How to Metal Etch Your Tools

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @jamesmonahan1819
    @jamesmonahan1819 8 лет назад +1194

    You should really mark that blinker fluid left or right, or you could end up making a wrong turn.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +80

      +James Monahan haha good call!

    • @papagoos
      @papagoos 8 лет назад +1

      ChrisFix

    • @tomm9003
      @tomm9003 8 лет назад +20

      Before or after packing the muffler bearings?

    • @jamesmonahan1819
      @jamesmonahan1819 8 лет назад +35

      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.

    • @flying2bill
      @flying2bill 7 лет назад +6

      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

  • @970SHR
    @970SHR 3 года назад +55

    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!!

    • @ihavecrabs6765
      @ihavecrabs6765 2 года назад +2

      I'm just customizing my knives lol but I would love to get into knife making

    • @mrtunes5404
      @mrtunes5404 Год назад +1

      @@ihavecrabs6765 I got into it, it’s not the easiest but very fun and rewarding in the end, would definitely recommend.

  • @thisaznboi88
    @thisaznboi88 5 лет назад +1138

    If you etch those other socket 10mm they will all disappear even thought they are not actually 10mm

    • @Samu-Ryan
      @Samu-Ryan 5 лет назад +24

      Why is this so true!!!

    • @EDivMountie
      @EDivMountie 5 лет назад +11

      Omg. That is hilariously true.

    • @percyjackson2800
      @percyjackson2800 5 лет назад +34

      And if you find it, it’s alway long after it’s no longer needed and the project or repair is done and gone.

    • @untrainedprofessionals2374
      @untrainedprofessionals2374 5 лет назад +9

      So true. It use to be 1/2"

    • @ModdedAcort
      @ModdedAcort 5 лет назад +5

      this made me lol

  • @jerrycalderon6948
    @jerrycalderon6948 4 года назад +493

    I work at a body shop and people are constantly stealing each other’s tools this is Awesome

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +83

      Now you'll know whose tools are whose!

    • @plaguex1
      @plaguex1 4 года назад +2

      @Jerry calderon you ever try it?

    • @panzerwaffen2873
      @panzerwaffen2873 4 года назад +5

      I'm still on provention ...broke three fingers to a mother fucker that was taking my tools ...

    • @chickensfloat7427
      @chickensfloat7427 3 года назад +2

      Theres a thing called an engraver ya know?

    • @GoldyCraft79
      @GoldyCraft79 3 года назад +1

      I have a body shop and a auto shop and my friends constantly take each other’s tools lol.

  • @robbob8050
    @robbob8050 5 лет назад +1181

    I turned all my harbor fraught into snap off.

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 5 лет назад +73

      Pretty sure he meant Snap OFF...
      Most old Wrenches called it that.

    • @coreymcfarland7907
      @coreymcfarland7907 5 лет назад +9

      Fraught?

    • @chikendagr8994
      @chikendagr8994 5 лет назад +47

      Rob Bob I woulda done Strap On

    • @bassgitter3929
      @bassgitter3929 5 лет назад +25

      It's funny because it's a rip off of snap on and a warning of what will literally happen when you use them

    • @rocketman6478
      @rocketman6478 5 лет назад +34

      @@maverickd.t.l.9749 that totally went over your head, don't worry. He used the exact words he intended on using.

  • @mariusvanniekerk7707
    @mariusvanniekerk7707 5 лет назад +1369

    Here in South Africa we don't have alligator clips, only crocodile clips.

    • @sunsoutgunsout2046
      @sunsoutgunsout2046 5 лет назад +49

      Guess you won't be doing any etching

    • @skhumbuzocele1330
      @skhumbuzocele1330 5 лет назад +5

      It is the samething...

    • @sunsoutgunsout2046
      @sunsoutgunsout2046 5 лет назад +47

      @@skhumbuzocele1330 oh no, them crocs are much more agressive;)

    • @mariusvanniekerk7707
      @mariusvanniekerk7707 5 лет назад +10

      @@skhumbuzocele1330 just kidding

    • @kaPPseLL
      @kaPPseLL 5 лет назад +11

      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

  • @chaseanderson9470
    @chaseanderson9470 8 лет назад +66

    If there was or is a mechanic competition. Chris would win the competition.

