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.

 

[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.

 

[Danny Gray]

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

Cheers for that. Had almost given up but this looks awesome.

 

[Besoeker]

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

Nice idea.
I have a couple of pairs. Would have been handy for installation work but that wasn't my thing.
I now wear them when I take the dog out. Poo bags, treats, loose change, the folding kind, carrier bags, the cards, etc.

 

[robd]

Always use one for 1st fixing but never 2nd. The geekiest thing I ever did was buy my current one when on holiday in the US...but it is a nice belt!