[Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 129, Issue 24 - Wire markers

[Paul Kraemer]

Brady wiremarkers are recognized as likely the best in the industry and 
survive decades in industrial environments
No affiliation with the company but over 25 years experience has shown their 
markers to be survivors
For small shops a nice tool is the Brady ID Pro.  Outrageously overpriced 
new but frequently available for a few dollars used on ebay.  It utilizes 
roll feed markers in any format you could want, enter the data on the keypad 
and the built in dmp prints the marker.  Perfect tool for one or many 
labels.  I have two in my shop.  The weak points are if they aren't used the 
ribbon dries out and needs re freshed and the rechargeable battery is poor. 
A drop of stamp ad ink fixes the first and running on external supply fixes 
the other.
Look for the ID Pro PLUS if shopping for one.  Better machine than the 
original
Just a satisfied customer
Paul




-----Original Message----- 
From: KA4INM radio
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 6:12 PM
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 129,Issue 24 - Wire 
markers

   On 10/27/14 17:05, John K5ENQ Saxon wrote:

> I use my computer to generate a file with whatever markings I want, and 
> print to "Full Sheet Labels" paper.  Full sheet label paper is 8.5 x 11 
> with peel off sticky back.  Print on the label, peel off the back and wrap 
> around the wire/cable.  This of course requires cutting to size.  I 
> haven't done it but I have no doubt one could use the peel off mailing 
> label, or some such stock, of label paper.  I have used Microsoft Word to 
> generate mailing labels, and I am sure the same could be done here, but 
> without having to cut pieces to size.

   I got three copies of this one only.  Every label that I ever tried
(many) designed for paper have dried out and the adhesive deteriorated
and the labels fell off the wire after a few year unless they were
over-wrapped with a clear tape.
   At work I successfully used "Brady wire marker machine" labels in a
"dot matrix" printer to label cabling at work before I retired, they
were half coated with white and half clear that wrapped over the printed
area preventing smudging.  I wrote a program in BASIC where I entered
the two lines and when the second CR was found it advanced to the
beginning of the next printable area.  Worked great for years.
-- 
   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.
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