I really appreciate that you are showing a collection of work tested tools. There are too many channels that are just salesmen selling things they have never used. I also love that your bag is full sized not some pocket kit only fit for RC toys and pinball machines.
Too funny. I’ve been testing a new set of Knipex plier wrenches, so I’m not opposed to new; just believe it’s best to use and master what you have and makes changes as truly needed.
You have a good head on your shoulders. I wish I knew what you knew when I was your age. Better late than never I guess. I daily drive a 2009 four cylinder Camry (recall was done on the piston rings 👌) and it’s been great to me! Even at 199,000 miles. It’s got some peeling tint on the windows, a few “grocery store shopping cart scratches/minto dings”; having said that it is mechanically working great with regular maintenance. The a/c system recently broke but I am going to shell out the money to fix it to me it’s still worth it. I also have a 97 z71 that has 279,000 miles and I use it for occasional uses when I need stuff for the house or go camping. I have saved money to get the transmission rebuilt and am looking forward to getting that fixed, it’s starting to slip out of 2nd gear but that truck has been great to me also! Cheers from Houston.
I appreciate you sharing. My bag(s) looked very similar to yours for decades. A couple years back I started upgrading my tools, and man what a difference. Knipex Cobras, PB Swiss Screwdrivers & Bits, Koken ratchets & sockets, Tsunoda needle nose and flush cutters, and so much more. You might consider treating yourself to something similar.
@carnold.knowledge I just made my first foray into Knipex Plier wrenches and got rid of the Crescent wrenches. Good move, but ohhhh so expensive! I contacted Knipex when I posted an earlier version of this video and asked them to propose substitutions for all my tools to reduce count and weight; hoping to produce a bag makeover video. Unfortunately it didn’t go anywhere. I’m carefully considering changes.
Your video was insightful and a nice watch. I am a believer in "Parallel" jaw plier wrenches and nice to know you made the switch to "Kah-Nip-ix". Nice upgrade from the adjustable open end wrenches, AKA-Crescents. I had a chuckle when you said: Great tool to round off a bolt - HAHA🤣
@damedicmt Thanks for watching. The Knipex wrenches are really well made, but do miss the one-handed operation of the crescents and Robogrip. I don’t miss the rounded corners or jaw marks, however! Been looking at some other Knipex and knockoff tools, although I’m not sure they provide as much “upgrade” as the plier wrenches. I asked Knipex to look over my bag and suggest substitutions…no reply. I guess we’ll need 10M subscribers for that to happen!😀
BTW, I mentioned this to someone else; I found that some of the smaller tools can get lost in the deep pockets, so I was up some plastic grocery bags in the bottom of some of the pockets to keep them accessible and also provide a pin cushion of sorts for screwdrivers and shafted tools.
So glad you mentioned this…I bought a small and medium Knipex plier wrench after making this vid and have had a chance to use them a good bit in lieu of the three Crescent wrenches. Also saw a large Icon plier wrench at Hobo Freight that looked surprisingly nice form the price that might be a good compromise for a size less needed. Look for a video on my Knipex experience in the future!!
@@TailgateTinkerer If you love your Channels, no need to get cobras. But they are built better and have a lock to hold your position. The mini bolt cutters though... :)
@@leodesforges161 I'll have to take a look and am thankful for your input. I need to balance the enjoyment and productivity of investing in new tools with how much and how long it will help me. The light at the end of my tunnel keeps getting brighter and brighter... But being an Engineer, I do love precision and design. Somehow I feel this discussion with you is going to end up costing me about $500! Thanks again.
Glad I subscribed and saw your tour of theTinkerer's Tool Bag. Nicely done. The bag itself is real nice. The bag alone is impressive for what it can carry. I am not going to say if it is too much because you never know. But wait, maybe I missed it - did you mention a saw? Lots of options for an EDC mini multi purpose saw with hack saw blades, scroll saw blades and reciprocating blades you can carry blades and fashion a DIY handle to deploy them. One thing I bought is a standard drill chuck with a hex end that fits in the driver. It eliminated carrying two power drills. Was that I driver charger I saw in the bag? I guess that is a must have.
