I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go get
something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you slip
the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
them.
I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not too
bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
labels when needed.
Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
options others are using.
Thanks,
Anthony
On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:30:38 -0400, Jack <[email protected]> wrote:
>On 9/18/2011 2:30 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
>> On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:34:10 -0400, Jack Stein<[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>
>>> This place looks promising:
>>>
>>> http://www.magnatag.com/
>>
>> "ONLY" $800 for a giant weekly calendar.<thud>
>> After that, I didn't have the heart to search for magnetic tags.
>
>I didn't look at prices, but he was looking for magnetic write on tags,
>not a giant calendar. Now you made me spend 10 seconds and go back and
>look, and Magnetic write on tags he would be interested in are around 50
>cents each.
>
>You could buy 1600 of them for $800.
Your GoogleFu is strong on that site. I couldn't find those at all.
The sticker shock couldn't have helped, though.
--
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to
succeed is more important than any one thing.
-- Abraham Lincoln
On Sep 17, 1:38=A0pm, Hoosierpopi <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Sep 16, 11:01=A0am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
>
> Not tat tis is a great solution for you, but one I tried and liked for
> boxes that hold individual tools.
>
> I build the box, place the tool inside, ten take a picture of it all
> nice and nestled where I want it. Then, I print the picture out and
> glue it to the outside of the box - coat with sealer. Never have to
> guess what's in it then!
That would take me, oh, about two months to do. :/ Building the
boxes...another four.
R
On Sep 16, 11:01=A0am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go ge=
t
> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. =A0I also want to be abl=
e to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you sl=
ip
> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
> them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not t=
oo
> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. =A0I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. =A0I usually make the label slig=
htly
> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. =A0For non-metall=
ic
> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. =A0I can easily move or change
> labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
> options others are using.
Blue painter's tape and a black Sharpie. It's even easier to change.
Cut the pieces with a scissors - then it'll look professional. ;)
R
I've actually used tape-and-Sharpie a lot (the frosty
tape is easiest to remove), but for a visible label
it's hard to beat laserprinted black on white paper,
then stick it up with double-sticky tape.
Or cover with a strip of clear packaging tape (beware
this may harm paint and age badly).
If you can laser-print onto card stock, so much the better.
On Sep 16, 11:01=A0am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. =A0I also want to be abl=
e to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
Superglue a sample of the contents to the front. The "label" will be
permanent until you need to change it. A smack with a light hammer
will undo the bond.
"RicodJour" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
>> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
>> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
>> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go
>> get
>> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>>
>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
>> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
>> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able
>> to
>> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>>
>> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you
>> slip
>> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
>> them.
>>
>> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
>> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not
>> too
>> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>>
>> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
>> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
>> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label
>> slightly
>> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
>> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
>> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
>> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
>> labels when needed.
>>
>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
>> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
>> options others are using.
>
> Blue painter's tape and a black Sharpie. It's even easier to change.
> Cut the pieces with a scissors - then it'll look professional. ;)
I use a Brother P-Touch label maker for many uses including the shop.
RicodJour <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
*trim*
>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
>> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
>> would see what options others are using.
>
> Blue painter's tape and a black Sharpie. It's even easier to change.
> Cut the pieces with a scissors - then it'll look professional. ;)
>
> R
If you use those crafty scissors that do patterns, it'll look like it has
a "woman's touch." ;-)
I'm a tape and sharpie guy myself. The magnet idea does sound neat, and
you can use anything iron or steel to attach the magnet to instead of
another magnet. Screw heads, washers, or even sheet steel cut to size
should work.
If you want to get fancy, recess the steel and then cover the drawer with
a thin veneer. As long as the magnet's strong enough, it'll look like
it's stuck to the wood.
Puckdropper
"Twayne" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In news:[email protected],
> HerHusband <[email protected]> typed:
>> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have
>> recently been adding more (all made of wood). While I
>> love the organization and keeping dust out of things, it
>> is often difficult to remember what is stored in every
>> cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife
>> needs to go get something in the shop and has to look
>> through every cabinet to find it.
>>
>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the
>> cabinets and drawers so I can identify the contents.
>> Obviously, I need an option that I can change easily as I
>> reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
>> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is
>> horrible. :)
>>
>> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal
>> holders that you slip the name cards into. But, they're
>> fairly expensive when you need a lot of them.