    • @chaseanderson9470
      @chaseanderson9470 8 лет назад +3

      Unanimously

    • @thenamesjonny9473
      @thenamesjonny9473 8 лет назад +1

      +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.

    • @waynerhea6649
      @waynerhea6649 8 лет назад

      +TheNamesJonny well he is not a professional hes a diy person.

    • @DENicholsAutoBravado
      @DENicholsAutoBravado 8 лет назад +3

      Wayne, I think it's fair to say he does this for a living.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +7

      Thanks Chase!

  • @JoseSalinas-JJS7104
    @JoseSalinas-JJS7104 5 лет назад +98

    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!

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 4 года назад +4

      That’s really awesome 😊

    • @MyUnquenchableThirst
      @MyUnquenchableThirst 4 года назад +7

      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

    • @JamButter123
      @JamButter123 3 года назад +3

      Damn! Your mother is so cool!

    • @thomasr1051
      @thomasr1051 3 года назад +3

      Way to go bud! What a lucky mom

    • @TruckTaxiMoveIt
      @TruckTaxiMoveIt 3 года назад +4

      @@MyUnquenchableThirst his mom is clearly atypical. Certainly not a bad thing

  • @anthonymata3266
    @anthonymata3266 3 года назад +10

    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

  • @ryguyrepairs
    @ryguyrepairs 2 года назад +4

    3:10 why I always keep the positive terminal FAR AWAY from the negative terminal
    I watch your videos everyday

  • @guyonlead
    @guyonlead 8 лет назад +127

    I usually just eye ball it. Works 60% of the time, every time

  • @Samuel-km5yf
    @Samuel-km5yf 6 лет назад +53

    This is so cool. This weekend, I'm going to etch "Chris Fix" into every tool in my garage!

  • @dumbcat
    @dumbcat 8 лет назад +337

    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.

    • @VladTheImpalerTepesIII
      @VladTheImpalerTepesIII 8 лет назад +53

      Just buy Harbor Freight tools and no one will want to steal them ;)

    • @baxrok2.
      @baxrok2. 8 лет назад +10

      Interesting. My local yard isn't that busy, but I still keep my tools very close by me at all times.

    • @dumbcat
      @dumbcat 8 лет назад +3

      *****
      My tools were very close. The thieves are incredibly sneaky.

    • @All2Skitzd
      @All2Skitzd 8 лет назад +46

      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

    • @dumbcat
      @dumbcat 8 лет назад +34

      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.

  • @Dengar97
    @Dengar97 4 года назад +24

    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!

  • @amstudioprojects
    @amstudioprojects 8 лет назад +33

    Awesome work looks like a factory finish!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +8

      +amstudio thanks

    • @ryguyrepairs
      @ryguyrepairs 2 года назад

      @@chrisfix I love your videos

  • @smartthinkerg8129
    @smartthinkerg8129 5 лет назад +16

    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 .

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  8 лет назад +2229

    First

  • @Gaet649
    @Gaet649 7 лет назад +4

    You and Scotty Kilmer are the best mechanics on RUclips! You guys always get straight to the point of your videos and don't waste time talking unlike other mechanics on RUclips!

    • @grape1829
      @grape1829 7 лет назад +1

      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.

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 5 лет назад

      You mean like Macalukalukaluk or whoever he is?

    • @Shalmaneser1
      @Shalmaneser1 4 года назад

      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.

  • @presleyclark7201
    @presleyclark7201 7 лет назад +35

    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!

    • @kjenk19
      @kjenk19 7 лет назад +1

      Presley Clark how’d it go?

    • @SpikeSpigel123
      @SpikeSpigel123 5 лет назад +4

      I think that his dad didnt love it

    • @averybartosh5606
      @averybartosh5606 3 года назад +2

      its been 3 years i think his dad killed him

  • @oatlord
    @oatlord 5 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @MegaLostOne
    @MegaLostOne 5 лет назад +3

    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.

