Builders and representatives of other professions whose line of work involves outdoor work consider a tool belt an indispensable item. There are different types of such belts. It is not necessary to purchase a ready-made option. If you wish and have free time, you can make such a thing yourself.
What is a tool belt for?
It is not always possible to use devices laid out directly at hand. When you need to move around an object or work at height, it is advisable to use special belt for tools.
Such attributes are required for carrying tools directly during work. A good tool belt should be functional, durable enough, and have the right number of pockets.
How to make a tool belt with your own hands?
Beginners are advised to choose a model that is as easy to make as possible. Before starting work, you need to find out the appropriate volume of the future product and determine the location of all pockets. For clarity, it is advisable to draw a sketch.
To make such a product, you can use various materials (for example, tarpaulin, unnecessary jeans, thongs). To make such a belt from old jeans, you will need the appropriate material, a sewing machine and scissors.
Stages of work:
- You need to cut the waistband off your jeans. Using the existing clasp, it will later be attached to the waist.
- Now follows cut out the pockets located at the back and sew them to the belt. If the pockets have rivets, this will be an added advantage when storing supplies and small tools.
- Next you need cut a small piece of fabric from one of the legs and fold it in half to form a pocket. Then, leaving 2 cm at the top for attaching this pocket to the belt, sew the sides of the pocket and add 2 additional vertical stitches, thus dividing it into 2 more pockets, which can later be used for small tools.
Advice! This model can, if desired, be supplemented with various pockets to suit your taste. But it is not recommended to make more than 10 pockets.
Construction belt
A product of this type must be spacious enough to accommodate all the tools required for the job. Since a product of this kind is subjected to significant stress during use, it is necessary to use only durable, good quality elements to sew it.
Construction belt without straps (with a button) It is convenient because it does not come unfastened during work.The model with straps is fixed on the chest and on the back, without impeding movement during use. This allows you to use more tools in your work.
Mounting
Quite high demands are placed on such products. Such a thing must be thought out in detail to prevent a fall from a height in the event of a force majeure situation.
Mounting belt must have reliable fastenings that can be placed in various places depending on the specifics of the work.
In addition, products of this type have small compartments designed for small tools and loops for a hammer.
With such attributes you can keep a fairly large number of tools with you, which is very convenient. Products of this type are often used by electricians in their work.
Advice! It is recommended to place the hammer and chisel in such belts on opposite sides.
Types of mounting belt bags
Belts for installers are divided into:
- shoulder (very popular due to their low cost, but have soft, quickly deformable walls, and quickly lose their original appearance);
- waist (look like a small tablet equipped with pockets, hooks and loops);
- in the form of a vest (the most ergonomic type of such organizer, in most cases made from a denim vest).
Reference! Professional models are made from genuine leather or rigid nylon fabric, which do not absorb moisture and oil. Such products have an impressive number of pockets and fastenings, but when filled to the maximum they can make the vest excessively heavy.
Tips for use
When using such items It is recommended to take into account several important nuances:
- You cannot fill such a product with tools to capacity.This will damage not only the belt itself, but also the instruments themselves.
- The number of pockets and their functionality play an important role. The best option is to fasten some of the pockets, while others remain open. In this case, everything you need can be kept at hand at all times.
- It is better to choose (or make) a product of the appropriate color, on which dirt will not be particularly noticeable. This is especially important for those items that are planned to be used in repair work.
- This item can be cleaned with ordinary soap and water. It is better not to dry it on the radiator. This can reduce the wear life of the product.
Important! The hammer compartment should be located on the side of the working hand.
To make your own tool belt, you don’t need any special knowledge or skills. Such a product, which provides convenient carrying and transportation of the required number of tools, small parts and consumables, will come in handy more than once at home, in the country and in the garage.
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