[HBR] Front Panel Lettering?

[fkamp]

Yes, indeed.  In the past I have made my own decals using the toner transfer method
of making printed circuit boards.  You need a special paper and a laser printer to
make it work.

Normally you print out circuit traces onto the paper.  Then reactivate the toner
with a clothes iron to transfer the toner to the copper. Then soak the whole thing
in water to make the paper release from the toner.

To make decals, you print out your artwork.  Then spray it with clear krylon or some
other spray on laquer.  When the laquer dries, you float the paper in water and the
decals release from the paper.  Works just like those decals I used to use on model
airplanes.

Do a search for dry toner transfer on the internet to see where you can get the
paper.  I have also used high gloss ink jet paper.  It works too, but I have not
tried it for making decals.  It is cheaper but if you only need a couple of sheets
the price difference is not worth the hassle.

Regards,
Frank Kamp


Niel Wiegand wrote:

> I recently acquired a restoration project (see:
> http://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/Morry/morryfront.jpg ).
>
> I'm going to have to redo the front panel. Any suggestions for the
> lettering? Is there any material available that I can run through my
> computer printer to make my own labels?
>
> 73,
> Niel - W0VLZ
> http://www.io.com/~nielw/wa5vlz.htm
>
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