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That job in a crawlspace near Austin changed how I pack my tools
Last month I had a dryer repair over in Round Rock, the vent was completely clogged and the thing was stuffed under a house with maybe 18 inches of clearance. I brought my usual big bag and it took me 10 minutes just to wiggle in and get my gear sorted. Now I carry a small pouch with just the basics, screwdriver, multimeter, and a few bits, and leave the rest in the truck. Anyone else find themselves ditching the heavy tool bag after a tight spot?
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jennys7218d ago
And that canvas roll idea is smart, I switched to one of those after a similar mess in an attic near Cedar Park. I keep a small multi-bit screwdriver, a headlamp, and a magnetic parts tray in mine now, it saves so much time not digging through a big bag. The headlamp was the real game changer for me, lets me keep both hands free even in the tight spots without worrying about where the flashlight went.
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the_oscar18d ago
Man that Round Rock crawlspace sounds like a nightmare, I had almost the exact same thing happen in a house off South Lamar. I took my full tool roll thinking I was ready, ended up scraping my knuckles and cussing for twenty minutes trying to get a pipe wrench and a set of channel locks turned around in a tight crawlspace. Now I keep a little canvas roll with a 6-in-1 screwdriver, a small crescent wrench, and a flashlight, everything else stays in the truck bed until I actually need it. It's crazy how one tight job can totally change how you prep for the next one.
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