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| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 | I haven't had this problem when working on my AD's, since usually only have a handful of sockets out, all SAE from 3/8 to 3/4 and can be easily id'd without looking at size. Some of my recent wrenching projects have been both SAE and Metric so have a dozen sockets on the bench and taking too much time to read the fine print as to size. Take a sharpie and write in BIG print the size on the side, then you can easily ID from a distance.
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Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude
1948 Chevy 3600 - goal Original restoration, Current Stage 1 - Disassembly and getting body in primer
1954 GMC 3100 goal Hot Rod, Current Stage 1 - Get body in primer
1931 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe - Old Skool Hot Rod
1945 Ford 2N Tractor - Runs great
1964 Ford 2000 Tractor - Use it every week
1974 Stingray Corvette
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,249 | I'm not at my work box right now so I could only look in my home box. I thought I had a variety of sockets at home, but I guess not much. Mostly Snap-On. With Snap-On, the metrics have a double serrated rings while the standards have a double smooth ring at the base. I did pick up a set of Matco 12 point sockets. It looks like Matco laser etched their standards with red print. I looked up the Matco metrics and they are etched with blue print. I believe Craftsman have been labeling their sockets. With a Google search, it is hard to tell what Mac is doing. I would have to get back to the shop to see what other manufacturers do. Snap-On standard and metric with a Matco set thrown in: http://www.bunchobikes.com/sockets.jpg When I started work in the field, one thing we would do so other crews wouldn't steal our tools, was to paint them. It would be easy to find that yellow socket in a sea of green. And the paint actually sticks pretty good. When I got to my current shop, I noticed that someone, long ago had painted the metric impact sockets blue and the standard yellow. Still easy to pick out of the pile. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 289 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 289 | I put a piece of green painters tape on my 8mm and 10mm that sit in a drawer with other 1/4" drive tools. Makes them easy to find.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | I am happy if my 5 gallon bucket of assorted (unsorted to be more accurate) is not full of rain water.  Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | I bought the laser etched ones, but printed labels to go along plastic socket storage holders to make easier to find....
also ,a couple of pair of reading glasses in easy reach
or the 3M bifocal safety glasses | | |
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