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I wish that all cordless tools had a recessed band around them so you could wrap a nice piece of electrical tape around them to write your name on.
Labeling your tools.
that is the future
my right hand made in to a fist spells my name on my tools……just kidding….I don’t work in the field any more or a shop among other workers so I don’t really need my name on them however back in the day I used to hide my name somewhere under a cover plate or somewhere not noticeable so that way if it came time to proof something it was there still and not scratched off because it wasn’t right in your face……
I just put purple electrical tape on everyone of my tools, all of my co-workers know what is mine.
On power tools you might want to place your tape over the serial number, not only is that space sometimes recessed but also protects the number from damage (manufactures won’t respect any warranty if the serial number is damaged in any way).
On my C3 impact wrench I bought off eBay there are initials engraved into where the battery goes on the bottom of the tool.
i use an an engraver and paint, very easy to identify
same here BB I have and engraver I bought from HF that I use to ingrave initials to my toolsBIGBEARJT wrote:
i use an an engraver and paint, very easy to identify
no need of engraving something in my tools
I engrave initials and register ALL my tools along with serial numbers on DeWalt’s site.
Dan M wrote:
Engrave is the best way to go :} It is harder for a thief to remove.
I have a buddy who records the serial number engraves his name and then takes a paint pen over it then takes off the case engraves the inside and colors the inside with a highlighter so when it gets hit with a black light it glows like Christmas lights I call him paranoid but it sounds like an okay idea.
when it comes to tools, if it takes care of me, i take care of them, i never throw caution to the wind when it comes to my tools. paranoid i may be, but i never had tools stolen. if i cant engrave i use steel tool dies for marking them.
Tools are locked. If I catch someone stealing my tools, I shoot them in the hand with framing nailer. Problem solved.
Samuel L. wrote:
I have a buddy who records the serial number engraves his name and then takes a paint pen over it then takes off the case engraves the inside and colors the inside with a highlighter so when it gets hit with a black light it glows like Christmas lights I call him paranoid but it sounds like an okay idea.
Just because it’s a good idea doesn’t mean you can’t bust his chops over it… That’s what friends are for!
you can only do so much……if they are gonna take them they are gonna take them regardless if there is a name on them or not…..same as they say locks are only for honest people …….
For me it’s not about theft but me keeping track of them. There are a LOT of millwaukee m18 batteries around work at this point. And I have a lot of casual labour in who also have them.
I would just love it if an identity system was implemented by the manufacturer
I engrave my initials where it is concealed when the battery is installed