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VinceAtReal4x4s
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Socket labels -Steellabels

Post by VinceAtReal4x4s »

I found this cool label set made for sockets, which I can never see the size of. Time will tell if they hold up but since they look this nice and are dirt cheap, I might just replace them when needed.

I cleaned each socket with carb cleaner. Rubbing alcohol would work too. I used tweezers to pull them off and to lay them on.

Cheap, under $10 trick! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GDOJZ0S?psc=1

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Post by stiffler4444 »

Nice idea, but I would miss the 20-30 minutes spent trying to read my sockets.....it's almost like a rite of passage for each job.. :lol:
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Re: Socket labels -Steellabels

Post by undysworld »

Great idea, at least if they hold up to use.

I took a different approach, at least to my black impact sockets. I cleaned them and then applied paint to the size markings. I wiped all the paint off, leaving it only in the size indentations. I used white for SAE and red for metric. It's easier to see that way, but still so damned small I can barely make it out.

Nice find, Vince. Thanks.
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Post by TechMOGogy »

Only issue could be if you get gas or similar on them and the adhesive lifts.
Otherwise that makes a quick job of finding the right one.
I always try to guess the nut size and then the socket - getting pretty good except when really needed like when I am under the truck with only one hand - then I always seem to guess and pick the wrong sizes!
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