I've also got a Diamondback set. I always forget the names of the different bags, but I believe my left pouch is what you've got on your right. Wish I had the covered pouch at the top though, as that is where I carry spare bits and if I'm not careful they spill! On my right side I have a pouch with fewer big pockets but has more tool slots. Absolutely love the hammer sleeve, and my M4 Martinez hammer that I carry in it! Great video!
If you a contractor can you hook me up with a job ? I live in vegas but i have a little bit of money saved up to move anywhere , only thing i know is labor but if you can give me the chance to be a apprentice ILL DO IT :) i have tools as well
With Ryan's th-cam.com/users/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
Great review of what you're using. I've had the same tool belt for 30+ years (with the exception of the belt as we all seem to gain a little extra weight as we get older) and it works for what I need but then I'm not crawling around on the project like you are. The one thing I'll have to add is that hammer sling. What a great idea. Thanks for all the info.
When your tools are in the same spot every time, reaching for them becomes second nature. Not having to think increases efficiency. A good set of bags really increases production. I use Occidental OxyLights. I like them because they have stiff pouches that hold their shape, but you’re spot on when you say that this style of bag is a pain when you’re working inside (banging on door jambs, etc). But for framing they’re great. I use shoulder straps to help distribute the weight, but if I’m working above my head I take the straps off because they add stress to your shoulders when your arms are up high. One thing you didn’t touch on...where do you stash your drill driver when you’re up in the air working? Does it go in the big pouch on your right side, or do you use some sort of auxiliary hook? Keep up the great videos.
@@RRBuildings Im looking for a good solution to the impact belt storage also. I've always just hooked on my belt but I was recently putting on a roof and I had my gun fall off my belt multiple times....pissed me off to no end. Put a little ding in the roof each time....super lame! Heard about something called "The Gorilla Hook" im pretty tempted to try. Thanks for the great content. Aloha from hawaii!
Excellent Vid !!! My Diamondback outfits are from 2000 and 2004. My first set was the UFO with 6" back belt. 2nd set was the Remodeler with 4" belt. The Ultimate Framer's Outfit is still all there and working great. I only used it for 10 years or so. I got the Remodeler because Jim was out of UFO's when I needed another tool belt for a remote job I was working. I REALLY like the side by side fastener pouches on your Grande !! My short arms have a challenge reaching nails or screws in my smallest/lowest fastener pouch. I use an aluminum framing square that I shortened to 8" and 14" all the time, I just can't even build without an 8" hooked flat bar and I carry a cats paw. All those are carried in the Flat Bar Sleeve on the left/fastener side. Hammer tacker goes in either back of bags sewn hammer loop. Chaulk box goes in the far right pouch . Framing hammer goes in the hammer sleeve. Screw gun bits in the (secret) pocket. 4 way screw driver. Tape has always been in the top right hand pouch. But I'm going to try it in the top pouch , fastener side. . I cut the stitching on the back of the main pouch , tool side for my screw gun/ impact driver. Then resewed the parts that needed resewed. Screw gun goes in , motor down, chuck poking out the back of the pouch. Its IMPOSSIBLE for it to fall out and bean someone walking or working below. And its not in the way crawling under a house or bobing thru trusses, climbing ladders ect. I always have a pair of Klein rod busters pliers on my tool side. Utility knife, pencils , sharpy, crayon. As I'm old and work with alot of rough cut full size lumber. I use lots of 20s so I carry 20s, 16s, and 8s in successive pouches on the fastener side. Bigger spikes in the tail bag if needed. Or lots of roofing screws depending on what I'm doing. For roofs, alot of my framing tools stay OFF the roof. Sorry this is so long winded. But you did ask 😀 Again, great vid. I'm going to check out the Grande fastener bag .
nice bag, like the hammer sleeve as long it is easy to get the hammer in and out....one tool missing however... the flat pry bar that is maybe 10 inches long one eight of a inch thick tapered down to maybe a 64th...usually associated with painting tools ....you can use it as a shim , a wedge, a chisel, a pry bar to get into tight areas, you would use it to pry off shoe mold, window stop, or as a scraper ....many uses
Absolute beginner DIYer wood projects guy with a canvas carpenter apron here. I must say that I would never have gone very far without the speed square, pencil, tape measure, and hammer. Must have gear! Great video. Always learning from this channel.
Great video! I totally agree on just spending the money to do it right, love my Diamondbacks. I'm fortunate to live close enough to their warehouse to just drive there. After I discovered them I drove there and the owner did a custon setup for me, super cool guy ! Totally crazy how much our bags and their contents are ! Same bags, hammer, torpedo level, knife and chalk line. You're making me crazy jealous with the square though...hadn't seen those. Keep making great videos!
One little addition I have on my tool belt is a magnetic band. It is great for holding a few special fasteners for a short time. If you put them in a pocket they get lost in with the other fasteners. Things do tend to get knocked off of it if you aren't careful so it's not good for long term storage. I also like a pry bar with wide flat end on one side and a nail digger on the other. I did a video about my tools if you are interested.
James Stanlake I too love the tajima plumb bob it settles so much quicker than the brass Veritas one I have too. I also have an inkline from them which I struggled to get on with at first I then realised the string was through the sponge wrong not looked back since. Chalk box next I think,
Building houses and barns the past 20 years and love it. I tell my guys you’re not on the clock if your tool belt ain’t on! My standard for the past 20 years... All leather 4 pocket tool bag on left side, it’s @ 13 years old, (Home Depot) still strong. On my 2nd padded leather belt in @13 years. I bought all 8 clearance steel wire hammer loops for 1 dollar a piece, haven’t worn out the first one in @ 10 years. Hammer only on right side unless carrying Paslode nailer or Milwaukee impact with it. Estwing 16 oz and 22 oz no elbow problems in 20 plus years, lucky. (Sometimes large snips go in a second wire loop.) In the bag: Swanson speed square 16’ tape or 35’ tape, depending on job Chalk line, (Milwaukee now) One carpenter pencil Nail set Stanley utility knife with rope loop Assorted Impact driver bits Mini pry bar Fasteners depending on job only, don’t like the added weight of “what if’s” Occasional job specific tools: Bosch distance laser 3/4 chisel T bevel Aviation snips Electrical tools Never have needed two bags, ever. I like the right side free to carry lumber, nail gun, impact, or just about anything heavy in my hand with nothing in the way. Lastly, a t shirt with a POCKET! Love the video, thanks.
