[Amps] Transfer Lettering

[Robert Briggs]

I have been using rub on transfer lettreing for 35 years on all my home 
brew amplifiers, transmitters and accessory projects...There is a 
technique involved to really do a professional job but with practice one 
can turn out a good finish..

I pre paint my panels with the finishing coat first and bake it dry so 
that I have an unscratchable surface...To apply the lettering properly I 
use a strip of painters masking tape as a straight edge so that the 
lettering is nice and even...Transfer sheets have guide lines each end 
that you use to keep this straight edge..Spacing the letters evenly 
takes a bit of practice but is not difficult....When you want the 
function lettered over a switch hole etc mark the center on the masking 
tape and start the word in the center, ie SWITCH,  the I goes in the 
center then you can add the rest of the word either side..

On dark panels, Grey etc, I spray with a clear enamel coat to seal the 
lettering....On light panels, ie, Blue white etc I do find clear enamel 
seems to always leave a slight discoloration and I prefer to leave them 
original....The lettering doesn't rub off easily but can be re done if 
needed...

73..Bob..VK3ZL..