Occidental leather belts, bags, and pouches.

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 14, 2015 12:10 PM CT

Recently I bought the electrican pouch and couldn’t be more stoked, great leather, very nice craftsmenship, and just overall very pleased. Anybody else share my experience whit any occidental products?!?!?! Also I bought the belt loop for my tape and that’s awesome aswell but it’s not wide enough to hold some tapes 🙁

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 14, 2015 1:47 PM CT

This is my pouch, I ordered the belt that goes with it, should be here today. If you want me to take the tools out to see just ask and if do it.

LoganMember since Jun 2015Oct 14, 2015 6:40 PM CT

Looks like a nice quality belt should last a while

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015Oct 14, 2015 8:31 PM CT

[External image (images.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied] i got and occidental pouch and hammer holster love it cant wait till it gets a little more worn in my its worth the.monwy forsure

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 12:42 AM CT

Very nice pouch and holster, not to mention the hammer! I have the same one man just flat out worth it. Somthing about a quality tool gets me everytime.

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 12:43 AM CT

Curious to see others bags, pouches, anything really! Kinda looking for ideas for me and I’m just now really getting into leather, you can’t beat it.

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 12:44 AM CT

I’m looking for a leather pouch for my fluke!

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 2:08 AM CT

My belt came in today and I forgot to show the tape holder. Looks great feels great very happy.

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Oct 15, 2015 3:22 AM CT

Very very nice. I really like your setup.

I just bought an Occidental Belt as well. I havent used it yet but i figure i might as well buy a good belt once and pass it on. Ill post pics later.

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 12:15 PM CT

Nalu how’s it going with ibew?

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Oct 15, 2015 1:03 PM CT

Punda1991 wrote:
Nalu how’s it going with ibew?

I called them yesterday. Apparently they havent received the test results back yet. Said it usually takes two weeks from the testing date. I should get a letter sometime this week or next. Still crossing my fingers

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Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Oct 15, 2015 3:04 PM CT

Here’s the Tool Belt I got. Its an Occidental Leather 5036 Electrician Tool Belt. I’m not an Electrician so that’s why it looks so new haha. I hope to get in the IBEW soon though.

I think it would be really cool if TIA did some reviews on these Occidental Tool Belts. They are very well made and very comfortable. I went with Occidental because I heard they are the best belts. I also want to be able to pass my tools to my son someday so I figure I’ll get the better stuff.

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para417501Member since Sep 2015Oct 15, 2015 6:11 PM CT

Great pouches here

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 11:10 PM CT

Para thanks man, nalu good luck man! I remember when my letter came in! I was 75 out of 1000 somthing people, I was stoked! I’m working right now throwing up can lights in the celing for a hospital cafeteria 🙂 time and a half 😉 good luck man you will get it!

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 15, 2015 11:11 PM CT

Nice bags 2! Rub some dirt on them before your first job haha mines so clean I hate it.

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Oct 16, 2015 3:40 AM CT

Punda1991 wrote:
Para thanks man, nalu good luck man! I remember when my letter came in! I was 75 out of 1000 somthing people, I was stoked! I’m working right now throwing up can lights in the celing for a hospital cafeteria 🙂 time and a half 😉 good luck man you will get it!

Thanks man!

Wow you were in the top 10%. Way to go.

i wish i were throwing up cans as well.

Yeah i need to put that bag to use, lol.

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 16, 2015 3:50 AM CT

Anytime man!

SwaglosrevivalMember since Oct 2014Oct 16, 2015 9:49 AM CT

torontotoolman wrote:
[External image (images.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied] i got and occidental pouch and hammer holster love it cant wait till it gets a little more worn in my its worth the.monwy forsure
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The belt looks good, but that hammer makes the belt look great.

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015Oct 16, 2015 10:32 AM CT

swaglosrevival wrote:
The belt looks good, but that hammer makes the belt look great.

I knòw right

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 16, 2015 11:55 AM CT

This is true swag, just so clean and tough looking. Very nice. I went to harbor fright today and almost puked. Cheap Chinese crap.

MikeyBMember since Dec 2014Oct 16, 2015 5:55 PM CT

Those belts look great guys, I gotta get me one of those belts soon.. Tools of the Trade magazine has a good article about the guy who founded Occidentil Leather…. Good stuff coming out of that shop

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Oct 19, 2015 2:34 PM CT

I mostly do finish work so i don’t like the bags hanging off my hips in customers houses.. leads to too many scratches and dents in door ways and on walls.. this vest style from occidental keeps everything tight to my body so there is less chance of me damaging the customers house or work i just finished. the leather straps on each side unclip and i can slide on regular bags on each side for when im doing exterior or framing work.. makes for a really nice system. it also keeps the weight of the bags off your hips and distributes it through your shoulders.

Occidental leather 2500 Suspendavest

http://www.occidentalleather.com/product.php?sku=2500&type=

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Oct 19, 2015 7:44 PM CT

Very nice! How do you like that Stabila Torpedo level? Ive never used one yet and heard that Stabila is the best. Ive only used the cheap stuff (Stanley, Empire).