LIKE YOUR INSIGHTS,,,,WE ALSO DO A LOT OF LIGHT GA. METAL WORK AND FOR YEARS HAVE USED THE IRWIN LONG CUT SNIPS,WOULD NEVER USE THOSE WISS SHORTIES FOR METAL PANELS,,,GIVES YOU A NICE CLEAN ,FAST CUT,,HANDLES SAME LENGHT AS YOURS,,,GIVE THEM A TRY ...I THINK YOU'LL LIKE EM
An apron indoors for second fix, so as not to damage door linings plasterwork etc,(pencil, block plane, punch and sliding bevel) hammer and saw at cutting station,to be used as required, drill driver also there. Outside, the usual four pouch belt with utility knife,plumb bob, and hammer separate on belt (always a swinging hammer loop) two pouches for fixings,two for whatever small tools I think I need.Because I don’t like carrying too much, I tend to carry a bucket with a hook on the handle, to,hang somewhere convenient when working off the ground, that will have the drill driver. nail puller etc when I don’t need them. I always feel that I carry too many tools and should think it out better but never do !! When I started on farm buildings, in the dim and distant.. between three of us us we had three hammers,one old 9”circular saw, a sharp punch for corrugated iron,a 2’ crowbar,and a rats nest of old extension leads, Oh and an antique Wolf electric drill and an enormous Yankee screwdriver. that’s all. We built five100’x50’ cowsheds from June to December that year ! I forgot the non ratcheting half inch drive ratchet and one socket, and the one drill bit we had, Tool belts? don’t make me laugh, they were expensive and what have you got pockets for ? the only chance you had for a smoke was while you were sorting your nails heads up to go in your jacket pockets! !! Wet gear ? yes it was...
Leather Occidentals and a nylon Occidental rig. Use at different times. Set up for both is the same. Left bags: 1-1/2 beater chisel, 3 nail sets, speed square, combination square, nail puller, various bits and trim screws. Right bags: Tajima chalk reel, Stanley Fat Max 30', long 3/16 punch for driving out hinge pins and other things, at least 3 carpenter pencils & sometimes a retractable Sharpie. Vaughn 20 oz wood handle hammer in separate hammer loop on back right side. Suspension rig transfers between either set of bags. 35 years as a carpenter...
A few things I carry that I didn't see: 1) Stanley makes a great little 1 inch plane that's always in my bag - EXTREMELY handy for finish work. 2) Side cutters - maybe I missed them, they're pretty common 3) very small items I find I need a lot: tweeters, nail clippers and a single cell AAA flash light. I carry less tape than most - I rarely need to measure more than 20', and find I need to replace it a couple times a year anyway, so day to day I just carry a regular 25' Stanley, but keep a longer one around if needed. Also instead of multiple screw drivers ,I carry one small reversable, and for any real torque I use a drill. Cheers
Great video. I used carry cheap screw drivers as well but have went the other way now. I carry snap on screw drivers. I don’t lose them Might be the cost but they stand out with the color. I use the green handles. Love them. And nobody else gets to use them unless they carry the same. I am going to look at changing bags and have been look for a different hammer. So thanks for the info
I work in new construction installing central heat and air and Midwest is my to go to snips. Well worth the money. Malco makes really great sheet metals tools as well.
I have a light setup of custom leather holsters that I make for each tool. I do finewood working, furniture making and what amounts to finish carpentry. I carry a sharpie and a carpenters pencil, long thin 4" marking knife, Leatherman Wave with a philps bit in it, 0.5mm Rotring 800 mechanical pencil, Staedtler Mars Plastic 528 50 Eraser holder, Short scoring/utility knife with a 2" blade, a small light weight 16' tape ( I have much longer tapes in my bag if needed), 12" Incra ruler and last is my Carhartt workpants which have a good number of belt loops. I need to be very accurate in my work and having the tools I need for quick lay out on me is important. I work in a shop environment but I'm not always close to my work station if I'm at a machine that is on the opposite side of the building. I work on the principle that if something feels heavy it is heavy, I don't want something like that on my hip all day. So I try to keep the items I carry to a minimum and make them as light as I can.
Great video of of your belt setup! For a place for drill bits I use a bahco rubber bit holder, you clip it to your belt holder, holds 20 . easy fast access, instead of taking all of them to your palm and searching for the right one.
I used a 22 oz Estwing while working for a renovation contractor about 20 years ago. Ended up with carpal tunnel and lost time. I invested in a Martinez hammer this year and appreciate it. I like your tool bag displacement however I need the suspender option for better support.
I have an original Jim Skelton tool bag from back in the day when he was making them . This bag still works well and is almost identical to the Diamond Back . You cant beat a good tool belt . Also have a few Stiletto nail beaters . Good stuff. My T-Bone is still going strong after 15+ years. Only complaint I have is the soft grip handle does not slide well into the hammer sleeve . I eventually cut the sleeve portion off and now just have the hammer loop on both sides of the belt . Think I need the titanium square now .
I was trying to remember Jim's last name and couldn't, Thank you. I also had a problem with the Stilleto rubber(?) handle in my sleeve . So I stuck with my wood handles. Love my hammer sleeve !! Maybe on the new Diamondback hammer sleeves the material is different as he doesn't have any problem with his Martineze going in and out of the hammer sleeve.
Looks like a great set of bags. For remodels/weird installs I always have a set of channel lock side cutters for pulling/cutting all sorts of fasteners, and a 25mm olfa knife, and if i had to carry one screwdriver it would be a pic quic, which also has you covered for those "just need to pull one random mismatched screw" occasions.
I suggest putting all ur bits in the small holder when ya grab a set of 8-10 of the same. I keep 2 sets on me at all time and keep every bit under the sun that I need in those two little pieces of delight.
I've got a similar setup with the same tools. Occidental Leather bag, Vaughn California Framer Hammer. One thing I've noticed about the Stabila level is that the magnets sit a little proud, throwing it off a bit. No biggy for rough framing but I think I spent $70 on it. Wondering if anyone else noticed that. A slight titter totter when I sit that level on a flat plane. Anyway, thanks for sharing what you keep in your pouches and why you got what you got
I almost bought the set of prototype Martinez tools, opted out for just the original Stiletto set though, bit pricey to get my hands on them up here in Canada. For those who dont know, Martinez is Stiletto. The original owner and designer of Stiletto titanium tools before Milwaulkee bought them out to mass produce them. You'll get the same quality (if not better) than Stiletto, with newer designs and technology.
My favorite part of this video was when you are showing the hammer sleeve!😉 I love my Stiletto hammers and that Martinez square is on my birthday list. Thanks for the video.
Bessey snips are the best you can find, the d29s are great they also make some smaller mini ones that are handy. Cleanest most precise cutting snips I've used hands down. I use Occidental leather nylon bags with suspenders and a dalluge 16oz titanium hammer. 25ft fat max or 30ft standard Stanley. 50%/50% rough vs finish carpentry so fairly variable setup. Olfa makes great snap blade knives. Tajima makes some great snap blade and retractable utility knives and hands down best chalk boxes.
I’ve been wearing the same pair of diamond backs for 15 years or so. I figure I got at least a few more years left in my right hand pouch and even more years on the left. Worth every penny
Something I carry and never seen anyone else with is a small pair of tweezers on a cord. Great for little splinters. You can feel for the cord in your pouch and pull one handed and it’s out then use to remove splinter or whatever.