That's a great little bag, and a good pack out sir! I feel like a good pair or two of Klein tools plier wrenches would suit you well, they've been game changers for me
Thanks and it’s funny you call it small! I’ve taken some abuse for the size/wt of the bag! I recently purchased a small and medium set of Knipex plier wrenches, and they are nice gear.
That's a thorough, thought-out setup. I really like my Craftsman Versastack bag. It's made similar to that, but I wish it had more pockets on the inside. Most of them are on the outside, and it just has one large main compartment. It's heavy duty and holds a lot of tools, so it'll do until I can afford something better. I'm still getting used to using a bag. I'm more of a mechanic, and it's hard to find a bag that's geared more toward that purpose, but I'm getting it lined for general hand tool use. I still like my Trusco and Craftsman steel portable boxes a lot.
@@justinoff1 Thanks. I do have other bags with some electrical and another with some plumbing....kinda hard to determine exactly where to draw the line. I have a very few repeated items, but not many. I do not have a circuit tracer as of yet, but have been looking at them for a while and may pull the trigger. Would definitely be a nice to have item.
You should check out the Bosch 12v drill/driver with the FlexiClick 5-in-1 system. The same drill can do both of the jobs of your two Makitas and it also comes with a right angle head and an offset head. It's not an impact driver, but that bad boy packs a punch. I have one in addition to my various DeWalt 20v tools. Since getting my Bosch 12v, i almost never grab my DeWalt tools, the Bosch just handles business so well.
this is a great setup. I have way too much stuff like this stashed along the backboard of my workbench and in drawers. Making me rethink my current setup. -thank you
I know how you feel. I had tools in several bags, some in a cabinet, some on a shelf….and tons of duplicates. This bag does 85% of what I need, and I gave away boxes of extras. Yes, you still benefit from a strap wrench a few times in your life; and I have two sizes on a shelf as well as other less used tools.
Very complete setup. I have something similar with an open top kobalt rigid bag. The problem is there is too much stuff in it so it is heavy. I keep all electrical tools and consumables in a separate bag and can throw a drill/driver in either bag depending on the project.
It is indeed heavy at around 40 lbs. As I “mature”, I’m looking for strategic ways to reduce the weight while maintaining as much flexibility as possible. Just bought some Knipex plier wrenches to replace the three crescents and may delete the drill and charger since the driver can drill too (all bits and drills in kit are hex). I’ll probably share some of the journey as I figure it out.
Excellent kit. I wish I was a fan of those robo pliers. I've got a larger pair. Maybe my expectations are not quite right for what it's supposed to be.
@michaelbuddy The Robogrips are good for light work, not so much for hi-torquing. I like that they stay roughly parallel, and keep a grip on something (unlike a crescent or open wrench) and are easy to use with one hand. I’m learning all the tools have trade offs.
The only thing that has kept me from getting a Veto bag is the weight. As a mobile carpenter/contractor, light weight bags are so valuable. My every day bag is around 13 lbs loaded. The bag itself is around 1.5 lbs. Thanks for the great video!
I can’t even remember where, it’s been a minute or two since I bought it. I believe VETO still makes an XL Bag, but Imagine it has changed over the last 20+ years.
Thanks. I can’t say I have tested tons of other bags, but certainly holding up for 25 years and still going is a testament. I’m not a pro tradesman, so its life has been easy compared to pro service; but it is built like a tank.
@@TailgateTinkerer I didn't realize Veto had been around for so long. I just found out about them this year. I bought a Tech Pac Blackout, and it's been great.
I mentioned to someone else that at one point a rep with VETO contacted me to see about using this piece for promotion but determined it was too old and different from their current offerings. Mine is really stout, but also really heavy. A little lighter would be nice if it holds up.
