Vintage Grinder Sticker Reproduction

[mattblast]

Thanks to Torqueman for providing a flat scan of the Sears Best label. This wasn’t easy to make due to very poor label conditions. Final product printed on metallic glitter film with scuff resistant lamination.





And the source file:

 

[Cruzan80]

Sorry Matt. I have a Sears Best label on a circular saw I could have scanned, but I didn't realize you needed it.

 

[torqueman2002]

Matt has performed his magic, once again. Thank you!

 

[Zeeman]

Wow. It always amazes me to see what you do Matt. Great job!

 

[SmrtJustin]

Matt,

Could you make a label for my 3/4HP restoration? It's in pretty bad shape, the only thing left is the serial number.

You have done amazing work!

 

[mattblast]

Matt,



Could you make a label for my 3/4HP restoration? It's in pretty bad shape, the only thing left is the serial number.



You have done amazing work!

Here it is.

 

[SmrtJustin]

Here it is.

Thanks Matt! I'm excited to get it back together now!

 

[Cruzan80]

Matt, have you tried any hydraulic jack labels? I have a Hein Warner Oboy in decent condition and just picked up a Walker with a spraybombed label that also has scarring. I know it isnt a "label" per se on there but wondered if you had ideas.

Sent from my Phone 2 using The Garage Journal mobile app

 

[mattblast]

Matt, have you tried any hydraulic jack labels?

Jack labels are no problem. It isn’t so much what the label is on but what material it is. It’s easy for me to make adhesive backed labels. My printer can even print opaque white. I’m able to print on clear, white, or even on metallic film.

What I can’t fully do yet is make labels on metal. In the meantime I’ve printed clear labels to place over an existing piece of metal and that gave good results.

I’d be happy to make a label for you. If you can get the old one off and scan it then I’ll be able to take a look.

 

[Cruzan80]

I will in a bit. My phone's sd card is acting up. The OBoy should be easier to make, the walker may have to find a replacement image. Figured the label would just be "clear" where they stamped info like serial, etc. Both are on metal riveted tags, plan is to apply label over plate.

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[SmrtJustin]

Thanks Matt! I'm excited to get it back together now!

The finished product! Thanks again Matt!

 

[mattblast]

The finished product! Thanks again Matt!

Wow that looks great. Nice job on the restoration and bringing this grinder back to life.

 

[vman01]

Matt,
Thanks for steering me over here from the bay and the label offer. This is a great site with lots of good info and folks willing to help. The Grinder I picked up is Model 397.19370 and is pictured below. By the way your grinder restorations look great. Let me know what you need for the label and thank you in advance.

 

[mattblast]

Matt,

Thanks for steering me over here from the bay and the label offer. This is a great site with lots of good info and folks willing to help. The Grinder I picked up is Model 397.19370 and is pictured below. By the way your grinder restorations look great. Let me know what you need for the label and thank you in advance.

Here it is:

 

[David99]

Matt-
Can you print one for a Craftsman Tap & Die set - it has metal look on the background ?
It's hard to see in the attached photo but there is a vertical "grain" in the metal looking parts of the label.
I can send you my scans of the label as well as what I've cleaned up but may not be good for printing (done in Paint).

 

[Old Radar]

Speaking of metal, Matt, are you any closer to being able to print metal labels? Thanks.

 

[mattblast]

Matt-

Can you print one for a Craftsman Tap & Die set - it has metal look on the background ?

Here it is on brushed chrome (lines vertically)





Required a higher head temperature to stick onto this material.

 

[pikapp]

Your work on these labels is fantastic Matt. I have had a Craftsman 1/3 hp bench grinder for sometime with a damaged label 257.191300. The serial number is too damaged to read, SN 314xx0799. The actual two digits in the middle aren't really important. Interesting, I never noticed the grey grid in the background until I enlarged the picture. The grid isn't important either of course. Any chance you have already made this one or would consider it? I searched the thread for the serial number with no results.

Thanks

 

[Ed198708]

Can anyone help identify the model of my grinder? I need a couple parts for it.

 

[Jwallace1]

Matt

you do amazing work, i just finished up this grinder i got from my grandfather and wanted to see if you could help me out with a label. let me know if this will work and where to send the cash. the size is 2 5/8 x 3 1/8

thanks

 

[rwilche1]

Want to get some info on some reproduction decals for my Baldor grinder. Matt- I’m attaching photos of 2 of the decals i would like to get. Hopefully you can help!
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[torqueman2002]

Can anyone help identify the model of my grinder? I need a couple parts for it.

