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So you’ve got the tool belt, now what tools should you load it up with?

For starters every carpenter needs a hammer. The hammer holster on the belt probably makes this one obvious. Also, you will need a tape measure, once again that’s why the tool clip is there.

Next, a lot of carpenters really like using a speed square. In our tool belts there is a slot in the left hand pouch for a speed square, simply slide it in and it is at your disposal.

Pencils are another must have in carpentry. A utility knife, and a chisel set are also likely to be used often.

The large pouches you will probably fill up with whatever screws and nails that you use often. Don’t carry around a lot of weight if you aren’t going to use it often.

You may want to carry around a small level with you, but a larger level will probably work better. A large level unfortunately is not something that will fit in your tool belt.

Whatever else you may need will likely depend on the job. This list however should give you a good start.

How often have you thought how great it would be to have a tool belt and then immediately thought that you don’t carry enough tools to justify getting one?

Tool belts are great because they allow you to carry all of your tool around with you allowing instant access. However, a lot of people only need to carry around just a handful of tools. For example an electrician doing finishing work only really needs a screwdriver or two, a pair of pliers, and some electrical tape. Or even the do it yourselfer doing home improvements who needs to carry around a screwdriver, pliers, and a utility knife. In these cases a tool belt is not only too big and bulky, but also a lot more expensive.

Gatorback Online Tool Belts introduces the pocket pro series of tool carriers. These tool carriers act just like tool belts, but are small, offer just a few places for tool, and are inexpensive. With a pocket pro you no longer have to worry about where you left your pliers or screw driver, they are always right there attached to your side.

Using a pocket pro is easy! Simply slide the padded flap into your pocket, attach the belt flap, place your tools and you are ready to go!

107 Handyman Pocket Pro – $12.95

209 Electrician Pocket Pro – $19.95

When working on a job site there are several different ways to get your tools to the site. Perhaps the most primitive of ways would be to carry each tool individually. After doing this once or twice you will quickly realize that this is not the best way to transport your tools. In come your options. In this article we will be talking about tool bucket totes and tool carriers.

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Many people wonder what is best suited for themselves, a tool belt or a tool carrier. In addition there are bucket organizers, or rather pouches that slip onto large buckets providing you with another way to carry and organize your tools. Here we will discuss the benefits of each hopefully making your decision easier.
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