>>
>> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office
>> supply stores. You stick them to the cabinet, then slip
>> the label into the holder. Not too bad on cost, but not
>> necessarily attractive either.
>>
>> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are
>> adhesive backed magnetic business cards. I print my
>> labels on the laser printer, then stick them to the
>> business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
>> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with
>> scissors. Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool
>> cabinets. For non-metallic boxes I simply use two
>> magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then my
>> magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move
>> or change labels when needed.
>>
>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my
>> magnetic business card method, as it has worked well for
>> me. But I thought I would see what options others are
>> using.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Anthony
I use a Brother P touch labeler. It never leaves the shop.
http://tinyurl.com/3gbgzvs
Max
HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and
> keeping dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is
> stored in every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife
> needs to go get something in the shop and has to look through every
> cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and
> drawers so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option
> that I can change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also
> want to be able to print the labels on my laser printer, as my
> penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you
> slip the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need
> a lot of them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply
> stores. You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the
> holder. Not too bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label
> slightly smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with
> scissors. Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For
> non-metallic boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet
> to the box, then my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can
> easily move or change labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
> would see what options others are using.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
>
You may be able to make your own removable card holders without too much
difficulty. There will be 3 pieces, each with a small rabbet in one
corner. There will be two side pieces and one bottom piece, which will
allow you to make the rabbet in one go at the TS or jointer.
Glue to the draw front and add a couple brads until the glue dries.
Were I doing this, I would make the rabbet first then cut and plane the
pieces to size and finally cut to length. If you want to get fancy, you
can miter the corners or do some other interesting corner treatment.
Puckdropper
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> In article <[email protected]>, willshak@
> 00hvc.rr.com says...
>>
>> Most of the fun of finding a tool is pulling out each drawer to see
>> what's inside.
>> One of the mysteries of life is looking for a tool unsuccessfully one
>> time, then when looking for another tool another time, finding the one
>> you couldn't find the last time.
>
> There's an alternate universe into which such things disappear and from
> which they reappear. It's a vagary of quantum fluctuation which
> physicists have never been able to characterize.
They're also working on invisibility, but haven't quite got it focused
right. That's why you don't see a tool you're looking right at.
Puckdropper
In article <[email protected]>,
EXT <[email protected]> wrote:
> I use a Brother P-Touch label maker for many uses including the shop.
Same here, brilliant bit of kit
--
Stuart Winsor
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
> Are you thinking of the two-color plastic "Dymo" embossed labels or
> printed labels? I've never had the printed labels come off
> unintentionally. The older embossed labels have quite a curl to them
> and can release over time.
That is my experience too.
Brother also offer a range of "extra strong adhesive" tapes for their
printers, though I've never found that necessary.
--
Stuart Winsor
On Sep 16, 11:01=A0am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
Not tat tis is a great solution for you, but one I tried and liked for
boxes that hold individual tools.
I build the box, place the tool inside, ten take a picture of it all
nice and nestled where I want it. Then, I print the picture out and
glue it to the outside of the box - coat with sealer. Never have to
guess what's in it then!
"HerHusband" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go get
> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able
> to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you
> slip
> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
> them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not
> too
> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label
> slightly
> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
> labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
> options others are using.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
Google magnetic paint.. I found some at Home Depot. Mask a spot on the
drawers and use the paint. Then your magnetic card will stick to it. WW
On 9/16/2011 10:01 AM, HerHusband wrote:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go get
> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you slip
> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
> them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not too
> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
> labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
> options others are using.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
A picture is worth a thousand words/labels. Take a picture of the
contents, print it, and hang it on the door.
Also helps "her" remember exactly where thing go when she is done. ;~)
In article <[email protected]>, willshak@
00hvc.rr.com says...
>
> Hoosierpopi wrote the following:
> > On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> >
> > Not tat tis is a great solution for you, but one I tried and liked for
> > boxes that hold individual tools.
> >
> > I build the box, place the tool inside, ten take a picture of it all
> > nice and nestled where I want it. Then, I print the picture out and
> > glue it to the outside of the box - coat with sealer. Never have to
> > guess what's in it then!
>
> Most of the fun of finding a tool is pulling out each drawer to see
> what's inside.
> One of the mysteries of life is looking for a tool unsuccessfully one
> time, then when looking for another tool another time, finding the one
> you couldn't find the last time.
There's an alternate universe into which such things disappear and from
which they reappear. It's a vagary of quantum fluctuation which
physicists have never been able to characterize.
