Tool belt

Tool vest

A tool belt, tool harness, tool apron or a tool vest is a belt, apron, or harness worn around the waist, torso, or shoulders and fitted with pouches / pockets, loops, or holsters designed to hold and organize hand tools, equipment, and fasteners. Tool belts are commonly used in construction, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and other trades where quick access to tools is essential. Tool belts allow the wearer to carry frequently used tools within easy reach while keeping both hands free for work. Some tool belts are part of a larger harness, suspenders, or vest system over the shoulders to distribute weight and reduce strain on the lower back and waist. ^{[1] [2]}

Types

Iron worker's tool belt

Woodworking apron

• Waist tool belts
• Hip tool belts
• Suspenders / harness tool belts
• Tool vest ^{[3] [4]}
• Working aprons - woodworking apron, garden tool apron, and sewing apron. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Tools and equipment

See also: Power tool types

A tool belt can be configured to carry a wide variety of hand tools and accessories, depending on the trade. Common items include:

• Hammer
• Screwdriver
• Pliers
• Tape measure
• Utility knife
• Carpenter pencils
• Chalk line
• Cat's paw
• Cordless nail gun
• Crowbar
• Bubble level
• Nail set
• Adjustable spanner
• Wire stripper
• Combination square
• Nails and screws
• Flashlight
• Speed square
• Allen wrench
• Staple gun
• Pop-rivet gun
• Power drill
• Rotary tool

Electrician's tools and equipment

An empty electricians pouch

• Wire stripper
• Multimeter
• Insulated screwdriver
• Voltage detector
• FASTON terminal
• Fish tape
• Cable cutter
• Cable ties
• Conduit bender
• Crimping tool
• Needle-nose pliers
• Electrical tape
• Tapered reamer
• Utility knife
• Flashlight

See also

• Fanny pack
• List of tools and equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Tool bag
• Woodshop (workspace)
• Workshop

References

1. "The Essential Guide to Tool belts and Tool vests: Efficiency on DIY and Building Projects". Active-Workwear. August 30, 2023.
2. Carrick, Tony (March 27, 2024). "The Best Tool Vests to Make Your Projects Even Easier".
3. "Tool Belts and Vests: Material and design considerations for electricians". Default.
4. "Ditch Your Tool Belt and Make a Tool Vest That Holds Exactly What You Need". Popular Mechanics. April 22, 2016.
5. "How to Make a Work Apron". Sailrite.
6. Ab-Ras, Bello (June 27, 2021). "Best 25 Aprons For Men".
7. "PDF Sewing Pattern for Women Utility Apron / Tool Belt kaede - Etsy Japan". Archived from the original on 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2025-08-18.