Addison’s Belt
Webbing-type banding strap becomes a belt.
Have you ever arrived at the job site and realized that you’ve forgotten the belt for your pants? Now you have to deal with your toolbelt constantly pulling down your pants and just making things uncomfortable.
Don’t worry — there’s a solution if you’ve had a recent lumber delivery. The polypropylene web banding strap that is used to hold stock together while being delivered is perfect for a temporary belt.
Just feed the ends of the web banding strap through a wire strap buckle and pull till the temporary belt is snug. Having two sides to pull from to tighten and a small buckle not getting in the way of your toolbelt and makes it very handy to use. Now if you ever forget your belt again, just look at your lumber delivery and you should find a strap for you.
[Several weeks after Addison used the banding strap to hold up his pants he has yet to swap it out for a regular belt. He likes the microadjustments he can make to his makeshift belt. — Mike Guertin]
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Creative solution. I also like the ability to microadjust, and it's worth checking out the Mission Belt Co. Their ratchet system buckle provides the same microadjustment capability, and they have a few belts that are durable enough for a jobsite. I've really enjoyed the canvas one I've had for the past year. Not as cost-effective, however.
I often do interior work, so I fret about doing damage with a metal belt buckle. My solution is lumber strapping and plastic buckles like the ones from Fastex, http://www.fastex.com.au/itw-plastic_buckles.html
I've really enjoyed the way describe the steps to tie up the belt. This is also not as cost-effective,