McGuire-Nicholas Oil-Tanned Leather Work Belt, 2-3/4 in
Model 90605 · Tool Belts & Rigs
A wide oil-tanned leather belt that carries loaded pouches through a full shift. It suits framers and carpenters with waists from 29 to 46 in who want one belt under every rig.
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Specifications
- Model
- 90605
- Material
- Oil-tanned leather
- Department
- Tool Belts & Rigs
- Version
- Dark brown, 29-46 in waist
- Trades
- Framing & Carpentry
Where to buy
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About the Oil-Tanned Leather Work Belt, 2-3/4 in
- Rivets at stress points hold the belt together where heavy pouches pull hardest during the day.
- Double prong roller buckle locks the belt with two prongs, so it stays set under load.
- Rust-resistant hardware keeps the buckle working after sweat, rain and damp mornings on site.
- Wide waist range one dark brown belt fits any waist from 29 to 46 in.
This belt is the base of a tool rig. You thread your pouches, hammer holder and tape clip onto it, then buckle it once and forget it. The 2-3/4 in width spreads the weight of nails and hand tools across your hips. That matters on framing days, when the pouches stay full from the first stud to the last.
It is oil-tanned leather in dark brown, sized for waists from 29 to 46 in. Rivets reinforce the points that take the most strain. A double prong roller buckle closes it, and the hardware resists rust. Any pouch with a tunnel loop wide enough for 2-3/4 in leather slides straight on, so you can build the rig your trade needs.
Pick another model if
It is a belt only, with no pockets or holders. If you want pouches already matched to a belt, look at the Tool & Fastener Rig or the Electrician's Pouch and Belt Set. For a narrower belt that carries a holder or two, the 2-Inch Saddle Leather Work Belt is the simpler pick.
Use and care
- Wipe off mud and drywall dust with a damp cloth, then let the leather dry at room temperature.
- Rub in a leather conditioner now and then to keep the oil-tanned hide supple.
- Keep it away from heaters and hot dashboards, since high heat dries and cracks leather.
Complete your McGuire-Nicholas setup
McGuire-Nicholas Work Suspenders, 2 in Wide
$13.80and up
What buyers say about the Oil-Tanned Leather Work Belt, 2-3/4 in
4.3 out of 5 on 689 ratings. Reviews word for word, including the critical ones.
Nice product, but could use improvement.
I bought this largely to wear with my kilt, so you'll have to look to other reviewers for its durability as a workbelt.Pros: Nicely constructed with clean lines.Cons: It needs an additional belt loop if you're not a particularly large guy.My waist size for pants is 34". I weigh about 220 lbs (so I'm not skinny by any means), but when placed correctly on a kilt, there is a lot of extra tail on this belt. That wouldn't be much of an issue if the leather was more supple and just laid flat.Unfortunately, the leather is quite stiff, so the tail sticks out and away. I've dealt with this by placing the sporran's chain over it.But just from a design perspective, if you're making a belt to fit such a wide range of sizes, having an additional sliding belt loop seems like an obvious thing to do.
Oil-Tanned Leather Work Belt, 2-3/4 in: questions
What waist sizes does the 90605 fit?
It fits waists from 29 to 46 in. The double prong roller buckle lets you pick the hole that sits right over your work pants and holds it there under load.
Can I hang heavy pouches on it?
Yes. The belt is 2-3/4 in wide and rivet reinforced at its stress points, so it is made to carry full carpenter pouches, a hammer holder and fasteners through a working day.
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