Systainer labels

[peter halle]

Troy,

Did you get your files opened up? 

For those who are wondering what this is about, after seeing the labels, Troy asked if I might be able to help him modify something that he wanted to use as a logo.  I'd show you what we worked on, but Troy would have to give the OK.

Peter

 

[tburritt]

Yes sir.  [smile]
I was going to import them yesterday and rework my templates, but the in-laws had a broken water pipe in the bathroom wall.  I have been fixing pipes and making repairs the past few days.  Hope to finish that project up sometime Saturday.  To answer your question I do not have any problem with you sharing and showing off the final colored version.  Just to fill everyone in Peter and I where able to get in contact with eachother a while back during the "little piggy" project.  During our conversation I mentioned that I had a logo design for my company that I needed someone I could trust put the final touches on it and wondered if that was something he could do.  I am not an artist of pen and paper and the person that helped me with my original is no longer on this earth.  [crying]  The logo was based off one my grandfather designed for his rent-all company in northern Minnesota back in the 70's so it has meaning to me.  Peter was kind enough to help me finalize the logo design and he even offered to colorize it so it was ready for use.  When Peter makes the post you will be able to see how the logo ties into my grandfathers rent-all based original and one of my current companies which provides handyman services to our clients who have used us in the past for custom carpentry projects.  Sorry this was so long winded but I wanted everyone know the back story about my logo and how much it meant that Peter was willing to help me out.  Peter didn't even know the whole story behind this logo and the meaning it has to me when he said he would help.  Well Peter that is why I am thanking and praising you.  [smile]  I know it did not seam like a big deal to you but it is to me.  The person that helped me design the original was my grandfather.
Thanks again and everyone have a GREAT DAY!

Troy B

 

[PaulMarcel]

I got my labels earlier this week and put them on Tuesday.  Tried to post a photo that day, but that was the day the forum was down then acting funny, etc.

Anyway, here are the refaced Systainers... I was also joking with Peter about really wanting to someday get that aerosol Sys5 from MySystainer.com and use it for beers (or something similarly shaped so he came up with the Bevtainer sticker (with Fesbrew in it   A copy of that sticker was on the cover letter he sent out so I cut that out and taped it to my fridge (cuz I'm keeping the label for that Bevtainer

 

[peter halle]

Peter didn't even know the whole story behind this logo and the meaning it has to me when he said he would help.

I sure didn't.  Great story.  I am not an artist by any means.  Tried to make it look more like a caricature.  Software was the artist.  A graphics tablet was a big help.  Just like the guys here who do the incredible Sketchup models, this was fun for me and doing stuff like this helps me learn software sometimes better than books and tutorials.

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[peter halle]

Just checking in with the label testers - i.e. guinea pigs - out there.

Have we successfully passed the thirty day test?  Are we  [thumbs up] or  [oops] ?

Anxiously awaiting,

Peter - a.k.a. Papa Pig

 

[harry_]

Peter,

Unfortunately I have not yet installed them. Wanting to give them their best chance of staying in place for a long time, I have been waiting to have the time to 'warm' and properly clean the systainers before attaching them.

 

[peter halle]

Harry,

.    Give a couple a try. Just use rubbing alcohol.

Psst - I happen to know the guy who made them.  [big grin]

Papa Pig

 

[harry_]

Peter,

I'll see if I cant remember to pick up some rubbing alcohol today. I'll have to do it 'on site' for I have zero interest in unpacking my truck today to get at all the systainers.

 

[James Metcalf]

Peter
I put the labels on the day they came, followed you directions to the letter. They look great and no problems with them pealing off. Thanks again [big grin]

 

[PaulMarcel]

Yupper, same as James.  I installed mine the same day and they all look spectacular.  Admittedly, I don't go on job sites, but my previous labels didn't either and many were peeling when I got them!  Excellent job!

A+,
Happy Piggy

 

[tburritt]

They are working great!   I am also excited about the systainer thread you are working on!

 

[PaulMarcel]

Thought I should report that the new vinyl labels are Guinness-proof.  No work was being done in the shop while performing said experiment, no hot-dogs run through the SawStop, no duct-taping of small children to open walls... nope, just some Guinness after hockey day after St P's when the experiment spontaneously happened.  I did cry, though, for a moment over the loss.

 

[peter halle]

I am happy to hear that the labels are pretty stout. [big grin]

 

[harry_]

Sounds like alcohol abuse to me [jawdrop]

 

[EcoFurniture]

Label maker. Works very well!

 

[peter halle]

Works great, but not the same.  No pictures!

Peter

 

[Leland]

Peter,

Any insight into your method of madness for making the labels?

I have been waiting for the conclusion to your trial....

Has anyone tried the Brother 570 for label making?  Amazon site - Brother 570

Limited to 2.4" high.  But pictures can be added in black.

 

[peter halle]

Leland,

As of now I haven't heard of any failures - even after being served alcohol -  [big grin]

Insight into my method of madness?  OK.

First, this experiment was designed to foster goodwill and spur enthusiasm with the members here and serve as an reason to experiment with computer software in a useful manner.

The labels are a waterproof polyester label printable by laser printer purchased from www.onlinelabels.com  You can order a single sheet if you wish.  They are actually labels commonly used for wine bottles.

The size ( 2 in x 5 in) was smaller than the original labels so as to maximize yield from an 8.5 in x 11 in sheet.  The reduced amount of information on the labels allowed for larger images and print versus the originals.  I chose white because I felt that the colors would show up better.

The images were mostly scanned from the catalog and then doctored using Photoshop.  Some photos, including Ferraris, Bosch, Fein, and others were screen captured and then doctored.  The layout was done in Adobe Illustrator.  I have saved all the images and files. 

Some members had special requests such as company name being added.  I was more than happy to oblige.

Printing was done on an HP Color Laserjet 3600 so that they would not be affected by moisture.

These labels were sent to all regions of the US, to Canada, and also Australia.

Since this experiment I have located another source that has a truly permanent label that will achieve a UL listing for longevity outdoors.  I also have a sample of a label here that is used on diplomatic pouches that is virtually indestructible.

That is really all that I can say.  It was fun.  Would I do it again.  Heck yes.

I have stayed away from the label printers because they have a narrow range of label availability, and the consumable cost is high.  I have a smaller Brother printer that will make labels that stay on well, but just wanted to go big.

I probably told you more than you cared to know - sorry.

Peter

 

[Leland]

Peter, thanks for the insight.

My primary interest was with the material used for the labels, and I have only seen the Averys labels to date.  And I doubt that the Avery material would hold up to long term to the abuse and use in my garage.  I wasn't aware that the polyester label material, was available for laser application, but now that I am in the know, I'm off to the races. 

Regarding the images, I don't have any problem playing around with the images and developing my own labels.  If anything, it is a nice time filler to keep one busy when the kids are running amok.

Thanks for you help and support in the forum!

 

[Bill Wyko]

If someone can get me line art and Festool has no problem with it, I can get them made on just about any surface you want. Hard plastic plates, wood, metal plaques, etc. [big grin]