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David DickersonUser is Offline

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04/01/2008 9:55 PM  

Does anyone use a tool belt for holding your tape, Roof pitch gauge, Lazer tape measure, Camera etc and if so what style do you like . 


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Odie WyattUser is Offline

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04/01/2008 10:17 PM  
I have used a fanny pack, tried cargo pants, but I prefer Target khaki pants (much cooler than jeans in the summer). My pitch gauge fits in one back pocket, my 100' tape in the other back pocket, the laser and regular tape go on my belt and my Canon SD1000 goes in my front pocket.
Bob HarveyUser is Offline
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04/01/2008 10:53 PM  

I had spent $85 on a tool belt in 2005 that was "sort of" working for me, but I always had an issue with where to put my clipboard and claim file. For years I had a thin laptop bag with a shoulder strap - and that worked "OK" with the tool belt but not ideal.

I was sort of reluctant to spend the money for the
"Cat-Man-Do" tool belt as it sort of duplicated what I already spent $85 on, but I was very happy with how it held the clipboard. He got the angle just right, and for that alone it was worth it for me. I have been using it for about 3 months during a busy winter storm season and have never been this organized. There are pouches that work with my old bulky laser meter, 100' tape, camera, etc. I moved the hammer-loop thing from my other tool belt to the "Cat-Man-Do" and that keeps my moisture probe if it's a water loss, or roll-o-tape.

The guy supports this site, and seems very focused on making a good product. I don't know him and am not advertising for him, but am a happy customer.
http://www.customtoolbelt.com/ 

His site also sells the Ladder-Max Stand Off Stabilizer, which I find very helpful to avoid denting gutters.  If you are placing an order you might consider looking at the other stuff, acculine, etc.

David DickersonUser is Offline

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04/02/2008 12:18 AM  

I have a Cat man do belt and so far I am not impressed with the quailty. The water bottle holder and small pouch ripped after a couple of uses and even thought they sent me new ones. The belt is ripping in different areas. I do like the set up and like you I find it handy to hold the clip board... I wish it had more pockets .. I am toying with the idea of getting a  framers belt due to the pocket locations and size to hold my tape in one and lazer measurer in another... Plus everything I like to carry.   


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Bob HarveyUser is Offline
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04/02/2008 1:31 AM  
Posted By David Dickerson on 04/02/2008 12:18 AM

I do like the set up and like you I find it handy to hold the clip board...

Yeah, that alone made it worthwhile for me. Nothing's broke on mine or even showing signs of wear, and I put in some very long hours since Thanksgiving.

When I get caught up, I am going to mix and match some of the other tool belt components and fine-tune the system. I just really like the clipboard holder, with the cover that folds over your grid paper to keep it from getting messed up from being shoved into the holder.

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04/02/2008 8:59 AM  

Galls Tactical T-111 pants are the way to go for holding a multitude of items comfortably. Janice and I both wear them and have for a number of years and they have yet to wear out. They are only $39.95 and galls have shirts to match with dual pockets and an O-ring. The rear large pockets hold a 100' tape easily and the leg pockets hold a 50', and disto. Here is the web site and page.

http://www.galls.com/style.html?assort=general_catalog&style=TR135


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Bob HarveyUser is Offline
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04/02/2008 11:15 AM  
Tom, where do you put your clipboard and claim file while walking around a site? Every now and then I would set mine down and forget where, or you get a house full of black smoke and can't set it on anything.

I had a very thin laptop bag with shoulder strap that worked great for years, but I kept putting too much in the side pocket and it got bulky. In 2005 I got a "framers tool belt" to carry the bulky stuff and the thin shoulder bag for my clipboard and claim file.

Now I am just using the CatManDo belt, and unless I need a tape recorder or something I just leave my other junk in the van. I am going to check out those pants with "pocket city".
Larry HardinUser is Offline
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04/02/2008 7:49 PM  
To each his own ......................

I don't carry a clip board or claim file while scoping a loss. Too much stuff to try to corral in these mild Oklahoma breezes.

I do carry a green steno pad, the one with the spring across the top, and it tucks in the back of my belt leaving both hands free to access and egress any roof or situation where I would like to have my hands free of clutter.

My camera is on a lanyard around my neck and I carry my tape on a magnetic holder on my belt.

I suppose I could get one o' them three legged roller things like a mailman might use but .......................

Larry D Hardin
Allen SimonsUser is Offline

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04/02/2008 8:01 PM  
I, bought a clip on tool belt Husky brand at home depo, it was $10.00. It fits all my tools and has a clip that I attach my clipboard on when climing on and off the roof. The best $10.00 I have ever spent and it clips right off when Im done.
Bob HarveyUser is Offline
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04/02/2008 8:46 PM  
I tried hanging a clipboard off a hook - clip and occasionally had the papers fall out of the clip (a disaster during one of Larry's "mild" breezes). Maybe you have a stronger clip - but when I set my clipboard down it has to go in a thin shoulder bag or the CatManDo pouch thing or I am toast.

If it works for you - don't change a thing. I just know I personally will never walk around with an exposed clipboard on my side.
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