MDShunk

[RANT] I've come to the conclusion that nobody makes a set of bags that I can get more than a year out of. [/RANT]

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John

I’m in the “Frank” category, in that I put everything in my pockets and carry around various tool bags. I used tool pouches for to long and use them now ONLY when absolutely necessary. Plus I hate walking around looking like a Christmas Tree.
Try pants pockets.

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randomkiller

I keep my tools spread out between a Carhartt apron, a Klein pouch, several bags, and a couple boxes and assorted plastic buckets.

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Speedy Petey

I use a Carhartt apron for house roughs. I have my Oxidental Leather pouches for everything else.

Ask any pro contractor about Oxy Leather. They all say the same thing. The BEST!

walkerj

I go through a bag a year. I just got all the different color klein zipper bags. They are SWEET. I find it helps to keep stuff in smaller bags in one big bag. Less holes are made by screwdrivers and such. I can categorize stuff in each bag. But as far as working, I'm all aout the pockets, plus the holes i make in my pants ar a good reason for the ole lady to keep the new pants comin in!

walkerj

I watched a coworker catch his toolpouch, fully loaded with everything, on the springs for an attic door. His pants were pulle down in front of the GC. It was hillarious

Bkessler

For me if your tools are not on your not workiing! Although I don't where them in people's home. I hate whacking there walls right in front of the home owners! I where a klein pouch a carpenters bag on the left and a home depot nail apron in front. I also care several other bags for small tools and screws, I have a 1/4 20 bag, a 3/8 bag, a 6 & 8 -32 bag, A bag with all wood srews of varios sizes and a bag of self tappers of various sizes. For commercial work I like to have one of the blue part trays with a handle in the middle and two deep wells onthe sides.

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kbsparky

I have, and my wife goes nuts repairing all the holes in my pockets!

For now, I use a specially modified 5-gallon bucket.

brian john

I use a tech briefcase, they last about a year, BECAUSE I sit on them which works as I sit on the end which supports my big tushie. Then my employees or a customer sees me sitting on it next thing I know they have bent it to HECK.

bobbyho

Try the Veto Pro Pac. I have the mid size for my electrical stuff and the smaller bag for my voice and data stuff. They are expensive but bulletproof. You can see everything you have and they don't flop over with a sharp turn of the truck.

gilbequick

WOW those veto bags are EXPENSIVE. They look nice but man I just can't justify that.

randomkiller

Up your hourly rate and youll be fine, you can get the whole set in no time. Oh and dont forget an alarm fro the truck.

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John

Mine does too...plus sometimes I get my tools cleaned for free when the pants are washed.

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JohnJ0906

I use a Klien leather pouch right side, and a Craftsman (I know...) 4-pocket nylon nail pouch left side. Both last for years.

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Jon Thunda

I found that the carhartt duck tool pants were the best for my uses. I bought small leather holsters for the pockets to keep the insides from wearing out. Unfortunately this style of pants has been discontinued so I've slowly been getting readjusted to useing a small tool pouch.

bigredc222

I put everything in bags. I have about 8 parachut bags for hardware, wire nut, fittings etc. I organize my tools in about 6 small klein bags in a big bag. I have all my power tools in bags. They pack better. I use a pickup, space is tight.

randomkiller

Just a real bag man huh ?

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