RR Buildings For me a few things I always look for when getting bags. 1. I always check for suspender clips because I usually wear my bags with suspenders. 2. Pouch for tape measure. I want one up high on my hip left that I can easily get in and out of I hate tape measure clips. 3. Less important but I love having handles on my bags too. 4. Spot for my speed square on my left of course gotta have that. 5. 3 to 4 pouches for hardware and and fasteners i like on main one on my left and maybe to smaller ones on my right 6. Phone pouch on my right hip high just a slim profile opening that I can slip my phone into. 7. Hammer sleeve close to my body just like you have on your bags.
For me, the ideas in ru-vid.comUgkxAfqpMLyFn37qcqUl0FAzqkkycQeXqrhP Plans were a starting point for building different sheds . Ryan gives ideas that allow an individual to draw nicest conclusions into the design and building of his or her own shed.
Kyle, I am a disabled vet from Minnesota,north Dakota area I have been fighting cancer for about a year and a half it has been a joy watching your builds thru out my treatments along with my family your channel has given me something to look forward to, it reminds me of the times back in my younger days working construction in Cali and mn, thank you so much for how much you care about the carpentry trades thru your teaching. God bless you and Greg and Zach and your family!!
@@RRBuildings Thank you Kyle so much ,I so enjoy your videos! You obviously love carpentry, and it shows! This is my 2nd time fighting this aggressive form of cancer, and we are praying it's the last time. Keep on keeping it real! ~~~Gar
I am a second block carpenter from New Brunswick, Canada! You’re videos are always inspiring and so inspirational! Even the simple tool belt videos! Thank you!
Occidental leather all the way,. I've went through a lot of bags in the last 15 years and nothing compares to how light weight and durable they are, I've had mine 4 years and they still look good. Worth every penny when your swinging a hammer every day.
I'm primarily a solar technician and I love the idea of a tool belt but I run into a few problems. The number one problem has nothing to do with being a solar installer and has everything to do with having no hips so I have to tighten it down to insanely tight levels. The second issue I have is that I spend lots of time in attics crawling around and on roofs in awkward places so tools end up falling out....That being said I haven't found a perfect solution for my needs as a solar technician yet. I currently use the Milwaukee Packout bag with a shoulder strap and some small parts containers on bottom for my attic and roof work. Great video. I love seeing other tradesman's setups.
I love these kinds of videos. As an all around carpenter, I love seeing how others set up their rigs and gathering new ideas for my own. Mine currently is kind of a mess, but I set mine up rather similarly, though mine are much more cheap from the box store. Kind of a love hate thing but come time to upgrade last go around I didn't want to shell out hundreds on a new rig. Keep up the good work man, love watching your videos!
I'm not a builder by trade. I was raised by a carpenter/contractor, worked with my dad through college, and took on many projects with him in my spare time after. I learned one thing about bags from him: USE SUSPENDERS. Pouch size and location is a preference. Suspenders are just smart.
I am a Carpenter primarily a framer. Been rocking occidental leather for 30 years but that diamond back grande looks like it's perfect for what I do most of the time. Man the hammer holster is brilliant . Big bags are what I need to and simple .
I try not to be controversial, but in this case please allow me to comment. you inspired me to invest in a great belt and hammer, i am a roofer by trade. Maybe just maybe above and beyond the normal American level one of the best, but not famous or popular. the diamond back tool belt, the grande, almost lasted me a year it wore out, so far one side replaced and the hammer holster. I do appreciate the diamond back warranty. the hammer so far has held up no complaints... Thank you young man, if i was younger maybe i would do more...
"70 year old man"LOL I'm 60, been wearing tool belts for 40 years and i like the ones that incorporate a back brace and I have been using suspenders for years to get the weight off my hips and back. Either way this career will make an old man out of you regardless. I never liked having my hammer in the center of my back and hate it.Like a large bag on my right side for my milwaukee impact,I don't like them hanging on a bag.I like when the bags are able to be moved on the belt so I can position them on my hips. Never had a sleeve, always a metal loop and The sleeve looks like it would be so much better. Thanks for this video. We can always adapt and change for a better work experience.
I bought the artisan a while back, was a big fan of occidental leather which is what I had before and I still highly rate them, but diamondback are just brilliant. I am thinking about changeing the left pouch which is currently the Eagle for ox for a bit of extra capacity. Also pondering the suspenders.
As someone who’s invested over $1000 in diamondback tools. I run the wrangle and eagle I like a slim tool belt and don’t like carrying a box of nails on me. The sax are awesome for repetitive fastening.
