[Shop-talk] Socket marking?

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

I can't imagine trying to use labels on a socket that actually gets used.
I'd go with engraving the size on it, then putting some type of paint in
the groove.

Mark

On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 1:09 PM Eric Russell <ejrussell at mebtel.net> wrote:

> I have both clear & white labels - 1/2" wide of their standard type
> (TZe?). The black printing on the white labels stands out more but the
> clear labels look better. They also advertise labels with high strength
> adhesive but I have not used that.
>
> The default setting makes a very wide 'margin' (blank area before & after
> the printing). My cynical self assumes this is intentional to use up more
> tape forcing one to buy more refills. This can be changed to a narrow(er)
> margin.
>
> EjR
> On 7/24/2020 12:46 PM, Arvid Jedlicka wrote:
>
> Specifically which labels did you use? I have the P-Touch but it will take
> several different types of labels in each width.
>
> Thanks,
> Arvid
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 10:58 AM Eric Russell <ejrussell at mebtel.net> wrote:
>
>> I tried some pre-printed socket labels. But the sticky wore off and the
>> printing was not solvent resistant.
>>
>> I have a Brother P-Touch label maker. I'm impressed with the durability.
>> I've labeled some sockets and many of my tools in my 'Paddock Tool Kit'. I
>> also applied labels to some kitchen measuring cups (the printed on markings
>> wore off) and they are still intact a year or two later & after many
>> washings.
>> Eric Russell
>> Mebane, NC
>>
>> On 7/24/2020 11:49 AM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
>>
>> 1-Sticker labels-do they last?  I actually use colored tape on a few of
>> my most standard sizes so I can quickly find them, but that needs to be
>> re-applied every few years.
>>
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