Great video R. I have been remodeling for over 40 years and have been through regular leather, suede, fabric, Occidental, you name it for tool belts and pouches. My favorite to date is the Bjornlader tool vest. Its about 100.00 not tool bulky, organized real well and not too too hot in the summer. The closest to this is the Atlas but so much more money. I like small pouches for remodeling, not big and bulky for hitting into kitchen cabinets, doors entrances, etc. I did buy a separate hammer holster instead of the built in loop. Yea and about that 250.00 speed square. Man that looks good but I don't know how my Swansons, Empires, and Stanleys would feel about that, lol. Thanks again RR, I am now subscribed and looking forward to more videos. Al from Maryland.
I carry a Milwaukee fast back flip razor. The blade stays put and I never had one slide out while slicing stuff. Tired of those slide razors because sometimes they slide out a little in my bag after a while and I've reached into my bags for my tape and the caught the tip of the razor under the nail of my trigger finger. I also have a 1" Dewalt chisel with the serrated side strike, works good on osb and smart siding. Occasionally, I carry my Vaughn ridge builders axe while I'm working on logs to use as natural posts and beams along with my Stihl saw. With that said, I carry files, flat and round to sharpen my tools. The chisel and axe both keep their edges though. Sometimes I carry my 12" hunting knife on my bags while I'm working near mountain lion territory, I don't want to be a snack. Awesome set up on your tool belt.
Dimond Backs are the best bags! Had a set of occidental's for about 6yrs they were awesome. But I will never go back. Hammer sleeve is unmatched. Bought a pair before the company was sold to new owners, think new owners changed a couple of things including the PRICE! OMG! (Hope mine last forever) They don't put tool holder's in the big pocket (on the tool bag side) anymore, I think that's a mistake. But over all still would not change bags.
Yah my daily carry is half that, chalk line, pencil, marker, tape, square (speed and small combanation, knife, milwaukee needle nose electrician plier (great versatile tool, fits nicely in pouch), hammer (of course) plus a 3", and 6" inch magnetic bit holder, as well as a 6" solid bit. (All #8 Robertsons), and a kreg jig pocket drill bit ( another very versatile tool) , and a center punch. In an a nicely worn Task Leather belt, which is getting ragged after 10 years. Plan on purchasing the occidental 7 bag framer soon.
I use my tool pouch that has lineman pliers which are Kliens. I have a 11 in one screw driver/ nutdriver that is Milwaukee, Greenlee side cuts, Commercial Electic Insulated flat and Phillip's head screw drivers. Klien wire strippers and Klien 4 in one needle nose pliers.
I've been rocking diamond backs for over twenty years. I think I'm on my third set. My original ones are still being used by former employees somewhere. The biggest problem is the coated hammer handles like ti- bones don't slide freely into the hammer sleeve. Does the
My favorite utility knife is stanley 2-10-550. It’s on amazon. I was able to find it cheaper in the Chicago area for 20 bucks. It has a huge capacity for extra blades inside. I can hold almost 2 dozen blades in it.
I feel like Aussies generally keep it pretty basic unless they're doing a fix. But 90% of my work I have a tape, pencil, hammer, knife, chisel, square and chalk line that's it
MiscRider same here, I don’t do construction anymore but back when I would I would use the exact same thing which is a hammer, tape, pencil, speed square, knife, chalk line. I never carried chisel but every now and then I would carry a torpedo
I'm the same, maybe he has need of all that extra weight on his jobs. I'm never going to drop $250 on a speed square though, it's the most suicidal tool in my bag, I can't find a way to keep the damned thing where it belongs.
@@jasonc3522 I’ve had the titanium Martinez square for a year now and it’s honestly no different from a normal square just a few nice features but not completely superior over a nice Swanson square.
A few things I carry that you dont: nail sets, beater chisel, a small prybar and that Kreg Multi-mark. My partner carries a 5 in 1 painter tool and I sometimes carry a Milwaulle 11 in 1 screwdriver.
Looking at it and comparing it to the trusty Swanson seems like you can scribe up to 5.5, has an additional 45-degree slot and the level on the heel. That and it is titanium would hate to climb down and pick it up off the garage slab after a fifteen-foot drop. the thing damn near cost more than one of my Hitachi nail gun.
Using some McGuire Nicolas leather bags right now. Had them for about 3 years and I am needing to replace them. The problem though, and the reason I keep them limping along, is that I can't find a setup close to what I like.
I have a "traditional" leather pouched tool belt that a few of my faculty bought to keep on hand the small tools we always needed on hand in the classroom workshop. I used it on and off both at work and while renovating our house, but not so keen on its layout having all the pouches together, so either on one side or the other. Been looking for a good non-leather one and I've seen some that are more customisable like yours, but haven't taken the plunge yet.
I prefer a komelon self lock tape. You can extend it out as far, if not farther than a Fatmax before the tape breaks over. I hate all other tapes that you have to push a lever down to lock the tape. I like only needing a button to retract the tape!
I've been taking Noassitol tablets from a young age so I always used suspenders or the bag would be around my ankles. Now I prefer the Blaklader vest style bag but I'm manly millwork and trim, doubt they would stand up to the 20p nails.
I have a set of Occidental Lights. They are 17 years old. The only thing I have changed is the belt. I had to downsize twice due to losing losing weight. The bags remain the same as far as setup goes.
👍I have started running 2 awls for set out and framing and haven't looked back. Also could you think about doing a video just on cuts and joins and overlaps with your metal work. Tips for left right and straight snips. I have never really done and roofing and metalwork so I'm at a basic level. Thanks again
Im a carpenter in the business since 01'. After 17 years i have found this to be the best setup for remodeling/ handyman work. It wouldnt be the ideal setup for a framer though. 22 oz. framing hammer ( for trim and rough), yellow snips, speed square, 2 pencils, cheap flat and phillips screwdriver, random drill and driver bits, whatever fasteners i am using, side cutters, 2 nailsets, needle nose, 25' fat max, small trim flat bar, semi sharp beater chisel, chalk line. Thats what ive found as my best setup to be my best money making tool like you said. Never looking saying " Where did i leave this."
Most people like occidentals. They're too bulky for me. I love my Diamondback bags. I use them for framing and trim work. I like that they keep all my tools in place.