@TailgateTinkerer When I was watching your video, I assumed your bag was 5 years old or less. It looks like it’s held up really well. My Tech Pac is heavy, but I don’t mind some added weight if it means my bag is sturdier/more durable.
I recommend getting a pair of knipex twin grips. You don't realize how much you needed them until you have them. 8 inch. I don't recall seeing a O ring pick in there. A must have.
I now have small and medium plier wrenches. Never seen or tried the twin grips until looking it up. What do they do for you that channel locks don’t? I have a dental pick with a cork cover; must have missed that one.
@@TailgateTinkerer I second the twin grips recommendation. Their 8"/200mm version is the best size. They're great for removing stripped screws because of the unique design of the jaws. Engineer/Vampliers have a similar design for their jaws. Morgan's Maintenance probably has a good video review of Knipex twin grips and Engineer pliers.
Nice bag and set up. Seems very organized and well thought out. Where did you find the smaller cloth zip bags that you had the miscellaneous screws etc in?
XL is a great bag..... I run the MB5B just to have more mobility but if you only gonna have 1 bag to handle all issues the XL is a safe bet.... thanks for the great vids and MerryChristmas! #GetOnGab
Much experience there. Maybe some mechanics wire and 16 gauge or so thhn stranded wire for misc repair. Mechanic wire is.stronger.than zip ties and.great on mufflers,4 inch vise grips are great for brake lines and everyone needs a pick of some sort. Lastly a small bit ratchet..,nice organized set up sir
Thank you, adding some wire makes great sense. I have a dental pick with a piece of cork on the point in the bag, but must have missed it. Have a great Christmas sir.
I am not a fan of the Veto bags, they are heavy even without tools and once you load it up they are very heavy and the internal pockets are awkward at best.
Thanks for the comment. It has served me well, but is indeed heavy. God gave me a strong back, so I’ll take the extra half a pound and have something that lasts 25+ years. I must admit the extra weight gets a little more bothersome every year, with the bag’s total weight at 40# in its shown loadout. I wad up and pack plastic grocery bags into the bottom of some pockets to prevent smaller tools getting lost in the pocket bottoms and to help hold position of several tools. If being critical, I’ve had some mildew form on the inside covers of the bag, which made it smell musty and discolored the surface. You can see a little of the staining when I roll down the front cover. The bag, like most of the tools in the bag, are not the newest kid on the block. I can’t speak to how the construction of this bag compares to newer VETO bags.
Good afternoon from the Great State of Texas. You carry a lot of tools. How much does this bag way? I like your setup. The wire stripper is wonderful. I have one like it.
It weighs in lose to 40#, so kinda like carrying a bag of play sand! It’s a bit heavy, but just so incredibly useful. I could break it into two smaller bags and may have to do so. Thus far it’s been manageable.
You may have to master time travel to get one just like it, but you have new and better options today. Start with quality tools and don’t get caught up in competitive tool buying. Master the tools you have and only invest in superior tools that pose real benefit to the work you do. Spend left over money to buy the wife a new dress and make her happy too!
I’m afraid I haven’t been good enough to rank new toys….he’s passed me by quite a few years which explains why I still use a 50 year old Stanley punch! Actually I like the simple tools and haven’t gotten into all the true-molded huge handles etc. I will say getting a set of Knipex plier wrenches has been a nice thing.
Certainly I have overlap of screw drivers and I could invest in some newer tools such as Knipex that may combine a few functions (just bought two Plier Wrenches). Do you have some specific thoughts?