My first diamondbacks were from the original guy Jim that was in Alaska . They were the the Denali set . They lasted 13 yrs . I’m on my 2nd set now about 2 yrs . They by far are the best Toolbelt out there . They are very expensive but their worth every penny ! I love them . So comfortable that you don’t feel like your wearing them . I also have a custom set up for my trim belt . Conor @ Diamondback will help you out he is great over there .. Great video Kyle 🤙🏻
Jim was in California . He died and then it moved to someone else in Alaska. Now I think it's some guys on the east coast. I've bought many from all of them. Quality has been hit and miss though
I wear an occidental 7 bag icy light, and the first thing I did was get used to wearing my tape on the right side, and I tore off that little top pouch on the left side ( my fastener side) Best decision I made.
I use a framing setup from Occidental Leather with their StrongHold Light suspenders. I find that without suspenders the bags fall down throughout the day. I also like suspenders because there is a chest pocket for my pencil. But if I’m working overhead, I take them off because they tend to wear on my shoulders. If I’m climbing a ladder or scaffolding, I love the rear facing hammer holder. It keeps my hammer out of the way and prevents it from banging my knee. I don’t have that fancy holster like you Kyle. :)
The 32oz framing hammer is the king of hammers. How do I know? Everybody would come and borrow mine- when they needed to move a wall. lol Proper technique and a 32 destroys todays light hammers wich throw technique out the window. Best saw blade- Matsushita hand down! Absolutely nothing cuts as nice as a 40 tooth matsushita. The samuri sword of framers! Hard to find, costs more, worth every penny. Best nail gun- Hitachi- come on Best tape- old school stanely 30ft Best speed square- stanely adjustable, 20 bucks lol Best bags- they change every 10 years, used to be CLC- Custom Leather Craft. They were not leather tho, polyester.
I just make do with what ever crap I can. Left side fasteners in Ridgid screw boxes the little orange one. Often stacked right side snips pencil tape measure in pouch out back hammer loop right side off center speed square left side. Claps dangling from suspender and some where I have an impact. Biggest problem is I jump from act to drywall to framing to trim from hammer drill to powder gun to screw gun to ...yeah
Hammer, speed square, pencils, loose nails, nail strips. Here in nz we do everything so I carry a pair of tin snips, torpedo level, crescent wrench, knips, dog bar and flat bar. Seems like a lot but it’s always good to have all the gear and not going back and fourth to the van
My first set of quality bags were diamondback and my left fastener bag lasted 17 years before I retired it . And that was only from getting my balls busted lol because it was so ratty looking but still never “leaked” fasteners . I’m currently running a leather occidental rig that’s great but heavy and will get me to retirement in a couple of years
I got my Diamondback UFO outfit in the summer of 2000. Honestly , it's just like , fully broke in. The actual amount of time I have wearing it is probably 65 to 70 months of 5 day weeks. . My Remodeler outfit. Also bought new from Jim Skelton is 18 years old . It's broke in but I only have 24ish months wearing it. I also frame mostly with rough cut locally sawn lumber so I use lots of 20s and larger spikes and screws. Including 12" Timber Lock screws for log home building. Great vid. Thanks
I used Craftsman dual pouches on various belts over the years. They were stolen🤬🤬. No longer doing this for a living so couldn’t justify Occidental. Went with CLC pro line. So far very happy. Only downside for me is I can’t see well inside the black nylon when looking for driver bits, drill bits etc. otherwise a great “poor mans Occidental.
Since I've commented months ago. I did get a diamondback toolbelt I got the artisan. Its little small but I love the system. I need the Denali set. Thank u for all u do Kyle. Love the channel
two rivets, a piece of paracord, and a soldering iron(to melt the edges of the rivet holes before installing the rivets) and you can add a speed square slot anywhere you want on a set of bags
Kyle take a look at military dump pouches. Ticks in small and undo to open up to bag size of 36 oz nalgene that several AR mags fit. Prob a great fit for when you need big pouch but not every day... great vid
Hi Kyle...been watching your videos for a while now... you've definitely persuaded me to buy a new set of diamond back bags. Keep the videos coming. Ps. Love the tools day videos.
As a lefty I’m really surprised Kyle that you don’t have your tape measure on your right side. I own my Diamondback tool belt and vest now and I keep my tape on the right and w/ the left I pull out my pencil.
I'm not in the trades, and could only justify about $130 on my belt and bags, as a home gamer with three different belt/bag sets. That said, I do have quite a bit of experience in the use of tactical gear, including an exorbitant amount of nylon. Most of my gear is 1000 denier, heavily box -square and bar tacked where necessary. My point is simply that good nylon is tough and will last with very little maintenance, other than storage considerations. If you're in the market for bags, don't overlook well-made nylon.
Funny enough I’m a bricklayer but I use the Diamondback eagle pouch great for carrying my torpedo level jointer tape measure some nails and a square great pouch
I have the Diamondbacks Denali, bought it new on eBay for $300. I like it, but wish the bags were bigger like your Grande. With all the space I feel like loading them up with lots of tools. With all the weight it feels like the belt will fall off, it doesn’t but it felt that way so I added suspenders.
