Tool belts arent for everyone, but keeping your hand tools within reach makes any project much easier.
Heres an alternative: make your own tool vest to fit every tool you need.
The ubiquitoustool beltis a must-have for those who work in the trades as well as ardent DIYers.
Most offer the ability to add pouches of various sizes and include a loop to hold a hammer.
Tool vests likethis onefrom Occidental Leather are becoming more popular with builders of all types.
Chuck Miller of Fine Homebuilding is sporting one in arecent videowe featured.
The Ultimate Tool Vest| The Samurai Carpenter (YouTube)
