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Howdy,
I can't imagine trying to use labels on a socket that actually gets used.
I'd go with engraving the size on it, then putting some type of paint in
the groove.
Mark
On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 1:09 PM Eric Russell <ejrussell@mebtel.net> wrote:
> I have both clear & white labels - 1/2" wide of their standard type
> (TZe?). The black printing on the white labels stands out more but the
> clear labels look better. They also advertise labels with high strength
> adhesive but I have not used that.
>
> The default setting makes a very wide 'margin' (blank area before & after
> the printing). My cynical self assumes this is intentional to use up more
> tape forcing one to buy more refills. This can be changed to a narrow(er)
> margin.
>
> EjR
> On 7/24/2020 12:46 PM, Arvid Jedlicka wrote:
>
> Specifically which labels did you use? I have the P-Touch but it will take
> several different types of labels in each width.
>
> Thanks,
> Arvid
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 10:58 AM Eric Russell <ejrussell@mebtel.net> wrote:
>
>> I tried some pre-printed socket labels. But the sticky wore off and the
>> printing was not solvent resistant.
>>
>> I have a Brother P-Touch label maker. I'm impressed with the durability.
>> I've labeled some sockets and many of my tools in my 'Paddock Tool Kit'. I
>> also applied labels to some kitchen measuring cups (the printed on markings
>> wore off) and they are still intact a year or two later & after many
>> washings.
>> Eric Russell
>> Mebane, NC
>>
>> On 7/24/2020 11:49 AM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
>>
>> 1-Sticker labels-do they last? I actually use colored tape on a few of
>> my most standard sizes so I can quickly find them, but that needs to be
>> re-applied every few years.
>>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Howdy,<div><br></div><div>I can't imagine trying to us=
e labels on a socket that actually gets used.=C2=A0 I'd go with engravi=
ng the size on it, then putting some type of paint in the groove.<br><br>Ma=
rk</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmai=
l_attr">On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 1:09 PM Eric Russell <<a href=3D"mailto:=
ejrussell@mebtel.net">ejrussell@mebtel.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockqu=
ote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px=
solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
=20
=20
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<div>
<p>I have both clear & white labels - 1/2" wide of their
standard type (TZe?). The black printing on the white labels
stands out more but the clear labels look better. They also
advertise labels with high strength adhesive but I have not used
that. <br>
</p>
<p>The default setting makes a very wide 'margin' (blank area b=
efore
& after the printing). My cynical self assumes this is
intentional to use up more tape forcing one to buy more refills.
This can be changed to a narrow(er) margin. <br>
</p>
<p>EjR <br>
</p>
<div>On 7/24/2020 12:46 PM, Arvid Jedlicka
wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
=20
<div dir=3D"auto">Specifically which labels did you use? I have the
P-Touch but it will take several different types of labels in
each width.=C2=A0
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">Thanks,</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">Arvid</div>
</div>
<br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">
<div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 10:58 A=
M
Eric Russell <<a href=3D"mailto:ejrussell@mebtel.net"; target=
=3D"_blank">ejrussell@mebtel.net</a>> wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex=
;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
<div>
<p>I tried some pre-printed socket labels. But the sticky
wore off and the printing was not solvent resistant. <br>
</p>
<p>I have a Brother P-Touch label maker. I'm impressed with
the durability. I've labeled some sockets and many of my
tools in my 'Paddock Tool Kit'. I also applied labels=
to
some kitchen measuring cups (the printed on markings wore
off) and they are still intact a year or two later &
after many washings.</p>
Eric Russell<br>
Mebane, NC<br>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>On 7/24/2020 11:49 AM, <a href=3D"mailto:eric@megageek.com=
" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">eric@megageek.com</a>
wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite"> <font size=3D"2" face=3D"sans-serif"=
>1-Sticker
labels-do they last?=C2=A0 I actually use colored tape on a
few of my most standard sizes so I can quickly find
them, but that needs to be re-applied every few years.</fon=
t>
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