The 6 Tools In My Rough Framing Tool Belt!

[@MattBangsWood]

ALL of the tools I mention today are listed in the description.. Do I carry other stuff from time to time? Absolutely. When it comes to being a carpenter you'll need plenty more than what I show here, but as far as my core tools.. stuff I couldn't work a day without, you're looking at it here. This is a super simple, no BS set up.

[@shanesouza4303]

I have advanced to just one Pro Tool in my pocket. I keep a Matt Bangs Wood on my cell. 😎🤘

[@skelly3594]

I want you to know that you're my role model when I grow up. I've been watching you for years and didn't even think about construction before I watched. Being a sophomore in highschool I've been trying to do every class that would give me the information I need to do the great job you do. Thank you

[@xXiiBet]

I've had this belt for 2 months & absolutely loving it! Very pricey but worth the money & the investment on your body.

[@LarryJuan_]

Wise words! I’ve been a carpenter for four years and I’m in trade school. I just invested in a diamondback toobelt system, but I’m still swinging my Vaughn 19 oz cali framer and on occasion my 22 oz estwing for forms and demo. No need for a fancy hammer when I got those two

[@abradbury7290]

I understand Matt’s point… you absolutely do not need expensive tools to get started. However, some of these things are about more than just flexing. If there would have been those “$400 hammers” back when I was 4 years in and someone told me how much it would save my elbows, forearms etc. over the rest of my career, I would be a lot better off now at 20 years in the field (mostly using hickory or steel handles). You younger guys have some real advantages as far as things available to you now that will help save your body over the long haul if you plan on making a career out of the building trades. That’s a choice for everyone to make for themselves but at least you have those options available.

[@LarryJuan_]

@@abradbury7290 yes I see the investment in making that purchase and maybe eventually I will buy that hammer to save me but at this moment I’m not sure if it’s necessary for me to buy one now

[@ReappersGamerTag]

I’ve had the same Oxy’s since 2017, you take care of them and they take care of you. Your setup is nice, keep up the clean work brotha!

[@joelthomas8158]

We appreciate you Matt! Glad Badger works for you.

[@andrewdempster5170]

This guy is speaking the truth here! Stay stream lined and don’t weight yourself down with a bunch of stuff!

[@MattBangsWood]

Glad you agree.

[@andrewdempster5170]

@@MattBangsWood Seems like every time I see someone with big heavy bags full of a ton of stuff, an hour later they are taking them off. It drives me crazy when my guys don’t have their bags on.

[@basedusa3703]

Best guy in the game right here.

[@MattBangsWood]

That’s a stretch, but I appreciate it.

[@Apache-Helicopter-Life]

Heck yea. Such a savage. Smart, efficient, humble and positive! Hard to find.

[@Paras7te]

Learned a lot from your videos

[@Quietvibes07]

I love that you don’t have all of the luxury tools that a lot of guys have (I have some of them 😅). But the tools don’t make the carpenter. It’s what you have in between your ears that really counts. One thing I couldn’t live without is my construction master 5 both on my phone and the handheld.

[@44godson]

Great video. I recently removed unnecessary tools that added weight. It's much lighter with only necessary ones.

[@robertmeyers8884]

love your channel after 35 years of framing in so california custom track and custom in orange county as a framing company , now i’m in joying my retirement life your good at what you do

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

Suspenders are a must for me, I can't wear a toolbelt without them. I've tried all sorts of belts and tool vests over the Year's. I've never had the perfect setup so I'll be getting a custom belt made up in time. Currently i have the Oxy finisher for finish work. I fitted an oxy hammer sleeve to it yesterday. I have the leather/nylon hybrid belt on it with the stronghold suspenders. I bought a catspaw sleeve for it and I'm awaiting delivery on that. If it only had a micro square slot it would be a perfect finishing belt.

[@peterblanchard4109]

Same i would rather have sore shoulders over a sore back.

[@jimringle3845]

Can't wait for the budget setup video. Looking for something for just a home owner, for projects.

[@twsd]

I’m a paint contractor and for some reason your channel resonates. Probably because you speak clearly and are down to earth. But first and foremost you’re a master of your trade. Keep’em coming and we will keep learning. Thank you for your time.

