How to Metal Etch Your Tools
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2016
- 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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If there was or is a mechanic competition. Chris would win the competition.
Unanimously
+Chase Anderson (The All Around Bros) Doubt it hes a good fixer upper but he's nowhere near the league of professionals who do this everyday for a living or the speed competitions held here in the US look it up its called SkillsUSA (SkillzUSA I dont remember) and those guys range frok high school to college students and there better than some people in the industry.
+TheNamesJonny well he is not a professional hes a diy person.
Wayne, I think it's fair to say he does this for a living.
Thanks Chase!
I work at a body shop and people are constantly stealing each other’s tools this is Awesome
Now you'll know whose tools are whose!
@Jerry calderon you ever try it?
I'm still on provention ...broke three fingers to a mother fucker that was taking my tools ...
Theres a thing called an engraver ya know?
I have a body shop and a auto shop and my friends constantly take each other’s tools lol.
I turned all my harbor fraught into snap off.
Pretty sure he meant Snap OFF...
Most old Wrenches called it that.
Fraught?
Rob Bob I woulda done Strap On
It's funny because it's a rip off of snap on and a warning of what will literally happen when you use them
@@maverickd.t.l.9749 that totally went over your head, don't worry. He used the exact words he intended on using.
If you etch those other socket 10mm they will all disappear even thought they are not actually 10mm
Why is this so true!!!
Omg. That is hilariously true.
And if you find it, it’s alway long after it’s no longer needed and the project or repair is done and gone.
So true. It use to be 1/2"
this made me lol
You should really mark that blinker fluid left or right, or you could end up making a wrong turn.
+James Monahan haha good call!
ChrisFix
Before or after packing the muffler bearings?
Tom M My uncle said always run the muffler bearings dry. the stuff you pack in there just attracts dirt. He was a real mechanic he could change the engine in his Monte Carlo in 5 minutes with a screwdriver and a pair of vice grips and no hoist.
He used to have every tool that snap on made but he stamped them all with his name and it caused micro fractures to form and they all broke, and snap on wouldn't give him new ones because he put his name on them.
Once he got a flat left front tire and he didn't have a jack, so he put on the parking brake, put it in drive, and threw a brick in the gas peddle, and the torque lifted up the left front tire so he could change it, with his screwdriver and Vice Grips. He said if it would have been a back tire he would have used reverse.
haahahahha best comment on the whole thread, I think I split my side, and to think all these years of packing muffler bearings I've just been causing their early demise and causing my customers needless expense
Here in South Africa we don't have alligator clips, only crocodile clips.
Guess you won't be doing any etching
It is the samething...
@@skhumbuzocele1330 oh no, them crocs are much more agressive;)
@@skhumbuzocele1330 just kidding
LOL... Dunno why, but I almost died reading this while drinking. Legendary!
There are no aligator or crocs in East Europe, but we had comunism not so long ago and now have tyranny of short old virgin (yup - Poland). I wonder will it be enough haha
Man, this was so easy! I recentlyt jumped into knife making and all the machine etching tutorials I saw were nothing but discouraging. Thanks a lot Chris!!
I'm just customizing my knives lol but I would love to get into knife making
@@ihavecrabs6765 I got into it, it’s not the easiest but very fun and rewarding in the end, would definitely recommend.
3:10 why I always keep the positive terminal FAR AWAY from the negative terminal
I watch your videos everyday
I was at a junk yard pulling parts and two different dudes tried to steal my toolbox. I barely caught them both times and they just laughed like they steal tools all the time. Watch your tools. I think some creeps pay the $1 admission fee at junkyards to hopefully sneak out with $100 in tools.
Just buy Harbor Freight tools and no one will want to steal them ;)
Interesting. My local yard isn't that busy, but I still keep my tools very close by me at all times.
*****
My tools were very close. The thieves are incredibly sneaky.
Yeah I doubt they are checking brands, if they see a easy buck it don't.
