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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:36 am Post subject: Labels and More

Listers,



I'm wanting to buy some labels for my panel and thought someone could point me to the right place.  Here's what I think I want:



White print on a clear stick-on label.  I prefer that it not be a water-based ink for durability.



Is there anyone out there who produces such a product?



Thanks,



Tommy Walker in Alabama

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billbutlergps(at)aim.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:52 am Post subject: Labels and More

Take a look at those handheld label makers. They have many different fonts as well as sizes. 

 

   

  

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:26 am Post subject: Labels and More

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		  > white on clear


	


Looks like these tapes will do what you want in a Brother P-touch label

maker: TZ135 (1/2"), TZ145 (3/4"), TZS155 (1", extra strength adhesive)



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MaxNr(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: Labels and more

I bought a kit from EAA for certifying a homebuilt for a few bucks. It contained a sheet of decals. AS and WagAero sell these too.

 

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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:55 am Post subject: Labels and More

Hi Tommy,



   Look into the Brother P-Touch label maker machines. Th eoffer different fonts and borders and the label material comes in different widths and different colors including clear with different ink colors. The labels are peel and stick adhesive and I've had good service from them in an open cockpit ultra-not-so-light.



Ed

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---- Tommy Walker <twalker(at)cableone.net> wrote: 

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 Listers,

 

 I'm wanting to buy some labels for my panel and thought someone could point me to the right place.  Here's what I think I want:

 

 White print on a clear stick-on label.  I prefer that it not be a water-based ink for durability.

 

 Is there anyone out there who produces such a product?

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: Labels and More

Tommy, what I did was I went to a local company that made vinyl signs. They use a computer to make letters and numbers that have sticky adhesives on the back. They can make any kind of color background, lettering and size. I used them for everything, warnings, tail numbers and all panel words. Fast and cheep. Maybe you could find such a company near you. Also, they were thrilled to know they were making the letters for a homemade plane. FWIW, Best regards, Bill of Georgia  [quote][b]

lgold(at)quantum-associat
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:00 pm Post subject: Labels and More

I put a bunch of P-touch labels on my Challenger II about a year ago & won't

make the same mistake again with my 701. 

The label near the fuel filler cap is unreadable because P-touch labels

don't take well to solvents like fuel. My panel labels have discolored and

blurred somewhat and are starting to come loose.



Wish I could find a good source for inexpensive etched aluminum labels.



Regards,

Les (finished wings, & tail, starting fus)



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s.c.richards(at)homecall.
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:52 am Post subject: Labels and More

Tommy

                I made a drawing of the labels we required in turbo cad & printed  them out on A4 gloss photo paper to the size required.

                       Most were printed back with white letters to avoid reflections in  canopy.

               Ray took the photos to a local vinyl sign maker who scanned them  & printed them out with a sticky backing, we cut them out removed back  & stuck them on the panel have been on 6 months so far ok.

  

 Clive  (Ray Lasniers 601 HD G CBDG 56  Hrs)

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zodieman

Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Posts: 17

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:04 am Post subject: Labels and More

Have you tried the clear laser printer labels? I did up my whole panel with those and people always ask me what I did them with.The only thing better in my opinion would be a silk screen job (which anyone can do at home with a little time and inexpensive paints and tools)

 Trev Page

C-IDUS 601HD R912

 



On Dec 20, 2006, at 11:59 PM, Les Goldner wrote:

[quote]--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Les Goldner" <lgold(at)quantum-associates.com (lgold(at)quantum-associates.com)>

I put a bunch of P-touch labels on my Challenger II about a year ago & won't

make the same mistake again with my 701. 

The label near the fuel filler cap is unreadable because P-touch labels

don't take well to solvents like fuel. My panel labels have discolored and

blurred somewhat and are starting to come loose.

Wish I could find a good source for inexpensive etched aluminum labels.

Regards,

Les (finished wings, & tail, starting fus)

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billmileski

Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 68
Location: Ledyard, CT

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Labels and More

These were made with a ~$120 P-Touch labeller, and the included software on a PC, which was connected to the P-Touch.



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dave.thompson(at)verizon.
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject: Labels and More

List,  

I am not a builder yet. BUT, I have made several electronic gadgets and wanted a professional looking faceplate. I experimented with a variety of different things and ended up with silk screening.  

   

I went to the local art supply store and purchased a T-shirt silk screen kit. I experimented with a variety of paints and found that thinned plastic model enamel works great. I tried to match the viscosity of the paint that came with the kit. I had to purchase more screen material during my experimentation. With about three tries I was able to draw a placard on the computer and transfer it to the screen material (per included instructions). I then took a piece of metal I sprayed black with an enamel shaker spray can and silk screened the white letters onto it. I think I spent two weekend days and invested about $30.00 for the kit and wasted materials until I came up with an acceptable result. The switchbox I made has been used and abused in my home entertainment center for about two years and none of the letters have shown any fading or scratching. I made a switchbox for a friend’s boat and sprayed flat clear over it. It too still looks great.   

   

I found several kits available with a quick internet search. Perhaps one of the paint guys might have a better suggestion for the type of paint. With a small amount of experimentation and time any of you can make very professional looking placards for your projects.  

   

Dave Thompson  

dave.thompson(at)verizon.net  

Westminster, CA  

601XL rudder workshop, Corvair engine in parts and asking Santa for some plans.  

   

P.S. Before I sent this e-mail, I changed the font to Courier, 12 points. That way it will display properly on the list. Notice that I don’t have any of the weird characters in the text above?   

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billbutlergps(at)aim.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject: Labels and More

How about posting a pic?

 Bill 

 

   

  

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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: Labels and More

Labelers and Lablees,



Thanks for the good suggestions.  I really appreciate the tips.



A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your families.



Tommy Walker in Alabama

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