What Is In My Tool Belt? A Carpenter's Daily Carry

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[georgemartin]

Tripped over at a silent disco fracturing your ankle. I love you videos mate like really enjoy them I'd like to work with you one day in nz. But that is the most Scott brown way of fracturing your ankle I've ever heard. I wouldn't expect anything less

[arjuckes]

You young guys are so lucky to have all those amazing tools to assist you, its different game nowadays.

[elihopping]

Hey Scott
The square base is wider and around 22mm so you can mark half way or centre on a 45mm thick piece of timber as most framing is dressed for this, really helpful when pitching a roof

[michael.schuler]

Good video. Chicago screws can open up new worlds of design without need to hire a leatherworker. I have a totally customized Frankenstein tool belt setup, comprising components from Occidental, Diamondback, Akribis, Atlas 46, Buckaroo, and even Menards. My wife, a seamstress, has even indulged my obsession by working through five evolving versions of a work vest, which I have designed to serve as a wearable field desk, strictly limited to small layout and marking tools, along with notepad and cell phone. Velcro pockets for thin magnets (removable for washing) are sewn into strategic spots so I don't need to put so many miscellaneous fasteners, etc. into my mouth at awkward moments. Your daily carry and mine share many preferences. Small world...

[stomperthemixer]

Hope you recover soon Scott have an awesome road trip and stay safe buddy.

[mikeoppenheim]

Love the ACC ad before the video started with you hobbling in.

[SweeturKraut]

A note on the Milwaukee speed square... Here in the US, 2x4 framing lumber can have a rounded edge, the wider end on that square helps to get a nice square purchase on the boards to get clean marks and cuts. I have a few cheapo squares from Empire and Harbor Freight, but after I got that Milwaukee square the others sleep on the bench. I got mine in a two pack around Christmas time for about ten bucks. Good buy.

[tommason]

Just ordered the toughbuilt tool belt, I like the modular clip system 👌

[ryanmdowling]

Nice to see someone have their tape On The proper side. I always find it funny when people keep their tape on the same side as they’re handed. To be quick and efficient you need to have your dominant hand ready to use your marking tool. Your square has a larger heel because it’s a better set up for framing when your wood has more wane on it, it’s still able to reach deep enough to reference the perpendicular surface of the wood.

[christoffertilfors]

That little Hultafors prybar is one of my most used tools I have! My initial thoughts was that it would be mode or less useless due to its size. It proves me wrong all the time! Love it!
Enjoy your healing-trip!

[DezmoX-]

Awesome. Thank you. I have a very similar all leather occidental setup, but for drywall. I have a little leather/metal hook thing for a gun. It and the last loop of my suspenders sit nearest to open end of the belt and would like to fall off. I'd been using a zip tie to keep it all on. BUT I actually have some of those Chicago bolts and didn't really thing to use them to fasten it all together. Very awesome as now I'll actually be able to take my belt apart if needed without wasting zip ties.

[recommit]

I tend to cut more & more timber these days using the speed square as the saw guide. It saves a heap of time going out to where the mitre saw is set up & is very accurate.

[chefsteven]

“Get on the mend mate.”
Safe travels to you & the misses.

[ethanicus]

Hey Scott, love your channel. Started watching it when I started my apprenticeship 3 years ago. Also a residential Auckland builder. Did the same injury (avulsion fracture and 2 torn tendons (maybe get an ultrasound too!)) 4 weeks ago playing football. Difficult not being mobile but enjoy the time off, it'll get better soon.
Keep at it, you're a legend.

[Aepek]

Thx for video and wish you well, hope not in pain✌🏻
A friendly tip for ya….hope don’t mind
0:08 I’ve got one of those “pump up air compression” boots. Broke right foot while back and had to wear for 8 weeks. Then went to a “shoe” for 4-6 weeks, and after that, back to my reg orthotic shoes…..hurt paying for orthotic shoes and inserts; as I’d rather have paid for new tools, & for the cost; coulda got A lot of new tools.
As uncomfortable has is wearing that boot, does help; just a tip from someone who wore. Be mindful have walking a lot, and it making your normal “gate” diff when walking and working; especially on those “hips” and lower back. If need be, medical massage and a good chiropractor that also is open to “alternative medicine”, as could help mitigate pain a d issues possibly could have down the road.

[Tjamesknight]

Hope you heal up soon. Thanks for all the wonderful content!

[camoneno]

I hope you have a speedy recovery Scott, I feel your Pain! I rolled my ankle two weeks ago steeping out my back door onto a low step, took a trip to A+E for an x ray and thankfully I didnt have the broken bone issue you have so didnt have to wear the boot. Ive torn the ligaments though so my whole foot and shin have been swollen and bruised every colour in the rainbow. All the best from Scotland mate.

[NathanaelJohnson]

Have a great, and well deserved break! I'd be interested in seeing you pull back the curtain a little on the video side of your work. Do you have some "no pencil marks" principles that make your videos what they are? For me they are set apart by a lot of attention to the photography - each shot tends to be really beautiful. And in the DIY genre the opposite tends to be true -- it's usually just about filming the process with zero attention to the form. There's also a lovely consistent laid-back vibe - the music, the interstitial scenes, the low stress workplace attitude. I love it and I bet the rest of your subscribers do too, but I wonder if it's as satisfying from the creation end - that is, do you find yourself getting curious about experimenting with different styles?

[dariusfrench]

Scott, make a good recovery, health first👍💪🇨🇵. Don't worry your fan base will waiting for you.

[joseluisc]

amazing Scott, I use the "can he hang a door?" on a daily basis now. You guys enjoy this couple of weeks, much deserved it!