[Re: Placing graphics on control panels]

[List, Christopher]

I have found both the quickmark and self-adhesive laser-paper options to be
too weak from an adhesive perspective. My current favorite method;
-	Print to regular paper.
-	Get it laminated at a photo shop
-	Cut and glue with 3M Spray77 + Elmer's Glu-all

- Anybody tried the iron-on transfers for inkjet printers onto white
panels?? That was going to be my next experiment (Mouser has light-gray rack
plates).

- CList

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Harry Bissell [SMTP:harrybissell at netscape.net]
> Sent:	Monday, February 15, 1999 10:06 PM
> To:	synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
> Subject:	Re: [Re: Placing graphics on control panels]
> 
> The BEST material for graphic overlays I ever used was the 3M "Dynamark"
> system, which allowed positive or negative art on vinyl or anodized
> aluminum,
> using a UV exposure lamp (or sunlight...). It is, of course (like all good
> things, cv synths etc...) no longer available. The supposed new product to
> use
> is called Quick-Mark, and seems to be similar bit I haven't tried it
> myself.
> Find out at http://www.megaelect.demon.co.uk/quickmark.html  or
> www.vpcinc.com/dynamark.htm (US). Another source is Kepro (who make PC
> board
> kits and supplies) http://kepro.com/etchkit.htm#np-404 for an anodized
> aluminum nameplate kit.
> The Dynamark material is still going strong after 15 years on my guitar
> pedalboard.   :-)  Harry Bissell 
> 
> 
> owner-synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl wrote:
> In a message dated 2/15/99 1:04:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> will7370 at tao.sou.edu writes:
> 
> > 
> >  Can anyone tell me of a method to place graphics on synth
> >  control panels?  I can design the boxes and lettering fair
> >  enough on my computer using Paintshop, but how do I get it
> >  from the screen to an actual transfer that I can put on my
> >  project?
> >  
> >  I used to use those cheesy rub-off kind that Radio Shack
> >  sells, but they wear off over time, unless I spray the panel
> >  with some kind of clear sealer.  Isn't there a way to do it
> >  on my computer screen now?
> 
> Have you tried adhesive-backed printer paper?  If you're using an inkjet,
> they' don't use water-proof ink, so make sure you put contact paper over
> the
> sticker.  Also, you can use regular paper and good 3M spray glue to affix
> it.
> Drill your holes first, then glue a slightly oversized layout to the
> faceplate, trim off the excess, then cut the stock out of the holes and
> mount
> your pots and jacks.  It looks great
> 
> Dave Magnuson
> Independent Music Site
> http://members.aol.com/dcmagnuson
> 
> 
> ____________________________________________________________________
> More than just email--Get your FREE Netscape WebMail account today at
> http://home.netscape.com/netcenter/mail