That looks like a Delta Triple Duty, I have. Model: C D 23-405

 

[torqueman2002]

Want to get some info on some reproduction decals for my Baldor grinder. Matt- I’m attaching photos of 2 of the decals i would like to get. Hopefully you can help!
PM Sent!

Hey Matt. I'd also be interested in the label for the stand. I'll PM you with more details.

 

[mattblast]

Matt

you do amazing work, i just finished up this grinder i got from my grandfather and wanted to see if you could help me out with a label.[/ QUOTE]

I can make one now as adhesive. If you want metal I’m not quite ready to make those (but hopefully close. It’s been a bit of a challenge)

 

[Jwallace1]

matt

that would be great, ill stick it over the original metal tag add some new rivits and it will look like new

thanks

 

[nutjob]

Has anyone used the self seal type laminating sheets over the top of the labels Matt provides? This is the clear sheet with adhesive on one side. I recently received a label from Matt and the original had a clear plastic covering over the label and I was think about duplicating this.

I forgot to ask Matt about this but thought to post here so others might comment on this.

Kevin

 

[mattblast]

Has anyone used the self seal type laminating sheets over the top of the labels Matt provides? This is the clear sheet with adhesive on one side. I recently received a label from Matt and the original had a clear plastic covering over the label and I was think about duplicating this.

I forgot to ask Matt about this but thought to post here so others might comment on this.

Kevin

Most of the labels I make have a scuff resistant lamination over them (slightly textured). The only time I don't laminate is when the material I'm printing on is rigid such as when printing on chrome film (for the tap and die set for example). Nearly all grinder labels I make are laminated.

 

[CJnCincy]

Matt....I'll be reaching out soon. Just bought a CH block grinder. Can't post pics now, but I definitely will need some labels. It is a 397.29340

 

[CJnCincy]

pics added below

 

[mattblast]

Want to get some info on some reproduction decals for my Baldor grinder. Matt- I’m attaching photos of 2 of the decals i would like to get. Hopefully you can help!
PM Sent!

This appeared to be a very simple label and I printed it, laminated it, and cut it out only to realize that the yellow is transparent and very easy to see through.



So back to the design and I added an opaque white background. This made the yellow stand out and not get washed out.



It looks subtle in the photos but it makes a big difference.

When applying a clear label you have to be particularly careful not to get air trapped behind or it will show up on the surface. The best way to do that is to spray some water on the adhesive side of the sticker (a thin film) and then once in place use a squeegee to push out the water. You can use a credit card or bondo applicator if you don’t have a squeegee. Press hard from center out and all the water comes out and you get a perfect application.

Here are some of my squeegees.



My favorite is the Universal #907 gray squeegee at the bottom. It has the right combination of hardness and flexibility so I can really bear down on it.

 

[torqueman2002]

...
My favorite is the Universal #907 gray squeegee at the bottom. It has the right combination of hardness and flexibility so I can really bear down on it.

Thank you Matt, great tips.
I found the gray squeegee ($3.00) at Reflective Concepts.

http://www.reflectiveconcepts.com/application-tools/application-squeegee/

 

[mattblast]

pics added below

Here it is redone.

 

[Sachseguy]

Matt......are you still doing the labels? I assume with a quote, they are for sale......which is only fair considering the amount of work and the expensive ink! Anyway, if you're still doing them, I have several I'd like to order.

Thanks......Mike

 

[pikapp]

Thanks Matt. Your attention to detail is awesome.
My old Craftsman looks great now and will look better when I get its plastic all cleaned and polished. Thanks.

 

[sbtcabman]

these are some of the finest reproductions I have ever seen. obviously a passion and not a hobby!

 

[mattblast]

these are some of the finest reproductions I have ever seen. obviously a passion and not a hobby!

Here’s a vintage VW coil label. This one is printed in adhesive backed paper to more closely match the original.

The hardest part was finding a font match (Futura) then I color laser printed on Avery label stock and contour cut on a Graphtec vinyl cutter.

 

[torqueman2002]

Großartig, sogar atemberaubend!

 

[mattblast]

Here’s a 3/4 HP label I made this morning.







And one I made a couple weeks ago with a small mistake that I only caught after label was applied.

 

[PureLeaf]

Looks fantastic on the 3/4 hp. Can't wait to get it. Thanks again Matt!

 

[curthibbert]

That 1/2 horse sticker in post 358 is for my grinder. I got the replacement sticker in the mail and Matt did a wonderful job on it. Looks fantastic!
Thanks very much Matt!