ---...

My boots aren't polished and I don't have a bluetooth headset on, so my ----ness won't be at such a high level

 

[part270579]

David use what you think you will be comfortable with. I use a Dewalt leather electricians pouch on a thick, padded velcro adjustable belt with a hammer loop. Keep your tools in your toolbax and only put the ones you need (for the specific job you are doing) in your pouch. That's what I do.

Knowing what you need comes with experience. I keep a hammer, tape, knife, insulation tape, sleeveing, voltstick, crops/ cutter, long nose, pencil, pen and insulated flat and pozi plus a terminal in mine most of the time. Seems alot but it takes up very little space.

 

[Mike F]

As i work in a production enviroment with little room for bulky tool boxes on the factory floor i use one of these Plano PL543T Technic Diagonal Toolbelt | eBay UK not in this colour. But i can get everything i need in there to do my job.

Mike

 

[Adam W]

Again, use what you find easiest to work with. Personally I use the pockets in my trousers (cheapo ones although considering trying these Snickers I've heard so much about).
I only put the tools I need in there, eg for 2nd fixing I'd have a Stanley knife, cable shears, terminal driver, possibly pliers, and a length of sleeving tied around one of the belt loops. If I loaded too many tools in there I either wouldn't be able to move or my trousers would fall down so I'd look more of a fool than wearing a tool vest or pouch, but on the plus side it discourages me from carrying around unnecessary tools.

I think I'd be more concerned about how much I'd sweat under it - I sweat like a pig in a sauna at the best of times so i reckon after a week of wearing a tool vest in this heat it'd stink the place out and I'd give up on it, making it a waste of money.

 

[Liamsparks]

I use good trousers with decent sized holster pockets always been enough for me.

 

[alarm man]

Who gives a flying **** what you look like on a building site; its not a fashion parade. Tool vests are very useful, particularly when on ladders, towers etc. FACT ALSO: THE WEARING OF TOOL BELTS SHOULD BE BANNED, AS THEY ARE A KNOWN CONTRIBUTOR TO BACK PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY SIATICA.

ken,sometimes tool belts look good,:tounge_smile:

 

[alarm man]

I'm expected by my boss to be kitted out with some tools (screwdrivers at least) and somewhere to hold them while working for efficiency on site.

To me, a toolbelt/pouch seems likely to keep falling down and also can look a bit of a mess when filled with an array of tools, making the action of switching tools more difficult, whereas a tool-vest would look and feel better as there are specific holders for specific tools.

However, me being a mere, inexperienced apprentice, would a tool-vest (specifically the CK technician's vest) make me look like an ar*ehole?

Thoughts?

if you turned up like this you might get a bit of stick for a few days..

 

[just add water sparks]

"NO" a toolvest is not too much.I have a lovely hi viz toolvest from Blakader which comes with a lovely matching man/tool bag that can be attached to the vest or toolbelt with a pink coloured velcro and it is an eye catcher i can tell you.I often get up an hour earlier for work and give myself a little spin in the dressing room mirror.I beleive Burtons are breaking into this Market with pleated toolvests and cordura work trousers with turn ups!!!!This is going to be a big thing guys and looking into the near future i can see this getting highly competitive (---) being appropriate!!! lol with chippies,brickies & sparks 1st thing on site.So start decking the catwalk with scaffold planks and yes i do wear a toolvest lol

 

[millwall ken]

ken,sometimes tool belts look good,:tounge_smile:
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Disgusting... And you a Union Rep!!!

 

[SirKit Breaker]

At least a tool vest wont pull yer pants down. I usually end up with the entire contents of the tool bag in my pockets and my pants around my ---, and sometimes my knees. The only down side i see to a vest is getting hot and sweaty.

Cheers............Howard

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Perhaps a diet, or some Tommy Walsh braces?