In article <[email protected]>,
Puckdropper says...
>
> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> > In article <[email protected]>, willshak@
> > 00hvc.rr.com says...
> >>
> >> Most of the fun of finding a tool is pulling out each drawer to see
> >> what's inside.
> >> One of the mysteries of life is looking for a tool unsuccessfully one
> >> time, then when looking for another tool another time, finding the one
> >> you couldn't find the last time.
> >
> > There's an alternate universe into which such things disappear and from
> > which they reappear. It's a vagary of quantum fluctuation which
> > physicists have never been able to characterize.
>
> They're also working on invisibility, but haven't quite got it focused
> right. That's why you don't see a tool you're looking right at.
Yup.
Cats can sense this--that's why you see them staring at blank walls with
their ears moving back and forth.
Larry Jaques has brought this to us :
> On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:34:10 -0400, Jack Stein <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>> Puckdropper wrote:
>>> RicodJour wrote:
>>> HerHusband wrote:
>>
>>>>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
>>>>> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
>>>>> would see what options others are using.
>>> I'm a tape and sharpie guy myself. The magnet idea does sound neat, and
>>> you can use anything iron or steel to attach the magnet to instead of
>>> another magnet. Screw heads, washers, or even sheet steel cut to size
>>> should work.
>>>
>>> If you want to get fancy, recess the steel and then cover the drawer with
>>> a thin veneer. As long as the magnet's strong enough, it'll look like
>>> it's stuck to the wood.
>>
>> This place looks promising:
>>
>> http://www.magnatag.com/
>
> "ONLY" $800 for a giant weekly calendar. <thud>
> After that, I didn't have the heart to search for magnetic tags.
While I accept I am ouside their target market(Australia). Any business
that requires a LogIn for just a look see is not really wanting any
customers.
--
John G.
Hoosierpopi wrote the following:
> On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
>
> Not tat tis is a great solution for you, but one I tried and liked for
> boxes that hold individual tools.
>
> I build the box, place the tool inside, ten take a picture of it all
> nice and nestled where I want it. Then, I print the picture out and
> glue it to the outside of the box - coat with sealer. Never have to
> guess what's in it then!
Most of the fun of finding a tool is pulling out each drawer to see
what's inside.
One of the mysteries of life is looking for a tool unsuccessfully one
time, then when looking for another tool another time, finding the one
you couldn't find the last time.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
HerHusband wrote:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go get
> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you slip
> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
> them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not too
> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
> labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
> options others are using.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
If you are into magnetism, you can buy a pack of "magnetic printer
paper" at the office supply place. This stuff is about as thick as a
business card or maybe a little thicker. It was apparently designed
to print pictures on to have an instant refrigerator picture. My son
sent me some and my wife loves it. But you would have to use an inkjet
of some sort instead of a laser-jet.
--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA
Let X = 42
HerHusband wrote:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and
> keeping dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is
> stored in every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife
> needs to go get something in the shop and has to look through every
> cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and
> drawers so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option
> that I can change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also
> want to be able to print the labels on my laser printer, as my
> penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that
> you slip the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you
> need a lot of them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply
> stores. You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the
> holder. Not too bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label
> slightly smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with
> scissors. Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets.
> For non-metallic boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank
> magnet to the box, then my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I
> can easily move or change labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
> would see what options others are using.
>
Address labels (33 to a sheet) with removable adhesive. These are often used
as price labels for books and the like (that may be given as a gift).
You'll probably have to order them. Staples et al have the same labels with
permanent adhesive, but your best bet is the removable type. You CAN remove
permanent labels if you know the secret: Heat gun or Rubber Cement Thinner
(shhh! don't tell anyone)
We do have uses for the permanent labels. Our bookkeeper has about 150 file
folders for each year. Once put into MS Word, all I have to do is a global
replace on the date (2011 => 2012) and she has a new set.
>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and
>> drawers so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option
>> that I can change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also
>> want to be able to print the labels on my laser printer, as my
>> penmanship is horrible. :)
> Address labels (33 to a sheet) with removable adhesive. These are
> often used as price labels for books and the like (that may be given
> as a gift).
Hmm... That might be an idea worth looking into.
I do wonder how well they would hold up over time though (would the
adhesive become "permanent" after a few years stuck to the cabinet?).
Thanks for the suggestion!