@TailgateTinkerer i was always old school and carried EVERY specific screw driver....then i switched to a 10n1 in place of a philips and carry a 1/4 inch x 4 flat head and a bigger flat head. saves space. ditch the stubbies and get a stubby 6n1. fir crescents all you need is a 6 and a 12, trust me thats what i use everyday. pick 1 pair of strippers, one pair of needle nose, one multimeter( yours is a darn good one btw) and ditch the plug testers and so on. anyway you can make lots of space. then add a flat bar and klien linemans. maybe switch the putty knife for a 5n1 painters tool. i did and i love it! very handy tool. maybe add a set if channellock 426. they come in handy too
If that works for you, great. My hand tool side (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers…) is seldom zipped. I usually keep the cover unzipped and rolled down unless transporting the bag in the car. The back size I keep the top and top side unzipped so I can reach in for taped, wire-pliers, and calipers (most used items on that side). My tools stay very organized, oriented, and accessible. It’s just very heavy.
So I took the bait and fact checked myself, and you are correct. Here’s the scoop; Roger Brouard, a carpenter with 30 years of experience, created the prototype for Veto Pro Pac tool bags in 1998. The company was founded in 2002 to provide a safe and secure way for professionals to transport and store their tools and gear. That being said, I can remember seeing this bag for the first time that was different from any I’d seen before. Having three kids at the time it seemed like a very extravagant purchase…they were expensive back then too. I took the plunge and transferred many tools from several Bucket Bosses, cabinets, and drawers and it changed the way I organize tools.
May I recommend a better tool, there is a Canadian company that make a great multi screwdriver. It’s called Picquic. Get you 2 picquic screwdrivers and you can eliminate the need for 16 screwdrivers. The bits are nice quality and long. They store in the handle and you’ll never lose them. ua-cam.com/video/Vijhd63diww/v-deo.htmlsi=aOcoPl_HqK3Frv2B
@jambo_jackbelly Thank you. I actually have a PicQuic Teeny Turner stubby jewelers set I love (Made in France I believe). Very high quality tool. I’ll take a look at the larger driver; although I imagine there will still be a need for the 2 very long, slender drivers. They get into a lot of tight places for me! Thx
@ get you an extension, take the bit out, put the extension in the picquic, put the bit in the extension You have a long reach version of every screwdriver ua-cam.com/video/-ID1_5jRH04/v-deo.htmlsi=Lh4VOmjnUB48RDZk
I really appreciate that you are showing a collection of work tested tools. There are too many channels that are just salesmen selling things they have never used. I also love that your bag is full sized not some pocket kit only fit for RC toys and pinball machines.
Too funny. I’ve been testing a new set of Knipex plier wrenches, so I’m not opposed to new; just believe it’s best to use and master what you have and makes changes as truly needed.
this is a phenomenal go bag ....👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks John. It’s served me well, even if the tools are old!
You have a good head on your shoulders. I wish I knew what you knew when I was your age. Better late than never I guess. I daily drive a 2009 four cylinder Camry (recall was done on the piston rings 👌) and it’s been great to me! Even at 199,000 miles. It’s got some peeling tint on the windows, a few “grocery store shopping cart scratches/minto dings”; having said that it is mechanically working great with regular maintenance. The a/c system recently broke but I am going to shell out the money to fix it to me it’s still worth it. I also have a 97 z71 that has 279,000 miles and I use it for occasional uses when I need stuff for the house or go camping. I have saved money to get the transmission rebuilt and am looking forward to getting that fixed, it’s starting to slip out of 2nd gear but that truck has been great to me also! Cheers from Houston.
Thanks; and good job keeping those vehicles running!
Well thought out bag. The stepped drill bits are gold. 👍
Thanks. Stepped bits aren’t valuable until you try one!
Great kit set up. Practical and very useful without excess or too many specialty tools. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Machinst. I assume with your name you know your way around a tool! Merry Christmas!
I appreciate you sharing. My bag(s) looked very similar to yours for decades. A couple years back I started upgrading my tools, and man what a difference. Knipex Cobras, PB Swiss Screwdrivers & Bits, Koken ratchets & sockets, Tsunoda needle nose and flush cutters, and so much more. You might consider treating yourself to something similar.
