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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
 Posted - 02/28/2003 : 10:05:45
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What is in your tool bag, equipment you find or have found that makes your job easier.
Include any thing, even if it is not a tool per se.
If we don't swap ideas here its a long time between meetings and some very good ideas fall through the cracks.
I am not above looking at the other persons good work and trying it. Some folks are really great in their use of tools and finding that new technology, that we later find we can't do without. I can think of several that have been mentioned here on the forum that I intend using. |
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CCarr
Canada
1200 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2003 : 10:59:19
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Newt, I think the answer to your question, or certainly the majority of it; has already been detailed and can be found in many and various forums and threads as noted below.
Forum: "Tips & How To"
Threads: set up, personal claim files, just got 58 claims
Forum: "Hardware"
Threads: basically all the threads
Forum: "Software"
Thread: Home Depot Pro Book
Forum: "Coverage"
Thread: carpet evaluation
Forum: "General"
Thread: roof climbing boots
As well, the "Resources" section of CADO, is useful to provide the information you seek, as follows;
"Articles"
"CADO Pages" - tips
"Portals"
"Vendors & Services" - numerous categories
"Reference" - several categories
"Insurance e-zines" - several categories
"Building & Construction" - several categories
Between the Forums and the Resources noted, I am sure more of what you are looking for is found in various other areas; on this web site.
Why don't you surf the areas mentioned and review the information, then prepare a detailed list of the "tools & equipment" noted and bring it forward with a post; then others can reflect on it and add to it accordingly? |
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Linda
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2003 : 16:29:04
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| Newt, an additional way to see what's in the tool bag will be to show up at the CADO 2003 Convention and see what Dave Hood and Chuck Deaton have in theirs. You'll be amazed! Best equipped adjusters I know. |
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Dadx9
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2003 : 21:31:50
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| Linda, You mean the gadgets guru's? |
Don
"To be held in the heart of a friend is to be a king."
Bruce Cockburn |
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katadj
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 02/28/2003 : 21:37:44
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NAW, no Guru's, we are conducting a personal contest, where the guy that owns the most tools wins. We even share the newest, latest, greatest tools or toys that we can find with each other.
Now , Chuck is taller , and I'm a bit larger, but the weight of the vests will tell the tale.
And if you think i'm kidding, you are wrong.
Tell em all Chuck..........................................
If you are interested, the grand prize is a Cold Coke.................
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tomgriffin56
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2003 : 22:57:16
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Okay, Newt, Here you go. I was just checking my gear and making sure everything was ready to be loaded so I thought I would send you a copy of my packing lists.
I have 5 separate lists so I had to combine them. If you think of anything I missed let me know.
„X Cougar Paws w/extra pads
„X Rubber Boots
„X Tennis shoes
„X Pants
„X Shirts (Carrier and plain golf shirts), regular shirts
„X Socks
„X Underwear
„X House shoes
„X Robe
„X Winter Coat
„X Windbreaker
„X Hats or caps
„X Warm gloves
„X Shaving kit (Razor, blades, mirror, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, mouthwash)
„X Digital cameras (2) with cables, chargers, memory stick, and floppies
„X Printers (2), power cables, USB cables
„X Laptops (2), mouse (2), power cord & charger (2), light, phone cords
„X Program CDs
„X Scanners (2)
„X Powered USB hub (2) , extra USB cables
„X Power strip surge protectors (4)
„X Cell phones, AC & DC chargers
„X Beeper
„X Power inverter
„X Disto w/case and telescope
„X Earthmate w/USB adaptor
„X AA and AAA batteries
„X Tape recorder, plenty of extra tapes
„X Headset microphone
„X PDA
„X CD recorder
„X Ladder
„X Large Rubbermaid tote
„X First Aid kit
„X Snake Bite kit
„X Emergency blanket
„X Emergency poncho
„X Flares
„X ISO forms book and CD
„X Haag reference books
„X Acculine w/extra pads
„X Mechanical pencils
„X Folding table
„X Tape measures
„X Pry bar
„X Hammer
„X Screwdriver
„X Utility knives
„X Tire gauge
„X Jumper cables
„X Flashlights
„X Map cases and maps
„X Work belt
„X Inclinometer
„X Work gloves
„X Water bladder or can
„X Thermos
„X Thermal cups
„X Alarm clocks
„X Utility knives
„X Chalk
„X Insulated water bottle
„X Reflective triangle
„X Protein bars
„X Soy shakes w/shaker cup
„X Roasted soybeans
„X Vitamins
„X Supplements
„X Instant coffee
„X Splenda
„X Raisins
„X Granola bars
„X Tuna
„X Crackers
„X Powdered drink mix
„X Aspirin
„X Tylenol
„X Pepcid
„X Maalox
„X Ibuprofen
„X Nexium
„X Cipro
„X Hydrogen peroxide
„X Alcohol prep pads
„X Triple antibiotic ointment
„X Stapler w/staples and removers
„X Hole punches (2 and 3 hole)
„X Post-it flags and notes
„X Telephone message pads
„X Legal pads
„X Clipboards
„X Sharpies
„X File boxes
„X Organizer shelves
„X Printing calculator w/extra tapes
„X Paper clips
„X Tape
„X Rubber bands
„X Highlighters
„X Batteries
„X Manila folders
„X Hanging folders
„X File holders (Vertical)
„X Ink pens
„X Mechanical pencils and extra leads
„X Blank CD-Rs w/cases
„X Floppies
„X Printer paper
„X 19 or 21 pocket cases
„X Small calculators
„X Rubber stamps (Paid, Received, Faxed, Copy)
„X Shredder
„X Copy of TX license, certifications, resume, business cards
„X Blank I-Log forms
„X Blank Diagrams/scope sheets
„X Contents, ALE forms
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Linda
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2003 : 23:04:56
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Well, knowing Chuck and Dave, I would be hard pressed to bet either way. But the amazing part is that they WORK. Just don't think the female adjuster don't have tools and toys too! Working on my 802.11b this weekend a little. Still trying to get the kinks out of it or pound some sense into this blonde head!