Anthony
>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and
>> drawers so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option
>> that I can change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also
>> want to be able to print the labels on my laser printer, as my
>> penmanship is horrible. :)
> If you are into magnetism, you can buy a pack of "magnetic printer
> paper" at the office supply place. This stuff is about as thick as a
> business card or maybe a little thicker. It was apparently designed
> to print pictures on to have an instant refrigerator picture. My son
> sent me some and my wife loves it. But you would have to use an inkjet
> of some sort instead of a laser-jet.
The business card magnets are basically the same stuff, just cut to the
size of business cards with adhesive on one side. I print my label on a
sheet of paper (laser or inkjet works fine), then peel the strip off the
magnet and stick my paper to it. Cut to size and I have a perfectly sized
magnetic label.
I prefer printing with the laser as the inkjet labels tend to run if my
fingers are wet (I ditched the inkjet a few years ago anyway).
Thanks,
Anthony
>> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are
>> adhesive backed magnetic business cards. I print my
>> labels on the laser printer, then stick them to the
>> business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
>> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with
>> scissors. Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool
>> cabinets. For non-metallic boxes I simply use two
>> magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then my
>> magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move
>> or change labels when needed.
> I use my color laser printer and whatever label size looks decent for
> the application. Easy to read from a distance too. I don't care for
> magnetics because I tend to "bounce" things too hard and a lot of them
> aren't metal drawers, slides, etc..
I have a color laser also, but regular black text on white labels seems to
be the most readable.
As for the magnetic business cards, they have an adhesive on one side. I
can use that to stick the magnet to anything non-metallic, then my magnetic
label sticks to that magnet. I use this method on parts boxes that get
tossed in the back of the car, slid and bumped around, etc. I have never
had one of the magnetic labels fall off or shift, and yet I can easily take
it off if needed.
Anthony
Puckdropper <puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote in news:4e7581a8$0$3925
[email protected]:
> That's why you don't see a tool you're looking right at.
An ever increasing source of amusement between spouses. DAMHIKT.
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On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:23:17 +0000 (UTC), Larry Blanchard
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:08:51 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>>I use a Brother P-Touch label maker for many uses including the shop.
>>
>> That's what I was thinking (I have the equivalent Dymo). The plastic
>> tape comes off easily and cleanly. Paper would likely turn into a mess
>> after some time.
>
>I've found the Dymo labels also come off over time. At least they do on
>those small plastic drawers for small parts.
Are you thinking of the two-color plastic "Dymo" embossed labels or printed
labels? I've never had the printed labels come off unintentionally. The
older embossed labels have quite a curl to them and can release over time.
On Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:15:18 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I do wonder how well they would hold up over time though (would the
>adhesive become "permanent" after a few years stuck to the cabinet?).
They work well enough and they're cheap. I use them on my small parts
cabinets. If you're just writing on them with a pen, then it fades
over a few years. I'd suggest printing on them with bolded text and
use a labelling program from one of the popular word processors.
Either that or a marker of some type.
On Sep 17, 8:46=A0pm, "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>, willshak@
> 00hvc.rr.com says...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hoosierpopi wrote the following:
> > > On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently bee=
n
>
> > > Not tat tis is a great solution for you, but one I tried and liked fo=
r
> > > boxes that hold individual tools.
>
> > > I build the box, place the tool inside, ten take a picture of it all
> > > nice and nestled where I want it. Then, I print the picture out and
> > > glue it to the outside of the box - coat with sealer. Never have to
> > > guess what's in it then!
>
> > Most of the fun of finding a tool is pulling out each drawer to see
> > what's inside.
> > One of the mysteries of life is looking for a tool unsuccessfully one
> > time, then when looking for another tool another time, finding the one
> > you couldn't find the last time.
>
> There's an alternate universe into which such things disappear and from
> which they reappear. =A0It's a vagary of quantum fluctuation which
> physicists have never been able to characterize.
Ah. So that's why I found socks in the chisel drawer.
On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:36:06 -0400, "EXT" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"RicodJour" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
>>> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
>>> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
>>> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go
>>> get
>>> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>>>
>>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
>>> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
>>> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able
>>> to
>>> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>>>
>>> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you
>>> slip
>>> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
>>> them.
>>>
>>> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
>>> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not
>>> too
>>> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>>>
>>> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
>>> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
>>> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label
>>> slightly
>>> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
>>> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
>>> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
>>> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
>>> labels when needed.
>>>
>>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
>>> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
>>> options others are using.