@carnold.knowledge I just made my first foray into Knipex Plier wrenches and got rid of the Crescent wrenches. Good move, but ohhhh so expensive! I contacted Knipex when I posted an earlier version of this video and asked them to propose substitutions for all my tools to reduce count and weight; hoping to produce a bag makeover video. Unfortunately it didn’t go anywhere. I’m carefully considering changes.
Your video was insightful and a nice watch. I am a believer in "Parallel" jaw plier wrenches and nice to know you made the switch to "Kah-Nip-ix". Nice upgrade from the adjustable open end wrenches, AKA-Crescents. I had a chuckle when you said: Great tool to round off a bolt - HAHA🤣
@damedicmt Thanks for watching. The Knipex wrenches are really well made, but do miss the one-handed operation of the crescents and Robogrip. I don’t miss the rounded corners or jaw marks, however! Been looking at some other Knipex and knockoff tools, although I’m not sure they provide as much “upgrade” as the plier wrenches. I asked Knipex to look over my bag and suggest substitutions…no reply. I guess we’ll need 10M subscribers for that to happen!😀
Very nice setup. Great assortment 👍
Thanks Slayer
Much appreciated..thanks for taking the time..
My pleasure Chevy. Merry Christmas!
I bought the same bag from your previous loadout video. Couldnt be happier.
Made my day! Glad someone remembers the earlier channel.
BTW, I mentioned this to someone else; I found that some of the smaller tools can get lost in the deep pockets, so I was up some plastic grocery bags in the bottom of some of the pockets to keep them accessible and also provide a pin cushion of sorts for screwdrivers and shafted tools.
should try out some knipex brand tools, a bit more on the expensive side but definitely well worth it
So glad you mentioned this…I bought a small and medium Knipex plier wrench after making this vid and have had a chance to use them a good bit in lieu of the three Crescent wrenches. Also saw a large Icon plier wrench at Hobo Freight that looked surprisingly nice form the price that might be a good compromise for a size less needed. Look for a video on my Knipex experience in the future!!
Get their mini bolt cutters and a 8" cobra pliers to start.
I’ve been reluctant to buy the Cobras not understanding the advantage over traditional channel locks. What say you?
@@TailgateTinkerer If you love your Channels, no need to get cobras. But they are built better and have a lock to hold your position.
The mini bolt cutters though... :)
@@leodesforges161 I'll have to take a look and am thankful for your input. I need to balance the enjoyment and productivity of investing in new tools with how much and how long it will help me. The light at the end of my tunnel keeps getting brighter and brighter... But being an Engineer, I do love precision and design. Somehow I feel this discussion with you is going to end up costing me about $500!
Thanks again.
Glad I subscribed and saw your tour of theTinkerer's Tool Bag. Nicely done. The bag itself is real nice. The bag alone is impressive for what it can carry. I am not going to say if it is too much because you never know. But wait, maybe I missed it - did you mention a saw? Lots of options for an EDC mini multi purpose saw with hack saw blades, scroll saw blades and reciprocating blades you can carry blades and fashion a DIY handle to deploy them. One thing I bought is a standard drill chuck with a hex end that fits in the driver. It eliminated carrying two power drills. Was that I driver charger I saw in the bag? I guess that is a must have.
Thanks and welcome!
That's a great little bag, and a good pack out sir! I feel like a good pair or two of Klein tools plier wrenches would suit you well, they've been game changers for me
Thanks and it’s funny you call it small! I’ve taken some abuse for the size/wt of the bag! I recently purchased a small and medium set of Knipex plier wrenches, and they are nice gear.
That's a thorough, thought-out setup. I really like my Craftsman Versastack bag. It's made similar to that, but I wish it had more pockets on the inside. Most of them are on the outside, and it just has one large main compartment. It's heavy duty and holds a lot of tools, so it'll do until I can afford something better. I'm still getting used to using a bag. I'm more of a mechanic, and it's hard to find a bag that's geared more toward that purpose, but I'm getting it lined for general hand tool use. I still like my Trusco and Craftsman steel portable boxes a lot.