  • @turq57
    @turq57 3 года назад +3

    Hey Chris. I love that you use Harbor Freight tools like most of us on a tight budget. Thanks for these tips.

  • @hostesstwinkie2841
    @hostesstwinkie2841 8 лет назад +64

    hey Chris I couldn't find soapy wooder in the description :)

    • @johnstorton
      @johnstorton 5 лет назад

      And he didn't mention what he wiped the sockets with. ;)

  • @magaan4717
    @magaan4717 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @ottoleisering7855
    @ottoleisering7855 5 лет назад +5

    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.

    • @philindeblanc
      @philindeblanc 4 года назад

      All his videos are done by a voice over artist...LOL jk

  • @emreevo8
    @emreevo8 7 лет назад +588

    Those 10-dollar sockets are now 18 dollars.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +72

      Dang really?

    • @raabsand
      @raabsand 6 лет назад +32

      Use the 25% off coupon

    • @otto432
      @otto432 5 лет назад +2

      $22 now

    • @oliviawu7625
      @oliviawu7625 5 лет назад +2

      Now there 47,34

    • @otto432
      @otto432 5 лет назад +1

      wei wu wrong currency

  • @bnandez
    @bnandez 4 года назад +5

    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

  • @aREALBADMOFO
    @aREALBADMOFO 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @tomjames5613
    @tomjames5613 7 лет назад +401

    Nice. Didn’t think etching was so easy. My wife isn’t going to like you. I’m going to start etching everything 😂😂

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +37

      +Tom James haha I’m glad the video was helpful!

    • @arleyrivas9963
      @arleyrivas9963 7 лет назад +71

      I etched the fridge she wasn't happy so I put her name on the washing machine

    • @ahtishamgm889
      @ahtishamgm889 6 лет назад +3

      Lols hahahaha

    • @amonGustavo07
      @amonGustavo07 5 лет назад +1

      Be careful etch fucking burns

    • @oatlord
      @oatlord 5 лет назад +6

      "V A G I N A"
      She won't appreciate that so do when she's asleep.

  • @Hamisxa
    @Hamisxa 8 лет назад +252

    Thats a lot of blinker fluid Chris. Are you planning on buying a BMW?

    • @jordangladden
      @jordangladden 8 лет назад +60

      +Hamisxa remember, BMWs require synthetic blinker fluid.

    • @ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ
      @ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ 8 лет назад +4

      +Jordan Gladden mine requires only fuel, oil, coolant, and tyres

    • @ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ
      @ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ 7 лет назад +1

      George Robartes they are going like the smartphones.

    • @cadebrown4067
      @cadebrown4067 7 лет назад +1

      Not that they need it anyway

    • @MarthyM
      @MarthyM 7 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @joedejesus6363
    @joedejesus6363 8 лет назад +4

    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" .

  • @ReaIHuman
    @ReaIHuman 3 года назад +1

    I love the blinker fluid on the table

  • @evanmiller3386
    @evanmiller3386 7 лет назад +170

    "Borrow" some nail polish (Without Getting Caught) LOL!

    • @tanisjulliannawhitemiller395
      @tanisjulliannawhitemiller395 7 лет назад +2

      Evan your joke killed me! ☠

    • @dishman8595
      @dishman8595 5 лет назад +2

      Don’t get caught with moly lube
      Or get it on the white couch

    • @airplanemechanic5561
      @airplanemechanic5561 4 года назад +1

      She’ll be glad your not painting your nails.

    • @jeremyhanna3852
      @jeremyhanna3852 4 года назад +2

      Please women always got a color or 2 they thought would b great and it wasn't just ask

  • @LanzaLanguage
    @LanzaLanguage 5 лет назад +4

    Worked great, even with a 9 volt battery. Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @benny868
    @benny868 8 лет назад +824

    Now I can make all my cheap shit tools into Snap-On tools.

  • @tuckera1879
    @tuckera1879 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @spacerconrad
    @spacerconrad 4 года назад +57

    My wife knew I was always looking for a 10mm, so she engraved the whole set as 10mm. She's so pleased with herself...