[@Rambleon444]

Wow, perfect video to educate the new guys!

[@CrestoneColorado-yj4we]

Love how its not stuffed full of a bunch of titanium. Humble, practical. Props

[@MrTexasDan]

Thanks for the basic common sense tool list. Really helpful.

[@paulwall8428]

Going into framing next summer and your video help a lot for picking out tools for a belt set up

[@MattBangsWood]

Keep it simple, you’ll do good!

[@bennos2606]

You are een legend Greetings from the Netherlands👍👍

[@cjuarez668]

Always appreciate your videos brotha… you are truly a man of word ! God bless you and all your family 🙏🏾

[@jamesmcfadden5214]

I just got a dewalt set of leather bags. Just a one side rig but thats all i really need and it was only like 50 bucks at lowes. I like it so far for being on the cheaper side

[@MattBangsWood]

That’s the way! I think a belt investment a few years in is smart, but aside from that.. keep it simple!

[@cocovasquez1]

Respects, No fancy $300 dollar hammer or fancy expensive stuff. Thank you!! Love these gear videos

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

Yeah you have no problem spending money on music gear 😂 but tools you cry about the price 😂

[@tthorp06]

Great content as always Matt

[@thececilio100]

Spreading positivity. Awesome man

[@DRC219]

Awesome video!

[@Mega12]

tbf those luxary tools do have a benefit like weight and vibration control, sure you dont need them but they do come with their own benefits. nice to see a new update toolbelt from you

[@MattBangsWood]

They definitely do! My $350 belt is comfier than a $100 belt, guaranteed. My point for not using them was at the end, while I can afford any of them, I don’t want to give off the vibe that you NEED them to be good.

[@ReeferCheifer13]

The other guys on my crew haven’t heard of the Badger bags yet. Looks like i’ll have to be the trendsetter. We all complain about the hammer hitting the back of our legs, with occidental originals

[@BradKaboord]

Thanks for the meat and potatoes video. 8:10 minutes he mentions micro SDS bits or structural. I know SDS bits for a hammer drill but don't know what what he is refering to. I hope the next generation gets taught by people with your mentality.

[@MattBangsWood]

SDS Screws! Little structural screws!

[@jaredbalderas3370]

I have a v line clamp I got from Amazon works great for marking plywood you can clip it in your bags

[@MattBangsWood]

Can you put link here?

[@markgross3256]

Have you ever tried the Diamondback vest? I have been thinking about getting one for a long time. I am a Window and door installer, finish carpentry, minor framing. I have tried a ton of the cheap HD bags and can't find anything that works for me but can't afford to keep "trying bags", I need something I can use inside the house doing carpentry or outside doing windows and exterior trim.

[@raymondoverson8715]

Great video! Thanks

[@loganr7788]

Olfa knives are the best

[@reyrey90_60]

Honestly I was expecting Martinez hammer and speed squares super refreshing to see easily and readily available tools

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

He can’t afford them because if you watch his channel he shows up to the jobsite in different trucks every month.

[@nazgulonabudget4429]

Just found out 5 min ago that they now sale a retro fit nail bar sleeve ! I ad to share !

[@daviddorge1559]

Your thoughts on the Perkins builders belt

[@BruceWayne-xu5bj]

I’m all about keeping it simple, but if you think you’re going to be doing this for a few decades, a titanium hammer or any tool that helps save the body IS a nice treat. In my opinion anyways.

[@MattBangsWood]

I agree - I mention that at the end of the video. That’s why I got a nice belt. Just don’t want to wrongly influence those into thinking titanium = success.

[@yussuffofana9960]

Well said 💯💯

[@Rando88_]

have you tried the milwaukee wooden handled hammer from home depot? if so what did you think

[@krisallen9194]

I gotta have a beater chisel🤙🏾

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I went to a completely minimalist setup a few years ago and wouldnt ever go back. Got smaller bags that i only keep the basics in and swap out the tools im doing for a job that day. Even my actual tool bag has shrunk. I keep two now. A big one with everything possible that stays in my truck and a smaller tote with again, the basics, that i swap stuff in & out of daily for the task at hand. No sense in being loaded down and carrying stuff unnecessarily all day.

