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Drawer labels? - OneStaple - 07-30-2021
Hey all,
I'm working on a wood tool chest for the garage with 17 drawers. I'd like to add drawer labels that look good and are changeable (e.g., can replace a paper label), in case I need to move things around in the future.
The problem is, everything I can find online looks either poorly/cheaply made, vintage/antique (the antique bronze look is very popular), or both. Lots of ugly. I know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Any suggestions of where to get good drawer labels? Simple, clean looking, no integrated drawer pull. Probably prefer a brushed or polished silver colored metal, but black or white could work. Yellow brass is a maybe. Don't really like the vintage look for this.
Thanks,
Tyler
RE: Drawer labels? - OneStaple - 07-30-2021
It's probably worth mentioning that I'll have a bunch of 2.5" tall drawers, one 1.5" tall drawer (could skip the label on this one if necessary), and some deeper ones, up to 5.5".
Tyler
RE: Drawer labels? - MstrCarpenter - 07-30-2021
Get the size/design you want and order some of this; https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K05125507-ColorMaster-Brushed-Metallic/dp/B001943MGU/ref=asc_df_B001943MGU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193152739170&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8912484304284344607&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002464&hvtargid=pla-313597336510&psc=1
RE: Drawer labels? - DaveR1 - 07-30-2021
How are the drawers made? What are the made of? How about cutting a shallow groove across the width of the drawer fronts with a dovetail cutter? Then you can slide paper labels in, maybe with a clear plastic cover.
RE: Drawer labels? - Bob Vaughan - 07-30-2021
A dovetail router bit is 1/2" wide. Run some shallow dovetail grooves on the edge of a board then rip them off so you've got a thin wood strip you can slide a 1/2" piece of card stock into. Cut to length and finish the ends to suit.
There's always a Brother P-Touch with either white or clear background tape. That's what I use.
RE: Drawer labels? - OneStaple - 07-30-2021
These are some good suggestions. Using dovetail grooves could work nicely, and it wouldn't be too much extra effort to make the grooves a little wider (like 3/4" instead of 1/2") if desired.
I just finished the case and am starting to rough cut the drawer pieces. They'll be flat sawn white oak. Front about 3/4" thick. Dovetailed drawers, mostly so I can practice doing hand cut dovetails.
Thanks,
Tyler