    • @LonneLpp
      @LonneLpp 3 года назад +3

      If true your wife is funny but completely threw you in a loop hahahaha

    • @zigzag7194
      @zigzag7194 3 года назад +1

      So if every socket is 10mm do you still have a 10mm socket. ? 😂😂🇬🇧

    • @zigzag7194
      @zigzag7194 3 года назад +3

      In other words you shouldn't have a socket set left 😂😂😂👍🏿

  • @I_Am_Michael
    @I_Am_Michael 8 лет назад +16

    this video reminds me to check my blinker fluid. thanks.

  • @Dan988R
    @Dan988R 5 лет назад +111

    You should do an update on how this has held up.

    • @itsruf1
      @itsruf1 4 года назад

      @Gallow Black in theory. .

    • @justanotheryoutuber5228
      @justanotheryoutuber5228 4 года назад +2

      Rust

    • @itsruf1
      @itsruf1 4 года назад +2

      @@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.

    • @justanotheryoutuber5228
      @justanotheryoutuber5228 4 года назад +3

      @@itsruf1 I mean tools will rust and I'm pretty sure if you cared enough you could keep a maintenance on it

    • @HondoTrailside
      @HondoTrailside 4 года назад +3

      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.

  • @alexandercahoulan6583
    @alexandercahoulan6583 4 года назад

    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."

  • @peterthinks
    @peterthinks 7 лет назад +16

    Saw this at 11 pm. By midnight I had my name on my favorite wrench!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +1

      +peterthinks awesome!!!!

  • @Tylerl128
    @Tylerl128 7 лет назад +26

    The Science side of RUclips is the best side of RUclips.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +2

      For sure!

    • @Tylerl128
      @Tylerl128 7 лет назад

      love your channel man

    • @philindeblanc
      @philindeblanc 4 года назад

      Unless you watch faked nasa moonlanding videos

  • @cuvkiller
    @cuvkiller 8 лет назад +8

    I'm always happy to see a video from you :D I love your vids man!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +4

      Thanks a lot! My fans are the best and the support is amazing from you guys! Thanks!

    • @cuvkiller
      @cuvkiller 8 лет назад +2

      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!

  • @davidhayden9336
    @davidhayden9336 4 года назад

    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.

  • @bignick45
    @bignick45 5 лет назад +3

    Brilliant! Thank you. Getting older and my eyes aren't what they used to be.

  • @iamaioshi
    @iamaioshi 8 лет назад +5

    great video, great quality, extremely informative. thanks!

  • @reyanshroutray5648
    @reyanshroutray5648 3 года назад +7

    Wow at almost 7.5 mil subs he is out here spending 4 hours a day repliying to comments. You are great

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +6

      Thanks a lot! I love seeing what you guys have to say!

  • @benchod3576
    @benchod3576 7 месяцев назад

    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

  • @zazatrading3473
    @zazatrading3473 8 лет назад +4

    This deserves a thumbs up I usualy never like any videos but this was pretty damn amazing

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад

      Thanks Henry!

    • @Alien_Spores
      @Alien_Spores 8 лет назад

      ageed

    • @zazatrading3473
      @zazatrading3473 8 лет назад

      ChrisFix no problem but i meant to say that i hardly thumbs up videos on youtube but keep up the good work

  • @dattape2828
    @dattape2828 8 лет назад +177

    nobody ever stole any of my tools. I etched "fat chick" on it.

  • @TonyMoe2009
    @TonyMoe2009 3 года назад +14

    Some years ago a colleague of mine etched his drawing ruler with words "Stolen from Peter Z...". His name was Peter Z...

    • @johntruxal432
      @johntruxal432 3 года назад +2

      So you still have his ruler...🤔

  • @regeorge179
    @regeorge179 Год назад +1

    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 🇳🇿 😀 😊 😄❤ 👍 ❤ 🇳🇿

  • @carsman-hb8hz
    @carsman-hb8hz 8 лет назад +47

    Chris fix your a cool RUclipsr

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +10

      +powerfull machines 765 thanks

    • @carsman-hb8hz
      @carsman-hb8hz 8 лет назад

      Your welcome I love your videos

    • @sirtimatbob
      @sirtimatbob 8 лет назад +1

      That's why he has blinker fluid. LMAO.