Here's how life works when your in the hood. A branded and stickered work truck comes in for repair, the truck has nothing in the cab so it is left unlocked but has cars parked behind it to block it in. Thieves bust out the window of the unlocked truck, fuck the dash trim up to steal the factory radio that had nothing special going on. The owner used to chase and fire his gun off at people like that when he caught them, but times have changed and #blacklifesmatter
All2skitzd
Well, I was in a junkyard that is amazingly well kept and clean, in a nice neighborhood and both men who tried to steal my tools were white.
I usually just eye ball it. Works 60% of the time, every time
can't argue with that!
Works 100% of the time except when it don't.
60% of the time it works every time.
Hey ChrisFix! Yesterday, May 10th was Mother’s Day in Mexico. Since my whole family is Mexican i decided to make my mom this as a gift for her. My Mother likes to fix cars and motors. So i decided to create this awesome tool set for her with her name and her date of birth. I gave it to her as a gift to Mother’s Day. She loved it!! Thanks ChrisFix!
That’s really awesome 😊
you put her DOB on there? women don't typically like for others to know their age. but maybe it's different in Mexico. anyway that's so cool she like to fix stuff
Damn! Your mother is so cool!
Way to go bud! What a lucky mom
@@MyUnquenchableThirst his mom is clearly atypical. Certainly not a bad thing
This is so cool. This weekend, I'm going to etch "Chris Fix" into every tool in my garage!
lol
Awesome work looks like a factory finish!
+amstudio thanks
@@chrisfix I love your videos
Those 10-dollar sockets are now 18 dollars.
Dang really?
Use the 25% off coupon
$22 now
Now there 47,34
wei wu wrong currency
You're amazing Chris. It's because of you I stated working on my own cars. You made it look so easy. Now I'm going to etch my own tools so whoever comes in my garage think my a real mechanic 😂
Thanks Chrisfix
I have to say, your videos never cease to amaze me... Always knowledgeable about what I'm watching, and as always... Simplified so that anyone can learn and do the work themselves... I do mechanic work as a hobby, even went to school and everything. I can't tell you howany of your videos I have forwarded and shared to friends and family to watch and do their work at home... Some even come to my shop to do their work and use my tools, but are always excited because you taught them something new... Now my brother is etching all of my tools with bare metal after watching this video with me... Haha... Good work man
Nice. Didn’t think etching was so easy. My wife isn’t going to like you. I’m going to start etching everything 😂😂
+Tom James haha I’m glad the video was helpful!
I etched the fridge she wasn't happy so I put her name on the washing machine
Lols hahahaha
Be careful etch fucking burns
"V A G I N A"
She won't appreciate that so do when she's asleep.
DUDE HE FORGOT THE SOAPY WOODER
He used it or do you mean etch something with it?
CANT FORGET THE WOODER
Replaced by salty wooder
Lollllll
My accent includes wooder, so I didn't even take notice. Water is for drinking, wooder is for everything else lol
Thank you very much for this exciting video, Chris! I have two wardrobes/lockers at my workplace, but the two keys are unmarked and look identical so I never know which one opens which locker! Tonight I tried to etch the numbers on them using your method and it was a breeze! I admit it didn't turn out perfectly, but I am very proud of it since it is my first time ever doing something like this, and I am very excited to do it again!
That's awesome!!
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This guy does everything. Where does he find the time? I'm so busy sleeping that it's hard to find time to do anything like this. It's already bad enough that I get woken up by myself to get up and go take a piss. Amazing!
This helped me a lot I just did this on some wrenches for my dads birthday, I think he's going to love it thanks so much!
Presley Clark how’d it go?
I think that his dad didnt love it
its been 3 years i think his dad killed him
You and Scotty Kilmer are the best mechanics on CZcams! You guys always get straight to the point of your videos and don't waste time talking unlike other mechanics on CZcams!
Jarl Dovah Scotty's cool but he leaves out a lot of reasoning which makes it harder to attempt workarounds when things don't go exactly as planned.
You mean like Macalukalukaluk or whoever he is?
