labeling jig
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Looks like it would work nicely! You just need to add 2 lines on both sides of the bottle. One for that type of label and one about an inch higher up for those long tall ones (if you use any of those). With the lines on both sides it makes it a snap to line it up at the mark and press it into place. I use a soft terry cloth to smooth it on evenly across the bottle.
Hey Rick, (Venetian Gold granite?) I am trying to figure out why the base of the jig is wider than the width of the two sides. I assume it is for adjustment for 1500 ml bottles. If you did not do it, I would drill holes in the jig and put dowells in the right side block so you cold move it for different widths. The only other thing I would recommend is to put a series of parallel marks on the two sides to help you line up the top of the label. Other than the, looks really good. Is that Ash?
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Yea, I got lazy ... just glued it up really quick. I have enough scrap to make different sizes if needed. I'm thinking of using this bottle for all my wines ... kinda a signature thing. Not too many people using this style / color of bottle.
it's oak
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I need a soft terry ... and let the labels dry overnight. I smudged this one a bit.
Definitely wait 24 hours between printing and applying!
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Did you order your label stock (laser)? I like them
When are you coming down? I'll have a bottle or two ready for you
Waiting for your full review buddy!
Oh and I will take one labeling jig when you get it all perfected!
Oh and I will take one labeling jig when you get it all perfected!
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10-4 ... I'm thinking bottling day might be Saturday
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Rick, I made a jig similar to yours awhile ago. I could't get my labels straight if my life depended on it. It got to the point that I was spending too much time trying to get them straight so now I just slap em on. Most are straight, some not.
I had bottles that were not parallel, that threw me off etc. I use the Avery labels and after I print them I can put them on the bottles and be done.
Trust me, after awhile you will have so much wine this will be the last thing you think of.
Great label though. Really nice.
I had bottles that were not parallel, that threw me off etc. I use the Avery labels and after I print them I can put them on the bottles and be done.
Trust me, after awhile you will have so much wine this will be the last thing you think of.
Great label though. Really nice.
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Thanks Steve ...
I'm sure you are right ... I tend to go a little overboard on some things. My wife wants to give some of these away to friends (non believers) to show them how good homemade wine really can be ... so I'm being a bit picky on these.
I think I would be to on a Most Meglioli or Masters kit!
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Thats exactly what I use! Not fancy or pretty but it works and it had the ruler already printed on the sides!
Joe & Mike, Great idea! I have an old wooden mitre box that is just gathering dust since I got my mitre saw. I was just about to sh-- can it! You saved a life!
I have a small piece of 2x4 that I place on one end so the bottle ends up in the same spot every time. I have 2 sets of marks on the box, one for tall labels and another for the shorter ones.
