Systainer labels

If you dont mind posting the labels up to Canada, then I'll be a test dummie.. I mean piggy, too.
 
I'm curious about the comment that McFeelys' prints up custom labels.  Surely they don't peel off the existing labels (ooooo... difficult), tack them to a carrier sheet, print on them, and stick them back.  They must have official labels to print on or use blank laser labels and print the whole thing.  That said, I wonder if it's possible to get an electronic copy of those files used to print the labels.  Isn't like you could hock them on eBay.

Any dealers know the inside scoop on the labels?  How can McFeelys' pull off this trick? (No, the answer isn't "Robertson drive")
 
I live in tropical Australia where the labels last about 3 weeks in the humidity. If you'd like to test the labels in the heat and humidity, I'd volunteer to test for ya (;-)>
 
PaulMarcel said:
I'm curious about the comment that McFeelys' prints up custom labels.  Surely they don't peel off the existing labels (ooooo... difficult), tack them to a carrier sheet, print on them, and stick them back.  They must have official labels to print on or use blank laser labels and print the whole thing.  That said, I wonder if it's possible to get an electronic copy of those files used to print the labels.  Isn't like you could hock them on eBay.

Any dealers know the inside scoop on the labels?  How can McFeelys' pull off this trick? (No, the answer isn't "Robertson drive")
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I can't speak for McFeely's but I believe they are still offering the personalized label when you buy a Festool tool. The personalized label goes on the lid of the Systainer (they doesn't replace the Festool labels). 
 
I would like to be a label-pig ( I'm a pig anyway, if my friends are to be trusted ) but I've just purchased some Avery transparent laser labels... ( These puppies are !@#$%^& expensive, btw... )

I'm willing t o test them side-by-side  [smile].

To avoid copyright-infringement, I was planning to simply e-mail Festool to ask for permission.... ( I'm known to be a bit na?ve from time to time ).

Regards,

Job
 
I've bought several Festool products from McFeelys. They include a personalized label that says "A precision tool for a master craftsman" in small print. Then in larger print is the owner's name and then a really nice large picture of the tool that differs from the one on the Festool label. Then there is "purchase date: 2009 Sep24" with McFeeleys phone number and .com address. It's larger than the side festool label and so far they have stayed stuck on. The whole thing is in color and includes the appropriate Festool green. Very nice.
 
I did some playing around in PhotoShop last night using Mac's First Aid Kit label as a starting point for the mini Systainer labels.  For the Sys1-5 labels I wanted to imitate the "spirit" and look (and most importantly, size) of the stock labels, while simplifying and enhancing.

My first question is directed towards Peter and other Festool Corp. aficianados:  Are these impinging in any way on trademarks or copyrights, and going to get me in trouble?  I'm not looking to sell 'em, just provide a solution for myself and others.

Second, feedback on them from others, as far as arrangement, useful info to put on it, or whatever.

Anyway, here goes:
Domino label:

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First Aid Kit (here I wanted to go super simple):

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And finally, I use one of the mini's to tote around my measuring and marking tools.  Keeps 'em corraled.

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Wood_Junkie said:
My first question is directed towards Peter and other Festool Corp. aficianados:  Are these impinging in any way on trademarks or copyrights, and going to get me in trouble?  I'm not looking to sell 'em, just provide a solution for myself and others.
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I can't speak for Festool on this one.  I am not using the Festool logo on my labels to avoid issues.  I have sent a PM to Shane to bring this question to his attention.

I like the look of your label though.

Peter
 
I labled mine, then the labels fell off from rain, cold, being banged around etc. 

A sharpie works well.  [big grin]
 
WarnerConstCo. said:
This is a lot of effort for a silly label.
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Yeah, but it's not your effort.  Took me an hour that I enjoyed refreshing my graphic arts skills. 

If you are one who likes the Sharpie solution, I'm not going to criticize it.  But, my handwriting, on a good day, looks like a drunk monkey using his off hand.  Ergo, for me, the effort is the lesser 'cost' than the eyesore.
 
I knew a drunk monkey once. Filthy mouth, but a hell of a poker player.

I'm with woodjunkie on this one. A nice label never goes wrong.
[smile]
 
Wood_Junkie said:
My first question is directed towards Peter and other Festool Corp. aficianados:  Are these impinging in any way on trademarks or copyrights, and going to get me in trouble?  I'm not looking to sell 'em, just provide a solution for myself and others.
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Thanks for asking before proceeding with your design and distribution of the labels.  I talked with our VP of Brand Marketing and his response was that we cannot permit the use of the Festool logo and warranty logo.  You are welcome to use the photo of the tool and replicate the general design of the systainer labels as long as they are not sold.
 
Doh!  But, but, but, that's what makes 'em look so good!

Okay, I'll update, remove the protected images, and rearrange.

Thanks for the speedy response, Peter and Shane.  It's nice to see a forum community that the manufacturer pays attention to and is responsive (and supportive).    [smile]
 
I take this point Shane and understand it. It does, however, make it even more frustrating that Festool don't supply these as an accessory to purchase; in many ways, to me, they're another festool consumable that periodically needs to be replaced, just like a sanding pad, for example.  I say this particularly as the systainer element of the tool purchase is pushed as an integral part of the system and as such I see it as part of the tool.

Just wait until I ask if having a festool tattoo would infringe copyright... [tongue]

Cheers all. It's friday night here in England, cold, and I've just opened a beer. Good times.
Rick
 
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