>>
>> Blue painter's tape and a black Sharpie. It's even easier to change.
>> Cut the pieces with a scissors - then it'll look professional. ;)
>
>I use a Brother P-Touch label maker for many uses including the shop.
That's what I was thinking (I have the equivalent Dymo). The plastic tape
comes off easily and cleanly. Paper would likely turn into a mess after some
time.
Label each cabinet with letter or number or give the cabinet a name.
Then create a text document on your computer with an appropriately sizes
font.
Then list the contents of the cabinet, one page per cabinet.
To get real fancy, create a table with a row for each shelf in the
cabinet and list the contents of this shelf. As someone else suggested
take a photo of the interior and include on the page.
Print the page and tape it to the door of the cabinet.
Then when you move things around it will be a simple matter to edit
the appropriate pages with the changes.
Marty
On 9/16/2011 11:01 AM, HerHusband wrote:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
> dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
> every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go get
> something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
> so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
> change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you slip
> the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
> them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
> You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not too
> bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
> Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
> boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
> my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
> labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
> card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
> options others are using.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
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On 9/16/11 3:13 PM, Gerald Ross wrote:
> If you are into magnetism, you can buy a pack of "magnetic printer
> paper" at the office supply place. This stuff is about as thick as a
> business card or maybe a little thicker. It was apparently designed to
> print pictures on to have an instant refrigerator picture. My son sent
> me some and my wife loves it. But you would have to use an inkjet of
> some sort instead of a laser-jet.
>
Ooooo, off to OfficeMax.
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In news:[email protected],
HerHusband <[email protected]> typed:
> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have
> recently been adding more (all made of wood). While I
> love the organization and keeping dust out of things, it
> is often difficult to remember what is stored in every
> cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife
> needs to go get something in the shop and has to look
> through every cabinet to find it.
>
> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the
> cabinets and drawers so I can identify the contents.
> Obviously, I need an option that I can change easily as I
> reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
> print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is
> horrible. :)
>
> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal
> holders that you slip the name cards into. But, they're
> fairly expensive when you need a lot of them.
>
> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office
> supply stores. You stick them to the cabinet, then slip
> the label into the holder. Not too bad on cost, but not
> necessarily attractive either.
>
> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are
> adhesive backed magnetic business cards. I print my
> labels on the laser printer, then stick them to the
> business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
> smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with
> scissors. Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool
> cabinets. For non-metallic boxes I simply use two
> magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then my
> magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move
> or change labels when needed.
>
> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my
> magnetic business card method, as it has worked well for
> me. But I thought I would see what options others are
> using.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
I use my color laser printer and whatever label size looks decent for the
application. Easy to read from a distance too. I don't care for magnetics
because I tend to "bounce" things too hard and a lot of them aren't metal
drawers, slides, etc..
HTH,
Twayne`
RicodJour wrote:
> On Sep 16, 11:01 am, HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
>> adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and
>> keeping dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what
>> is stored in every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my
>> wife needs to go get something in the shop and has to look through
>> every cabinet to find it.
>>
>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and
>> drawers so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option
>> that I can change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also
>> want to be able to print the labels on my laser printer, as my
>> penmanship is horrible. :)
>>
>> I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that
>> you slip the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you
>> need a lot of them.
>>
>> I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply
>> stores. You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the
>> holder. Not too bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>>
>> Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
>> magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
>> stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label
>> slightly smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with
>> scissors. Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets.
>> For non-metallic boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank
>> magnet to the box, then my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I
>> can easily move or change labels when needed.
>>
>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
>> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
>> would see what options others are using.
>
> Blue painter's tape and a black Sharpie. It's even easier to change.
> Cut the pieces with a scissors - then it'll look professional. ;)
I'd forego the tape. By the time he wants to reorganize it will be time to
paint again anyway.
That's assuming he is like me and opens cabinets when fingers are icky with
glue/paint/epoxy/etc :)
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> Puckdropper wrote:
> RicodJour wrote:
> HerHusband wrote:
>>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
>>> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
>>> would see what options others are using.
> I'm a tape and sharpie guy myself. The magnet idea does sound neat, and
> you can use anything iron or steel to attach the magnet to instead of
> another magnet. Screw heads, washers, or even sheet steel cut to size
> should work.
>
> If you want to get fancy, recess the steel and then cover the drawer with
> a thin veneer. As long as the magnet's strong enough, it'll look like
> it's stuck to the wood.