I’ve used quite a few tool belts/ bags, combinations and after seeing your first review and after doing a bit of research have now gone to a diamondback tool belt
@@adriansolberg6993 the bags are great I love the fact they do left and right versions of some of there bags, I’ve got the four inch belt which is good, but after 12 hours like any set up I have had I can’t wait to get the thing off! I’ve never tried suspenders, I’m not sure if they would work for me as my job is very physical, climbing and crawling under things I just think they might be another restriction/ something to get snagged on.
@@paulhennessy5324 I see! I think suspenders is a must when carrying so much weight. I use the old snickers tool belt and suspenders with stretch. Probably buing the Diamondback belt soon. Looks very good and I love the hammer holder. Quite expensive though Four inch is best? Which type of belt do you have?
Just a comment about length of life, I'm pretty sure these bags could last 20 years. I have had a set of leather big oxy occidental for 10 years. The leather logo has faded but no other rips or tears have formed. You get what you pay for. I believe my setup was around 550. So let's say its 55.a year, I would call that reasonable!
I really like them side sleeves for your longer awkward tools. I've litterally HATED every hammer loop Ive ever had, in the back if im squatting, hammer pushes up falls out, or jabs my lower back. On the side damn handle smacks my leg all day. If I decide to buy or make myself new leather bags, Im gonna make those... or buy some. Currently Im a grounds/maintenance technician so my EDC is a husky pro 4 barrel pouch (velcro flap) and a kanroot hori hori sheath, that I actually hang on a water bladder pack with 2 zipper pouches for my nonessential access EDC tools( like my extra adjustable wrench, hex keys, and lock pick set), and door tags (maintenance was/is here). I really like the way the weight is distributed on my shoulders, so my next set of bags will be getting shoulder straps too.
@RR Buildings watching this video in your right pouch close to the front it looks like a small anvil head scratch all if it is, what company makes it. Greatly appreciate your time. Love watching the videos learn something new everyday from you.
Man I had the same tool belt for a year, a cheap one and it’s completely ruined. So now when my boss ain’t on the job I just grab his nice leather one out 😂😏
Excellent vid.....but to late for me, already have got my DB The Denali DeLuxe Framer tool belt. Pretty happy with this, but I miss a littell more room in my fastener pouch. Would like to see how you deal with safety on the roof. Maybe in a dedicate vid in the future. Thank for you fine work. Help a lot.
Any thoughts on Atlas46 tool belts and vests? I’m a hobbyist/weekend warrior and typically like the look of leather belts but they’re not customizable for any particular project. Love the channel! Keep on keeping on.
Ordered a set!!!! I do alot of vinyl siding and carry roofing nails. The other Diamondback pouches are small,Badger has too long of wait time. My Occidental adjust to fit fat lips are too heavy
I'm lucky to have a pouch last 3 years the treads usually break . I also use the belt on my pouch to carry heavy materials. I'll one arm 6- 2"x6"x16' just by resting them on my belt .
Loved using my Milwaukee tape had all the features I wanted but it only lasted me 2 months before the tip broke so i went back to stanly not sure if it was abused or a defect only thing I don’t agree with you is the $250 square when ive always made a $2.50 one work good
I myself would be lost without the flat bar sleeve. I carry a framing square that I cut off @ 16 1/4" on the blade and 8 1/2"on the tounge. An Exumer cats paw and a 9"flat bar. Other than actual roofing. I can't build didly without my flat tools.
Kyle, came back to site to see my post gone.Just wondering why?Just telling the truth about the experience with diamondback consumer service not calling back.I thought you might mention it to the company and straighten it out. I think it is fair to have everybody experience told not just the good ones
I actually did mention it to the owner... he took 100% blame said he remembered your conversation and he was not in the roght mood and knows he was in the wrong.
Great vid Kyle! Was just wondering, I see a lot of guys doing these EDC or "every day carry" videos a lot on RU-vid, have you ever thought of doing a video on something like that? Maybe like what's in your pockets? On the weekend or work week? Just a thought...love the content brother!
Do you have a video on your trailer set up? I have all wood shelves but want to get a new trailer and maybe a different set up. I keep a t19 tapco brake on one side and shelves on the other but the front area is wasted space lol. Thanks for the videos! Gonna buy one of those grande bags. I couldn't find the right set up until this video.
Do they make right and left bags? Like I see your hammer is on the right but if you put that bag on the left your hammer would be on the backside. I've been doing carpentry for almost 20 years and I've never had a good set of bags.
My question is on your tape measures,what are the longevity of them for you,and do you consider them consumable? I do metal fabrication ,and I use vintage Lufkin chrome clad. I keep a 12ft 1/2" every day on my belt and a 10ft pocket,but the larger ones don't last long maybe because of the return spring is hard on them. Did buy a Black widow last year and like it.For me its hard to look at a yellow tape.
4 year old video I'm just seeing now. I'm not knocking anything. It's a personal choice. I bought the Occidental Leather green light bags back in 2008. Still going strong in almost 2024. But everyone l, please do yourselves.