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NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Oct 19, 2015 8:47 PM CT

I love my stabilas. Its all I use. I used to go through Stanley’s all the time and got sick of never really being able to trust my levels . now I never really think twice when I grab one.. Over the last 5+ years of using them I think I have only had one of my 9 levels end up being out. And the best thing about stabila is their warranty, I just brought it back to the shop I bought it from and they handed me a new one!

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Oct 19, 2015 10:50 PM CT

Ner that’s bad ass, I had no idea they made somthing like that. Very nice man. Can’t beat the brand.

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Oct 20, 2015 8:50 AM CT

Punda1991 wrote:
Ner that’s bad ass, I had no idea they made somthing like that. Very nice man. Can’t beat the brand.

Thanks man. Its perfect for me.. Definitely a cool brand.

para4175Member since Oct 2014Nov 6, 2015 6:11 PM CT

I am retiring the first belt with a gift from the step dad it’s not the same as your guys pouches but got it as a gift so I will give me a go I just wish the new pouch had a spot for the speed square that was so nice in the last pouch

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Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Nov 7, 2015 7:18 AM CT

Nice belts para, some good looking belts. Let up know how you like your new belt.

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 11, 2015 1:15 PM CT

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Picked up these suspenders. I also got some new pouches to take pictures of soon

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Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 18, 2015 1:27 PM CT

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Oxylight Belt….in bad need of breaking in

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Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Nov 18, 2015 2:15 PM CT

NaluRash wrote:
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Oxylight Belt….in bad need of breaking in
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Those look really stiff buddy but I’m sure you’ll give em a nice work out. Nice bags!

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Nov 19, 2015 4:52 AM CT

The new leather smell! Great buy man! What are you doing with your sparky belt? I’d buy it.

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Nov 19, 2015 11:52 AM CT

Nice new bags Nalu

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 19, 2015 12:11 PM CT

Punda1991 wrote:
The new leather smell! Great buy man! What are you doing with your sparky belt? I’d buy it.

I just got my interview date for the IBEW today. I go in on the 2nd of December. If I pass it, ill be keeping the sparky pouches. If not, ill hit you up and give you a good deal.

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MikeyBMember since Dec 2014Nov 19, 2015 1:58 PM CT

Good luck bro

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 19, 2015 5:36 PM CT

MikeyB wrote:
Good luck bro

Thank you

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Nov 19, 2015 7:07 PM CT

That’s great news Nalu good luck brotha!!

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Nov 19, 2015 10:14 PM CT

Best of luck to you man!! Your gonna kill it

Punda1991Member since Dec 2013Nov 20, 2015 7:20 AM CT

Sweet! Don’t pass! Hahaha no I’m joking, good luck man, you got this.

FazzmanMember since Apr 2014Nov 20, 2015 10:44 AM CT

Nice bags,That suspendavest is a great idea.

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015Nov 21, 2015 7:43 AM CT

NaluRash wrote:
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Oxylight Belt….in bad need of breaking in
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Such a nice belt but so bulky and ya forsure needs to be broken in i couldnt imagin climbing around roof trusses with that bad boy but its such a nice belt once broken in propperly

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Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 22, 2015 2:55 AM CT

torontotoolman wrote:
Such a nice belt but so bulky and ya forsure needs to be broken in i couldnt imagin climbing around roof trusses with that bad boy but its such a nice belt once broken in propperly
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I just got hired with True Line Construction. I start work on Monday so I can finally start breakin it in.

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krutonMember since Jun 2015Nov 22, 2015 7:16 AM CT

NaluRash wrote:
I just got hired with True Line Construction. I start work on Monday so I can finally start breakin it in.
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Congrats Nalu! What type of construction does True Line do?

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jeffmcmillanMember since Jun 2015Nov 22, 2015 7:22 AM CT

Looks like a great company. I’m sure you’ll have plenty of time to break that belt in.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Nov 22, 2015 8:27 AM CT

Ho’omaika’i! Right on my brother! Get that money. I’ll be looking forward to hearing about it.

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Nov 22, 2015 8:43 AM CT

Congrats dude

Jimbo

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Nov 22, 2015 3:44 PM CT

BIG CONGRATS NALU!!!!!!!!!!!

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 22, 2015 4:31 PM CT

kruton wrote:
Congrats Nalu! What type of construction does True Line do?
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Thanks Kruton. Im not too sure but i think its mainly commercial type construction. Ill be working at Forever 21 at Ala Moana shopping center. Im not too sure what exactly they want me to do but they said to bring a drill. Ill be bringing my 2604 with 4 batteries lol

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krutonMember since Jun 2015Nov 22, 2015 4:35 PM CT

That’s great man. Showing up with the Milwaukee, they’ll know you mean business! Hopefully after this project you never have to step foot in a Forever 21 again! Those kind of stores are the Damn devil.

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Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Nov 22, 2015 4:37 PM CT

kruton wrote:
That’s great man. Showing up with the Milwaukee, they’ll know you mean business! Hopefully after this project you never have to step foot in a Forever 21 again! Those kind of stores are the Damn devil.
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Man you got that right! Lol

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