I have been working on a digital version of the "Craftsman Commercial" block grinder label. This particular label is for model 397.19671 but can be readily adapted to some of the other models with the same design.
I ended up changing the font for the majority of the text to Century Gothic Bold at the suggestion of altersaddle via PM. It ended up being an excellent match
Short of finding some NOS labels from Sears, I doubt you'll have a better source for these labels! I measured my label as 2.62" (w) x 4.00" (h) so those are the measurements I used for the design.
The labels for the 3/4 HP grinder are hosted on Google Drive here. I have also edited the files for model 397.19581 1/3 HP grinder, hosted on Google Drive here. A description of the files:
This took a lot of time so please reference this post for attribution of the digital conversion of this label
Feel free to send me a PM if you have comments or questions.
I am interested in printing up a small quantity of these labels in some sort of 'metallic' sticker format. It seems that most print companies I have found require a minimum order (the most reasonable I have seen is 10). One option I have found is here. I am open to other suggestions of course. Post in this thread or send me a PM if there is interest in an option like this so we can defray the costs. Any labels printed would be sold "at cost". Cman101 is interested in printing the 1/3 HP labels so feel free to contact him about those labels
I ended up changing the font for the majority of the text to Century Gothic Bold at the suggestion of altersaddle via PM. It ended up being an excellent match
Short of finding some NOS labels from Sears, I doubt you'll have a better source for these labels! I measured my label as 2.62" (w) x 4.00" (h) so those are the measurements I used for the design.The labels for the 3/4 HP grinder are hosted on Google Drive here. I have also edited the files for model 397.19581 1/3 HP grinder, hosted on Google Drive here. A description of the files:
- Label Illustrator.ai: This is an editable file saved in Adobe Illustrator format. This is intended for those who wish to edit the file. You will need the Kroftsmann font installed on your computer as well as some other more standard fonts (Goudy Old Style Bold, Century Gothic Bold, Arial Rounded MT Bold, Arial Black). This is saved in "Illustrator CC" format, compatible with Illustrator 17 and above.
- Label vector.ai: This is meant to be the best file available for printing. The label, including all fonts, has been converted entirely to vectors. This is saved in Illustrator CS3 format for compatibility with various printing services.
- Label vector transparent.ai: Similar to Label vector.ai but with a transparent background. Works well for printing on a material that already has a light color. Keep in mind that all text will be the same color too!
- Label.jpg: A generic JPEG with a DPI of 300 for printing. Remember, vector-based printing is preferred but this file will work if the Label vector.ai file will not work.
This took a lot of time so please reference this post for attribution of the digital conversion of this label
Feel free to send me a PM if you have comments or questions.I am interested in printing up a small quantity of these labels in some sort of 'metallic' sticker format. It seems that most print companies I have found require a minimum order (the most reasonable I have seen is 10). One option I have found is here. I am open to other suggestions of course. Post in this thread or send me a PM if there is interest in an option like this so we can defray the costs. Any labels printed would be sold "at cost". Cman101 is interested in printing the 1/3 HP labels so feel free to contact him about those labels
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