Systainer labels

[harry_]

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

Not me, and I didn't even have to ask the question!  [laughing]

 

[score0matic]

That would work but why would you take a great product and deface it with a sharpie?  My handwriting is not to good as well as my spelling so it would look bad. I'm a neat freak my wife says (everything has its place and it should be in it if not being used) and it would drive me crazier than I already am.  Its bad enough the labels are not the way they should be the sharpie would defiantly not work in my case.  There has to be somewhere we can get new labels that stick to replace the original ones.  I would pay for replacement ones as well if the factory does not cover them.  I just would like to have the tools and boxes look as if they just left the factory again.

So we should not spray paint them???? [blink]

 

[ajones]

Custom systainer catches with various machine names ie: domino, ets3, ect that would solve the problem for good.....

 

[Rob-GB]

Custom systainer catches with various machine names ie: domino, ets3, ect that would solve the problem for good.....

Like these....

Rob.

 

[BUTTER]

Wood,

I know it may be a bit pricey, but I have a Brother P-Touch label maker.  I can make labels up to 1" thick and as long as the tape is in the cartridge.

The nice thing is that the tape comes in clear and some colors. You can also select print color, font size and style, etc.  It enables you to center, right or left justify.  You can also print various styles of outlines, shading and multiple lines of text on each label.  Sorry, but Festool green is not available.

It also has a memory so that you can save a given label and print it when you need it without having to redo from scratch.  The other thing is that it is very easy to use.

Neill

I just picked up some Brother tape in lime (Festool) green!
Tell you what though - that tape is expensive if you want to do a 6-3/8" long label (like for the old style systainer sides.)

I have also found success with buying full sheets of clear adhesive material from the art supply store.  The drawback there is time formatting and cutting the labels to size.

 

[HaKLc]

What about Festool Sytainer-Labels. I spotted that few weeks ago.
http://www.festool.com/en/service/systainer-labels/pages/festool-systainer-labels.aspx

 

[JPCleary]

These probably weren't available in 2009 when this was originally posted, but for anyone reading through this thread later (like I was), here's a link to Festool labels anyone can print.
https://www.festool.com/knowledge/systainer-label-download

 

[semenza]

These probably weren't available in 2009 when this was originally posted, but for anyone reading through this thread later (like I was), here's a link to Festool labels anyone can print.
https://www.festool.com/knowledge/systainer-label-download

Hi,

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

Seth