I've got a cheap Taurus Super Yankee copy. I've had it about 18 months now and its all worn in and moving better, but its not great. The pouches keep getting chock full of sawdust and they don't fit the tools I carry in the best way. I don't carry a lot, on the right side just my Estwing swing press, Fat Max demo chisel, Milwaukee nail bar, 3 sizes of nail punch and my 8m Fat Max (only because the clip disappeared off it, and has now gone for a walk so replaced with a Lufkin 8m Nite Eye), and on the left side, Tajima (or Olfa, whichever one appears that morning) snap knife, 600mm Good Rule, Estwing nail nippers and my speed square. Pencils go wherever I put them, which is usually on the ground, under a couch, or a bush, or in a gutter, or in the deepest abyss of the van
As a matel framer, most of the time I carry tape measure, snips, impact driver, 2 clamps, hammer, a couple of bits, pencils, sharpie, and a 20cm stainless ruler(have to customize from 30cm or buy a cheap one from 2 dollar shop, I don't know why nobody makes 20cm's ruler, but it's more convenient than 30cm and does more jobs than 15cm). I'll keep the less used tools in another handy tool bag, like grinder, backup batteries, chargers, laser, chalk line, etc. BTW, I use Buckaroo tool belt, probably the best in Australia.
I’ve got the gator back tool belt. I have the older suspenders for them but would like to try the new ones because the old ones can start to cut into my neck. Other than that it’s been a damn good durable belt for the last year I’ve been using it so far
Have you tried the new(ish) Milwaukee tapes? I recently started using them, and they are actually amazing. Milwaukee have really stepped up their game recently!
For cutting vinyl, I have found Malco alligator snips to be the best, for steel Lenox offset snips. I’ve had great luck with CLC fabric bags. They seem second in quality to the diamondback for non leather toolbelts.
I easy have $250 in my bags that I invested into 20 years ago so they probably would be $400 today. I don’t think they make them anymore but I bought my bags years ago and they were Klein 1000 denier nylon with a padded belt and they look very much like yours. They have worn well and I love them though I’m jealous of your cobra buckle.
Also I have carried a Milwaukee tape It was the most comfortable and enjoyable tape I have ever carried except for the quality unfortunately I had a runaway tape within a week of buying it so I carry a 25’ fatmax
RR buildings, enjoy your videos. I have the occidental leather oxy light belt, enjoy it. Looks like you had the fat lip oxy’s in one video. What did you think of them?
I have the same utility knife. I feel like I share something with a legend now. I'm about to start remodeling my house. This bag might be worth $400 in the long run. Great Toolsday video.
I love the Lenox utility knife. the curve and the round handle makes it very comfortable to push really hard on. Also the non-cast nose you can hammer on is really durable.
Great video thank you I currently have leather occidental trim bags which are nice a m4 which is awesome that square is awesome but it’s a tough price to spend 😬 keep up the great videos 👍🏻
I've been using Occidental Leather framer bags. I enjoyed the video very much. I also enjoy learning what others carry in their nail bags. How about a video of what Greg carries in his?
No awl? I think that was the only thing we carried that you do don't, back in my post frame days. You also run those nice JLG lifts so not near as much hanging/contorting in weird angles trying to put in screws.
35 foot tapes are too much for me, but often the 25 doesn't cut it. I always keep at least four 25s and four 30s in the van. I even have two old silver stanleys in 25 and 30. I do like the fat max 30 over the milwaukee 30, but I prefer the 25 foot milwaukees. I can have all 10 tapes out on a job and still spent 5 minutes looking for my tape lol
Hey there buddy. Do you guys do work under Morton Building Adv also. There is a video out there that is listed as Rick's Farm Shop under that name, and it is a building that you and Greg built last year. The big red and brown building with heated flooring and had the little shep on the inside for the heated floor utilities. Just wondering.
I wear an occidental electrician belt. It has fastener pouch on left and an electrical pouch on right. I remodel a lot and find myself needing pliers, pry bars, scissors and screw drivers a lot. I do not like the hammer loop on the butt, however.
I wear Occidental and I'm on the fence keeping them or making the big jump to Diamondback or Badgers. Since my Occis aren't worn out, they're old but still in great shape, it's hard to justify the expense when I'm not in need at the moment. But a lighter and smaller setup is getting tempting now that I'm in a do all carpenter position at a remodel company.
How about doing the same video on Gregg's tool bag? If different than yours, it will give us a different look. Thanks for the video and for Toolsday...
Let me know what your current bag setup is....Maybe this can be a good place for others to learn
RR Buildings do you have to oil or put something on the tool belt once in a while to maintain it? And if so what do you use?
it's not leather as i see, so i dont think it requiers any maintenance
no I never have
I've also got a Diamondback set. I always forget the names of the different bags, but I believe my left pouch is what you've got on your right. Wish I had the covered pouch at the top though, as that is where I
carry spare bits and if I'm not careful they spill! On my right side I have a pouch with fewer big pockets but has more tool slots. Absolutely love the hammer sleeve, and my M4 Martinez hammer that I carry in it!
Great video!
I have oxytool outbacks love them!
As a contractor I would love to see how your job trailer is set up .
I'll be doing it don't worry...takes a lot of time to make these videos lol
RR Buildings you guys are awesome
If you a contractor can you hook me up with a job ? I live in vegas but i have a little bit of money saved up to move anywhere , only thing i know is labor but if you can give me the chance to be a apprentice ILL DO IT :) i have tools as well
With Ryan's th-cam.com/users/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
I’m just a disabled DIYer (no hate from the professionals, please). I like your videos, this is the second one I’ve seen. Thank you.
Great review of what you're using. I've had the same tool belt for 30+ years (with the exception of the belt as we all seem to gain a little extra weight as we get older) and it works for what I need but then I'm not crawling around on the project like you are. The one thing I'll have to add is that hammer sling. What a great idea. Thanks for all the info.
I had 25 yr estwing elbow.. got a stilletto tbone and never look back.. it’s expensive but your elbow will thank you .. to me comfort is everything..
If you love the tibone, you would love the M1 even more
I think everyone starts with a Plumb hammer from a pass me down, goes Estwing, then knows they are graduated when they get a stilletto
When your tools are in the same spot every time, reaching for them becomes second nature. Not having to think increases efficiency. A good set of bags really increases production. I use Occidental OxyLights. I like them because they have stiff pouches that hold their shape, but you’re spot on when you say that this style of bag is a pain when you’re working inside (banging on door jambs, etc). But for framing they’re great. I use shoulder straps to help distribute the weight, but if I’m working above my head I take the straps off because they add stress to your shoulders when your arms are up high. One thing you didn’t touch on...where do you stash your drill driver when you’re up in the air working? Does it go in the big pouch on your right side, or do you use some sort of auxiliary hook? Keep up the great videos.
usually hooks my belt
@@RRBuildings Im looking for a good solution to the impact belt storage also. I've always just hooked on my belt but I was recently putting on a roof and I had my gun fall off my belt multiple times....pissed me off to no end. Put a little ding in the roof each time....super lame! Heard about something called "The Gorilla Hook" im pretty tempted to try. Thanks for the great content. Aloha from hawaii!
Excellent Vid !!!
