Calavera Tool Works and the 5# Bag - Introduction

[mdwmow]

Hey good people, we just launched the Calavera Tool Works 5# Utility Bag System. Check out this sweet video from our friends out West to get an idea what it's all about, then hit me with whatever questions you might have.

The Calavera 5# Bag - Take what you need

Oh, and though we spent many, many months testing these out on jobsites and workshops around the country, I'd like to enlist a few product testers from this neck of the woods. First 4 folks to send me a PM will get a 4-Bag intro system to use and abuse to their heart's content. No strings attached... just looking for a little product feedback.

Thanks!

Michael Williams
Founder and CEO
Calavera Tool Works
michael@calaveratoolworks.com

 

[mdwmow]

Got you covered, John! Send me some details and I'll get some goods on the road as soon as possible! Better go ahead and include a t-shirt size as well.

And since I can reasonably assume based on your username that you build boats... tell me please, what are your most frequently used consumables or supplies?

Thanks!

 

[Runhard]

Same here, just let me know if I was one of the lucky ones and I will send you my info.

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[sigmatango]

Do you have dealers in Canada? [crying]

 

[mdwmow]

Same here, just let me know if I was one of the lucky ones and I will send you my info.

Thanks,

Daniel

Got you covered, Daniel! Send me some shipping info and a t-shirt size!

Oh, and I'd love to know... what are your most critical consumables? And do you use an MFT currently?

 

[mdwmow]

Do you have dealers in Canada? [crying]

Getting close... but not quite there. Only been in business for two weeks, after all! Who's your favorite to deal with? Tell them to give me a call already! Ha!

 

[Nick561]

Not sure if I made it in but I would love to test it out

 

[mdwmow]

Not sure if I made it in but I would love to test it out

Nick! You're under the tent, my man. Send me some details, including tshirt size.

And let us know how you think you might put it to good use, if you don't mind!

Thanks!

 

[Thebesciak]

Great product...

Am I #4?

Greets
Pawel

 

[mdwmow]

You slipped in under the wire, Pawel! Tell me a tshirt size and where to send your new gear!

Hope you'll snap a few pics and show me some new applications! Thanks a ton in advance.

Michael

 

[Kev]

Like the idea of those when stuck in places like up a ladder, on a roof, etc.

[cool] [cool]

 

[Thebesciak]

I am very exited about that,

I just finished today, suspended ceilling (about 2000sq/ft) alone, i was out of the space in my Apron, your bag system could be perfect for that.....

I will post pictures here while it is in use.. ASAP
Greets
P

You slipped in under the wire, Pawel! Tell me a tshirt size and where to send your new gear!

Hope you'll snap a few pics and show me some new applications! Thanks a ton in advance.

Michael

 

[Nick561]

Can't wait to try them. Ladder work was the first place my mind went.  I hate running out of screws when up a ladder.  I like the idea of holding the dominos for large project as well

Thanks again. 

 

[mdwmow]

Precisely! You got the idea exactly. Now I just need to cook up a Gear Hitch for the top of a ladder!

Can't wait to try them. Ladder work was the first place my mind went.  I hate running out of screws when up a ladder.  I like the idea of holding the dominos for large project as well

Thanks again.

 

[mdwmow]

Up a ladder, on a roof... or under a house. I've dragged way too many flimsy home center bags and ripped up boxes on my way to repair busted pvc.

I honestly think you'll find limitless uses for them... which is really how the system came to be. I kept sending out singles for people to test out, but then realized they'd want at least a few to really integrate into their workflow. After that realization, it looked like they'd need a home so I cooked up the storage bars. And since the MFT is one of my top 3 favorite Festools, I figured I'd better give that some love as well.

But everyone is different. Some people use them as replacements for their toolbelts altogether and some use them to store all their Domino tenons. And I want to hear about em all!

M

Like the idea of those when stuck in places like up a ladder, on a roof, etc.

[cool] [cool]

 

[Nick561]

I would have killed for these a few months ago. I live in Florida and when we have hurricanes I put up shutters locally. Having a pocket full of t-nuts sucks and it's even worse when you only need two more and your up on the roof and run out.

 

[mdwmow]

You're so right. And that right there (roof applications, not t-nuts exactly) was one of the primary justifications for the drawcord and heavy duty materials.... I wanted someone to be able to throw them onto or off of a roof without worrying that they'd spill everywhere!

That, and just about more than anything else... sometimes all you need is a drill and a bag of screws! Why lug a 30lb toolbelt onto a roof, or hell... anywhere else that you don't absolutely need it.

I would have killed for these a few months ago. I live in Florida and when we have hurricanes I put up shutters locally. Having a pocket full of t-nuts sucks and it's even worse when you only need two more and your up on the roof and run out.

 

[Dunn wood]

I think they would be great for any trade. I install kitchens and do renos and can see it being used for a wide variety of tasks. Looks good for any time you have to go up and down ladders all day. Too bad I'm #6. 

 

[mdwmow]

Goner, You are quite right on all accounts. And since we've had various iterations of the system out in the field for the past 6-7 months,  it's been pretty fun to see them take on a life of their own. Some guys use them for what I'd call their original stated purpose, as single-purpose storage bags for high-use consumables such as dominos or fasteners, but lots more of them are being used as task-specific job kits, made up of a few tools and components necessary for a specific application. As in, "leave the toolbelt... just take what you need."

At the end of the day, we figured we should just make the bags as tough and versatile as possible, and leave the rest to the user's imagination. More or less, I think it can be pretty safely said that no two shops or jobsites are the same.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I have had my hands on these for a while now, super handy for electrical work in my shop and anytime I needed to carry around a decent quantity of one item.

Keep up the good work dude.