Labels for cockpit?

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I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt. The
Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
durable, and would really look professional.

Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are happy
with?

thanks,
tom pettit

[Stu & Kathy Fields]

Yeah. I also like the white on black. I went to a trophy shop that had an
engraver and for pennies they engraved single tags or a bar with several
labels on it on a black plastic with an adhesive on the back. I've had
these on for several years.

Stu Fields
> wrote in message
...
> I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt.
The
> Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
> prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
> traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
> durable, and would really look professional.
>
> Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are
happy
> with?
>
> thanks,
> tom pettit

[Rich S.]

Recommend you list what you need and take it to the local "bowling" trophy
engraver. Very inexpensive and they can match you paint job or upholstery
for color.

Rich S.

> wrote in message
...
> I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt.
The
> Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
> prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
> traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
> durable, and would really look professional.
>
> Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are
happy
> with?
>
> thanks,
> tom pettit

[Ron Wanttaja]

On Fri, 07 May 2004 03:40:27 GMT, wrote:

>I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt. The
>Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
>prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
>traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
>durable, and would really look professional.
>
>Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are happy
>with?

I've used one of the Brother P-Touch systems to relabel the switches in my
Fly Baby. No problems yet, but it's only been a couple of months. But
we've used them a lot at work, and they don't seem to be fading or getting
brittle.

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/labels.JPG

Ron

[Darrel Toepfer]

Ron Wanttaja wrote:
> On Fri, 07 May 2004 03:40:27 GMT, wrote:
>
>>I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt. The
>>Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
>>prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
>>traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
>>durable, and would really look professional.
>>
>>Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are happy
>>with?
>
> I've used one of the Brother P-Touch systems to relabel the switches in my
> Fly Baby. No problems yet, but it's only been a couple of months. But
> we've used them a lot at work, and they don't seem to be fading or getting
> brittle.
>
> http://www.bowersflybaby.com/labels.JPG

We've had problems with the stick'em on the back, not stick'em too good,
on a '78 vintage C152... Might not have cleaned the surface properly
prior to first stick'em on though...

[Richard Riley]

On Fri, 07 May 2004 03:40:27 GMT, wrote:

:I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt. The
:Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
:prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
:traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
:durable, and would really look professional.
:
:Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are happy
:with?

This one's kind of extreme, but I'm happy with it.

I had my panel CNC'd out of 6061 T6 and hard anodized dark gray. I
had the CNC route labels in .010 deep on the front face. After
anodizing, I filled them with white glow in the dark paint, and I'm
illuminating the panel with UV LED's so they glow.

All my instruments are internally lit, so I didn't want to light up
the rest of the cockpit just to light up labels.

The UV LED's are Roithner Lasertechnik, part # RLT365-525

[B2431]

>From:
>
>
>I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt. The
>
>Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
>prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
>traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
>durable, and would really look professional.
>
>Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are happy
>with?
>
>thanks,
>tom pettit

Use your word processor, type a list of all the labels you need. Go to your
local sign shop and they can print them on vinyl. Have a back up sheet made
too.

They have at least 2 grades of vinyl. If you want decals or labels like "no
step" that will go on the exterior they uses one grade. Inside labels use a
lighter grade and are cheaper.

This reminds me I need to get some more jane fonda urinal targets made.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

[Bill Chernoff]

Richard, aren't you the gentleman who made the panel on a 5 axis mill? I'd
sure like to see a photo of that. (the panel, not the mill!)

Bill Chernoff
"Richard Riley" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 07 May 2004 03:40:27 GMT, wrote:
>
> :I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt.
The
> :Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape
that
> :prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
> :traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
> :durable, and would really look professional.
> :
> :Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are
happy
> :with?
>
> This one's kind of extreme, but I'm happy with it.
>
> I had my panel CNC'd out of 6061 T6 and hard anodized dark gray. I
> had the CNC route labels in .010 deep on the front face. After
> anodizing, I filled them with white glow in the dark paint, and I'm
> illuminating the panel with UV LED's so they glow.
>
> All my instruments are internally lit, so I didn't want to light up
> the rest of the cockpit just to light up labels.
>
> The UV LED's are Roithner Lasertechnik, part # RLT365-525

[Bob Kuykendall]

Earlier, wrote:

> I've been wondering what to do for
> labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt...

Here's what I generally do to get placards, checklists, and etcetera
that are lightweight, cheap, and durable:

I buy the clear sheets that you can laser or ink jet print on for
overhead slides. Then I use a graphics or word-processing program to
print the label or placard in reverse on the clear sheet. Next, I
apply contact paper of a color appropriate to the placard to the
printed side of the clear sheet. Finally, I apply spray glue such as
3M 77 or Super 90 to the contact paper side, wait until the glue is
tacky, and stick the placard in place.

The set of placards I made for my HP-11 sailplane about six years ago
was still in service last fall.

