Sharpie Markers

[porcupine73]

Oh yes I use Sharpie markers all the time in the garage. I used to use white out for marking things, but then discovered the silver sharpies, those things are wonderful!

I use black the second most, and red the third most. I picked up one of those 'rainbow' packs but I don't use the rainbow colors, most seem a little too light or dark on whatever surface I used, but the silver, red and black seem to cover most needs.

 

[BigAl62]

I use the black and silver on steel for bending/cutting all the time. Fine tips. I'd use the silver more, but I can't find them in the big multi-packs like the black ones at Sams.

Found dozen packs at www.staples.com :http://www.staples.com/Sharpie-Meta...gId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch

 

[cafyrman]

Pretty much every time I use a Sharpie, I think of this:

I always think of the story my wife tells about Sharpies. She's a recovery room RN and had a guy who decided to stick the cap of one up his urethra. Of course it got stuck.

Anyway.... I use the heck out of Sharpies. Glad to read some of the tips for different colors and such.

 

[theoldwizard1]

How well will silver stick on black cloth (stretchy nylon) ?

 

[Agent1320]

I use Sharpies everyday. Black, Blue, Red, and Silver. When I did custom auto upholstery, we used silver alot. I use black for general stuff, red & blue for metal fabrication.

I bought an assorted color 50 pack on ebay for a steal a while back.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I would be lost without them...I mark wires, punchdown blocks, etc with them...
When I was running sound and lighting at school, I used them constantly to mark channels and settings...the only problem is that they always seem to disappear!

 

[On1Wheel]

The silver ones can be used to paint the riased letters on tires. I've never done it but it supposedly will stay on permanently.

 

[89MustangGX]

At work we also have available Industrial Sharpie's. I've used and tried both side by side and the Industrial is more resistant to chemicals. Depending on what you are doing, you want to be able to take the marker off, but if not-- Industrial is the way to go.

Adam

 

[Air_Cooled_Nut]

Holy ****! I thought I was the only person who used Sharpies!! Glad to know I'm not the only nut that likes 'em. I didn't know about silver, gonna have to check that out. I like the ultra fine as I use it for labeling wires (house and automotive/motorcycle).

 

[boiler7904]

Seems like I've got a few of each style around the garage. Love the newer Sharpie pens too.

Tip: When not in use, store them with cap on and tip down.
They'll last longer and not dry out until empty.

What's your suggestion for the twin-tip variety that have a fine point on one end and an ultra fine on the other? Seems like you're screwed either way with them. Horizontally means they're rolling all over the place.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I would be lost without them...I mark wires, punchdown blocks, etc with them...
When I was running sound and lighting at school, I used them constantly to mark channels and settings...the only problem is that they always seem to disappear!

That's why I have a purple one in my tool belt, nobody wants that color.

 

[1948]

what are all yall talkin bout red on steel?!? that works fine for stuff that is fresh and has some sort of polish to it. but oxidized(which it is most of the time) or coated steel is doesnt show up at all!(super annoying) i hate the fact they arent made in the USA anymore, but i still use em. they arent for getting accurate tho, thats why you use dykem and a scribe.

 

[Brad54]

I have a metal cup with a divider in the middle of it... a little bigger than a soda can.
I painted "BLUNT" on one half, and "FINE" on the other.

I use the "standard" fat-tip Sharpies with the point... The fresh points I use for marking fine cut lines, the blunt/worn points get used for labeling things--parts, boxes, notes on projects, etc.
Keeping the two separate keeps the fine points lasting longer because I won't use the first Sharpie I grab to write "2-inches from HERE" on a frame rail or something.

-Brad

 

[BigAl62]

what are all yall talkin bout red on steel?!? that works fine for stuff that is fresh and has some sort of polish to it. but oxidized(which it is most of the time) or coated steel is doesnt show up at all!(super annoying) i hate the fact they arent made in the USA anymore, but i still use em. they arent for getting accurate tho, thats why you use dykem and a scribe.

That's where I use a junk yard marker (paint pen with grease proof paint). My buddy gets them through a towing supply company and I pay him to order me some from time to time.

 

[Displaced Hokie]

I use both regular and fine Sharpies in the shop as well. And now I'm converted to these........

....for my "office" writing needs. When you click it not only does the tip retract but a little door closes the end so it won't dry out. Love 'em.

 

[Donnda]

I have one small drawer in my tool box devoted to all types of Sharpies

 

[blackice]

I have them all over the shop. most are the normal black, but I have never really tried other colors yet.

I also use whiteout pens alot too. there great for writing down all my chassis specs right on the frame of the race car, or even sizing and pressures right on the tires

 

[tinbender 66]

I used them a lot at work for pattern layout on metal. Blue and red mostly. Works great on painted metal. A little laquer thinner takes it right off when you're done. Ultrafine ones for layout. I'd be lost without 'em.

 

[RobSmith]

I've never used a sharpie...I need to find out more about them. How 'fine' are the fine ones and as well are there such things as 'fine' white board markers ?

 

[Jeff]

I use Silver, Red, and Black depending on the application. My black Sharpies, however, are the industrial version. The industrial ink can withstand higher heat, steam, and most chemical washes.

 

[frank_c]

i use Sharpies all day at work. the markers another division of our company makes aren't as good as Sharpies.

at home i have a few in my toolbox, some on my desk, and a couple in the kitchen to mark freezer bags. i typically buy a pack of black ones at Sam's.

 

[TravisT]

I like these big ones, but they are not easy to find in stores.
http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Pages/professional-chisel-tip-marker.aspx

Home Depot seems to have an abundance of these in Georgia. Maybe you can find them there. I think I've only ever seen black there though.

 

[subarub4]

I remember when someone stole two of my silver markers...

 

[NUTTSGT]

I've never used a sharpie...I need to find out more about them. How 'fine' are the fine ones and as well are there such things as 'fine' white board markers ?

Do they not sell Sharpies in Australia ?

The Fine are comparable to white board markers, while Ultra Fine write about the size of an inkpen/pencil.