[@ДенисКалинин-ш8к]

Thank you. How about Martines belt?

[@MattBangsWood]

Never seen it, any good?

[@Gomers66]

Just to add to your setup, a torpedo level is definitely a good thing to keep on you at all times

[@chancemows]

Is the hammer slot moveable to the left side?

[@AlexanderPerez-km2kv]

What size is the one you are wearing? M L XL

[@AlexanderPerez-km2kv]

What is the size of those bags, my friend?

[@cristianruiz3396]

Commercial framer and drywaller here, would you recommend this setup for metal stud framing?

[@MattBangsWood]

Could be done with this set up!

[@cristianruiz3396]

@@MattBangsWood Awesome!

[@MarkSaccount]

nice classic setup, I wouldn't keep the blade wrench on me, but a chisel

[@MattBangsWood]

Never liked carrying a chisel. My last would cut my bag apart.

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

​@@MattBangsWood An oxy tool shield would sort that.

[@MillennialCarpenter]

Dors this mean I should wait a couple months for another bag review of my badgers? 😅

[@MattBangsWood]

You taking my market share, meanie.

[@caneanguidry3581]

How do you know what size to get a medium or a large I am about a 31 waist is the size for the waist?

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

Around my belly button I measure 34 or 33inches so I got a size small and it’s perfect. Don’t use your pants size measure around your belly button

[@kevinmoncada5120]

idk why ppl think you need a million tools in your toolbelt. Must be all the rest of the toolbelt setup videos

[@Jose-no3fm]

I always carry a set of concrete nipper pilers from when i do trim to framing to fence always are handy. I started doing industrial concrete framing and a set of linemen or preferably rodbuster linemens have always been the best and what all the concrete carpenters that i know carry too

[@slammey6971]

Hey Matt, is fox still around working for you

[@MattBangsWood]

He hasn’t in years. He’s with someone else in that area. I’m not around anymore, in Oregon now.

[@slammey6971]

@@MattBangsWood you do great work Matt. Really in joyed the vineyard build few years back.

[@sttm1283]

looks like a really nice belt. but tthew price at 300+ dollars seem a bit hefty. atleast for me.

[@kylederoiste4234]

Okay, now do a video on all the hammers you own

[@MattBangsWood]

That’ll take a bit..

[@AlexanderPerez-km2kv]

Since I am a 34 waist and I don't know what size to order.

[@MattBangsWood]

Brother, apparently what I’ve got isn’t right either. I’ll send you my belt sizing tomorrow.. 😂 Get the next size up from what I got, because someone said mines too small. I have a 34-35” waist.

[@joelthomas8158]

Medium most likely!

[@Davey768]

Your belt pad seem to be a size too small. I remember your diamondback setup was the same. 😅

[@MattBangsWood]

Is it? 😂 I just order stuff offline or from the shelves. Never had anything fitted so go figure!

[@Davey768]

@@MattBangsWood Yep, pads should almost be touching when wearing a t-shirt. This will move the pouches forwards/backwards though, so won't always work out!

[@d0nn13m0n0]

You can just flip a speed square to the other side of dimensional lumber. It takes the same amount of time as flipping out the extension on that square. Pushing crescent trash is literally a part time job. It’s disingenuous but whatever. Get that crescent money son.

[@jordanbethmay22]

No chisel?

[@jordanbethmay22]

Also wish badger made setups for lefty’s

[@Tom-sd5ru]

Ur using pedullas music

[@MattBangsWood]

Who?

[@Tom-sd5ru]

@@MattBangsWoodmy bad its used by michaels alm. The intro u used. Anyway check both those dudes out. Especually pedulla studios hes insane

[@albertojuarez8324]

21 oz Daluge is what I been swinging for the past 10 years I been framing

[@MattBangsWood]

I had one, lost it somewhere along the way.. Those swing so nice!

[@albertojuarez8324]

@@MattBangsWood they sure do & they are getting harder to find since they have been discontinued now

[@AlexanderPerez-km2kv]

What is the size of those bags, my friend?