Poll: Tool Belts

tool-beltIn a wood shop, we generally have the luxury of organizing our gear in such a way that nothing is more than a few feet away. A pencil, eye protection, a square, even a calculator are usually within arms reach for most folks. Yet some of us like to have our most frequently-used items directly on our bodies with the help of either an apron or a tool belt.

If it weren’t so darn hot here all the time, I’d use an apron every day. It protects my clothes from dust, glue, and finish and ensures my adjustable square and pencil are always ready to go. It’s also handy for stashing peanut M&Ms. And while a tool belt would certainly be cooler (temperature-wise), it seems like it brings a lot of clunkiness around the hip area, which is usually where you’re going to come into contact with stationary tools and workbenches. So as far as I’m concerned, the tool belt is best left for the job site.

So what about you folks? What do you think about tool belts for woodworkers?

What do you think about tool belts for woodworking?

This poll was created by Tom Iovino from TomsWorkbench.com.

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