It seems to be a disease... They leave things out and/or they bring their kids/mates along. I'll watch all the home videos in the world if it also means they hit all the talking points.
Chris you have a talent in editing . I enjoy your videos ,get to the point criteria videos .clear to understand . Thanks for helpful information videos .
Talk about an enthusiastic presentation. I etched my kids names on the stainless steel refrigerator. My wife hates it since I did it "freehand", the kids love it.
All his videos are done by a voice over artist...LOL jk
Saw this at 11 pm. By midnight I had my name on my favorite wrench!
+peterthinks awesome!!!!
I love those small hammers. Had the exact one. Recently it's tube steel handle bent so I replaced it with a solid steel stud.
Perfect size and weight to carry around.
Bro, some how I haven't watched your vids in a while. I met you at Cleveland Pull-a-part awhile ago. You are the best. Thanks for this!!
Hey Chris. I love that you use Harbor Freight tools like most of us on a tight budget. Thanks for these tips.
"Borrow" some nail polish (Without Getting Caught) LOL!
Evan your joke killed me! ☠
Don’t get caught with moly lube
Or get it on the white couch
She’ll be glad your not painting your nails.
Please women always got a color or 2 they thought would b great and it wasn't just ask
Thanks man, this was super helpful. I’ve been wanting to get into etching for a while, and I had no idea it was really this simple until I stumbled across your video
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.
Chris, seriously, I learn something EVER TIME I watch one of ur vids. Thanks so much. 😊
Well I gave this a try and it worked great.
I ended up using a 12 volt 1 amp motor cycle battery charger with some vinegar and rock salt mixed (rock salt had a hard time diluting) then I cleaned my sockets off and used cold gun blueing to darken the lettering. The etching process had no problem cutting through the chrome plating.
Thanks for the vid.
Your "The Man" Chris. I really enjoy your video's. You are the best for the DIY person. Thanks for this Awesome video on "Tool Etching" .
I love the blinker fluid on the table
Wow Chris. I just saw this. Thank you for sharing. This looks so easy. Great trick with the nail polish to engineer a stencil. Thank you for helping everyone.
Worked great, even with a 9 volt battery. Thank you for this tutorial!
Now I can make all my cheap shit tools into Snap-On tools.
ahahaha, i came here to post the same thing
Benny2980 and sell them on Craigslist!!
nowadays snap-on have gotten cheaper than 20 year ago tools*
lol
Benny2980 cool
Those are Harbor Freight Sockets. They may be cheap but they are great tools. I own the Granddaddy of all Socket Sets: The 302-piece Pittsburgh Tools. Got it for $159 less the 20% off coupon found in the Sunday Circular. You need a socket, you've got it!
man this guy has so much motivation to do these videos, edit them (professionally), learn new things and work on cars, while etching tools, cleaning tires, painting tires, fixing scratches...etc. Like damn this guy is TYPE A up the ass. God bless him for it. Wish I was type A. Im very Type B. "Oh shit now I have to fix it."
Now I’m going to etch the snap on logo on my harbor freight tools😎
@jim ondras to sell them as if they were snap-on
Only 45 other guys made the same comment.
hey Chris I couldn't find soapy wooder in the description :)
And he didn't mention what he wiped the sockets with. ;)
Man, I love everything you teach us, now I'll be working on my tools tomorrow xD I bought a bunch of tools cuz I wanna be a mechanic one day :( I just finished changing timing chain, valves, water pump, head gaskets etc... Thank you sir!!!
Love from pakistan. How lucky you people are that easily you can have access to tools like torque wrench and jumper machines, we dont have and still have a dream to maintain our cars like criss do!
My wife knew I was always looking for a 10mm, so she engraved the whole set as 10mm. She's so pleased with herself...
If true your wife is funny but completely threw you in a loop hahahaha
So if every socket is 10mm do you still have a 10mm socket. ? 😂😂🇬🇧
In other words you shouldn't have a socket set left 😂😂😂👍🏿
The Science side of CZcams is the best side of CZcams.
