I have difficulty seeing the size

[Geo-TH,In]

I have difficulty seeing the socket size on my craftsman sockets even while wearing my readers. I have tried using a sharpie , but the sharpie doesn't last long.
Do you have a better way to write the socket size on chrome plated sockets to make it easier to read??

 

[Powered By IH]

Wipe nail polish over the markings, then take an old rag and lightly go over the surface to take off the excess nail polish, leaving the nail polish in the stamp marks. Leave to dry overnight and use the next day.

You could use different colors to remember each one easier too.

 

[rustred]

Eye ball them. My sockets sit upward , don’t have to look at the size. U could engrave them I guess.

 

[jniolon]

I use a label maker and make a wrap around label for each socket with the size... they also make ready made labels. Just google 'socket labels' and pick what you want.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Eye ball them. My sockets sit upward , don’t have to look at the size. U could engrave them I guess.

Craftsman socket set comes in 3 trays. One for 1/4 drive, 3/8 and 1/2; ine .ch drive. No practical to stand them up m

 

[Mark-Ia]

Put them in order on a socket rail and put it back in the correct order when done.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Wipe nail polish over the markings, then take an old rag and lightly go over the surface to take off the excess nail polish, leaving the nail polish in the stamp marks. Leave to dry overnight and use the next day.

You could use different colors to remember each one easier too.

I like your ideas. . I'll give it a try.

 

[DoubleO7]

I like your ideas. . I'll give it a try.

Your favorite go to place has these: https://www.amazon.com/Chrome-Socket-Labels-Easy-Read/dp/B0101A86FO

 

[DoubleO7]

I searched for "foil socket labels"

I am sure there are hundreds similar

 

[Pitalplace]

I use these and it is just reach into the drawer and the stems are way easier to read. You can get them at several stores and Amazon.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hansen-Global-Drive-Tool-And-Socket-Accessories/5013803213?user=shopping&feed=yes&srsltid=AfmBOoo48WHIdMKWXgt4Bc7Osna_xJtLKTNxuxP7pC_jtbSanz3J3domXaU

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Your favorite go to place has these: https://www.amazon.com/Chrome-Socket-Labels-Easy-Read/dp/B0101A86FO View attachment 136069

That might work. I went to Amazon and I should have the labels soon. If they work out i'll order more labels. THANH YOU

 

[Fritz Maurer]

I have difficulty seeing the socket size on my craftsman sockets even while wearing my readers. I have tried using a sharpie , but the sharpie doesn't last long.
Do you have a better way to write the socket size on chrome plated sockets to make it easier to read??

An arc style engraving pen . Cost about $10. Can hook in series w/12V battery. Will engrave anything that conducts electricity.
Will not make the surface rough. Can hardly feel it when done.

 

[TerryfromSWIowa]

Get rid of the cheaters and go get glasses to correct your vision.

 

[Russ from MN]

I have that problem too, even with good prescription bifocals! I think next summer I will put some tape on the common sizes that I use the most. I keep them in a socket rack hanging above my work bench.

 

[ss55]

I have difficulty seeing the socket size on my craftsman sockets even while wearing my readers. I have tried using a sharpie , but the sharpie doesn't last long.
Do you have a better way to write the socket size on chrome plated sockets to make it easier to read??

I use paint pens from craft stores to fill in the indented size markings on wrenches and sockets. Black paint shows up well on chrome tools, white and silver paint shows up well on black oxided tools. It is a good indoor activity for snow days or sub-zero days, bring the tools into the house the night before to fully warm them up.

These use oil-based paint, I think oil based paint adhere and wear better.

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[ss55]

I use paint pens from craft stores to fill in the indented size markings on wrenches and sockets. Black paint shows up well on chrome tools, white and silver paint shows up well on black oxided tools. It is a good indoor activity for snow days or sub-zero days, bring the tools into the house the night before to fully warm them up.

These use oil-based paint, I think oil based paint adhere and wear better.

DecoColor Metallic Extra Fine Tip Paint Markers - 4 Piece Set | Hobby Lobby | 2481190

Bring color to your crafts with these DecoColor Metallic Extra Fine Tip Paint Markers. These oil-based paint markers are perfect for use on glass, porcelain, stone, metal, wood, and most paper and plastics. They're highly pigmented and permanent, so your designs won't fade over time. Simply...

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I have not yet tried paint sticks on etched size markings on drill bits.

 

[drsportster]

Color code with paint Then memorize the colors and sizes

 

[ss55]

I have difficulty seeing the socket size on my craftsman sockets even while wearing my readers. I have tried using a sharpie , but the sharpie doesn't last long.
Do you have a better way to write the socket size on chrome plated sockets to make it easier to read??

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-sae-color-combo-wrench-set-66053.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-sae-color-coded-deep-socket-set-10-piece-61294.html

 

[Keith True]

My sockets are all stored standing on end in the tops of my rollaway toolboxes.Right box is all SAE,and the left box is metric.9/16,3/4,15/16 and 1-1/8 are set in place upside down.I can always grab the other sizes by knowing I have to grab one or two sockets to the right or left of the upside down ones.Same idea with the metrics.10.13,15,and 19 MM are upside down.Plus,I have an old magnifying glass that stands up in one of the deep sockets.It never leaves the area of the toolbox.I tried the paint or marker thing years ago,but I wipe my sockets off with a rag full of laquer thinner when I get done with them.Most old sockets had good markings.In later years they all got pretty bad.

 

[MT pockets]

I have difficulty seeing the socket size on my craftsman sockets even while wearing my readers. I have tried using a sharpie , but the sharpie doesn't last long.
Do you have a better way to write the socket size on chrome plated sockets to make it easier to read??

Mr. George, I used Wite Out on my Glock to highlight the stamped name and model number. I used fingernail polish remover to remove the excess.