This place looks promising:
http://www.magnatag.com/
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On 9/18/2011 2:30 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:34:10 -0400, Jack Stein<[email protected]>
> wrote:
>> This place looks promising:
>>
>> http://www.magnatag.com/
>
> "ONLY" $800 for a giant weekly calendar.<thud>
> After that, I didn't have the heart to search for magnetic tags.
I didn't look at prices, but he was looking for magnetic write on tags,
not a giant calendar. Now you made me spend 10 seconds and go back and
look, and Magnetic write on tags he would be interested in are around 50
cents each.
You could buy 1600 of them for $800.
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On 9/18/2011 7:20 PM, John G wrote:
> Larry Jaques has brought this to us :
Jack wrote:
>>> This place looks promising:
>>>
>>> http://www.magnatag.com/
>> "ONLY" $800 for a giant weekly calendar. <thud>
>> After that, I didn't have the heart to search for magnetic tags.
>
> While I accept I am ouside their target market(Australia). Any business
> that requires a LogIn for just a look see is not really wanting any
> customers.
I didn't log on and I got a "look see" and a price of around 50 cents a
label. I didn't realize they were in Australia however, but then I
don't have a clue where the guy asking lives either. They could be
neighbors:-)
--
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Add Life to your Days not Days to your Life.
http://jbstein.com
On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:08:51 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>>I use a Brother P-Touch label maker for many uses including the shop.
>
> That's what I was thinking (I have the equivalent Dymo). The plastic
> tape comes off easily and cleanly. Paper would likely turn into a mess
> after some time.
I've found the Dymo labels also come off over time. At least they do on
those small plastic drawers for small parts.
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On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:32:03 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>>I've found the Dymo labels also come off over time. At least they do on
>>those small plastic drawers for small parts.
>
> Are you thinking of the two-color plastic "Dymo" embossed labels or
> printed labels? I've never had the printed labels come off
> unintentionally. The older embossed labels have quite a curl to them
> and can release over time.
Yes, the embossed ones. I wasn't aware that Dymo made printed ones.
I'll have to look them up.
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On 9/25/2011 1:41 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
> On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:32:03 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>> I've found the Dymo labels also come off over time. At least they do on
>>> those small plastic drawers for small parts.
>>
>> Are you thinking of the two-color plastic "Dymo" embossed labels or
>> printed labels? I've never had the printed labels come off
>> unintentionally. The older embossed labels have quite a curl to them
>> and can release over time.
>
> Yes, the embossed ones. I wasn't aware that Dymo made printed ones.
> I'll have to look them up.
>
I use one of these -- works great. I think I paid about $12 on sale at
one of the chain office supply stores a couple years ago.
http://www.brother-usa.com/Ptouch/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PT70
Lightweight, easy to use, the batteries seem to last forever. Even the
"starter" tape cartridge lasted long enough to make seemingly hundreds
of labels. And the labels are durable, too: labels on a couple of
2-quart pitchers are still firmly attached despite dozens of trips
through the dishwasher. The type will fade away before the labels begin
to peel off.
"Doug Miller" wrote in message news:[email protected]...
On 9/25/2011 1:41 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
> On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:32:03 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>> I've found the Dymo labels also come off over time. At least they
>>> do on
>>> those small plastic drawers for small parts.
>>
>> Are you thinking of the two-color plastic "Dymo" embossed labels or
>> printed labels? I've never had the printed labels come off
>> unintentionally. The older embossed labels have quite a curl to
>> them
>> and can release over time.
>
> Yes, the embossed ones. I wasn't aware that Dymo made printed ones.
> I'll have to look them up.
>
I use one of these -- works great. I think I paid about $12 on sale at
one of the chain office supply stores a couple years ago.
http://www.brother-usa.com/Ptouch/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PT70
Lightweight, easy to use, the batteries seem to last forever. Even the
"starter" tape cartridge lasted long enough to make seemingly hundreds
of labels. And the labels are durable, too: labels on a couple of
2-quart pitchers are still firmly attached despite dozens of trips
through the dishwasher. The type will fade away before the labels begin
to peel off.
==================
We have used Brother's P-Touch labellers for years with the "laminated"
labels on outside equipment and have not noticed any fade over the last
14 years on more than 100,000 units. Barcodes and numbers are still
like the day they were printed. The labels are mostly under glass or
polycarbonate protectors, helping with the UV protection. Some are not
and still seem to be fine.
