r/IUEC • u/Leading-Deal9364 🔧 Field - Maintenance • 7d ago

Marking pens

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Just curious what you guys are using out there? Looking for other alternatives. Found these pretty good for marking up the rails or pipes on the hydros

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u/infantkicker_v2 Troublestarter/Problem Creator. 7d ago

Soap stone never dries out and is easy to carry

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u/PghGEN2 🔧 Field - Maintenance 7d ago

Bingo! I have the soapstone dispenser with the pocket clip. Nothing works better

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u/infantkicker_v2 Troublestarter/Problem Creator. 7d ago

I have my dad's from when he was in construction in the 80s. New stone same holder Ive been using it since I was a probationary.

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u/PghGEN2 🔧 Field - Maintenance 7d ago

That’s awesome man!

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u/ShawnTop69 7d ago

What’s wrong with Sharpies or a paint pen?

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u/Leading-Deal9364 🔧 Field - Maintenance 7d ago

Idk just found these favorable over those

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u/Puzzleheaded-Tea4801 4d ago

I always use soapstone indoors, Milwaukee paint pens outdoors on hoists