My Diamondback outfits are from 2000 and 2004. My first set was the UFO with 6" back belt. 2nd set was the Remodeler with 4" belt. The Ultimate Framer's Outfit is still all there and working great. I only used it for 10 years or so. I got the Remodeler because Jim was out of UFO's when I needed another tool belt for a remote job I was working.
I REALLY like the side by side fastener pouches on your Grande !! My short arms have a challenge reaching nails or screws in my smallest/lowest fastener pouch.
I use an aluminum framing square that I shortened to 8" and 14" all the time, I just can't even build without an 8" hooked flat bar and I carry a cats paw. All those are carried in the Flat Bar Sleeve on the left/fastener side. Hammer tacker goes in either back of bags sewn hammer loop. Chaulk box goes in the far right pouch . Framing hammer goes in the hammer sleeve. Screw gun bits in the (secret) pocket. 4 way screw driver.
Tape has always been in the top right hand pouch. But I'm going to try it in the top pouch , fastener side. . I cut the stitching on the back of the main pouch , tool side for my screw gun/ impact driver. Then resewed the parts that needed resewed. Screw gun goes in , motor down, chuck poking out the back of the pouch. Its IMPOSSIBLE for it to fall out and bean someone walking or working below. And its not in the way crawling under a house or bobing thru trusses, climbing ladders ect.
I always have a pair of Klein rod busters pliers on my tool side. Utility knife, pencils , sharpy, crayon.
As I'm old and work with alot of rough cut full size lumber. I use lots of 20s so I carry 20s, 16s, and 8s in successive pouches on the fastener side. Bigger spikes in the tail bag if needed. Or lots of roofing screws depending on what I'm doing.
For roofs, alot of my framing tools stay OFF the roof.
Sorry this is so long winded. But you did ask 😀
Again, great vid. I'm going to check out the Grande fastener bag .
Quickly becoming one of my favorite TH-cam channels, and Im not even in this line of work!
Same here! I'm just a guy who works around his property but I love this channel. Thanks RR Buildings!!
Id love to see a video on your personal building and the thought behind its design!!!
nice bag, like the hammer sleeve as long it is easy to get the hammer in and out....one tool missing however... the flat pry bar that is maybe 10 inches long one eight of a inch thick tapered down to maybe a 64th...usually associated with painting tools ....you can use it as a shim , a wedge, a chisel, a pry bar to get into tight areas, you would use it to pry off shoe mold, window stop, or as a scraper ....many uses
Absolute beginner DIYer wood projects guy with a canvas carpenter apron here. I must say that I would never have gone very far without the speed square, pencil, tape measure, and hammer. Must have gear! Great video. Always learning from this channel.
Now you’ve gone and done it! I had to purchase the Denali framer tool belt. Hope it’s as good and comfortable as everyone says it is. Lol
This has become my favorite channel. Well done Kyle
Thanks man
Great video! I totally agree on just spending the money to do it right, love my Diamondbacks. I'm fortunate to live close enough to their warehouse to just drive there. After I discovered them I drove there and the owner did a custon setup for me, super cool guy !
Totally crazy how much our bags and their contents are ! Same bags, hammer, torpedo level, knife and chalk line. You're making me crazy jealous with the square though...hadn't seen those.
Keep making great videos!
Mark just offered a preorder
@@RRBuildings registered!
Mate when you spend 10+ hours a day with the thing on nothing beats buying a comfortable and quality bag
I'm on vacation, I go back today and back to work monday... thanks for reminding me of the 10+ hours.. lol
About the same and I like too keep a bag of rufles or any snack I might eat while working
haha perfect
One little addition I have on my tool belt is a magnetic band. It is great for holding a few special fasteners for a short time. If you put them in a pocket they get lost in with the other fasteners. Things do tend to get knocked off of it if you aren't careful so it's not good for long term storage.
I also like a pry bar with wide flat end on one side and a nail digger on the other.
I did a video about my tools if you are interested.
Love Tajima tools. I love their plumb bob. Works in any situation on any material.
James Stanlake I too love the tajima plumb bob it settles so much quicker than the brass Veritas one I have too. I also have an inkline from them which I struggled to get on with at first I then realised the string was through the sponge wrong not looked back since. Chalk box next I think,
You two need to check out plumb lasers, or plate lasers. Cat's ass.
Building houses and barns the past 20 years and love it.
I tell my guys you’re not on the clock if your tool belt ain’t on!
My standard for the past 20 years...
All leather 4 pocket tool bag on left side, it’s @ 13 years old, (Home Depot) still strong.
On my 2nd padded leather belt in @13 years.
I bought all 8 clearance steel wire hammer loops for 1 dollar a piece, haven’t worn out the first one in @ 10 years. Hammer only on right side unless carrying Paslode nailer or Milwaukee impact with it.
Estwing 16 oz and 22 oz no elbow problems in 20 plus years, lucky.
(Sometimes large snips go in a second wire loop.)
In the bag:
Swanson speed square
16’ tape or 35’ tape, depending on job
Chalk line, (Milwaukee now)
One carpenter pencil
Nail set
Stanley utility knife with rope loop
Assorted Impact driver bits
Mini pry bar
Fasteners depending on job only, don’t like the added weight of “what if’s”
Occasional job specific tools:
Bosch distance laser
3/4 chisel
T bevel
Aviation snips
Electrical tools
Never have needed two bags, ever.
I like the right side free to carry lumber, nail gun, impact, or just about anything heavy in my hand with nothing in the way.
Lastly, a t shirt with a POCKET!
Love the video, thanks.
Awesome man glad to hear your elbow is good after all those years using an estwing. Maybe my mistake was starting off with a 28 oz. meat cleaver
LIKE YOUR INSIGHTS,,,,WE ALSO DO A LOT OF LIGHT GA. METAL WORK AND FOR YEARS HAVE USED THE IRWIN LONG CUT SNIPS,WOULD NEVER USE THOSE WISS SHORTIES FOR METAL PANELS,,,GIVES YOU A NICE CLEAN ,FAST CUT,,HANDLES SAME LENGHT AS YOURS,,,GIVE THEM A TRY ...I THINK YOU'LL LIKE EM
An apron indoors for second fix, so as not to damage door linings plasterwork etc,(pencil, block plane, punch and sliding bevel) hammer and saw at cutting station,to be used as required, drill driver also there. Outside, the usual four pouch belt with utility knife,plumb bob, and hammer separate on belt (always a swinging hammer loop) two pouches for fixings,two for whatever small tools I think I need.Because I don’t like carrying too much, I tend to carry a bucket with a hook on the handle, to,hang somewhere convenient when working off the ground, that will have the drill driver. nail puller etc when I don’t need them.
I always feel that I carry too many tools and should think it out better but never do !! When I started on farm buildings, in the dim and distant.. between three of us us we had three hammers,one old 9”circular saw, a sharp punch for corrugated iron,a 2’ crowbar,and a rats nest of old extension leads, Oh and an antique Wolf electric drill and an enormous Yankee screwdriver. that’s all. We built five100’x50’ cowsheds from June to December that year !