Thanks, and best regards to all

Bob K.
http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24

[Bruce Gray]

Take a look at www.engravers.net

Bruce
www.glasair.org

> wrote in message
...
> I've been wondering what to do for labels in the cockpit of a homebuilt.
The
> Brother line of printers looks like it might be good. They have tape that
> prints white on a black background in a variety of widths. I like the
> traditional look of white on black, but I don't know if these labels are
> durable, and would really look professional.
>
> Anyone out there using this or another system for labels that you are
happy
> with?
>
> thanks,
> tom pettit

[Richard Riley]

On Fri, 07 May 2004 15:16:08 GMT, "Bill Chernoff"
> wrote:

:Richard, aren't you the gentleman who made the panel on a 5 axis mill? I'd
:sure like to see a photo of that. (the panel, not the mill!)

I'm in the middle of making a new one, I didn't like the way the
annodize came out on the 2024 and I've changed to 6061. I've also
moved some stuff around. I'll take a picture of the new one when it's
done.

And I ain't no gentleman, I don't want to be no gentleman. I work for
a living.

[VideoGuy]

"B2431" > wrote in message
>
> This reminds me I need to get some more jane fonda urinal targets made.
>
> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Wow! I don't have a urinal in my home, but it might be worth the expense to
install one if I too could have one of those targets.

Gary Kasten

[B2431]

>From: "VideoGuy" gkastenat brick dot net
>Date: 5/9/2004 10:24 PM Central Daylight Time
>Message-id: >
>
>
>"B2431" > wrote in message
>>
>> This reminds me I need to get some more jane fonda urinal targets made.
>>
>> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
>
>Wow! I don't have a urinal in my home, but it might be worth the expense to
>install one if I too could have one of those targets.
>
>Gary Kasten
>

I'll dig one out, scan it and send it to you if you want.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

[VideoGuy]

"B2431" > wrote in message
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> >From: "VideoGuy" gkastenat brick dot net
> >Date: 5/9/2004 10:24 PM Central Daylight Time
> >Message-id: >
> >
> >
> >"B2431" > wrote in message
> >>
> >> This reminds me I need to get some more jane fonda urinal targets made.
> >>
> >> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
> >
> >Wow! I don't have a urinal in my home, but it might be worth the expense
to
> >install one if I too could have one of those targets.
> >
> >Gary Kasten
> >
>
> I'll dig one out, scan it and send it to you if you want.
>
> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
>
Dig it out of what!!!

Yeah, I'd love it. Do you want a snail mail address. I can drop a couple
bucks in a envelope if you wish

GWK
>

[B2431]

>From: "VideoGuy" gkastenat brick dot net

>
>"B2431" > wrote in message
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>> >From: "VideoGuy" gkastenat brick dot net
>> >Date: 5/9/2004 10:24 PM Central Daylight Time
>> >Message-id: >
>> >
>> >
>> >"B2431" > wrote in message
>> >>
>> >> This reminds me I need to get some more jane fonda urinal targets made.
>> >>
>> >> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
>> >
>> >Wow! I don't have a urinal in my home, but it might be worth the expense
>to
>> >install one if I too could have one of those targets.
>> >
>> >Gary Kasten
>> >
>>
>> I'll dig one out, scan it and send it to you if you want.
>>
>> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
>>
>Dig it out of what!!!
>
>Yeah, I'd love it. Do you want a snail mail address. I can drop a couple
>bucks in a envelope if you wish
>
>GWK
>>

OK, I left myself open for that :)

I have a little drawer full of military unit decals. The jane fonda urinal
targets weren't there. Either I ran out of them or they are elsewhere. I will
find one if I have to tear my house apart.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

[VideoGuy]

"B2431" > wrote in message
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>
> OK, I left myself open for that :)
>
> I have a little drawer full of military unit decals. The jane fonda urinal
> targets weren't there. Either I ran out of them or they are elsewhere. I
will
> find one if I have to tear my house apart.
>
> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
>
>
You may email - "gkasten at brick dot net" to contact me directly. I shall
await with breathless anticipation.

GWK

[B2431]

>From: "VideoGuy" gkastenat brick dot net
>
>
>"B2431" > wrote in message
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>
>>
>> OK, I left myself open for that :)
>>
>> I have a little drawer full of military unit decals. The jane fonda urinal
>> targets weren't there. Either I ran out of them or they are elsewhere. I
>will
>> find one if I have to tear my house apart.
>>
>> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
>>
>>
>You may email - "gkasten at brick dot net" to contact me directly. I shall
>await with breathless anticipation.
>
>GWK

I can do better than that.

http://www.americanhonor.net/vietnam.htm

I bet you can get them locally made at sign shops.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

[VideoGuy]

"B2431" > wrote in message
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>
> I can do better than that.
>
> http://www.americanhonor.net/vietnam.htm
>
> I bet you can get them locally made at sign shops.
>
> Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Great Idea! Thanks a lot

GWK