For sure!
love your channel man
Unless you watch faked nasa moonlanding videos
GOOD STUFF! When I was a machinist, we always had problems with other shifts stealing our tools.
It was a daily event think of new ways to detour thieves 👽
This is awesome.
Wow you are an inspiration a great teacher and mentor i love how you demonstrate everything clear and understand you rock MR CHRIS FIX cheers from AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 😀 😊 😄❤ 👍 ❤ 🇳🇿
great video, great quality, extremely informative. thanks!
i like that you actually use blinker fluid chris now i know i can trust your videos 😁😀😀
haha
One of the best things I did for my shop was go through and organize/buy new sockets throughout the entire shop. Running all Craftsman sockets now, love how they mark them and only the 10mms are missing so far lol
This is a great idea Im going to try this out and see how it comes out. Great way to figure out which tools are yours when you go help a friend.
Hey Chris great tutorial, I was able to etch my initials into my stainless steel lock picks and put some art work onto an aluminum lunch box using the technique you show in your video, I did notice that my etch did darken up quite a bit when I used the q-tip like a brush to gently wipe at the surface of the material while etching, I'm guessing it helps to clear away the already attacked material. Good work on the videos keep em' coming!
did they rust on you yet or are they still good?
Thats a lot of blinker fluid Chris. Are you planning on buying a BMW?
+Hamisxa remember, BMWs require synthetic blinker fluid.
+Jordan Gladden mine requires only fuel, oil, coolant, and tyres
George Robartes they are going like the smartphones.
Not that they need it anyway
It's that Citroen doesn't have much value when you buy it. BMW does, and nobody wants to buy a used one, because when you have a BMW (meaning a real car, not SUV), you're a lot more likely to go rough with the car, meaning the second owner might have to pay for all your repairs, and nobody wants to risk it.
I'm impressed with the blinker fluid.
Jesus how helpful is this guy. Thats freakin amazing, thanks for the video
Thanks!
this video reminds me to check my blinker fluid. thanks.
Me2
Me 3
don't forget to grease your windshield.
Already done that :)
Of course. Safety first.
nobody ever stole any of my tools. I etched "fat chick" on it.
😂😂😂
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
*SUPER COOL!!!* You always make things look so easy. I'm still working on creating personalized stencils 😅
8:29 makes me remember that I need more blinker fluid
:p
Some years ago a colleague of mine etched his drawing ruler with words "Stolen from Peter Z...". His name was Peter Z...
Z is his surname?
So you still have his ruler...🤔
YOU DO A GREAT SERVICE TO YOUNG FOLKS THAT NEVER KNEW THEY COULD FIX THEIR RIDE INSTEAD OF GETTING RIPPED OFF. SCHOOL THEM ON BUYING CHEAP PARTS IF YOU HAVEN'T YET.
thank you Chris. you put so much effort into these videos and please keep up the great work
This deserves a thumbs up I usualy never like any videos but this was pretty damn amazing
Thanks Henry!
ageed
ChrisFix no problem but i meant to say that i hardly thumbs up videos on youtube but keep up the good work
First
Nop you're 2nd :P
4th! LOL 😂
hey
Dangit I was second! HOW????
+ChrisFix that's crazy
Sweet, was looking for ways to etch and engrave. Great vid, thanks for the tutorial. Didn’t realize it was so simple
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, really appreciated and very helpful and interesting.
You should do an update on how this has held up.
@Gallow Black in theory. .
Rust
@@justanotheryoutuber5228 Yes. Look close at the final photo. They look like $hit and the fluid weeped under the crummy tape. Those are horrible. All his videos are old-man-hacks.
Edit: thanks I vented.
@@itsruf1 I mean tools will rust and I'm pretty sure if you cared enough you could keep a maintenance on it
If you are worried about rust, just use some gun blue and then wax on them. Should hold up in small areas and reasonable conditions. You can also etch stainless, but it normally is done with a stronger acid.
I'm always happy to see a video from you :D I love your vids man!
