Front Panel Fab Q's

[Andrew Schrock]

On Tue, 9 Jun 1998, Neo Tribal wrote:
> What would you suggest for making long-lasting front panel labels?
> 
> I'm considering some silk-screening, depending on volume... I know 
> that's expensive to get the initial screen, but the quality is hard to 
> beat.
> 
> What about transfers? Is there another product which has a more DIY feel 
> to it (or DIY price tag?)

This is a little late, but: 

You can drop by Charettes, or any variety of art/craft store and pick up a
sheet of 12 or 9 point font dry transfer letters for under $10. This is
just about as cheap as you can get, barring writing on the front panels
with a permanant marker. You have to have a steady hand, though, and plan
everything out beforehand... it looks good from a distance, but up close I
don't think this method will fool anybody into thinking it's a
professional unit. (but maybe you have a steadier hand and better
temperment than I) Just remember to use clear acrylic on the panel
afterwards so you don't have them peeling off. 

Andrew