toolbelt

Handyman's hip rig

A toolbelt is a belt with loops, pouches, or holders for carrying tools while working—worn by carpenters, electricians, and other tradespeople to keep equipment within reach.

Figuratively, a toolbelt is a collection of skills or resources someone has available: Add this technique to your toolbelt.

Also spelled tool belt.

tools

hammer

Tool for striking nails

drill · saw · chisel · level · flashlight · nailgun · mallet · clamps · prybar · awl

workwear

apron

Waist-tied protective garment

gloves · hardhat · earmuffs · vest · jumpsuit · workshirt · kneepads · pouches · loops · holster

wearing

fasten

Fix securely in position

  • buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
  • strapNarrow flexible binding material
  • cinchGuaranteed easy thing

adjust · tighten · secure · clip · snap · sling · waist · hips · hang · weight

fasteners

nails

Metal fasteners, finger coverings

  • screwsThreaded metal fasteners
  • boltsThreaded metal fasteners
  • nutsSeeds in shells

washers · anchors · rivets · staples · brackets · hinges · hooks · toggles · dowels · cleats

construction

blueprint

Detailed technical drawing

  • scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
  • ladderPortable climbing frame
  • hardhatProtective construction headwear

renovation · foundation · bricklaying · masonry · plastering · drywall · framing · roofing · demolition · insulation

carpentry

woodworking

Craft of shaping lumber

tenon · mortise · cabinetmaking · plane · router · sandpaper · square · lumber · plywood · dowel

Categories
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carrying method/location

toolbelttool cart

Wheeled storage for implements

backpack · shoulder bag · messenger bag · briefcase · handbag

tool organization philosophy

toolbelttool cabinet

Storage for hand implements

tool chest · tool shed · workbench · pegboard · empty hands

work vs. leisure gear

toolbeltfanny pack

Zippered pouch worn at waist

clutch purse · evening bag · beach bag · jewelry

Family

tool, belt, belted, toolbox, toolshed, tooled, tooling, toolkit, toolmaker

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G