I forgot the non ratcheting half inch drive ratchet and one socket, and the one drill bit we had, Tool belts? don’t make me laugh, they were expensive and what have you got pockets for ? the only chance you had for a smoke was while you were sorting your nails heads up to go in your jacket pockets! !! Wet gear ? yes it was...
lol
Leather Occidentals and a nylon Occidental rig. Use at different times. Set up for both is the same. Left bags: 1-1/2 beater chisel, 3 nail sets, speed square, combination square, nail puller, various bits and trim screws. Right bags: Tajima chalk reel, Stanley Fat Max 30', long 3/16 punch for driving out hinge pins and other things, at least 3 carpenter pencils & sometimes a retractable Sharpie. Vaughn 20 oz wood handle hammer in separate hammer loop on back right side. Suspension rig transfers between either set of bags. 35 years as a carpenter...
A few things I carry that I didn't see: 1) Stanley makes a great little 1 inch plane that's always in my bag - EXTREMELY handy for finish work. 2) Side cutters - maybe I missed them, they're pretty common 3) very small items I find I need a lot: tweeters, nail clippers and a single cell AAA flash light.
I carry less tape than most - I rarely need to measure more than 20', and find I need to replace it a couple times a year anyway, so day to day I just carry a regular 25' Stanley, but keep a longer one around if needed. Also instead of multiple screw drivers ,I carry one small reversable, and for any real torque I use a drill.
Cheers
Great video. I used carry cheap screw drivers as well but have went the other way now. I carry snap on screw drivers. I don’t lose them Might be the cost but they stand out with the color. I use the green handles. Love them. And nobody else gets to use them unless they carry the same. I am going to look at changing bags and have been look for a different hammer. So thanks for the info
I work in new construction installing central heat and air and Midwest is my to go to snips. Well worth the money. Malco makes really great sheet metals tools as well.
I have a light setup of custom leather holsters that I make for each tool. I do finewood working, furniture making and what amounts to finish carpentry. I carry a sharpie and a carpenters pencil, long thin 4" marking knife, Leatherman Wave with a philps bit in it, 0.5mm Rotring 800 mechanical pencil, Staedtler Mars Plastic 528 50 Eraser holder, Short scoring/utility knife with a 2" blade, a small light weight 16' tape ( I have much longer tapes in my bag if needed), 12" Incra ruler and last is my Carhartt workpants which have a good number of belt loops. I need to be very accurate in my work and having the tools I need for quick lay out on me is important. I work in a shop environment but I'm not always close to my work station if I'm at a machine that is on the opposite side of the building. I work on the principle that if something feels heavy it is heavy, I don't want something like that on my hip all day. So I try to keep the items I carry to a minimum and make them as light as I can.
Great video of of your belt setup! For a place for drill bits I use a bahco rubber bit holder, you clip it to your belt holder, holds 20 . easy fast access, instead of taking all of them to your palm and searching for the right one.
cool thanks
I used a 22 oz Estwing while working for a renovation contractor about 20 years ago. Ended up with carpal tunnel and lost time.
I invested in a Martinez hammer this year and appreciate it. I like your tool bag displacement however I need the suspender option for better support.
I have an original Jim Skelton tool bag from back in the day when he was making them . This bag still works well and is almost identical to the Diamond Back . You cant beat a good tool belt .
Also have a few Stiletto nail beaters . Good stuff. My T-Bone is still going strong after 15+ years. Only complaint I have is the soft grip handle does not slide well into the hammer sleeve . I eventually cut the sleeve portion off and now just have the hammer loop on both sides of the belt .
Think I need the titanium square now .
I was trying to remember Jim's last name and couldn't, Thank you. I also had a problem with the Stilleto rubber(?) handle in my sleeve . So I stuck with my wood handles. Love my hammer sleeve !!
Maybe on the new Diamondback hammer sleeves the material is different as he doesn't have any problem with his Martineze going in and out of the hammer sleeve.
Looks like a great set of bags. For remodels/weird installs I always have a set of channel lock side cutters for pulling/cutting all sorts of fasteners, and a 25mm olfa knife, and if i had to carry one screwdriver it would be a pic quic, which also has you covered for those "just need to pull one random mismatched screw" occasions.
I suggest putting all ur bits in the small holder when ya grab a set of 8-10 of the same. I keep 2 sets on me at all time and keep every bit under the sun that I need in those two little pieces of delight.
Thank you for leaving links to the tools. I hate videos where people show all this stuff and then links on where to get them. 👍🏼
I've got a similar setup with the same tools. Occidental Leather bag, Vaughn California Framer Hammer. One thing I've noticed about the Stabila level is that the magnets sit a little proud, throwing it off a bit. No biggy for rough framing but I think I spent $70 on it. Wondering if anyone else noticed that. A slight titter totter when I sit that level on a flat plane. Anyway, thanks for sharing what you keep in your pouches and why you got what you got
Stabila's are the best so far lol
I almost bought the set of prototype Martinez tools, opted out for just the original Stiletto set though, bit pricey to get my hands on them up here in Canada.
For those who dont know, Martinez is Stiletto. The original owner and designer of Stiletto titanium tools before Milwaulkee bought them out to mass produce them. You'll get the same quality (if not better) than Stiletto, with newer designs and technology.
I use occidental bags and a stiletto hammer. Have had the bags about three years now still like new. Great video
I was in the same boat a little over a year ago....still ahve my occi bags....stiletto hammer is missing a grip tho
Yes the grip on mine is split a little. when the time comes I may just switch to a Martinez hammer instead
My favorite part of this video was when you are showing the hammer sleeve!😉
I love my Stiletto hammers and that Martinez square is on my birthday list.
Thanks for the video.
Bessey snips are the best you can find, the d29s are great they also make some smaller mini ones that are handy. Cleanest most precise cutting snips I've used hands down. I use Occidental leather nylon bags with suspenders and a dalluge 16oz titanium hammer. 25ft fat max or 30ft standard Stanley. 50%/50% rough vs finish carpentry so fairly variable setup. Olfa makes great snap blade knives. Tajima makes some great snap blade and retractable utility knives and hands down best chalk boxes.
Great video mate!
I can tell you’ve worked hard to get where u are now respect ✊
I’ve been wearing the same pair of diamond backs for 15 years or so. I figure I got at least a few more years left in my right hand pouch and even more years on the left. Worth every penny
I love the Miller Revolution gear, built in harness and swappable bags and tool holders.
Something I carry and never seen anyone else with is a small pair of tweezers on a cord. Great for little splinters. You can feel for the cord in your pouch and pull one handed and it’s out then use to remove splinter or whatever.
I bought a set of Diamondback bags for trim carpentry back when they were a young company company. Their blue and I still have them.
I love that you drop money on tools I do too and listening too what works for you.. your reviews is great.. you do a great job.!
