BadgerDave
07-20-2005, 12:12 PM
Let me start out by saying that I have absolutely no affiliation with this company. I was contacted by them to test drive this product but it was my idea, not theirs, to post this review here.
The Gunook GP-100 is yet another design of a belt mounted tool holder. Whats unique about this design is the lact of mechanical fasteners used in its assembly. You can see this product here. (http://www.gunook.com)
The feature that I was most impressed with was its ability to lock the hook in place with the hook facing either forward, backward or straight out from the body. Unlike other hooks of this type, this one doesn't clip on your toolbelt but has an enclosed slot that the toolbelt passes through. There is no way for holder to get knocked off your toolbelt. The slot that the belt fits through will accept belts up to 2½" wide. IMO, the slot should be a little larger as my toolbelt happens to be 2¾" wide.
I tried out the Gunook with my drill and also with a hammer. It performed very well with both tools but especially well with the hammer. It did a very good job of minimizeing the hammer handle slap against the thigh that most hammer holder loops are famous for.
The mfg. said they are hoping to bring this product to market for a retail price of $9.99 which isn't that much more than some others that I've seen. It's also better constructed than the less expensive tool hooks that I've seen and used. The packaging that mine came in says the product is "Made in America". the mfg. told me that they are doing everything possible to keep it that way. Here's hoping that can happen. Also, the mfg. has a "If it breaks, we'll replace it" policy.
The Gunook GP-100 is yet another design of a belt mounted tool holder. Whats unique about this design is the lact of mechanical fasteners used in its assembly. You can see this product here. (http://www.gunook.com)
The feature that I was most impressed with was its ability to lock the hook in place with the hook facing either forward, backward or straight out from the body. Unlike other hooks of this type, this one doesn't clip on your toolbelt but has an enclosed slot that the toolbelt passes through. There is no way for holder to get knocked off your toolbelt. The slot that the belt fits through will accept belts up to 2½" wide. IMO, the slot should be a little larger as my toolbelt happens to be 2¾" wide.
I tried out the Gunook with my drill and also with a hammer. It performed very well with both tools but especially well with the hammer. It did a very good job of minimizeing the hammer handle slap against the thigh that most hammer holder loops are famous for.
The mfg. said they are hoping to bring this product to market for a retail price of $9.99 which isn't that much more than some others that I've seen. It's also better constructed than the less expensive tool hooks that I've seen and used. The packaging that mine came in says the product is "Made in America". the mfg. told me that they are doing everything possible to keep it that way. Here's hoping that can happen. Also, the mfg. has a "If it breaks, we'll replace it" policy.