Work Belt Setup (for the newbies)

[Majestic66]

@wcs

Between the two links that you posted I think I would prefer ; Dead On Tools Oil Tan Belt-HD222222 at The Home Depot

Thanks for posting them both John.

I’m digging that one Also. Thanks john

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[JaredAI]

I like to roll light.

Unger side bag is awesome, unger double loop belt is awesome, unger ninja boab (with sock) hangs off one loop, and a $6.95 tool pouch from home depot that fits perfectly into the razor slot. The tool pouch holds my scrubby, screen tool (paint can opener) and brush. 18" ettore mop with microtiger, 18" ettore stainless channel, and a 6" sill squeegee. The unger bag also holds my 12" channel.

That’s pretty much all I need for any job. If I need a razor, that goes in the other loop.

[wws]

@goldeneagle

I have the awp from lowes. I posted pic awhile back in the thread.
Page 23 Nice comfy belt,but bigger than i had been use to.
Just bought the belt no pouches as i had one already. Maybe like $19 i think.
I you just want a leather two hole belt. Home despot has one tan, no padding just belt.
Have it and use every so often.

Husky 2 in. Saddle Leather Work Belt-HD222079 at The Home Depot

Dead On Tools Oil Tan Belt-HD222222 at The Home Depot

Cheers john

You can take all of the padding off of the adp. I ripped mine and then realized that it all comes off. Felt like I dropped 20 lbs

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[ProWindowCleaning]

@JaredAI

I like to roll light.

Unger side bag is awesome, unger double loop belt is awesome, unger ninja boab (with sock) hangs off one loop, and a $6.95 tool pouch from home depot that fits perfectly into the razor slot. The tool pouch holds my scrubby, screen tool (paint can opener) and brush. 18" ettore mop with microtiger, 18" ettore stainless channel, and a 6" sill squeegee. The unger bag also holds my 12" channel.

That’s pretty much all I need for any job. If I need a razor, that goes in the other loop.

This is amazing, I just added that unger pouch to my revised belt… Love it so far.

I like that pouch on the BOAB idea too

Mike Radzik

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[JaredAI]

@ProWindowCleaning

This is amazing, I just added that unger pouch to my revised belt… Love it so far.

I like that pouch on the BOAB idea too

That unger pouch just rocks. It took me half a day to get used to it but I can’t imagine life without it.

It was a happy shock that the little clip they use for that pouch fit so perfectly in the razor slot of the boab!

[ProWindowCleaning]

I might have a pouch like that lying around, I’ll have to dig through the basement tomorrow after work.

That Unger pouch can hold so much, with my new belt set up I am trying to lighten the load on residential jobs.

Mike Radzik

Pro Window Cleaning

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[wcs]

@JaredAI

I like to roll light.

Unger side bag is awesome, unger double loop belt is awesome, unger ninja boab (with sock) hangs off one loop, and a $6.95 tool pouch from home depot that fits perfectly into the razor slot. The tool pouch holds my scrubby, screen tool (paint can opener) and brush. 18" ettore mop with microtiger, 18" ettore stainless channel, and a 6" sill squeegee. The unger bag also holds my 12" channel.

That’s pretty much all I need for any job. If I need a razor, that goes in the other loop.

Thanks for sharing the pic!

[wcs]

@JYWindowGuy

I actually looked through all of these posts to see if anyone else runs a set up like mine and no one does as far as I can tell. I have a leatherman and an Unger BOAB with 2 squeegees and a wetbar…that’s it. I am all about the cargo pants / shorts with a scraper in the leg pocket and hanging a towel over my shoulder. No pouches, no hooks, no hammer loops…just simple.

@wcs

You got a pic of your simple setup Jason, if you do posted it please!

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[wcs]

@de.fuller

What I am working on now is a work belt that I like, and everything that goes on it is easy on easy off. All additions be it BOAB, holster, pouch, or what ever goes on with a snap or Velcro loop as needed. Some things stay in the same place, others change out with the need.

So Dale do you have any pics of the new setups yet?

[de.fuller]

@wcs

So Dale do you have any pics of the new setups yet?

Not yet Steve, soon.

[ProWindowCleaning]

Here’s my revised belt set up…

I also make sure I have plenty of extra handles and channels.

