Featuring Pumpkin, Savannah, and our little neighborhood stray, Leo. Let me know what you think in the comments! #framing #carpentry #badgertoolbelts #construction
Couple helpful tips for your bits depending on how long of bits you use get a small plastic container that the bits come in and stick your bits in it and put it in your bags and as long as you don’t have a bunch of crap in one pouch it’s organized also for your awl and chalk line, if you spike the awl through the hook you don’t have to try to get the hook to stay on the awl
Just stumbled on your channel. I'm a framer in Massachusetts, millennial as well! Agree 100% with you on the pica i only use it on wet lumber lol. I also run the badger belt, had it for about 4 months and pretty much set up the same way you do 😊. Def gonna be cutting that bit index out tomorrow, I never use it and it makes getting the tape measure out a pain in the ass! Also the gun loop that comes on the right side bags is worthless, its too low and causes the gun to hit me in the leg, I usually hang it on the top most pouch on the right. Great video!
I'm a fellow Badger too, with both a Carpenter set for framing/siding and a Framer set I use for foundations. I'm commenting along as I watch. For the pencil slots, I tape a keel on my pencils (poor man's version of the garden hose) so they can't slide down, I really only carry 1 at a time anyway. I've found a hundred uses for my awl, definitely a must for me. I also am not in love with the Pica, I'd rather a classic pencil for almost everything. I don't know if I know anyone that likes the Stiletto nail bar 😂 I cut my dimpler off immediately and I might grind down a better taper, but it will probably break as soon as I do, good thing mine was half price. Nail bar sleeve is a definite must, tore my pants up with my framer set so I ordered my carpenter set with one and need to send the FSU back to add one. I got Joel to put that elastic bit thing in the tool side upper pocket and sew the bottom shut, holds up to 3 2" bits per slot, I was worried it would interfere with my taoe as well, but I take my belt clips off my fatmax 30s.
When I don't want the suspenders I just let them hang down over the belt and loop them under the bags and they stay out of the way no problem. Put a bit of plumbers water line on the end of the pencil so it doesn't fall down into the pencil slot. I'm tape left too so I put the bit holder in the upper right side pocket. I love Stiletto hammers but I broke the titanium nail bar far too soon.... anyway that's my 2 cents! good luck out there!
great video. Your pica pencil is the largest one however - i use it only for stonework. Grab the normal sized one - you'll love it. or even the mechanical one for final carpentry. The big one is nasty to carry around.
hey guys, ive been using the Lyra here in nz, comes with a built in sharpener in the case and the lead is round instead of square if thats your jam, ive loved it so far!
Out of the 3 big brands which would you recommend? I was going to get these over the diamondbacks because they’re 100$ cheaper but I don’t want to cheap out if this belt isn’t that great
Yeah, they have 4 straps and the badger belt is setup for 3. Does work for sure. Badger has come out with a quick release velcro system that's pretty slick
@MillennialCarpenter ok ill have to look into them. I originally started out with buckaroo. The suspenders fit my badger. But you're right some days you want suspenders some days you dont.
Yeah notna huge fan of the gun loop, I'm sure it will get better. I usually just hook the gun over the pad anyways, because I run the nailer left handed
@@MillennialCarpenterI’m just saying, I’m in the same profession and I also like collecting nice hammers, but hammers are a strange thing to like if you know what I mean.
Thank you so much for taking the time! We're working on a solution for a quick release for the suspenders.
Love your gear and the approach you take to the industry. Life long customer right here
Stoked to hear this news!
That's awesome
I have to agree with you on all the pain points you listed (ESPECIALLY the suspenders and the "bit holder") but overall they are a great set of bags.
Couple helpful tips for your bits depending on how long of bits you use get a small plastic container that the bits come in and stick your bits in it and put it in your bags and as long as you don’t have a bunch of crap in one pouch it’s organized also for your awl and chalk line, if you spike the awl through the hook you don’t have to try to get the hook to stay on the awl
Just stumbled on your channel. I'm a framer in Massachusetts, millennial as well! Agree 100% with you on the pica i only use it on wet lumber lol. I also run the badger belt, had it for about 4 months and pretty much set up the same way you do 😊. Def gonna be cutting that bit index out tomorrow, I never use it and it makes getting the tape measure out a pain in the ass! Also the gun loop that comes on the right side bags is worthless, its too low and causes the gun to hit me in the leg, I usually hang it on the top most pouch on the right. Great video!