Great video R. I have been remodeling for over 40 years and have been through regular leather, suede, fabric, Occidental, you name it for tool belts and pouches. My favorite to date is the Bjornlader tool vest. Its about 100.00 not tool bulky, organized real well and not too too hot in the summer. The closest to this is the Atlas but so much more money. I like small pouches for remodeling, not big and bulky for hitting into kitchen cabinets, doors entrances, etc. I did buy a separate hammer holster instead of the built in loop. Yea and about that 250.00 speed square. Man that looks good but I don't know how my Swansons, Empires, and Stanleys would feel about that, lol. Thanks again RR, I am now subscribed and looking forward to more videos. Al from Maryland.
I carry a Milwaukee fast back flip razor. The blade stays put and I never had one slide out while slicing stuff. Tired of those slide razors because sometimes they slide out a little in my bag after a while and I've reached into my bags for my tape and the caught the tip of the razor under the nail of my trigger finger. I also have a 1" Dewalt chisel with the serrated side strike, works good on osb and smart siding. Occasionally, I carry my Vaughn ridge builders axe while I'm working on logs to use as natural posts and beams along with my Stihl saw. With that said, I carry files, flat and round to sharpen my tools. The chisel and axe both keep their edges though. Sometimes I carry my 12" hunting knife on my bags while I'm working near mountain lion territory, I don't want to be a snack. Awesome set up on your tool belt.
Give the Tajima GS strong tape measures a try, they're definitely the best I've ever used in terms of durability and longevity.
I love the pouch for the bits. Thats saved you a hundred trips down the ladder
Dimond Backs are the best bags! Had a set of occidental's for about 6yrs they were awesome. But I will never go back. Hammer sleeve is unmatched. Bought a pair before the company was sold to new owners, think new owners changed a couple of things including the PRICE! OMG! (Hope mine last forever) They don't put tool holder's in the big pocket (on the tool bag side) anymore, I think that's a mistake. But over all still would not change bags.
Yah my daily carry is half that, chalk line, pencil, marker, tape, square (speed and small combanation, knife, milwaukee needle nose electrician plier (great versatile tool, fits nicely in pouch), hammer (of course) plus a 3", and 6" inch magnetic bit holder, as well as a 6" solid bit. (All #8 Robertsons), and a kreg jig pocket drill bit ( another very versatile tool) , and a center punch. In an a nicely worn Task Leather belt, which is getting ragged after 10 years. Plan on purchasing the occidental 7 bag framer soon.
Want a diamond back soo much my friend just got one as well as a martinez hammer and they are both awesome
I use my tool pouch that has lineman pliers which are Kliens. I have a 11 in one screw driver/ nutdriver that is Milwaukee, Greenlee side cuts, Commercial Electic Insulated flat and Phillip's head screw drivers. Klien wire strippers and Klien 4 in one needle nose pliers.
I've been rocking diamond backs for over twenty years. I think I'm on my third set. My original ones are still being used by former employees somewhere. The biggest problem is the coated hammer handles like ti- bones don't slide freely into the hammer sleeve. Does the
Please do a review on the Martinez titanium speed square and how it surpasses the others.
My favorite utility knife is stanley 2-10-550. It’s on amazon. I was able to find it cheaper in the Chicago area for 20 bucks. It has a huge capacity for extra blades inside. I can hold almost 2 dozen blades in it.
Buy the best tools you can afford. Just take care of them. And don’t lend them out.
Yup, when you needed it, you bought it. Pass it on.
I feel like Aussies generally keep it pretty basic unless they're doing a fix. But 90% of my work I have a tape, pencil, hammer, knife, chisel, square and chalk line that's it
MiscRider same here, I don’t do construction anymore but back when I would I would use the exact same thing which is a hammer, tape, pencil, speed square, knife, chalk line. I never carried chisel but every now and then I would carry a torpedo
I'm the same, maybe he has need of all that extra weight on his jobs. I'm never going to drop $250 on a speed square though, it's the most suicidal tool in my bag, I can't find a way to keep the damned thing where it belongs.
@@jasonc3522 I’ve had the titanium Martinez square for a year now and it’s honestly no different from a normal square just a few nice features but not completely superior over a nice Swanson square.
A few things I carry that you dont: nail sets, beater chisel, a small prybar and that Kreg Multi-mark.
My partner carries a 5 in 1 painter tool and I sometimes carry a Milwaulle 11 in 1 screwdriver.
I never use a nail set...but I do occasionally need a chisel
“I’ve gone thru hundreds....maybe 15-20 chalk lines” lol
okay...so i was exaggerating
Nice one
Use of hyperbole in speech. I've done it thousands, maybe millions of times. See?
Maybe he's Scottish. When we say "hunners" it basically means more than 3
@@RRBuildings 😆
another great video one day i would like to see more on the square love the Tuesdays tool shows
X2 on a video on the square please!
Looking at it and comparing it to the trusty Swanson seems like you can scribe up to 5.5, has an additional 45-degree slot and the level on the heel. That and it is titanium would hate to climb down and pick it up off the garage slab after a fifteen-foot drop. the thing damn near cost more than one of my Hitachi nail gun.
Using some McGuire Nicolas leather bags right now. Had them for about 3 years and I am needing to replace them. The problem though, and the reason I keep them limping along, is that I can't find a setup close to what I like.
the setup is important
11:15 Thank you Stiletto... Anyone using an old school Estwing, put it away as a back up or renovation hammer and get a titanium hammer.
VAUGHN HAMMER 28 OZ
I have a "traditional" leather pouched tool belt that a few of my faculty bought to keep on hand the small tools we always needed on hand in the classroom workshop. I used it on and off both at work and while renovating our house, but not so keen on its layout having all the pouches together, so either on one side or the other. Been looking for a good non-leather one and I've seen some that are more customisable like yours, but haven't taken the plunge yet.
I prefer a komelon self lock tape. You can extend it out as far, if not farther than a Fatmax before the tape breaks over. I hate all other tapes that you have to push a lever down to lock the tape. I like only needing a button to retract the tape!
I've been taking Noassitol tablets from a young age so I always used suspenders or the bag would be around my ankles. Now I prefer the Blaklader vest style bag but I'm manly millwork and trim, doubt they would stand up to the 20p nails.
Great video. Look forward to your trailer setup.
I keep a small flashlight in the belt too ,think streamlight makes it .Similar tools in mine minus the brands
I have a set of Occidental Lights. They are 17 years old. The only thing I have changed is the belt. I had to downsize twice due to losing losing weight. The bags remain the same as far as setup goes.