  • @RobsonRoverRepair
    @RobsonRoverRepair 5 лет назад +29

    Dog dammit Chris, your videos end up giving me more projects. I've cars to rebuild badly lol

    • @D.Edward
      @D.Edward 4 года назад +1

      DON'T REBUILD YER CARS "BADLY" ....THEY WON'T RUN WELL............"cheers!"

    • @valjean2036
      @valjean2036 3 года назад

      Lol

  • @ryancramer1792
    @ryancramer1792 8 лет назад +7

    Your amazing at what you do

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks Ryan!

    • @ryancramer1792
      @ryancramer1792 8 лет назад +3

      +ChrisFix I will do this to my tools cause it looks so great thank you

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +2

      Be sure to take some pics!

    • @ryancramer1792
      @ryancramer1792 8 лет назад +1

      +ChrisFix if it is ok with u can I make one that says Chris fix

    • @dalriada842
      @dalriada842 8 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @roquesteban19
    @roquesteban19 3 года назад +1

    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!!!

  • @Nick-ko1tw
    @Nick-ko1tw 5 лет назад +73

    Hehe time to etch my accord engine with some good ol' "limited edition 50th honda anniversary" letters.

    • @vendetta989
      @vendetta989 5 лет назад +6

      Maybe even etch "spoon engine" on it

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 4 года назад +4

      Samuel G because of this technique my turbo is now a T66 with NOS 😄

    • @thomasr1051
      @thomasr1051 3 года назад +1

      Some people are just born chaotic

    • @thirstquencher3203
      @thirstquencher3203 3 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @Ken-co5pc
    @Ken-co5pc 8 лет назад +80

    ain't nobody stealing my tools now

    • @dalriada842
      @dalriada842 8 лет назад

      Unless they etch out the entire area.

    • @FoodOnCrack
      @FoodOnCrack 8 лет назад +26

      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.

    • @Ken-co5pc
      @Ken-co5pc 8 лет назад

      true it be cool but like dude said to much time

    • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
      @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 8 лет назад +4

      ...they sold the garage by accident

    • @SgtJoeSmith
      @SgtJoeSmith 8 лет назад +5

      unless their name is also ken blalock. lol

  • @mikelarue7750
    @mikelarue7750 6 лет назад +10

    Just noticed his RUclips play button plaque hanging above his wooden sign. Love the humble brag.

    • @9and7
      @9and7 5 лет назад

      Would be cool it that got etched too...

    • @fayetales8140
      @fayetales8140 4 года назад

      Where . I dont see it

    • @1Vampire35
      @1Vampire35 4 года назад

      @@fayetales8140 ... Late to the game here... I saw it at 8:28...LOL

  • @josieheladagen
    @josieheladagen 4 месяца назад +1

    Love this tutorial! I tried it out on the first thing I could come up with and I now have the most awesome potato peeler. Probably gonna ets everything I get my eyes on from now on.

  • @serpent-8024
    @serpent-8024 5 лет назад +11

    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

  • @turonooon4098
    @turonooon4098 4 года назад +10

    8:29 makes me remember that I need more blinker fluid

  • @bobtheblob2770
    @bobtheblob2770 4 года назад +28

    0:55 Chrisfix with that 0mm socket
    Yes I know it’s 10mm

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +4

      lol

    • @jayhockley8841
      @jayhockley8841 4 года назад

      I can never find my " 0 " mm socket ..

    • @jeffreyosborn4190
      @jeffreyosborn4190 3 года назад

      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.

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 4 года назад

    Chris Fix videos are ALWAYS informative.

  • @derf9465
    @derf9465 5 лет назад +10

    Could always ink the existing socket numbers.

  • @MattsShop
    @MattsShop 8 лет назад +9

    Wow man, What a great video! Is the etching still holding up?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +8

      It's holding up great!