I’m not “Pro”, but this bag has served me well as a Tinkerer, Father, and Friend.
I appreciate a well curated tool bag. It's true that plumbing and electrical need their own dedicated bags
You have to draw the line somewhere, don’t you?
@ oh absolutely! Drain wrench, Plumbers putty , soldering iron and Klein circuit tracer doesn't belong in the main kit. With the necessities
@@justinoff1 Thanks. I do have other bags with some electrical and another with some plumbing....kinda hard to determine exactly where to draw the line. I have a very few repeated items, but not many. I do not have a circuit tracer as of yet, but have been looking at them for a while and may pull the trigger. Would definitely be a nice to have item.
You should check out the Bosch 12v drill/driver with the FlexiClick 5-in-1 system. The same drill can do both of the jobs of your two Makitas and it also comes with a right angle head and an offset head. It's not an impact driver, but that bad boy packs a punch. I have one in addition to my various DeWalt 20v tools. Since getting my Bosch 12v, i almost never grab my DeWalt tools, the Bosch just handles business so well.
I’ll have to check Bosch out. Thx
This is a proper tool bag with tools that actually get USED. Very similar to my own setup! Well done!
Thanks you. We aren’t in this for “style” awards!
Awesome set up
Thanks Gene. Have an awesome 2025!
this is a great setup. I have way too much stuff like this stashed along the backboard of my workbench and in drawers. Making me rethink my current setup. -thank you
I know how you feel. I had tools in several bags, some in a cabinet, some on a shelf….and tons of duplicates. This bag does 85% of what I need, and I gave away boxes of extras. Yes, you still benefit from a strap wrench a few times in your life; and I have two sizes on a shelf as well as other less used tools.
Very complete setup. I have something similar with an open top kobalt rigid bag. The problem is there is too much stuff in it so it is heavy. I keep all electrical tools and consumables in a separate bag and can throw a drill/driver in either bag depending on the project.
It is indeed heavy at around 40 lbs. As I “mature”, I’m looking for strategic ways to reduce the weight while maintaining as much flexibility as possible. Just bought some Knipex plier wrenches to replace the three crescents and may delete the drill and charger since the driver can drill too (all bits and drills in kit are hex). I’ll probably share some of the journey as I figure it out.
Excellent kit. I wish I was a fan of those robo pliers. I've got a larger pair. Maybe my expectations are not quite right for what it's supposed to be.
@michaelbuddy The Robogrips are good for light work, not so much for hi-torquing. I like that they stay roughly parallel, and keep a grip on something (unlike a crescent or open wrench) and are easy to use with one hand. I’m learning all the tools have trade offs.
The only thing that has kept me from getting a Veto bag is the weight. As a mobile carpenter/contractor, light weight bags are so valuable. My every day bag is around 13 lbs loaded. The bag itself is around 1.5 lbs. Thanks for the great video!
My bag is heavy! Have a great Christmas and thanks for the comments.
@@TailgateTinkerer I can tell ;)
Great bag. I have one as well. Mine is a newer version veto MCT. It resides in my truck. I love that old school husky knife.
Heavy but stout!
Where did you get the bag from? Great video!
I can’t even remember where, it’s been a minute or two since I bought it. I believe VETO still makes an XL Bag, but Imagine it has changed over the last 20+ years.
Cork on a pick,that would have saved soooo many finger stabs. Great idea !!!!
Simple is good!
Love the old school craftsman, Channel Lock and "Dikes". Nice set up.
Thanks. They have served me well, even if not flashy.
Nice loadout video. Veto bags are the best. 👍
Thanks. I can’t say I have tested tons of other bags, but certainly holding up for 25 years and still going is a testament. I’m not a pro tradesman, so its life has been easy compared to pro service; but it is built like a tank.
@@TailgateTinkerer I didn't realize Veto had been around for so long. I just found out about them this year. I bought a Tech Pac Blackout, and it's been great.
I mentioned to someone else that at one point a rep with VETO contacted me to see about using this piece for promotion but determined it was too old and different from their current offerings. Mine is really stout, but also really heavy. A little lighter would be nice if it holds up.
@TailgateTinkerer When I was watching your video, I assumed your bag was 5 years old or less. It looks like it’s held up really well. My Tech Pac is heavy, but I don’t mind some added weight if it means my bag is sturdier/more durable.
It’s an oldie but goodie
I recommend getting a pair of knipex twin grips. You don't realize how much you needed them until you have them. 8 inch. I don't recall seeing a O ring pick in there. A must have.
I now have small and medium plier wrenches. Never seen or tried the twin grips until looking it up. What do they do for you that channel locks don’t?
I have a dental pick with a cork cover; must have missed that one.
@@TailgateTinkerer I second the twin grips recommendation. Their 8"/200mm version is the best size. They're great for removing stripped screws because of the unique design of the jaws. Engineer/Vampliers have a similar design for their jaws. Morgan's Maintenance probably has a good video review of Knipex twin grips and Engineer pliers.
@ Maybe Santa will come thru this year with some Knipex goodness.
I third the twin grips, they are awesome !
You guys are killing me! I knew I should have started that Patreon account…..😃
Nice bag and set up. Seems very organized and well thought out. Where did you find the smaller cloth zip bags that you had the miscellaneous screws etc in?
Thanks Chip. Here is a link to the bags I purchased:
a.co/d/5QvjuPp
XL is a great bag.....
I run the MB5B just to have more mobility but if you only gonna have 1 bag to handle all issues the XL is a safe bet.... thanks for the great vids and MerryChristmas!
#GetOnGab
Thanks Freemen. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a great 2025!
Nice bag brothaa! Im planing on getting a similar bag and setup
One bag to rule them all!
Much experience there. Maybe some mechanics wire and 16 gauge or so thhn stranded wire for misc repair. Mechanic wire is.stronger.than zip ties and.great on mufflers,4 inch vise grips are great for brake lines and everyone needs a pick of some sort. Lastly a small bit ratchet..,nice organized set up sir
Thank you, adding some wire makes great sense. I have a dental pick with a piece of cork on the point in the bag, but must have missed it.
Have a great Christmas sir.
I'm sure you have safety glasses handy, too.
I wear polycarbonate eyewear to see every moment, and keep glasses for others on the bench
it was like i was looking thru my own tool bag.....crazy.......only thing i might add is linesman pliers
In that case you must have a strong back too! I do have lineman pliers, but currently not in the bag. They are handy when twisting baling wire, etc.
I am not a fan of the Veto bags, they are heavy even without tools and once you load it up they are very heavy and the internal pockets are awkward at best.
Thanks for the comment. It has served me well, but is indeed heavy. God gave me a strong back, so I’ll take the extra half a pound and have something that lasts 25+ years. I must admit the extra weight gets a little more bothersome every year, with the bag’s total weight at 40# in its shown loadout.
I wad up and pack plastic grocery bags into the bottom of some pockets to prevent smaller tools getting lost in the pocket bottoms and to help hold position of several tools.
If being critical, I’ve had some mildew form on the inside covers of the bag, which made it smell musty and discolored the surface. You can see a little of the staining when I roll down the front cover.
The bag, like most of the tools in the bag, are not the newest kid on the block. I can’t speak to how the construction of this bag compares to newer VETO bags.
Good afternoon from the Great State of Texas. You carry a lot of tools. How much does this bag way? I like your setup. The wire stripper is wonderful. I have one like it.