👍I have started running 2 awls for set out and framing and haven't looked back. Also could you think about doing a video just on cuts and joins and overlaps with your metal work. Tips for left right and straight snips. I have never really done and roofing and metalwork so I'm at a basic level. Thanks again
Michael Quilty on the back of my mind for sure
Im a carpenter in the business since 01'. After 17 years i have found this to be the best setup for remodeling/ handyman work. It wouldnt be the ideal setup for a framer though. 22 oz. framing hammer ( for trim and rough), yellow snips, speed square, 2 pencils, cheap flat and phillips screwdriver, random drill and driver bits, whatever fasteners i am using, side cutters, 2 nailsets, needle nose, 25' fat max, small trim flat bar, semi sharp beater chisel, chalk line. Thats what ive found as my best setup to be my best money making tool like you said. Never looking saying " Where did i leave this."
awesome Thanks Joe
That sounds like an excellent bag set up.@@RRBuildings
Occidental leather bags are my favorite
Most people like occidentals. They're too bulky for me. I love my Diamondback bags. I use them for framing and trim work. I like that they keep all my tools in place.
Occidentals all day long! I have 23yrs on my leather bags.
7 years mine look brand new.
I've got a cheap Taurus Super Yankee copy. I've had it about 18 months now and its all worn in and moving better, but its not great. The pouches keep getting chock full of sawdust and they don't fit the tools I carry in the best way. I don't carry a lot, on the right side just my Estwing swing press, Fat Max demo chisel, Milwaukee nail bar, 3 sizes of nail punch and my 8m Fat Max (only because the clip disappeared off it, and has now gone for a walk so replaced with a Lufkin 8m Nite Eye), and on the left side, Tajima (or Olfa, whichever one appears that morning) snap knife, 600mm Good Rule, Estwing nail nippers and my speed square. Pencils go wherever I put them, which is usually on the ground, under a couch, or a bush, or in a gutter, or in the deepest abyss of the van
My harbour freight tool pouch is my favorite. It was 15$. All my tools are quality but I like an old school pouch.
I also carry something to make indents on the back of siding so the siding holds in the drip cap
A snap lock punch?
Grande pouch looks perfect
As a matel framer, most of the time I carry tape measure, snips, impact driver, 2 clamps, hammer, a couple of bits, pencils, sharpie, and a 20cm stainless ruler(have to customize from 30cm or buy a cheap one from 2 dollar shop, I don't know why nobody makes 20cm's ruler, but it's more convenient than 30cm and does more jobs than 15cm). I'll keep the less used tools in another handy tool bag, like grinder, backup batteries, chargers, laser, chalk line, etc. BTW, I use Buckaroo tool belt, probably the best in Australia.
Malco Bulldog snips are amazing, I’ve had Midwest’s for years but switched recently .
I’ve got the gator back tool belt. I have the older suspenders for them but would like to try the new ones because the old ones can start to cut into my neck. Other than that it’s been a damn good durable belt for the last year I’ve been using it so far
The speed square is intriguing.
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It is but not for $250
I’d love to a review on it. I don’t loose things just break them so at $250 I could justify it.
If it compares to the m1 hammer, its going to be top notch like all Martinez tools.
If they produced it with the same design with cheaper materials, I would snatch one up in a heartbeat.
You don't need a titanium speed square lol.
Have you tried the new(ish) Milwaukee tapes? I recently started using them, and they are actually amazing. Milwaukee have really stepped up their game recently!
I did just this week put it in my pouch to try out
Try Artline 190 pen marker to scribble notes in your work... They are awesome.. And the pen don't dry out if you forgot to cap it...
For cutting vinyl, I have found Malco alligator snips to be the best, for steel Lenox offset snips. I’ve had great luck with CLC fabric bags. They seem second in quality to the diamondback for non leather toolbelts.
just by some of the names of the brands you mentioned.. i can tell you're cheap lol
I easy have $250 in my bags that I invested into 20 years ago so they probably would be $400 today.
I don’t think they make them anymore but I bought my bags years ago and they were Klein 1000 denier nylon with a padded belt and they look very much like yours. They have worn well and I love them though I’m jealous of your cobra buckle.
i think that hammerlooks old and bad i think you shouldt get a new one and send the old one to me ;)
'lovs your shows keep up the good work
Also I have carried a Milwaukee tape It was the most comfortable and enjoyable tape I have ever carried except for the quality unfortunately I had a runaway tape within a week of buying it so I carry a 25’ fatmax
I use that same knife. I also carry a Kreg Multi-mark which comes in handy.
RR buildings, enjoy your videos. I have the occidental leather oxy light belt, enjoy it. Looks like you had the fat lip oxy’s in one video. What did you think of them?
I always stick to the standard metal case Stanley that’s made in the USA. The fatter tongue on the fat max is a pain when ripping drywall.
I have the same utility knife. I feel like I share something with a legend now. I'm about to start remodeling my house. This bag might be worth $400 in the long run. Great Toolsday video.
Big Dreams on Small Acres heck yeah lol awesome.
I love the Lenox utility knife. the curve and the round handle makes it very comfortable to push really hard on. Also the non-cast nose you can hammer on is really durable.
Great video thank you I currently have leather occidental trim bags which are nice a m4 which is awesome that square is awesome but it’s a tough price to spend 😬 keep up the great videos 👍🏻
I've been using Occidental Leather framer bags. I enjoyed the video very much. I also enjoy learning what others carry in their nail bags. How about a video of what Greg carries in his?
No awl? I think that was the only thing we carried that you do don't, back in my post frame days. You also run those nice JLG lifts so not near as much hanging/contorting in weird angles trying to put in screws.
Let’s see your trailer setup man!
Kyle, Have you ever tried the Milwaukee Fastback utility knife? Sturdy and has a folding feature. The line cutting slot is great too.
35 foot tapes are too much for me, but often the 25 doesn't cut it. I always keep at least four 25s and four 30s in the van. I even have two old silver stanleys in 25 and 30. I do like the fat max 30 over the milwaukee 30, but I prefer the 25 foot milwaukees. I can have all 10 tapes out on a job and still spent 5 minutes looking for my tape lol
Hey there buddy. Do you guys do work under Morton Building Adv also. There is a video out there that is listed as Rick's Farm Shop under that name, and it is a building that you and Greg built last year. The big red and brown building with heated flooring and had the little shep on the inside for the heated floor utilities. Just wondering.
I wear an occidental electrician belt. It has fastener pouch on left and an electrical pouch on right. I remodel a lot and find myself needing pliers, pry bars, scissors and screw drivers a lot. I do not like the hammer loop on the butt, however.
My belt: 9596 Adjust-To-Fit Pro Electrician
cool....I love the hammer sleeve
I wear Occidental and I'm on the fence keeping them or making the big jump to Diamondback or Badgers. Since my Occis aren't worn out, they're old but still in great shape, it's hard to justify the expense when I'm not in need at the moment. But a lighter and smaller setup is getting tempting now that I'm in a do all carpenter position at a remodel company.
How about doing the same video on Gregg's tool bag? If different than yours, it will give us a different look. Thanks for the video and for Toolsday...