Occidental leather Pro Trimmer belt

GhostFist

GhostFist

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Got this puppy the other day and it's a beaut! Rugged, guaranteed for life, well organized, and comfy. I was considering vests or beltless system because my old belt was such crap. But the layout on this guy is just what I need. Total rockstar gear! well worth the money
 
GhostFist said:
Got this puppy the other day and it's a beaut! Rugged, guaranteed for life, well organized, and comfy. I was considering vests or beltless system because my old belt was such crap. But the layout on this guy is just what I need. Total rockstar gear! well worth the money
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When you get the belt fully loaded out, you may find that the whole works want to slide down suddenly (and in my case, take my jeans with it).  I bought the suspender rig with sheepskin lining and love it.  The only time it's uncomfortable is when I work over my head. 

[smile]
 
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Ha alright I'll snap a few tomorrow, belt is at the shop and today is my day to be hung over.
 
GhostFist said:
Got this puppy the other day and it's a beaut! Rugged, guaranteed for life, well organized, and comfy. I was considering vests or beltless system because my old belt was such crap. But the layout on this guy is just what I need. Total rockstar gear! well worth the money
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Ever since Shawn (Ederman) introduced me to the Occidental stuff, I have been thinking about getting one of Pro trimmer belts. I really like the quantity of all the Occidental stuff. I actually ordered one but then decided against it because I would only wear one on site when I am doing installs etc. so I didn't think it would get much use. I am still thinking about getting one though.
Shawn and you are definitely not helping me save any money  [big grin]
Tim
 
As i said i was getting really frustrated with my previous belt but this thing is so nice you want to put it on. I went for the trimmer as i don't want to have 90lbs of crap on my hip. That being said there is loads of room on this thing for fasteners and tools alike, plus the bags are removable and you can swap them out for other ones if you want a different load out for a particular job. More and more I'm seeing the value behind premium products such as these. Some Carpenters are of the opinion that any $20 belt will do, and they will get you by for sure but I found the cheaper stuff to never have what I really wanted, be it build quality, capacity, or just the ability to keep everything in place instead of dropping crap all over the site. The leather in this bag stretches just enough to end up forming to your tools giving them a secure hold yet easy placement. If you gotta work in a belt you might as well work comfortably I say. You get this guy you wont be sorry.
 
have any of you guys tried the occidental green building tool belt 5605.

i see it is lighter than the pro trimmer belt which would suit me fine.

justin.
 
I tried on a few different belts before I settled on this one. For me i didn't want something that was super huge which I felt the other models were. I'm trying to keep my tool set as light and compact as possible. I suggest trying out a few different ones at your local dealer. Everything Occidental makes is of excellent quality, there is something extra posh about the leather belts though as opposed to the canvas. Compared to my old belt, which is canvas, they're about the same in weight.
 
i would love to try one on at the local dealer, but they dont sell them here.
if i did decide to purchase, i would probably purchase from amazon.com
getting the belt size is easy. i just need to make sure i get the right system.

i hate having a heavy pouch, but i do like having a high quality leather tool belt.
there was a local bloke here used to hand make them. but he's retired for good now.
thats why i suggested the green building tool belt.
from what i have read, it is a lighter gauge of leather than the pro trimmer tool belt.

justin.
 
Thanks for the recommendation.  I have never found a tool belt that I liked and I certainly don't with lots and lots of pouches. 

This one looks like it might work for me so, the next time I am in downtown Toronto, I will visit Atlas Tool and see if they have one that I can try on (and maybe even purchase).
 
JLB builders LLC said:
I bought these back in 2005 and haven't looked back. Best money I spent on belt and pouches.
http://www.bestbelt.com/product/tool-bags/5018db-tool-bag.html
http://www.bestbelt.com/product/tool-bags/5062-bag.html
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That Oxy 5062 bag looks like it houses the SpeedSquare better than both of my old Oxy belts.  Mine keep the back of the square sticking out, which hits into finished walls and catches on things at times.  I always have to be careful by pushing it against my body while walking through someone's home.  I know some of you won't wear tool belts in finished homes for just such reasons, but I haven't changed that mindset just yet.  I find them too handy, still.
 
Still love my Oxi. I don't really carry a speed square on me at all times, tend to use my combo square more. Thinking I'm gonna get a hammer loop for the back of my belt just to better balance my Dalluge titanium framing hammer, the long handle tends to bump my knee the placement of the loop on the pro trimmer belt is meant more for a smaller hammer. With Occidental belts you can buy a whole system like I did with the pro trimmer, or customize pouches to your liking or even change them out depending on the job. Great system and the best belts I've seen. Again mine is on for 11 hours a day now 7 days a week and i love the thing!
 
Have you considered Diamond Back toolbelts?  Home page: http://www.toolbelts.com/pouch-eagle.php  I had a two belts using Occidental pouches.  While they were very functional and well made, I kept bumping into things and scratching walls and door frames.  A pic of a left pouch:
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I now have a Diamond Back belt using two "Eagle" pouches: http://www.toolbelts.com/pouch-eagle.php - one left and one right hand. The right pouch has been customized to hold a utility knife in an Oxy utility knife sheath.  Which brings up a key point - these belts can be completely customized. Type, depth, and placement of pouches, belt width and size, and accessories are selectable.  And then you can order specific changes to suit your needs.    Edit: I attached a pic of my Diamond Backs below.

Since I use screws on almost everything, I don't use a hammer very much but I hate having the things banging against my leg. If I used a hammer much, I'd get a hammer sleeve: Http://www.toolbelts.com/holsters.php

The Diamond Backs fit more closely to your body. I no longer bump into things. At least, not as much.  [cool]

One downside is that they are a bit pricey.  I think they are worth every penny, but they are more expensive than the Oxy's.

Regards,

Dan.  
 
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