Tip of the day

[dodge man]

Keep a Sharpie around. For those that don't know, its a felt tip pen with a fairly narrow point that has permanent ink in it. I have a shop with OSB on the walls painted white and I'm not afraid to write on them. I will write some things on the walls such as what size wrench it takes to get my oil drain plug out, tire pressures, torque spec for my lug nuts etc. This way I'm not always having to look this stuff up. It also handy for writing on parts or other things you might want to label.

 

[Depmandog]

Good tip. I have the "fine point" retractable Sharpie, which is must have for me. My handwriting skills are less then desirable (who am I kidding...it just downright sucks), anywho, having the fine point at least gives me a fighting chance of reading what I wrote later on.

 

[EagleTDL]

Good tip. I have the "fine point" retractable Sharpie, which is must have for me. My handwriting skills are less then desirable (who am I kidding...it just downright sucks), anywho, having the fine point at least gives me a fighting chance of reading what I wrote later on.

Heh... Me too! I keep the little Sharpies (half length) attached to my shop key ring. That way if I'm in the shop, it's at least someplace close. And the OP is right, great way to jot down tire pressures, torque values, etc and not have to break the manual open...

 

[bdeboer]

That reminds me the Sharpie in my work truck disapeared.

 

[forgeblast]

On a wall in my barn I have every model, where and when I bought it and serial number for my power tools etc.

 

[JDgreen227]

Those things are HANDY...even the wide tip black ones. Thanks for posting this !!

 

[Learning to Farm]

Black, is a must. I try to have one of every thickness. The keychain ones are great for hanging on a string. I also have multiple dry erase boards for notes.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Black, is a must. I try to have one of every thickness. The keychain ones are great for hanging on a string. I also have multiple dry erase boards for notes.

Dry erase markers work great on windows. They wipe right off, too. You can keep your wall space for peg boards and shelves and use your windows for sketching and figuring out dimensions, etc.

As for the original suggestion to keep a sharpie around, I have about a dozen spread throughout my home and shop. I use them all the time. They're great for marking metal for cuts, and I keep one in the sleeve of my welding jacket for just such tasks.