Whether it is Chuckie's Tether Service or Hood's Highway Count of Internet Connections, you are sure to learn a great deal.
Neither of them has been able to convince me to get a fly fishing vest 'cause I can't figure out how to get to everything with a parka on. By the way, gentlemen, I have my blue blockers attached to my Disto case so they'll be handy and not get scratched.
He who dies with the most toys wins! |
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KileAnderson
USA
875 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2003 : 23:05:44
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| Wow, as an infantry sergeant, the entire combat load of my ruck, duffle, lbe, and all the hooch I could fit in a foot locker wasn't that detailed. |
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CatDaddy
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2003 : 23:10:02
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Linda, I have seen your toolbelt. You have a few toys of you own. And that ladder, its like something off Star Trek. It works too!
See ya out there!
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Dadx9
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2003 : 23:24:37
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| In my tool belt? Oh yeah, a #2 pencil. |
Don
"To be held in the heart of a friend is to be a king."
Bruce Cockburn |
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KileAnderson
USA
875 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2003 : 00:01:51
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| Linda, what kind of problems are you having with your 802.11.b? I use nothing but Linksys stuff. It always works right out of the box. I love it. I'd invest every penny I have in the stock if it was publicly traded. What kind of equipment are you using? |
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Linda
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2003 : 08:58:44
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Perhaps while we are talking of "tools and toys" we might mention a few things that do not work well. High on my list is the "tacky blue" used to hold target plates for laser measuring. In normal temperatures, it can't be beat but let the temp drop and it won't stick period. So then the best you can hope for is a downspout to insert the plate between the downspout and the structure. So if you are working in the cold-don't waste the energy trying to get it to stick--put it back in the tool box and save it for warmer weather.
Duct tape, however, does work even when it is 10 degrees.
Tom, you missed the "blue blocker" glasses for the Disto but the telescope works as well and a roll of duct tape. The "blue blockers" also help when trying to see hail hits on a dark roof.
Chuck, did you ever put that magnet on the logging tape?
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Justin
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2003 : 11:27:15
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In addition to a lot of the [stuff] outlined above, I always carry a little refrigerator magnet in my tool belt. This I use to determine if the siding is aluminum or steel. If it is steel, I photograph the siding with the magnet attached and include in claim submission. The results are always noted on my [tic sheet] for review later. If you have ever had to go back because someone was absolutely sure that their siding was steel and you paid for aluminum then you will appreciate having this item.
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2003 : 11:35:46
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| Thanks a lot, now I won't feel so dumb arriving on the job like I am going to stay awhile. I have done a lot of travel and unless you are prepared to take time off and do a lot of shopping you better take everything with you. I still run out of something and have to go buy in a strange place. I just never had that kind of time on the road. |
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2003 : 11:48:26
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| Linda: I will show up at the convention if the creek don't rise, I had plans of doing exatly as you said. I sure would like to see Chucks stuff. I'm a gadget freak too. I need a trailer now and have not took the time to go kicking tires. My main reason is my wife has been under the weather, that keeps me in check. |
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Linda
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2003 : 17:46:11
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I added to my cache of tools this week with a pair of Yaktraks! Keeps you on your feet and off your backside in icy areas. I haven't tried them on a roof yet but they just might work as well on a comp roof with loose granules. My curiousity hasn't reached the level that I have been out in the rain testing them though.
They are basically stainless steel coils on heavy elastic webs that slip on and off any shoe or boot in about 15 seconds. |
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