K.I.S.S labelling for T-Locs

[andy5405]

I have just redone the labels for my T-Locs. I wanted it to be simple to identify stuff on site from a distance. I worked on the theory that Festool make something green if it is important.

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[wow]

My kinda system. Simple, clean, and obvious at a glance.

A+

 

[bass cowboy]

Somethings just need a little KISS!

 

[NERemodeling]

I really like this,  right now i just have masking tape over the factory labels with everything written in black sharpie.. partially because i was over thinking the whole label thing and was thinking of going super fancy like others here have done... This acomplishes the task perfectly, looks clean and is much easier to identify the tools quickly!    Nice job

John

 

[Kev]

I like the fact that you've found some small bears to use as tools. Are they for finishing?

 

[Charlie Hill]

I have just redone the labels for my T-Locs. I wanted it to be simple to identify stuff on site from a distance. I worked on the theory that Festool make something green if it is important.

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That is really neat, well done! Do share what you used to make the labels please.

 

[gkaiseril]

Do not forget the label holders on the sides so you can see the contents when looking at one of the sides. A back label holder would be a nice addition for when the cased are turned around.

 

[andy5405]

Keeping it stupid simple works for me though I have seen others go for a much more elaborate approach. I have just used appropriate sized cells in excel printed onto some green A5 card that I already had. Each cell has a light grey border to enable accurate cutting. I still need to cut some clear plastic to cover the cards. I might also experiment with white card which was my original intention. The font is Arial Black in bold which seemed to be the most readable from a distance for my eyes. 

 

[gkaiseril]

There are hot and cold laminating machines and pouches that could plasticize the labels. It might even be possible to use an old iron to activate the hot lamination packets.

 

[Charlie Hill]

Keeping it stupid simple works for me though I have seen others go for a much more elaborate approach. I have just used appropriate sized cells in excel printed onto some green A5 card that I already had. Each cell has a light grey border to enable accurate cutting. I still need to cut some clear plastic to cover the cards. I might also experiment with white card which was my original intention. The font is Arial Black in bold which seemed to be the most readable from a distance for my eyes. 

Thanks Andy, I shall have to give that a go.

 

[Frank Pellow]

I like it .

I might copy it -but, if I do, I will also use of few different coloured backgrounds. 

 

[Bigchasbroon]

This is what the Mrs did for me on my classics. Need to get her to do some for the T locs

 

[Frank Pellow]

This is what the Mrs did for me on my classics. Need to get her to do some for the T locs

Looks good!  How did she do the job ands what material did she use?

 

[Bigchasbroon]

She has a vinyl cutter. It's like a printer but with a blade. You buy rolls of self adhesive vinyl and cut them on the machine.

 

[Frank Pellow]

She has a vinyl cutter. It's like a printer but with a blade. You buy rolls of self adhesive vinyl and cut them on the machine.

Does the vinyl cutter hook up to a computer?

 

[Bigchasbroon]

She has a vinyl cutter. It's like a printer but with a blade. You buy rolls of self adhesive vinyl and cut them on the machine.

Does the vinyl cutter hook up to a computer?

Yes it just a USB connection. The software came with the machine. She's done van and car decals and little plaques for the house.

 

[bkharman]

We have something like that.  It is called a Silhouette Cameo and it is pretty slick.  Has decent software to not only use OOTB designs, but you can import/scan/etc your own stuff and have it vector out the details.  My wife got it for some scrapbook stuff, but we have used it to do all sorts of very cool and creative things.  Looks like a 1990's printer but has a knife set and a mat on a roller.  Very CNC'ish but with just a sharp blade to score and cut and perforate.

http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/machines/item-number/silhouette+cameo