I get the creativity part, but honestly, I just end up dropping half my tools if I try to shove anything besides a hammer in that loop.
- Totally get the “tool Jenga” thing—been there.
- I’ve actually used the loop for a flashlight when I’m working in tight spots, but yeah, most stuff just slides right out.
- Ever tried clipping a tape measure to it? Not perfect, but sometimes handy if my pouch is overloaded.
- Curious—has anyone found a way to keep smaller tools from falling through, or is it just not worth the hassle?
I hear you on the tool Jenga—those loops aren’t exactly precision storage. I’ve tried the tape measure trick too, but honestly, it always seems to end up digging into my hip or falling off if I bend the wrong way. For smaller tools, I’ve had mixed luck. I once tried running a carabiner through the loop and then clipping on pliers or a small wrench. It’s not elegant, but it kept things from slipping out, at least until I needed to move fast and the whole thing swung around and smacked my leg.
Honestly, I’ve mostly given up on using the hammer loop for anything but a hammer. If I really need to carry extra stuff, I’ll use a pouch with smaller pockets or even just stick a few things in my back pocket. The loop just isn’t designed for much else, unless you’re willing to get creative—and maybe a little annoyed. If anyone’s actually found a reliable way to keep smaller tools in there, I’d be curious, but for me it’s usually more hassle than it’s worth.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck using the hammer loop for more than just hammers—especially when I’m up on a roof and need to keep my hands free. I’ll slip a cordless drill (the smaller kind) through it when I’m just moving a few feet, or hang my chalk line there for quick grabs. It’s not perfect, and yeah, sometimes things swing around and thump you if you’re moving fast, but for those moments where you just need to stash something for a minute, it’s saved me a trip down the ladder more than once. Maybe it’s just what you get used to... but I’d rather deal with a little awkwardness than keep climbing up and down all day.
I’ll slip a cordless drill (the smaller kind) through it when I’m just moving a few feet, or hang my chalk line there for quick grabs.
Yeah, I’ve done the same—my impact driver’s been through that loop more times than I can count. Once even hung a bundle of zip ties there when I was patching up after a hailstorm. Not the most graceful solution, but beats juggling tools on a steep pitch. Only downside is when you forget it’s there and try to squeeze through a tight spot... learned that one the hard way.
That loop’s saved me a ton of hassle, but I’ve got mixed feelings about hanging anything heavier than a hammer from it. Sure, it’s handy for drills or even a flashlight when you’re crawling through an attic—beats leaving tools in the insulation—but I’ve seen more than one cracked battery casing from a tool swinging into a joist. On the plus side, it’s also perfect for carrying a moisture meter or even a small inspection mirror. Just gotta remember what’s dangling before ducking under low beams... learned that lesson with a bruised knuckle and a few choice words.