    • @MattsShop
      @MattsShop 8 лет назад +3

      ChrisFix That's crazy! It looks a lot deeper than etching "laser engraving" on store bought tools. Is it?

    • @themisunderstoodgorilla7030
      @themisunderstoodgorilla7030 6 лет назад

      Hows it holding up now ??

  • @hazmat1928
    @hazmat1928 5 лет назад +34

    The 10 mm is even missing from the thumbnail

    • @ellieprice3396
      @ellieprice3396 3 года назад +1

      On the 10 mm you read the 1 on one side and the 0 on the other.

  • @jondecarbonel8158
    @jondecarbonel8158 5 лет назад

    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.

  • @wildboar1188
    @wildboar1188 8 лет назад +4

    I am going to etch my live car battery thanks man.:)

  • @djsonicc
    @djsonicc 5 лет назад +9

    Is that blinker fluid conventional or synthetic?

  • @MrAreyoulocal
    @MrAreyoulocal 5 лет назад +13

    You gotta tell the tool surface "dont worry, it's just the tip"

    • @ez8308
      @ez8308 3 года назад

      That's what he said

  • @justinnelson1
    @justinnelson1 3 года назад

    Every single video that this man makes is helpful. I love it.

  • @steverosario1050
    @steverosario1050 5 лет назад +4

    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.

    • @Whatsername2319
      @Whatsername2319 4 года назад +1

      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.

  • @paulnixon752
    @paulnixon752 8 лет назад +16

    nice I can etch my wooder bottle

  • @poisonspiders2300
    @poisonspiders2300 8 лет назад +4

    This reminds me of the Mythbusters episode with the salsa

  • @POW2000
    @POW2000 4 года назад

    Dang...every clips I watched from Chris Fix I get blown away...I Can Do This!

  • @bokneeza
    @bokneeza 5 лет назад +151

    Don’t bother etching your name on Pittsburgh tools. No one will take them.

    • @BamaPewPew
      @BamaPewPew 5 лет назад +26

      Czar R. Pretty sure a Pittsburgh socket turns a bolt just as good as any other brand

    • @bokneeza
      @bokneeza 5 лет назад +13

      It’s a joke homie.

    • @MrPanchoak
      @MrPanchoak 5 лет назад

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @eugenetimberlake5648
      @eugenetimberlake5648 5 лет назад +10

      I have to disagree. I’ve seen a 10mm socket turn into a 10.3mm socket after a weeks worth of work. Cheaper tools is not always a bad thing. But there are certain tools that you can’t go cheap on. They are cheaper for a reason

    • @tanuki379
      @tanuki379 5 лет назад +2

      Pittsburgh and Craftsman junk

  • @drewolfshire5558
    @drewolfshire5558 8 лет назад +11

    How did you make that wood platform in the background

  • @carybrown3192
    @carybrown3192 7 лет назад +4

    did you solder the alligator clips to your wires?(what gauge wires did you use) solid or stranded?

    • @DrunknOdin
      @DrunknOdin 5 лет назад

      I'm thinking about using 12g wire. Have you tired it etching yet? If so what gauge wire? Soder?

  • @sohailanwar8361
    @sohailanwar8361 5 лет назад

    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!

  • @curtnicholson7771
    @curtnicholson7771 5 лет назад +3

    How well does it turn out on black impact sockets?

  • @davidshaw8453
    @davidshaw8453 7 лет назад +4

    hey man how did you custom make your chris fix stencil? sorry if somebody already asked i couldnt find that question.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +3

      +David Shaw I have vinyl decals made

  • @danield8528
    @danield8528 5 лет назад +4

    At this point I think it’s just hands talking and not Chris. Because we barely see him LOL

  • @jnevil3201
    @jnevil3201 3 года назад

    It's 2021 I love this. Buying all new tools & needed this info. You are an excellent teacher.

  • @dylan6801
    @dylan6801 8 лет назад +4

    I haven't been able to find the "soap wooder" anywhere

  • @Punisher-1
    @Punisher-1 8 лет назад +8

    Will this work on impact sockets

    • @natenan5598
      @natenan5598 8 лет назад +1

      Mad Max I think it would because it would remove the black and show up light gray like in the video.

