Bucket Boss Canvas SuperWaist Work Apron in Brown, 80100

I bought one years ago , it just broke on me last fall, I use this for doing most of my carpentry work because it's more comfortable for me and light. Due to my bad back this will last me many years because I had one, I bought it at a Menards of North , down south they don't have a Menards where am at, so I was looking everywhere for this belt, am glad I found it , I know where to order more if I need other on in the future

Good for the price. I wish the front pockets were a little deeper for how I use it but overall recommended. Purchased it a few months ago and use it every day and it has been holding up.

Probably like most of you, as a woodworker I was sick and tired of constantly misplacing my project essentials. This apron is very comfortable. When I first put it on (after customizing) and loaded it with my tools I could hardly tell I was wearing it. When I then took it off I was really surprised to discover how heavy it actually was.A previous reviewer is correct that the placement of the narrow pockets being in the middle creates a pinch point when you're even slightly crouching or bending over. However I knew I was going to customize it beforehand and wasn't worried about this. If you're handy with a needle & thread like I am you can make this thing exactly what you need it to be.By removing the seams for the narrow center pockets I can use it to hold my little notebook for calculations and small sketch ups. By sewing individual tool pockets on the sides I don't have to fumble with a collection of tools in one big pocket, they stay put nicely and no longer pinch my abdomen. The hammer loops are convenient, a nice place to put my square and mallet. Though I'm planning to sew the loop for the square, right now it's just cinched by clothespins.As far as the way the product is constructed, it feels extremely durable, kind of like the "fire hose" canvas aprons made by a certain outfitter. It's a perfect length, stays against my legs when walking instead of whacking against them, and I don't feel like I'm wading through water like I do when wearing a full length leather apron.As for the buyer that doesn't want to sew their own pockets, most of the aprons out there that I've found either have the same center pockets that pinch or are seemingly not as well-constructed. Or they just have the big pockets and no places for narrow measuring and marking tools. In the end everyone must choose for themselves, but if you are like me and want to personalize your buy then this is a great choice.

I have been using bucket ball pouches For 20+ years. I used to be able to find these On a store shelf now the only place I can find them is on Amazon still good quality product

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I purchased both the Bucket Boss and Arsenal work aprons and did a side-by-side comparison. Conclusion: Arsenal 5706 is slightly more expensive but is of significantly better quality and is likely to last longer than Bucket Boss 80100. In the photos, the brown Bucket Boss work apron is above and the gray Arsenal work apron is below.Overall Dimensions: Similar size. Arsenal is ¾” taller, Bucket Boss is 1” wider.Fabric: Arsenal fabric has a tighter weave with 23 ribs/inch vs. Bucket Boss 19 ribs/inch. This difference is significant --- the Arsenal fabric feels stronger than the Bucket Boss fabric.Stitching: Arsenal stitching is stronger with 6 stitches/inch vs. Bucket Boss 5 stitches/inch. Arsenal has all edges finished whereas Bucket Boss has some exposed edges (see photos).Reflective Trim: Arsenal - yes, Bucket Boss - no.Belt: Arsenal has thicker/stronger webbing but is 1” shorter than Bucket Boss.Buckle: Arsenal buckle is slightly stronger because it has an interior plate for stability.Main Pockets: The Arsenal and Bucket Boss 3 large lower pockets are identical in width and depth. Arsenal’s 2 large upper pockets are 6 ¾” deep while Bucket Boss’ 2 large upper pockets are 7 1/4 “ deep.Center Upper Pencil/Screwdriver Pockets: Arsenal has one medium pocket and two small pockets, all with a depth of 6 ¾”. Bucket Boss has 4 small pockets with bottom stitching that reduces their depth to about 4”.Side Pockets: Arsenal side pockets are 2 ½” wide and the lower side pocket is 5” deep. Bucket Boss side pockets are 3” wide and are bottom stitched to reduce the lower side pocket depth to 4”. One Arsenal side pocket has a bottom slit to accommodate a T-square or ruler whereas all Bucket Boss side pockets are closed on the bottom.Hammer Loops: Identical in size, but the Arsenal loops are made of stiffer/stronger webbing.Price: Arsenal costs about $2.50 more than Bucket Boss on Amazon.

I bought a leather version similar to this, but had to return it due the weight. The leather belt was heavy in and of itself. I couldn't image what it would weigh once I had tools on/in it. I purchased this belt and am very pleased with the construction, the durability, and the usefulness of the design. It is perfect for small repair projects. stops me from hunting around for the screwdriver, metal tape measure, or hammer I left "somewhere". The appearance is nice, though I would have preferred to not have an accent color around the edges; all one color would be just fine.