bubb_tubbs

One of my Kuny's pouches has developed a hole in the bottom big enough for my smaller Weras to fall down so I can't access the handles and I'm looking to replace my rig.

The Borealis from DiamondBack looks pretty good except for it being cordura and I'd much rather have leather if I'm going to be moving up from my apprenticeship-era gear.

Has anybody seen any comparable rigs from anywhere else, as far as number of pockets, drill holster availability, etc are concerned? I'm the kind of guy that likes having the option of carrying a bunch of stuff on my hips if I'm doing 8' or 10' ladder work so I don't have to come down until I'm finished.

I've tried Occidental Leather and their screwdriver loops are too large (hate when handles fall inside) plus their fastener pouch configurations suck.

Edit: After searching for a few hours at different vendors I found that Oxy offers more than one electrician-oriented tool pouch and the second is far superior to the first for what I'd like. The Big Oxy fastener pouch is more or less what I'm looking for there as well, so I may try them out if nobody has any other suggestions.

Acadian9

Personally, I like the Ideal Tough Tote pouch. Lots of room (for me at least) and it has 10 screwdriver loops, all of which are small enough so the Wera handles won't fall through. It's fairly pricey ($100 at my companies supplier) but it's got a Lifetime Warranty.

bubb_tubbs

I really liked this one as well. Several of our apprentices have them. It's a toss-up between that and the Oxy but I think I like the overall config of the Oxy better, even if the exterior loops aren't as tight.

HARRY304E

This one is good and is the one i use.

http://www.bestbelt.com/product/elec...-toolbelt.html

http://www.bestbelt.com/product/elec...toolbelts.html

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bubb_tubbs

This is what I was looking at:





With optional suspender system.

chewy

Jebus I'm glad I didnt get that pouch, thats the first time I have seen it on the angle, they make it look alot more organised in the pic where its fully of tools and where would I hide my lolles?

BuzzKill

Klein leather pouches...mine's ten years in and holding tough.

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bubb_tubbs

Well, my 8" S2 and chiseldriver will fit in the front corner loops, then P2, S1, 1/4" flat and cabinet tips in the small loops across the inner front, diagonals, linesmen, needlenose and strippers in the front pockets.

I can see exactly where I'd put my folding knife, torpedo level, folding keyhole saw. Impact bits across the top.

That leaves the two back loops open for a set of Knipex cobras and plierswrench if I need it.

Most of the optional job-specific stuff (like one or two tools) I just jam in the pouch haphazardly anyways, since it sticks up far enough that I can see it.




Just no. It's an organizational nightmare.

BuzzKill

I shot this years ago and some tools are gone and others added but it works great for me: nut drivers up front, next to them I have needle nose and dykes and wiggie, in the back I have a meter and next to it my crimpers, lineman's and channellocks and on the sides a flathead and phillips and a sheetrock saw and 11n1. It's perfect!

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bubb_tubbs

Right now I'm trying to figure out where to stash my meter. I'll probably end up having to order a holster for it so it doesn't take up real estate.

All I have are a 337 and 179 (I need DC voltage on my testers) so they don't fit in the right hip tool pouch.


That looks like complete chaos to me. I'd go nuts.

BuzzKill

...and oh yeah: strippers on the front and pencils/sharpies next to them!

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bubb_tubbs

Wow... after shipping the DB set is nearly $90 cheaper than the Oxy, customizable, and better organized.

The waters have been thoroughly muddied.

HARRY304E

What is the "DB" set? Have a link?

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http://www.toolbelts.com/borealis.php



It's mostly due to shipping options.

A lot of the Oxy dealers want far too much for shipping and taxes for Canada even though the list price is cheaper than DiamondBack.

chewy

Thats primarily why I went with mine, was going to get a set of Oxys due to the waiting list on DB's but worked out more expensive once shipping was added from Ace Tool, the only place that ships Oxys outside the US.

HARRY304E

You need a friend just over the border...

You don't have any stores Toronto area that carry's that stuff?

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HARRY304E

Try this site free shipping in the USA on orders over $199 It looks like they will still charge you but maybe they are cheaper.

http://www.toolbarn.com/occidental-5036.html

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bubb_tubbs

Doesn't have Canada as an option for shipping.

It's still $350 before taxes and shipping there though.

Going_Commando

I run the same rig, and my layout is similar, except I keep my beater and good Klein screwdrivers in the loops on one side, and my 1/4 or 5/16 nutdriver and a Wera phillips in the loops on the other side. I am also left handed, so the layout works out the opposite of yours. I like it since it keeps me from carrying tooo many tools on my hip, but the pockets are versatile enough that I can swap out tools for the ones I need at the moment. I also think I am going to go back to a nail apron for fasteners and lose the Occi fastener pouch. Too phuckin big. Why over burden yourself and tax your shoulders and back more than you need to?

Acadian9

http://www.atlas-machinery.com/categ...nd-Accessories

Pretty much the whole Oxy line-up. If it's not readily in-stock, I'm sure they can order it in. Right on the subway line too!