Work Wear Reviews

The drill functions great, but from the begining I had problems with what I beleive to be the charger. It could be the batteries but I doubt it becouse at this point even the lights on the charger are completely out. Im willing to purchase another kit at $250 + s&h only becouse now Ill have two drills and four batteries.(Im hoping my batteries are fine)

Other Drills used: corded bosch hammer drill, corded hitachi, and cordles 14.4v and 18v Ryobi.

.... The first time I was using the Porter Cable, I thought someone was charging the battery when I wasn't looking. This thing just keeps going. The power is unreal. I just ordered a second one, does that tell the story?

Received yesterday and I used it putting the new Brazilian cherry floor with walnut borders at night. This is my first ever cordless drill/driver. All I have for the past ten years for drilling is a less than $40 Craftman 3/8" corded drill. It has served me well. I did a bit of research on what I will get for this cordless drill/driver. I went to stores to handle similar models, DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, etc. I picked this one for the value and quality. It is a very nice tool at first look. I wish that I had it when putting the floor in our master bedroom. It's very comfortable to handle, although it's on the heavy side. But for this class, it's normal. Well balanced. I used it drill counter sinking holes with 3/8" plugs in Brazilian cherry since the air floor nailer could not face nail it (it's so hard), I have to set nails once a while even when blind nailing. The drill operates smoothly. Love the electronic brake feature. The clutch setting for driving the screws is also very nice. I used a magnetic bit holder instead of the one comes with it, worked well. Have not tried hammer drilling just yet. Only thing I would ask for is a level bubble, not that I have to rely on that, just I am so used to with my other drill and often to get an idea how much I am off when drilling.

I am one of those potbellied guys that needs a pair of suspenders to keep his britches up. Sidewinders are a great improvement! The design keeps the straps from falling off your shoulders as you move around. They are off to the side so the straps do not rub against your shirt pockets. With the clips on the side, they do not poke into you when you sit in a chair and they do not rip the seat in your truck. This is really a better mouse trap.

I loved this design of suspenders all the time I was in the military. I had never seen a civilian model before I bought these. They are even better than the military version. The best feature of these suspenders is that when nature calls in the woods, you can drop your trou' without loosing the ends of your suspenders up over your shoulders.
These suspenders remain comfortable even when holding up water logged wool trousers.

The Sidewinder suspenders' design is the answer for a wide segment of the population of men that have difficulty keeping pants up and not exposing the top portion of their [rear] and suffering undue pressure from "normal", non-elastic suspender design on shoulders causing pain that radiates down... my husband was dubious when I asked him to try a pair for just one day of work - he's up & down milk tank ladders, in & out of his truck countless times plus he bags test boxes then lifts & arranges them in the truck bed...

We hitched him up and upon his arrival home that night he stated he was sold... the design works... no shoulder pressure or pain, in fact, he'd forgotten they we even there...

After about a week, I noticed that the toothed snaps were eating away the denim waistband, so I made two denim straps... each wraps around my husband's belt and works splendidly plus saves his jeans that extra wear 'n tear...

Thank you Bucket Boss!!!

Great pair of work pants and the knee pads are a real bonus! Handy features to make the work day go easy. I recommend you buy a pair.

To bad Amazon doesn't have big boy sizes (44by anything). But I found them and bought a pair to see what all the shouting was about! I agree - another tool. Here in hot Texas they'll get a lot of use in the winter and early spring. I really like the knee pads without having a elastic around my leg all day. Plenty of pockets, and they have plenty of room. Overall well constructed, and they are most comfortable. Generous on the length too.

Absolutely the most awesome item a contractor or hobbyist could have. It's like having your toolbox with you wherever you go. The enormous amount and different size pockets allow you to carry all your essential tools and are as comfortable as your favorite pair of jeans. They give you a clean, professional look and are undoubtedly the most valuable asset you could own.

