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wroe1(at)dbtech.net
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:00 pm    Post subject: Wire Marker Label Printer Reply with quote
I am seeing so many really nice looking wire markers on RV projects. What type handheld printer (Rhino, Kroy, etc.) is everyone using and particularly, what type media is giving good results for marking small gauge wires (shrink tube or wrap around)?

Thanks!

Wade Roe
RV-7 in progress
Aeronca Champ flying
Tuscaloosa, AL


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:59 pm    Post subject: Wire Marker Label Printer Reply with quote
Wade,

My poor man’s version of whatever fancy rig the RV gang is using is to just use smaller fonts and stuff the label the long-way along the wire for a professional look. In MS Word and others you can set the text so it reads top to bottom which is normally how the wire is marked. Clear shrink wrap is naturally the best cover. If you want fancy, do them on a color laser printer. The hardest part is getting the computer and printer in your airplane so that you can print what you need when you need it J. If you print what you need at home, I’ll guarantee you‘ll need something different once you get behind the panel.

Ok, you know all that crap, so if you’ve got a few pennies to spend, brother makes one you really can fit in the cab. Our tech guys use one of these and they do a nice job.

http://www.brother-usa.com/business/telco/cable-labels-wire-labels.aspx?&jkId=8a8ae4cc1da2ae17011dd7c68bff13f2&jt=1&jadid=2416139243&js=1&jk=wire%20label%20printer&jsid=10995&jmt=1&&gclid=COTv2KC_9JwCFcZM5QodXSNwsg

Glenn



From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Wade Roe
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:57 PM
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Wire Marker Label Printer



I am seeing so many really nice looking wire markers on RV projects. What type handheld printer (Rhino, Kroy, etc.) is everyone using and particularly, what type media is giving good results for marking small gauge wires (shrink tube or wrap around)?

Thanks!

Wade Roe
RV-7 in progress
Aeronca Champ flying
Tuscaloosa, AL


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BobsV35B(at)aol.com
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:21 pm    Post subject: Wire Marker Label Printer Reply with quote
Good Evening Wade,

Why don't you ask around and see if anyone in your chapter has a wire labeling machine? It is really nice to be able to mark every foot or so along the wire and not have the additional bulk of any shrink sleeve.

For a big job, I borrow an ancient electric wire marker. For occasional jobs, I use a K-SUN Label Shop 2001xlst. It is several years old and I am sure the newer ones are faster and better in all ways, but printing right on the shrink wrap is the next best thing to using a real wire marker!

Happy Skies,

Old Bob
LL22 N2858P

In a message dated 9/15/2009 3:02:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time, wroe1(at)dbtech.net writes:
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I am seeing so many really nice looking wire markers on RV projects. What type handheld printer (Rhino, Kroy, etc.) is everyone using and particularly, what type media is giving good results for marking small gauge wires (shrink tube or wrap around)?

Thanks!

Wade Roe
RV-7 in progress
Aeronca Champ flying
Tuscaloosa, AL


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From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bret Smith
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 6:25 PM
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Z-13/8 electric components for RV firewall

Lincoln,

You are welcome to check my site. Look under "Wiring" and "FWF"


Bret Smith
RV-9A N16BL
Blue Ridge, Ga
www.FlightInnovations.com




From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lincoln Keill
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 4:07 PM
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Z-13/8 electric components for RV firewall
Could an RV-driver with a Z-13/8 system post a link to any pictures/diagrams/descriptions they have of the location of the electrical system components (battery, contactors, grounding lugs, etc.) on their firewall as well as wire pass-throughs? I searched under the archive and found information on throttle/mixture cable location but nothing about where all the electric stuff goes. Van's suggestion won't work and I'm loathe to start drilling holes until I know for sure where everything is going to go and not interfere with something else down the road. Thanks.

Lincoln Keill
airlincoln(at)sbcglobal.net
RV-7A fuselage

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:48 pm    Post subject: Wire Marker Label Printer Reply with quote
At 03:54 PM 9/15/2009, you wrote:
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Wade,

My poor man's version of whatever fancy rig the RV gang is using is
to just use smaller fonts and stuff the label the long-way along
the wire for a professional look. In MS Word and others you can set
the text so it reads top to bottom which is normally how the wire is
marked. Clear shrink wrap is naturally the best cover. If you want
fancy, do them on a color laser printer. The hardest part is getting
the computer and printer in your airplane so that you can print what
you need when you need it J. If you print what you need at home,
I'll guarantee you'll need something different once you get behind the panel.

Ok, you know all that crap, so if you've got a few pennies to spend,
brother makes one you really can fit in the cab. Our tech guys use
one of these and they do a nice job.

Understand that many of the nifty hand-held printers use
thermal ink technology. Labels from these printers will
turn black under the cowl and darken with age in the
rest of the airplane.

I use full sheets of Avery label material and pre-print
columns of 8pt or larger numbers onto full sheets of
label in a laser printer. Peel entire sheet off the backing
and stick down on a poly-e cutting board. Use X-acto knife
to cut out labels as needed in the shop. See:

http://aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Wiring_Technique/Wire_Marking.jpg

Bob . . .

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