Chad Fabry Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 Better look out....theres a new weiner in town...stick em up!!! Image Insert: John...does that note on the front of your vest (the one your wife pinned there for you) say: This side out?
Jim Morrison Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 Originally posted by AHI Better look out....theres a new weiner in town...stick em up!!! Image Insert: 53.91 KB Holy tool vests Batman!
hausdok Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 Aw, Lighten up, Guys. He'll get over it. Every new inspector has gadgetphobia. He'll get over it just like the rest of us did. Six months from now the vest will be in the truck and he'll be carrying just a clipboard and a flashlight and digging into a toolbag for this tools. OT - OF!!! M.
Chad Fabry Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 Truthfully, I wouldn't mind carrying a bunch of stuff except it falls out of the pockets when I go through attic hatches and such.
kurt Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 Old Navy Cargo pants; they blow 'em out periodically for $15 a pair.
John Dirks Jr Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 I was only joking really. I wouldnt be carrying all that stuff at the same time nor all the time, especially not hanging all out like that. I did it for a laugh, it was a joke. I know, I aint that funny. Oh well. The fact that some of you thought I was serious, (did you?) Now that's a joke....
Chad Fabry Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 If I thought you were serious I wouldn't have mentioned the note your wife pinned on your vest w/ your name and address in case you got lost.
John Dirks Jr Posted August 30, 2007 Report Posted August 30, 2007 The note is in case I forget my name. It says "DORK"
SonOfSwamp Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Originally posted by hausdok Aw, Lighten up, Guys. He'll get over it. Every new inspector has gadgetphobia. He'll get over it just like the rest of us did. That would be gadgetmania. WJ
hausdok Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Hmm, Yeah, you're right. If they had a phobia they'd be running from gadgets. What about 'gadgetitis'? OT - OF!!! M.
SonOfSwamp Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Originally posted by hausdok Hmm, Yeah, you're right. If they had a phobia they'd be running from gadgets. What about 'gadgetitis'? OT - OF!!! M. Infected with gadgets? I like it. WJ
Brian G Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 I wear mine every place except crawls. The only thing I've lost is a pocket screwdriver (knock wood). Most inspectors never completely get over gadgetmania, because we've had it since childhood. Brian G. Born Infected [^]
John Dirks Jr Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Gadgets help confirm suspicions derived from general knowledge and investigative intuition. Hows that for philosophical entanglement?
randynavarro Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Posted September 1, 2007 Got my vest from Duluth Trading. . . Did an inspection today and HATED it! With only the 5 or 6 tools I like to keep on me, they got lost in the pockets / pouches, weighted my front side down too much and kept falling out every time I bent over, (the tools were to tall to close the velcro flaps). Back to the tool belt.
Jack Ahern Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 Cargo shorts and/or pants, Duluth Trading vest(looks like a fishing vest),Mag ring and I'm good to go. Job boss tool bucket for the other stuff. Keep the ladders,long termite sticker,water testing rig,hose, and extra radon kits in the van. I think it is important to have, close at hand, the technical meters/probes/etc. just in case you, the inspector, need a more specific reading. It scares the stuff out of RE people and civilians if you pull out the expensive "must have HI toys" as you are rolling thru the house. Works for me.[:-banghea
Mike Lamb Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 No shorts. Ever. I have to protect my legs. Leg model, you know. Red Wings, jeans, no shirt. (Hmm, why am I not busy?) Fanny pack for car keys, band-aids, pens, cheapie elec. tester. For attics and crawl I use 2 fanny packs for camera, moisture meter and other small things. Tool belts hurt my back so stay away from them during inspections. I think a vest would hurt my back too. I carry a bucket around with me with the apron. I pulled everything out for the photo. My camera is a $90 Kodak 2 pix I've had since 2003 and I like it fine. Image Insert: 157.87 KB
Mark P Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 I carry a pink bandana too, matches my shoes. What is the cup for?
hausdok Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 Well, You know how folks are nowadays about making sure that people aren't doing drugs? Well, when they demand that urine sample..... OT - OF!!! M.
AHI in AR Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 Originally posted by AHI Better look out....theres a new weiner in town...stick em up!!! Image Insert: 53.91 KB Stylin' But I'm curious...was the local tool supply house having a everything-with-yellow-on-it-is-on-sale day, or was that an unintentionally color coordinated look?
Mike Lamb Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 One thing I forgot to include was my magnifying glass. Since I had lasik, I canââ¬â¢t see a thing. My real estate referrals are way up, though. I test floor drains by pouring a bucket of water down them. All of them. If I am lazy or itââ¬â¢s not practical, I throw in couple of cups of water and see if the trap water rises. That's one reason I got the cup. I see if the water and ice on the fridge works. I ââ¬Åtestââ¬
Phillip Posted November 3, 2007 Report Posted November 3, 2007 Here is my tool bag I carry in and set in the kitchen where I set my computer up at. If I need something I will go back and get it. Image Insert: 121.69 KB
n/a30 Posted November 3, 2007 Report Posted November 3, 2007 Not being self conscious about trivial matters or giving a hoot for what anyone thinks about cosmetic issues, I have three tool vests. Each has different features, just like tool belts and other similar creations. They wok quite well as long as they are organized with the proper tools. My favorite one is one that is commonly used by professional photographers. Army surplus stores have a variety but they can get expensive. Fishing vests are too limited. Here is a good one. http://www.shushans.com/travelvest.html
hausdok Posted November 3, 2007 Report Posted November 3, 2007 Originally posted by Al Austin Not being self conscious about trivial matters or giving a hoot for what anyone thinks about cosmetic issues Yeah, I know Al; I've seen your videos. Norm Abrams meets the Travelocity gnome. [] OT - OF!!! M.
Chad Fabry Posted November 3, 2007 Report Posted November 3, 2007 He said: I am NOT happy! I said: Well, which one are you then?
Jim Dull Posted November 26, 2007 Report Posted November 26, 2007 Hey. If they don't laugh at me in my going in the attic outfit, I sure as heck won't worry about my appearance in a vest.
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