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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14 thoughts on “How to metal etch your tools”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tone says:

    Jesus how helpful is this guy. Thats freakin amazing, thanks for the video

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ian says:

    Does it affect magnetic tools? Like say decrease its magnet

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Pawlicki says:

    “Borrow” some nail polish remover…😂…you’re not fooling anyone Chris

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Flat as a cueball says:

    Would I be able to use this process to etch through the titanium nitride coating on my knife handle?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Winberg says:

    Can also use ferric chloride for quicker results. Good ventelation become WAY more important though

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 209chevymon says:

    🤔 wondering if etching those harbor freight sockets like that void the lifetime warranty does anyone know???

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeremy Marin says:

    The link to the stencils used in the video leads to some design stencils, not letters or numbers. Anyone found small adhesive stencils?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AMATEURS IN THE STUDIO feat. #POWERPOMMY & Pippi says:

    nice idea & video. I might just stick number-stickers on my tools..

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregg Rco says:

    I USE THE BLINKER FLUID.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bishop Merriman says:

    I had a coworker that I thought stole my tools so I did this the next morning I saw one of my tools in his hand and I asked him to give me my tool back he sayed it was his tool so I didn't argue with him, I just told management and I told them what happened the next day all my tools where on my toolbox and he was fired.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Under Pressure says:

    Where do I find those vinyl stencils?

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Watkins says:

    Amazing! I did not know it could be that easy to etch. Thanks!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregory Gilbert says:

    The link to the stencils is no longer valid. Has anyone found a replacement?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Max's Garage says:

    i cant find a link to stickers stencils

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