Sockets- easy read

[elise111]

Looking for a good solution for standard sockets (not impact) at work. We share tools with many folks and things inevitably become a jumble drawer full of sockets. I'm looking for the easiest to read sockets so that they are easier to re-organize. From my searches here, looks like socket labels don't last. Craftsman laser etched looks like one option, any recommendations for others?

 

[1cargarage]

Here is a

VERY SIMILAR (RECENT) THREAD

regarding easy-to-read sockets. Go with any of them if they're shared tools and are inevitably going to be abused/lost/stolen/etc. I would invite some Hansen style socket trays to the party as well, as they are the closest thing to idiot proof that I know of.

 

[elise111]

Thanks- very helpful. The Wera colored sockets look good, and will try a paint pen on some of the existing sockets as well.

 

[kelpaso1]

If they are engraved I use paint pens on the numbers and let dry. There will be paint outside of the engraving but I use a scotch pad lightly to remove the paint outside of the engraved numbers.

 

[Copymutt]

Ive so many off brand that are poorly labeled that long ago I learned to stick my fingertips into them to determine the size. Works for 3/8 thru 1”. Very quick way.

 

[alfazer]

If you all agree on a colour code for the common sizes, then coloured heatshrink might work for a while.

Maybe there already is a colour standard for sizes, I don't know?

 

[Xcursion88]

Looking for a good solution for standard sockets (not impact) at work. We share tools with many folks and things inevitably become a jumble drawer full of sockets. I'm looking for the easiest to read sockets so that they are easier to re-organize. From my searches here, looks like socket labels don't last. Craftsman laser etched looks like one option, any recommendations for others?

Without the aid of paint pen or the like....SK etching in their chrome sockets seen easily. SO ... I can't see **** on theirs

 

[jmf535]

After struggling for years to see anything on my Williams (USA) and SK sockets, I finally switched everything over to Wera...the color coding, and easy to ready etching , makes everything a breeze.