Adding Labels to Home-Built Gear

[Cathode Ray]

How is it done ?

I mean getting something that looks a bit better than breaking out the ole sticky-back-tape label maker (not that there's anything wrong with that).

What do you guys use ?

Where do you buy it ?


Thanks

[tubeswell]

Google 'sheetmetal engraving' or 'sheetmetal screen printing' in your area. There may be a number of options.

Plexiglass over black ink on gold card also works.

There was a guy on the forum doing chassis faceplates to order a couple of years ago. Don't know if he's still around.

[sluckey]

I use a Dymo LabelMaker Plug n Play...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00464E5P2/re ... 85972&sr=1

[pdf64]

...There was a guy on the forum doing chassis faceplates to order a couple of years ago. Don't know if he's still around.

I think this is guitarmike2107's shop site https://modulusamplification.com/CUSTOM ... ES-W3.aspx

[statorvane]

I use an office type application on my home computer to develop "faceplates". I save them as .pdf files and have them printed up at an office supply store on heavy duty outdoor banner paper ( I think its really vinyl) and sandwich that between the chassis and a piece of plexiglass:
http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/JKC ... Gc=/?ref=1
http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/JKC ... cGc=?ref=1

[harleytech]

I use Ronny's custom accessories and guitars he's on Reverb...
Great guy to work with and he can make whatever you want...
look him up on Reverb

[Cathode Ray]

Very cool!

Thanks guys, I will check these out later today.

[dotfret]

Not that I've done it, but I know a lot of people print theirs on decal paper which gives a nice finish that can be transferred onto a metal surface, then varnished to improve durability.

[M Fowler]

The only faceplate I have ever developed in word document on 11x17 heavy paper with the image turned diagonal to get the length I needed was my Tweed OD Special (TOS) then covered in clear plexi after I punched holes with special die hole punches for gasket maker.

Mark

Fowler TOS 009.JPG

[labb]

I use Front Panel Designer from Front Panel Express http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/ to design. Down load design as a pdf file, take file to office printer service, print on card stock and install under plexi glass. Works for me.

[bal704]

I print my faceplates on laminated paper stock at staples.

[sonicmojo]

I've wanted to try ink jet printing on some cherry wood veneer and finally got around to it. It is working out pretty good so far. I used an Epson XP-830 and rear fed an 18.25x4.875 piece of veneer, same length as a Princeton Reverb amp which is the chassis I am building into but with a different circuit so more knobs needed, etc. Second picture is after cutting to size and a couple of very light coats of Deft Poly spray so the ink does not bleed. I'll go heavier later and try to get a nice protective coat. I'm using the original Princeton Reverb faceplate as the heavier backer attached with epoxy so it does not splinter (and has most holes already so easy drilling!) but I imagine you could use any type material that is not too thick but sturdy enough.

[Tony Bones]

That looks amazing! Great idea.

[Reeltarded]

Umm.. so, I was thinking.. about..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfmI5pM4PSA

[sonicmojo]

Umm.. so, I was thinking.. about..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfmI5pM4PSA

Very interesting. I've transferred negative laser printing using an iron for etchings before but it was always a pain to get rid of just the paper without killing the toner part. Maybe this works better for the plain toner transfer as you don't have to worry about the bare metal underneath coming through although the rest of that extra poly around the intended image may look a bit ragged. May try!

Here's my final cherry veneer plates: