DIY Metal Etching. Learn how to add larger sized numbers to your sockets so you can actually see what size they are, and learn how to etch your name or logo into your tools using a battery! This is great for gifts or just to mark your tools!
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Fantastic
I bet if you etch the name brand on some broken cheap tools and get a new person, you can get the real one, if it's worth your time. I can totally see that working at a full line Sears store. Just take it and the new one to a clothing cashier.
And two years later you have your name on your tool in RUST!
Or just use permanent makrker.
As a father with children who has time for this. School, sports, work, honey do list. I like the idea but I would rather clean the garage. Wait, arts and crafts project with the kids?
I'm going to be etching my bitcoin private key...so I'm not going to send you a picture. Very cool video. Thanks!
Too cool
I imagine someone etching a metal door fridge! xD
WAW
wader bottle
Where can I purchase those Stencils?
Will they not rust where its etched
Great idea. THX! Have you tried this on black sockets/tools. Typically the higher end tool or impact sockets?
I got heartburn from watching Chris mix salt and vinegar lol
i know what im gonna etch! the paint on my parents car
Metal clamp on your hand and etch a tattoo don't try it i just wanted to make a joke
You beat the hell out of it to the point where no one would claim it as theirs.
Very slick 👌
etching does not last long ive had factory etched sockets already and not chinese. made in america
Thanks man
Great video. Very useful information.
Thank you Chris. I have three days to get all my tools etched and this is by far the smartest method I’ve seen that will work. I’ll let you know how I did.
Thanks for sharing...
Did I spot the blinker fluid?
This is awesome
یک کلید از منطق محض به دلالتهای عقلی محض پل بین شخصیت و هویت
Good vid. Thank you.
Wow at almost 7.5 mil subs he is out here spending 4 hours a day repliying to comments. You are great
Thanks a lot! I love seeing what you guys have to say!
Would this work for labeling our partner and/or children?
Oh damn--only on metal surfaces. Boo!! 😒
The wrench looks like you etched the background dark, not the letters. Would have actually been a lot easier than using the nail polish technique.
Thanks Chris am new to u canal, and l enjoyed watching your videos, thanks. Merry Christmas Chris
Where do I get some wuter?
Will it works on aluminum?
would this work on chrome or zinc plate? it would be sick to do designs all over my Harley
Cool to watch but I don't see myself ever doing this, nice video though.
Thanks! And you never know!
Works for tattooing as well. Maybe. Let me know.
Slick
cool
can I etch a BMW logo onto a Civic ?
All my tools already have my name. Stanley
Don't know if to believe him or not
The Vinegar is no problem, but where can I get "wooder" ???
Go to your sink and say "Hey guys!" 3 times and you should start to get wooder coming out!
Who else notice the blinker fluid??
;)
Just a caution to people out there, in my experience at least, water does NOT work unfortunately ☹️
8:28 bottle of blinker fluid - very funny
:p
DUDE HE FORGOT THE SOAPY WOODER
My wife knew I was always looking for a 10mm, so she engraved the whole set as 10mm. She's so pleased with herself...
This is so cool. This weekend, I'm going to etch "Chris Fix" into every tool in my garage!
Haha awesome!
That is really cool
that was a great video and do you also know to clean old rusty and oil stained tools u can do a videon it thanks
Thanks a lot! And I can make a video on cleaning tools!
Weres the 10 millimeter ?
U da goat bro
Blinker fluid, man Ive been looking all over for this! Where did you get yours?? I have been out for ages.
Using cold bluing might work well on the etched surface instead of a sharpee.
Thanks for sharing!
Too time consuming heh
The best vid I seen in a while. I wish I knew this trick 4 years ago...
Hey @ChrisFix -- where did you get the stickers? I'm striking out on google. Thanks man, love the videos, they're always educational with absolutely zero bullshit.
Just like all your videos - awesome and clear. Thank you 🙏
hey Chris can I spend a week in ur driveway pls I learn so much more from you than I do an official technology institution in Australia..
Im so glad you never said"DUDE".
Dude I think your hammer has a case of being bent
:o
I see you're fully stocked on Blinker Fluid. Good man.
I have that same hammer, I found it on the roof of my garage when I moved here years ago.
Super bitchin' video! Thanks! Just ordered some leads on Amazon $9.98 14awg jumper
Dang...every clips I watched from Chris Fix I get blown away...I Can Do This!
Looks cool but nah not trying to play with a battery i hate electric
Great idea.
Good video
The video is very helpful, but I wish you would stop waving the "#¤&#"(% camera around making us all dizzy
Thanks for sharing
IF YOU HAVE TO READ THE SIZE YOU SHOULD NOT BE WORKING ON A VEHICLE.
unknowingly puts a Martha Stewart plug in there LOL ..........or was it on purpose?
This is really awesome Chris! Thank you very much...
What happens if you breath in a little of the fumes or gas
Cool idea, thanks for another awesome vid.
Thanks a lot!
Very cool Chris Fix!!
Thanks a lot!
Yeah but can you... ETCH A SKETCH!?
You know it's bad when you're watching this video and your wife is talking about etching your name into the side of tour truck.
Nice work Chris.
Love it that's one great way to protect yourself and quickly identify your property will be doing this to every metal piece I own and care about. THANKS Chrisfux
I love your video very much. Every time, I always learn a lot from the videos.
Chris Fix videos are ALWAYS informative.
My kobalt set of sockets is barely readable.
Yea, don't do this really cool looking thing.
Could it hurt my car battery if I didn’t disconnect the positive and negative terminals and use jumper cables to do this?
no but you could hurt yourself if you short it and the sparks starts a fire
Thanks. I will be doing this.
Will this work on aluminum?
Will this work to remove tattoos I have?
You know it's a brand new socket set, still has the 10mm
I saw the Blinker Fluid, but where's the Soapy Wooder?
Now you need to invent a process that prevents your tools from growing legs and walking off......Then you might have something really useful.....Lol
Ha blinker fluid
:p
VOLTS DON'T KILL YOU! AMPERAGE KILLS YOU! YOU CAN EASILY BE KILLED WITH 12 VOLTS! Most Automotive Batteries are capable of Hundreds Of Amps!
Can you use this process to make the markings on a metal ruler/square/carpenter square darker and visible?
You can also use letter or number punches
I just use a dremel
OMG @ 6:08 - it olooks like Shit and sharpie will fade in a week. This hack is hack!
observation: I doubt this works. All his videos are are proof.
Will this work on titanium? I have a hammer that I would like to do this to
Just what I was looking for , Chris...thanks a lot for sharing this video..
That's nice for about 6 mo; if you don't use them daily; and only for chrome non-impact sockets which is a nice touch. This doesn't work well for impact sockets though. For those, you'll needed to clean with carb cleaner real well. Take a bottle of white Testor's Enamel paint and a tooth pick and fill in the size stamping and use a piece or stuff rubber as a squeegee to level it off. Once it's dried, you can use wet Emory cloth to remove the excess.