Yeah, never tried the stitched in place gun loop. I usually just hook the gun over the belt pad because I shoot left handed
I'm a fellow Badger too, with both a Carpenter set for framing/siding and a Framer set I use for foundations. I'm commenting along as I watch. For the pencil slots, I tape a keel on my pencils (poor man's version of the garden hose) so they can't slide down, I really only carry 1 at a time anyway. I've found a hundred uses for my awl, definitely a must for me. I also am not in love with the Pica, I'd rather a classic pencil for almost everything. I don't know if I know anyone that likes the Stiletto nail bar 😂 I cut my dimpler off immediately and I might grind down a better taper, but it will probably break as soon as I do, good thing mine was half price. Nail bar sleeve is a definite must, tore my pants up with my framer set so I ordered my carpenter set with one and need to send the FSU back to add one. I got Joel to put that elastic bit thing in the tool side upper pocket and sew the bottom shut, holds up to 3 2" bits per slot, I was worried it would interfere with my taoe as well, but I take my belt clips off my fatmax 30s.
When I don't want the suspenders I just let them hang down over the belt and loop them under the bags and they stay out of the way no problem. Put a bit of plumbers water line on the end of the pencil so it doesn't fall down into the pencil slot. I'm tape left too so I put the bit holder in the upper right side pocket. I love Stiletto hammers but I broke the titanium nail bar far too soon.... anyway that's my 2 cents! good luck out there!
Thank you for your interesting video
I want to be a carpenter, so I'm studying while watching videos
And Cats so cute🐈🐈⬛
(I’m not good english)
Nice review think I need to buy one of these now I like them more than the DB ones , cheers
They are a solid set of bags man!
great video. Your pica pencil is the largest one however - i use it only for stonework. Grab the normal sized one - you'll love it. or even the mechanical one for final carpentry. The big one is nasty to carry around.
What setup is this?
About that japanese nail set, yeah you can wail on it, but don't pry too much with or it will snap. Don't ask me how I know. 😅
Good to know!
Yeah I was disappointed with the Pica pencil. Gets dull fast and constantly sharpening. Been meaning to see if there’s a harder lead for it.
There is, it lasts longer but doesn't write as well on wet lumber
hey guys, ive been using the Lyra here in nz, comes with a built in sharpener in the case and the lead is round instead of square if thats your jam, ive loved it so far!
Get the Pica 3030 pencil, which is a round lead and easy to manage the tip and the size of the pencil is smaller and more manageable
Out of the 3 big brands which would you recommend? I was going to get these over the diamondbacks because they’re 100$ cheaper but I don’t want to cheap out if this belt isn’t that great
DB and badger feel incredibly similar. Sold 2 different DB sets, I like the badger more.
@@MillennialCarpenterthanks for the reply man, I think I’ll grab a badger. Is that a custom handle on your daluge hammer ?
@juiceman1887 I just curved a little something something in it. Not too custom, lol
@@juiceman1887 *carved
@@juiceman1887 the badger belt is awesome!
Maybe the strong hold suspender loops from oxy? /that way they're quick release?
Yeah, they have 4 straps and the badger belt is setup for 3. Does work for sure. Badger has come out with a quick release velcro system that's pretty slick
@MillennialCarpenter ok ill have to look into them.
I originally started out with buckaroo. The suspenders fit my badger. But you're right some days you want suspenders some days you dont.
You should carry a few spiral framing nails on you to use as buddy nails when common framing nails can’t get the job done.
I do at times. Usually there are some SDWS' and an impact laying around
Yeah notna huge fan of the gun loop, I'm sure it will get better. I usually just hook the gun over the pad anyways, because I run the nailer left handed
I’m gonna send my badgers in to get a double bar sleeve retrofitted. How long was the return?
I wanna say it took me about 9 days, but some of the guys got theirs quicker
Simple chubby carpenter's pencil fix: cut a short spacer (from wood or a pencil) and insert into the slot
Wait, am I chubby or is the pencil 🤣🤣🤣
@@MillennialCarpenter Good thing I'm a woodworker and not a writer🤣
whoever throws your chalklines, we should team up, find him unexpectedly, and forgive him
And luv him unconditionally
👍
Love my 21 oz dalluge but the replacement handles are garbage 😭 I’m mad about it
I’m a carpenter/joiner and also like hammers, what is that all about eh?
I guess I don't understand your question?
@@MillennialCarpenterI’m just saying, I’m in the same profession and I also like collecting nice hammers, but hammers are a strange thing to like if you know what I mean.
You have a thing for hammers ? lol
I do. I should do a hammer review
i sharpen my pica with a knife like a regular pencil. way more precise line.
He also has the extra jumbo pica pencil. There are 2 different sizes (as far as I know.)
You give a fuck