Sturdy and fairly priced belt!
works great with other belt accessories
I'm happy with my purchase

Whenever I customize my belt gear, it seems the belts you buy in the stores just don't cut the mustard. I like this belt because first, it has a buckle with two "prongs". Some of my previous belt buckles had only one and would pop when working in tight spaces. Second, it doesn't stretch period. Load the belt up with pouches and unlike other belts it doesn't stretch over time. Third, it's width makes it a very hip hugging belt, it won't ride down and the padding is a extra plus. Yes, it's a bit expensive, but considering it probably will outlast any belt on the market without the aggravation problems, I consider it a good buy. I'm a licensed remodeling contractor and I use this belt everyday.

I received a pair of these gloves as a gift two years ago. I have since purchased 2-3 more pairs. I wear them every time I'm working in the garden. They wear well (tough seams) and wash well(don't shrink). A terrific product.

So great to finally find gloves that fit !!! My job involves alot of outdoor work and I go through gloves like crazy. Best thing about these , besides the fit, is that they are very breathable. :-)
Actually , I've been using them as backup gloves for paintball in these summer months ;-)

An awesome machine that is a dream to use. Low vibration and fast material removal. Add the variable speed feature and you just gotta have one in your took kit.

GREAT GLOVES MY SON NOT ONLY WEAR THEM ON HIS JOB WHERE HE WORKS OUT SIDE BUILDING HOMES. BUT ALSO WEAR THEM TO TEACH SKING ON THE WEEKENDS. GREAT ALL AROUND GLOVE.

Okay, I work in the theater industry. I run a warehouse full of dirty steel pipe and dusty cables. Now I've got small enough hands that I buy children's sizes for winter gloves. So finding the pair of work gloves which will fit me well enough that I don't have to take off one or both to tie a knot or scrawl a note is almost impossible. But I've had arthritis since age 20 and gloves are a must if I want to be able to pick up a pen at age 50. My family knows of my obsession with the subject and three years ago they bought me a pair of these gloves for my birthday.
Now first things first. I tried them on and they fit! That alone would have endeared the folks at ironclad to me. But the fact that they kept on fitting and kept on working with me every day for three years is a miracle in my business. I'm now on my second pair and I have no intention of buying anyone else's glove untill these folks stop making em!

This glove compared to others in it's class is the best. I have used the other gloves they breakdown and wear away too quickly. These gloves stand up to it all. Water, snow, abrasion, heat and even cold are no threat to this glove i would recommend it to any hard worker in the world that cares about his/her hands.

i have had this pouch for over 2 years and it has held up great and after a few weeks it was broken in really nice. my problem with it is that after this much time the pockets have softened and my tools fall out whenever i trip or just lean over pretty far... i think part of the problem is that the pockets are just alittle to shallow. if they were an inch deeper i think it would solve this problem. if you think about it for ~$30 i got a pouch that lasted 1.5 year with out any problem. i have switched over to a dewalt technicians pouch and a CLC nail bag b/c the pockets are alittle deaper... however the CLC nylon bag(~$20) doesn't seem to be built as tough - when it wears out i will probably go back to this bag.

As a contractor, I depend on my tools and the things that carry them for a living, day in and day out.

This Dewalt ballistic nylon pouch cost about double what I would've paid for some generic pouches at Home Depot and Lowes but has made my job a whole heck of a lot easier. For one thing, it's top quality ballistic nylon is definitely thicker and better constructed, and its roomy size, double front nail pockets, and well-thought out tool slots and hammer loops make both organizing and accessing my tools a breeze. Plus it comes in a professional-looking and attractive black and yellow color, much better than the random reds greens and browns you find in most hardware stores.

Nylon is also much better than leather in that it will not sweat and stain your pants; I've having to throw away a fairly expensive Craftsman leather pouch because it always turned my pants brown!

I'm not nearly as sold on their power tools, but their accessories (I also got the drill holster and driver guide) have been more than worth their premium prices!

Thanks DeWalt, for making my job easier. With the simplicity and durability of your entire line of hand held tools of the trade, I can now match them with your new tool pouches. A great idea from a great company.