I just started using this 12" Wagtail with a Steccone aluminum channel, it’s so light it kinda freak me out.
The Ettore handle that has the grip is 6"? I believe maybe 5"ish, it fits 99% of the long skinny windows next to front doors out here. I always have this bad boy on my belt.
This is just some of my channels, I have more that vary by just a hair and a few extra 18" to have in case I need to cut another custom channel.
I have a pouch for my squirt bottle, I like having it filled with solution and on my belt just in case so I’m not wasting time going back to my bucket if I’m on a roof and need to get another window or two before hopping down.
I also have a screen brush on a clip (not pictured)
Always carry a white 3M scrub pad and bronze wool, along with a few extra scraper blades and 1" razors.

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[Majestic66]

@ProWindowCleaning

Here’s my revised belt set up…

I also make sure I have plenty of extra handles and channels.

I just started using this 12" Wagtail with a Steccone aluminum channel, it’s so light it kinda freak me out.
The Ettore handle that has the grip is 6"? I believe maybe 5"ish, it fits 99% of the long skinny windows next to front doors out here. I always have this bad boy on my belt.
This is just some of my channels, I have more that vary by just a hair and a few extra 18" to have in case I need to cut another custom channel.
I have a pouch for my squirt bottle, I like having it filled with solution and on my belt just in case so I’m not wasting time going back to my bucket if I’m on a roof and need to get another window or two before hopping down.
I also have a screen brush on a clip (not pictured)
Always carry a white 3M scrub pad and bronze wool, along with a few extra scraper blades and 1" razors.

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What brand belt is that do you have a link for it ?

Thanks

[ProWindowCleaning]

It’s a husky belt, got it at Home Depot a couple years ago. It’s comfy, strong and holds everything in place.

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[Majestic66]

Sold. Are all those channels more for cut-ups. I have been wanting to cut channels down for cut-ups. What sizes would you recommend to do, In what increments would you cut them down to?

[ProWindowCleaning]

I have various channels all under 10" in size. I started with just 6" 8" 10" and from there just cut down a channel at each job if I didn’t have anything that fit as a one swipe for the panes on that job. I prefer to swipe down on panes not across

I recommend keeping a hack saw handy and maybe even using stainless steel channels (lighter, cheaper) although a little less durable than the brass channels.

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[JaredAI]

@ProWindowCleaning

I have various channels all under 10" in size. I started with just 6" 8" 10" and from there just cut down a channel at each job if I didn’t have anything that fit as a one swipe for the panes on that job. I prefer to swipe down on panes not across

How do you keep track of which channel goes with this pane?

I recommend keeping a hack saw handy and maybe even using stainless steel channels (lighter, cheaper) although a little less durable than the brass channels.
What do you mean by “durable”?

I don’t know how many brass channels I had to cut or toss because they got bent. I haven’t had any problems with ss so I’m curious about your experience.

[ProWindowCleaning]

I just feel the ss channels won’t hold up to the constant abuse residential work has to offer (when I did 90% residential work at least)

I just have so many brass channels now that it’s pointless to waste money on changing over to ss channels.

As for knowing what channel goes with what pane size I just keep them all in my pouch and go through em and see if one fits. Over the years I’ve gotten really good at guessing the size pane at a glance.

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[wcs]

@ProWindowCleaning

I just feel the ss channels won’t hold up to the constant abuse residential work has to offer (when I did 90% residential work at least)

I just have so many brass channels now that it’s pointless to waste money on changing over to ss channels.

As for knowing what channel goes with what pane size I just keep them all in my pouch and go through em and see if one fits. Over the years I’ve gotten really good at guessing the size pane at a glance.

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An eye for the details!

[JetCity]

I recently bought one of those dumb blue sponge pockets. It takes up so much real estate on my belt just for one small pocket. I’ve been avoiding it but I think I’ll need to purchase some sort of construction worker type multi pocket pouch.

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[wcs]

@JetCity

I recently bought one of those dumb blue sponge pockets. It takes up so much real estate on my belt just for one small pocket. I’ve been avoiding it but I think I’ll need to purchase some sort of construction worker type multi pocket pouch.

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Hey Josh do you have a pic of…“I recently bought one of those dumb blue sponge pockets.”?

There is a lot of pretty cool setups in this tread check them out maybe you find one that works better for you.