Thanks a lot! My fans are the best and the support is amazing from you guys! Thanks!
ChrisFix shit you're the one putting out the amazing videos :D None of your videos are confusing or hard to follow which is great!
It's 2021 I love this. Buying all new tools & needed this info. You are an excellent teacher.
Very cool idea, I am glad I found you, got my garage tools to personalize and some machines. Thank you and thumbs up!
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!
ain't nobody stealing my tools now
Unless they etch out the entire area.
ain't nobody got time fo dat. By the time you find out they're missing they're already at a garage sale in Poland.
true it be cool but like dude said to much time
...they sold the garage by accident
unless their name is also ken blalock. lol
Thanks for this simple tip. Love ya work Chris
Chris Fix videos are ALWAYS informative.
Brilliant! Thank you. Getting older and my eyes aren't what they used to be.
Chris fix your a cool CZcamsr
+powerfull machines 765 thanks
Your welcome I love your videos
That's why he has blinker fluid. LMAO.
Gotta love your blinker fluid!!!
Excellent videography , clear and lucid instructions = Excellent video . I'm sure you know about using reverse electrolysis for removing rust from metal . Thanks for your video my friend .
Im going to make a steel ring then etch it with this technique its gonna be great im so excited
Me too!!! I am not sure can I use marking tape for this cuz I don't have the blinker. Marking tape looks kinda too thin for this
0:55 Chrisfix with that 0mm socket
Yes I know it’s 10mm
lol
I can never find my " 0 " mm socket ..
Yeah, instead of showing us this why doesn't he tell us something useful like where to buy 0 mm sockets and blinker fluid. One of you ask him, I'm embarrassed to.
Thank you Chris! This is one of THEE best DIY videos EVER!!
Dang...every clips I watched from Chris Fix I get blown away...I Can Do This!
You know how girls like to go shopping when they are bored I have a feeling when Chris is bored he goes shopping for tools
Dog dammit Chris, your videos end up giving me more projects. I've cars to rebuild badly lol
DON'T REBUILD YER CARS "BADLY" ....THEY WON'T RUN WELL............"cheers!"
Lol
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..
Just got a new respect for you Chris. Saw those tools were from harbor freight
Just noticed his CZcams play button plaque hanging above his wooden sign. Love the humble brag.
Would be cool it that got etched too...
Where . I dont see it
@@fayetales8140 ... Late to the game here... I saw it at 8:28...LOL
How well does it turn out on black impact sockets?
👍Thanks Chris, going to give it a try.
I like the idea of making easy reader sockets .
Just like all your videos - awesome and clear. Thank you 🙏
Your amazing at what you do
Thanks Ryan!
+ChrisFix I will do this to my tools cause it looks so great thank you
Be sure to take some pics!
+ChrisFix if it is ok with u can I make one that says Chris fix
Yes, it's a great idea. I would suggest you try it on some scrap bit of metal first though. If experience teaches anything, it's that other people can make something look a lot easier than it turns out to be! I'll be getting some practise in before working on my tools.
Hey great video, loved the concept. I only have one question, where did you make custom stickers like your logo? Any suggestions, diy, or place to get custom logos? I really would like my initials the way I write them but wouldn’t know where to start looking. Thanks for the video.
I personally have a cricut vinyl cutter that I can trace images digitally and then print it, but you could get vinyl and draw on it and cut it out.
Great video as always Chris! Very helpful, you always have great ideas & tips!!!
Love the video, going to be doing this to some stuff, also a Gun Blu Pen would probably work better than the sharpie for color and rust prevention for longevity.
Could always ink the existing socket numbers.
Hehe time to etch my accord engine with some good ol' "limited edition 50th honda anniversary" letters.
Maybe even etch "spoon engine" on it
Samuel G because of this technique my turbo is now a T66 with NOS 😄
Some people are just born chaotic
😂😂😂
Wow, what a great idea. Really enjoy following your interesting videos!
Another awesome video, Chris! I hope you're earning lots of money making these videos, they're worth it.