Most of you are probably familiar now with the metal bigg lugg tool holder originally designed for cordless tools particularly drills.
WELL - Things have even gotten BETTER! The fine folks at bigg lugg have come up with the "Bigg Lugg 2", sad to say my original big luggs are going to be sitting in the trailer quite a bit now.
Listen UP! if you are a carpenter, sheet rocker, plumber, electrician or any other construction trade you need to check these things out.
The keystone of this system is a unique belt clip with a cushioned non slip design that you can easily position on your belt or tool belt. Then an ingenious bungee strap securely fastens around your tool handle, it can be used for left hand or right hand applications.
Furthermore, it adapts to odd handle shapes even hammer handles, when positioned near the head of the hammer. The retaining system utilizes a special cone/ball combination that allows it to connect easily with the belt clip. This unique ball and socket connection allows free movement of the tool when you are walking or climbing a ladder or scaffolding, while still allowing incredibly fast access to the tool when needed.
I highly reccomend this product and applaude the creativity that went into it's design.
ps - I am going to be ordering a couple of their NEW ladder luggs and will provide further info after I have had time to field test them.
jim Bigg Lugg BL2-3BM 2 Belt Clip Tool Holding System with 3 Bungee-Balls
This is a great doo-dad; it works perfectly (as opposed to the original hook, which I could never seem to find with the tool, couldn't seem to get the tool off of, and was always falling off or getting hooked on something). One initial problem I had with it was that I didn't like the space it takes on cordless drill/driver handles. Solution was to replace the drill strap with the bungee. To make it perfect I shortened the bungee length about 2 1/2" by popping the red cap off, pulling the bungee ends out and recrimping one end shorter (hack the cord out of the crimp and enlarge it by driving a punch into it). Now the drill/driver doesn't wack my thigh.
The new Bigg Lugg is a vast improvement over the original version. Although handy, the original was obtrusive in the open position, regularly getting caught on things. The new model has eliminated that problem. We purchased them for all of our Maintenance personnel and have had many compliments on the design changes.
I thoroughly tested the bigg lugg 2 for about two weeks and the bottom line is, the product is a great concept but in reality does not work well at all. The bungees stay wrapped around your tool and the holder stays on your belt. the bungees on the tool
had to be adjusted to fit the tool into their tool cases, which became a headache real fast. I tested the bungees on makitas 14.4v impact driver, milwaukees v28 hammer drill and the paslode
angled finish nailer. On all but the finish nailer the bungee was always in the way of my normal grip on the tool, you grip the tool and the bungee becomes part of the grip handle-very uncomfortable.
The manufacturer recomends that for lefties you position the ball to the right and for righties the opposite. This does not work well at all as positioning the ball anywhere but the dead back of the tool forces the tools bit to dig right into your leg as it hangs, and dead back position prevents you from gripping the tool, also if you ever switch hands for use,the ball prevents you from grabbing the tool and you have to swing the ball to the other side of the tool, not at all user friendly.
That was enough to nix this product for me but there is more.
You will notice that with the bungees your tool swings to and fro as you walk to the point of annoyance, especially with the paslode nailer attached, and dont jump or hop over anything the ball will pop right out of the holder and let your tool come crashing to the ground.
As I said earlier when the day is over you will need to re-position the bungees to get your tools to fit in their cases.
I went back to big lugg 1 "the hook" it is far superior in function to the bungees.
Have been re-modeling my kitchen and using the Bigg Lugg 2 belt clip for weeks now. What a great product! Easy to use and doesn't get in the way of tight spaces.
I wrapped the bungee cords on three tools and just left on permanently. One on a 14v cordless drill, one on a stapler, and one on a caulk gun. You can even hold smaller tools if you put a knot in the bungee to tighten it up.
I received my first Bigg Lugg 2 via a trade show, and I know the company has more products coming (see my review of their Ladder Lugg). Now I'm ordering another, and maybe soon, more bungees.
As a non-professional carpenter, I need all the help I can get. This system makes every job, go smoother.
This small light weight gadget is great, I have been using this product for years now and it has saved me alot of time and money in the form of replacing tools that have broken because they have fallen to the floor after balancing them on a ladder. I suggest getting two in case you break or lose one.
this is great, secures the drill, nail gun tight on the belt hook. love it!
Note will not support a framing nailer, also be careful where you put the hook on your belt. to the side or back is best. If on front when bending over the drill pops out.
From a Builder in Australia. We are building a complicated Timber roof frame and spend a lot of time up high.
Each carpenter and labourer has a holder. For Makita impact drivers and cordless drills .Climbing over the roof frame with hands free and tools secured and available for use . Pretty comfortable , if you don't mind the extra weight on your hips .We love them. - Tool Holsters'
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