[Amps] Panel lettering

[Eddy Swynar]

On 2012-12-28, at 12:10 PM, Charles Bibb - K5ZK wrote:

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> Can someone on the list point me in the right direction to find some lettering for the front panel of my latest HB amp?
> 
> I used to buy "dry transfer" or "rub-on" lettering at Radio Shack (I think it was), but they don't carry it now.
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> I'd like to find packs of lettering with a "radio" or "electronics" theme, making it easier to do whole words or phrases.
> 
> I've looked on ebay, but haven't found anything satisfactory. Maybe I'm using the wrong search terms.
> 
> Any help?
> 


Hi Charles,

I STILL maintain that the BEST lettering that I've ever used here for my creations---and which I continue to use, still----is 1/4" tall vinyl "peel-and-stick" letters that one can buy from any good stationary shop...

These things come in a wide variety of colours & fonts, but 1/4" seems to be the smallest size available They look great, last virtually forever, and are even weather-proof. 

You apply them with the tip of something like an X-acto knife, position them properly, then press down with your thumb. Later, if you have need to change your labelling / lettering for any reason, they come off with a bit of pressure from your thumb nail...

An outfit called "Geographics" in Blaine, Washington, was first to sell these, but competition has increased---and prices lowered.

My $0.02 on the matter, anyway, FWIW...

~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