Bill Stearns
11-10-2017, 11:45 AM
MORNING ALL:
You might recall: ‘while back, ‘lot of us were posting ‘bout the time-consuming difficulties we were having removing “labels” from the various brands of stainless tumblers. (YETI, RTIC, Wal-Mart brands, etc.)
Everyone seemed to have different recommendations as to which solvent worked best for removing whatever “glue”, or sticky residue remained on some brands, after labels were removed. Plenty of helpful suggestions, so I’m not here to reignite that discussion.
Slicing thru the paper labels, quickly ‘n efficiently, was ‘nother issue I faced.
Started using a pencil-shaped X-Acto knife with ‘small triangular blade; taping off the blade edge that comes into contact with the tumblers - so, no scratching! Seemed to work for me!
But, just this week, I’ve discovered this incredible “tool” - kinda looks like a razor handle - normally used to slice thru gift-wrapping paper, nice ‘n straight. It has a soft-plastic guiding edge; so, it won’t scratch; a small, hidden/covered blade inside the handle; easily slides/glides right beneath the label - slices ‘em right across! - off they come! Mostly, just wanted to share this “find” with you! - the brand is "SCOTCH".
Oh, and BTW, for those of you who may recall: I’m BACK in the stainless tumbler engraving business!
(After having lost that outfit’s business, due to the mis-engraving of their logo ‘n the misunderstandings that followed.) I know now, almost certainly caused by my not having first wiped down the tumblers with denatured alcohol. What’ a lesson learned! Haven't had a problem since! BILL
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You might recall: ‘while back, ‘lot of us were posting ‘bout the time-consuming difficulties we were having removing “labels” from the various brands of stainless tumblers. (YETI, RTIC, Wal-Mart brands, etc.)
Everyone seemed to have different recommendations as to which solvent worked best for removing whatever “glue”, or sticky residue remained on some brands, after labels were removed. Plenty of helpful suggestions, so I’m not here to reignite that discussion.
Slicing thru the paper labels, quickly ‘n efficiently, was ‘nother issue I faced.
Started using a pencil-shaped X-Acto knife with ‘small triangular blade; taping off the blade edge that comes into contact with the tumblers - so, no scratching! Seemed to work for me!
But, just this week, I’ve discovered this incredible “tool” - kinda looks like a razor handle - normally used to slice thru gift-wrapping paper, nice ‘n straight. It has a soft-plastic guiding edge; so, it won’t scratch; a small, hidden/covered blade inside the handle; easily slides/glides right beneath the label - slices ‘em right across! - off they come! Mostly, just wanted to share this “find” with you! - the brand is "SCOTCH".
Oh, and BTW, for those of you who may recall: I’m BACK in the stainless tumbler engraving business!
(After having lost that outfit’s business, due to the mis-engraving of their logo ‘n the misunderstandings that followed.) I know now, almost certainly caused by my not having first wiped down the tumblers with denatured alcohol. What’ a lesson learned! Haven't had a problem since! BILL
371381371382