The tapes are expensive though. Laminated ones run about $1 per foot.
Less with some commercial discounting.
--
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On Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:20:22 -0400, Doug Miller
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On 9/25/2011 1:41 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>> On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:32:03 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>>>> I've found the Dymo labels also come off over time. At least they do on
>>>> those small plastic drawers for small parts.
>>>
>>> Are you thinking of the two-color plastic "Dymo" embossed labels or
>>> printed labels? I've never had the printed labels come off
>>> unintentionally. The older embossed labels have quite a curl to them
>>> and can release over time.
>>
>> Yes, the embossed ones. I wasn't aware that Dymo made printed ones.
>> I'll have to look them up.
>>
>I use one of these -- works great. I think I paid about $12 on sale at
>one of the chain office supply stores a couple years ago.
>
>http://www.brother-usa.com/Ptouch/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PT70
>
>Lightweight, easy to use, the batteries seem to last forever. Even the
>"starter" tape cartridge lasted long enough to make seemingly hundreds
>of labels. And the labels are durable, too: labels on a couple of
>2-quart pitchers are still firmly attached despite dozens of trips
>through the dishwasher. The type will fade away before the labels begin
>to peel off.
I have a similar Dymo. I've replaced the batteries once in four years (maybe
six months ago). Three+ years isn't bad for battery shelf life.
HerHusband wrote:
>>> So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and
>>> drawers so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option
>>> that I can change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also
>>> want to be able to print the labels on my laser printer, as my
>>> penmanship is horrible. :)
>
>> Address labels (33 to a sheet) with removable adhesive. These are
>> often used as price labels for books and the like (that may be given
>> as a gift).
>
> Hmm... That might be an idea worth looking into.
>
> I do wonder how well they would hold up over time though (would the
> adhesive become "permanent" after a few years stuck to the cabinet?).
>
> Thanks for the suggestion!
>
If the label gets too aggressive, slap another label atop it.
On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:34:10 -0400, Jack Stein <[email protected]>
wrote:
> > Puckdropper wrote:
>> RicodJour wrote:
>> HerHusband wrote:
>
>>>> Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic
>>>> business card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I
>>>> would see what options others are using.
>
>> I'm a tape and sharpie guy myself. The magnet idea does sound neat, and
>> you can use anything iron or steel to attach the magnet to instead of
>> another magnet. Screw heads, washers, or even sheet steel cut to size
>> should work.
>>
>> If you want to get fancy, recess the steel and then cover the drawer with
>> a thin veneer. As long as the magnet's strong enough, it'll look like
>> it's stuck to the wood.
>
>This place looks promising:
>
>http://www.magnatag.com/
"ONLY" $800 for a giant weekly calendar. <thud>
After that, I didn't have the heart to search for magnetic tags.
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On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:01:09 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have quite a few cabinets in my garage shop, and have recently been
>adding more (all made of wood). While I love the organization and keeping
>dust out of things, it is often difficult to remember what is stored in
>every cabinet and drawer in my shop. Especially if my wife needs to go get
>something in the shop and has to look through every cabinet to find it.
>
>So, I am looking at options for adding labels to the cabinets and drawers
>so I can identify the contents. Obviously, I need an option that I can
>change easily as I reorganize from time to time. I also want to be able to
>print the labels on my laser printer, as my penmanship is horrible. :)
>
>I could always go with the traditional screw on metal holders that you slip
>the name cards into. But, they're fairly expensive when you need a lot of
>them.
>
>I have also seen plastic adhesive label holders at office supply stores.
>You stick them to the cabinet, then slip the label into the holder. Not too
>bad on cost, but not necessarily attractive either.
>
>Another option I have used elsewhere in my shop are adhesive backed
>magnetic business cards. I print my labels on the laser printer, then
>stick them to the business card magnets. I usually make the label slightly
>smaller than the business cards and cut them to size with scissors.
>Obviously, these stick directly to metal tool cabinets. For non-metallic
>boxes I simply use two magnets. I stick one blank magnet to the box, then
>my magnetic label sticks to that magnet. I can easily move or change
>labels when needed.
>
>Barring any better solution, I will probably go with my magnetic business
>card method, as it has worked well for me. But I thought I would see what
>options others are using.
That'll work. Or try inlaying pieces of whiteboard so you can mark
your bins and easily erase it. I like your magnetic idea, though.
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