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Marcus · 04-22-2012, 04:46 AM

99% of guys here use VDE insulated drivers all the time, why wouldn't you use anything else?

chewy · 04-22-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

99% of guys here use VDE insulated drivers all the time, why wouldn't you use anything else?

Because in America merely being in the possesion of an insulated tool means you must be working live

Going_Commando · 04-22-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chewy

Because in America merely being in the possesion of an insulated tool means you must be working live

I don't know what you're talking about. Live work isn't safe!

I have both sets because it seemed like a good idea at the time when I placed an order with amazon. Plus I don't want to put the insulated tools through the abuse that my regular screwdrivers receive. I still use a Klein square shank 4" screwdriver for the brunt of my work, so the Weras are for more specialized tasks.

chewy · 04-24-2012, 03:46 AM

Cleaning out my Veto XXL-F loving how many tools I can fit inside it.

chewy · 04-24-2012, 04:26 AM

What's on the otherwise of the Veto.

chewy · 04-24-2012, 04:27 AM

What's in my Diamondbacks -

chewy · 04-24-2012, 04:30 AM

All random parts, screws and drywall dust removed and ready to roll.

Frank Mc · 04-24-2012, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chewy

All random parts, screws and drywall dust removed and ready to roll.

Hey Chewy

Hows the new Veto bag ...???

I thought the XXL-F was a chippie,s bag...???

Frank

chewy · 04-24-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Mc

Hey Chewy

Hows the new Veto bag ...???

I thought the XXL-F was a chippie,s bag...???

Frank

Yeah it was designed for chippies but I got it so I could keep my drill and impact in it aswell. I really like it so far, just wish it was 320mm high so I could keep tin snips and squares upright and if the zips were beefier for locking them.

astrodoggie3000 · 04-24-2012, 06:49 AM

What is a chippie? A carpenter... maybe?

Frasbee · 04-24-2012, 07:33 AM

I have the xxl-f. It's been collecting dust for a year now. Would make a good shop bag. I'm too mobile to lug it around all day.

HARRY304E · 04-24-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Frasbee

I have the xxl-f. It's been collecting dust for a year now. Would make a good shop bag. I'm too mobile to lug it around all day.

Yup I think several small bags is better just take what you need.

Unless you like dragging around 100 pounds of tools all day..

bubb_tubbs · 04-24-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HARRY304E

Yup I think several small bags is better just take what you need.

Unless you like dragging around 100 pounds of tools all day..

I actually do drag around pretty well all the hand tools and most of the power tools I own at all times.

I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Nuzzie · 04-24-2012, 04:38 PM

how on earth are you fitting all those longer tools on the pocketed side chewy? If I put too much stuff in front of the pockets then the pockets themselves get compressed and it's hard to put anything in them.

Frasbee · 04-24-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bubb_tubbs

I actually do drag around pretty well all the hand tools and most of the power tools I own at all times.

I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

I had 1 bag in construction, it was the XXL-F, and it was heavy as $hit.

Now I have 4 bags on the job.

1 has my power tools.
1 has my PPE (harness/extra gloves/reflective vest)
1 has an assortment of tools I may or may not need (big channies, extra tape, chisel, plumb bob etc.)
1 is my main wheeled bag which I keep my most commonly used tools in and swap out as needed. I can sit any of the other bags on top of this.

A lot of the guys buy carts. Great for industrial work. But you're not often expected to multitask like you are in commercial construction, so I don't have to keep everything on me.

bubb_tubbs · 04-24-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frasbee

I had 1 bag in construction, it was the XXL-F, and it was heavy as $hit.

Now I have 4 bags on the job.

1 has my power tools.
1 has my PPE (harness/extra gloves/reflective vest)
1 has an assortment of tools I may or may not need (big channies, extra tape, chisel, plumb bob etc.)
1 is my main wheeled bag which I keep my most commonly used tools in and swap out as needed. I can sit any of the other bags on top of this.

A lot of the guys buy carts. Great for industrial work. But you're not often expected to multitask like you are in commercial construction, so I don't have to keep everything on me.

Right now I have:

- a stuffed to the hilt open top Dewalt tote (weighs about 70 lbs)
- a Milwaukee 22" bag with drill/hackzall tools, batteries, charger and bits
- my toolbelt /w the permanent screwdriver/pliers residents, Fluke, impact driver and pouch with random wirenuts/fittings/screws/anti-shorts/whatever else

chewy · 04-24-2012, 04:53 PM

Its a heavy bag but I'm also 6'3 and 300lbs so its all relative. Those aren't all my tools, just the bare minimum I will take to a job. If I'm carpooling in another guys van or something. I put that bag near where I'm working and work out of my toolbelt, either on me, the ladder or the floor depending on the situation.

chewy · 04-24-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuzzie

how on earth are you fitting all those longer tools on the pocketed side chewy? If I put too much stuff in front of the pockets then the pockets themselves get compressed and it's hard to put anything in them.

I lay them neatly in front, the base stretches after a while, just the snips, long file, 2 clamps, and 2 squares. The rivet gun has a swivel head so can fit standing up.

Nuzzie · 04-24-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chewy

I lay them neatly in front, the base stretches after a while, just the snips, long file, 2 clamps, and 2 squares. The rivet gun has a swivel head so can fit standing up.

Oh ok, guess a few of those things are shorter than I thought. Good to know that it stretches but at the moment my 400mm level is the only thing sitting there.

chewy · 04-24-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuzzie

Oh ok, guess a few of those things are shorter than I thought. Good to know that it stretches but at the moment my 400mm level is the only thing sitting there.

Not sure it would stretch too much further than that, the squares and clamps are staggered so the max distance is only like 25mm from the front pocket.