    • @chaseadillo88
      @chaseadillo88 7 лет назад +1

      Mad Max only one way to find out!

  • @pappaclutch3266
    @pappaclutch3266 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks I etched my High point with “Glock 40” 😎

  • @rogermccaslin5963
    @rogermccaslin5963 29 дней назад +1

    The algorithm just blessed me with this video (8 years late but, as they say, better late than never). When you did the adjustable wrench, I was thinking rather than the nail polish, just make a border around your logo and etch the space around the logo. two fewer steps and it would still look cool.

  • @Baerchenization
    @Baerchenization 8 лет назад +19

    But will I void my lifetime warranty ?! ;)

    • @criticallook1352
      @criticallook1352 5 лет назад

      +Baerchenization
      It is void once you are handed the proof of purchase receipt.
      :

  • @horacelee8384
    @horacelee8384 8 лет назад +11

    How about Macbook ?

    • @ethan043
      @ethan043 6 лет назад

      Should work theoretically. I wouldn't do it with the computer assembled though. Might damage it. Get the casing isolated.

    • @TryMeFoolYT
      @TryMeFoolYT 5 лет назад

      atleast remove battery and wait some hours

  • @shanehildebrand8255
    @shanehildebrand8255 8 лет назад +10

    that's sweet

    • @willhelterbrand3785
      @willhelterbrand3785 8 лет назад +2

      Ha at first i thought i saw the first person in the world with the same last name as me

    • @AstronomyWales
      @AstronomyWales 8 лет назад

      +Will Helterbrand You don't share your parents last name?

    • @svenczyborra
      @svenczyborra 8 лет назад

      +MTBVegan Rich rip

    • @cwatson42785
      @cwatson42785 8 лет назад

      +MTBVegan Rich Maybe he's adopted.

    • @AstronomyWales
      @AstronomyWales 8 лет назад +1

      Chris Watson He'd share his adopted parents last name.

  • @DJMStu-bomb
    @DJMStu-bomb 7 месяцев назад +1

    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!!

  • @Idkgoogleitbro
    @Idkgoogleitbro 8 лет назад +5

    lol a chrisfix butterknife..

  • @nottingham1844
    @nottingham1844 5 лет назад +3

    More than anything else I need to etch drill bits and fill with paint so I can see what they are. Any ideas for stencils?

  • @rekr6381
    @rekr6381 8 лет назад +27

    Your car battery charger looks sad

  • @muzzaball
    @muzzaball 5 лет назад +1

    Chris, seriously, I learn something EVER TIME I watch one of ur vids. Thanks so much. 😊

  • @macseagle5968
    @macseagle5968 5 лет назад +8

    I'm gonna etch the fillings in my teeth!

  • @koltonhennessey
    @koltonhennessey 8 лет назад +7

    wood it work on truck rims

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад +9

      Yes! It has to be bare metal but I am thinking about trying it on some wheels and then painting them!

    • @koltonhennessey
      @koltonhennessey 8 лет назад

      +ChrisFix thanks and dus crome count as pant or bair mettel

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 лет назад

      Yes, those are Chrome sockets I am using. Be careful because the etched area might rust on chrome wheels if you dont add oil.

    • @koltonhennessey
      @koltonhennessey 8 лет назад

      +ChrisFix thank you

    • @TwoPunchMan492
      @TwoPunchMan492 8 лет назад

      +ChrisFix that would be so damn epic to do this on a vehicle's wheel

  • @JSnacks
    @JSnacks 6 лет назад +9

    The king of random channel stole your idea lol

    • @Joe0898
      @Joe0898 6 лет назад

      J-Snacks you should know the iron cross pre-dates national socialism

  • @darktoadone5068
    @darktoadone5068 4 года назад

    I don't know if you read your older posts but this idea sounds great and also foam inserts for toolboxes. I'd love to do this but the major problem for me is I have a about 1,500 tools I've collected over the years, it's a TON of work and time if I did this.