It weighs in lose to 40#, so kinda like carrying a bag of play sand! It’s a bit heavy, but just so incredibly useful. I could break it into two smaller bags and may have to do so. Thus far it’s been manageable.
You got it covered for basics.
That’s the plan!
Tell us about your tool bag buddy I like it I’d like to get one just like that
You may have to master time travel to get one just like it, but you have new and better options today. Start with quality tools and don’t get caught up in competitive tool buying. Master the tools you have and only invest in superior tools that pose real benefit to the work you do. Spend left over money to buy the wife a new dress and make her happy too!
Maybe Santa will bring you some new tools for Christmas.
I’m afraid I haven’t been good enough to rank new toys….he’s passed me by quite a few years which explains why I still use a 50 year old Stanley punch! Actually I like the simple tools and haven’t gotten into all the true-molded huge handles etc. I will say getting a set of Knipex plier wrenches has been a nice thing.
alot of redundancy. you could lighten it up quite a bit and still do the same jobs.
Certainly I have overlap of screw drivers and I could invest in some newer tools such as Knipex that may combine a few functions (just bought two Plier Wrenches). Do you have some specific thoughts?
@TailgateTinkerer i was always old school and carried EVERY specific screw driver....then i switched to a 10n1 in place of a philips and carry a 1/4 inch x 4 flat head and a bigger flat head. saves space. ditch the stubbies and get a stubby 6n1. fir crescents all you need is a 6 and a 12, trust me thats what i use everyday. pick 1 pair of strippers, one pair of needle nose, one multimeter( yours is a darn good one btw) and ditch the plug testers and so on. anyway you can make lots of space. then add a flat bar and klien linemans. maybe switch the putty knife for a 5n1 painters tool. i did and i love it! very handy tool. maybe add a set if channellock 426. they come in handy too
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Good set up but it’s a fire hazard. What a combination, alcohol, butane and super glue. Wow, OSHA
I have more dangerous things in my life to worry about! 🤣
You can't be serious
Chainsaws man, chainsaws! I’m confident Mr. Yo3 is sharing sarcasm….
No thanks I use an old fishing tackle box and can see everything at once without all the damn zippers.
If that works for you, great. My hand tool side (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers…) is seldom zipped. I usually keep the cover unzipped and rolled down unless transporting the bag in the car. The back size I keep the top and top side unzipped so I can reach in for taped, wire-pliers, and calipers (most used items on that side). My tools stay very organized, oriented, and accessible. It’s just very heavy.
This guy has owned a bag for 25 years from a company thats only been around for 22 years.
I lost my receipt? 😀
So I took the bait and fact checked myself, and you are correct. Here’s the scoop;
Roger Brouard, a carpenter with 30 years of experience, created the prototype for Veto Pro Pac tool bags in 1998. The company was founded in 2002 to provide a safe and secure way for professionals to transport and store their tools and gear.
That being said, I can remember seeing this bag for the first time that was different from any I’d seen before. Having three kids at the time it seemed like a very extravagant purchase…they were expensive back then too. I took the plunge and transferred many tools from several Bucket Bosses, cabinets, and drawers and it changed the way I organize tools.
Love them Veto bags. Top notch stuff.👍💪🇺🇸🧰⚒️🛠️subbed.
Thank you Sir and may Santa reward your good behavior!
May I recommend a better tool, there is a Canadian company that make a great multi screwdriver. It’s called Picquic. Get you 2 picquic screwdrivers and you can eliminate the need for 16 screwdrivers. The bits are nice quality and long. They store in the handle and you’ll never lose them.
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@jambo_jackbelly Thank you. I actually have a PicQuic Teeny Turner stubby jewelers set I love (Made in France I believe). Very high quality tool. I’ll take a look at the larger driver; although I imagine there will still be a need for the 2 very long, slender drivers. They get into a lot of tight places for me!
Thx
@ get you an extension, take the bit out, put the extension in the picquic, put the bit in the extension
You have a long reach version of every screwdriver
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