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Old 03-12-2009, 11:55 AM
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Default Label Maker/Heat Shrink

For those of you that have a heat shrink label maker, what brand do you have and how's it working for you? Wanna get one for the new project.
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Old 03-12-2009, 12:03 PM
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I have a Dymo RhinoPro 5000. It's a little more expensive, but it works well.
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Old 03-12-2009, 12:11 PM
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Default A cheaper version!

I use the shrink tubing which comes in multiple colors so I can color code circuits and a permanent ink Sharpie. The text shrinks down in size with the tubing and it seems to wear very well.
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Old 03-12-2009, 12:16 PM
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Default K-Sun

I used a K-Sun and very pleased with it. Also a bit pricey. Seems any of the ones that will do heat shrink tube are more expensive.

I received a flyer from the Hawk Labeling Systems on a new K-Sun called the BEE3. Very reasonably priced starting at $79.95 and going up from there depending on what accessories you get with it.
Their number is 1-800-458-3430. To bad this unit wasn't available when I bought mine as I paid way more!!

The drawback to all of them is the printable heat shrink tubing cartridges are expensive.

Well worth it as it makes such a nice, professional job. Also when you need to get back in there for any reason, it sure makes tracing and identifying wires easier.

Ted
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Old 03-12-2009, 06:25 PM
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Take a look at this thread
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Old 03-13-2009, 04:39 AM
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Default KSUN 2012XLST

Love it. Not cheap, but "Fine tools are their own reward". And of course, like inkjet printers, the real money is in the refills. The label cartridges for the KSun are about the same as the Brother TZ series. Of course, the heatshrink tubing cartridges cost extra. I'd buy mine again in a minute.
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Old 03-13-2009, 07:30 AM
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I used a Kroy K5100 during the total re-wiring of my RV-8 (not a single wire in the plane that is original). Yes, both the 5100 and the label cassettes are not exactly cheap, but the ease of applying labels, and high quality of the heat shrink label made it worth it to me. YMMV
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Old 03-13-2009, 07:46 AM
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I bought the K-Sun BEE3 from Image Supply and couldn't be happier. The label printer was cheap, and think I only went through two rolls of heat shrink. I started off using a laser printer and clear heatshrink, but switch to the BEE3 and never looked back.

http://www.imagesupply.com

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I used a K-Sun and very pleased with it. Also a bit pricey. Seems any of the ones that will do heat shrink tube are more expensive.

I received a flyer from the Hawk Labeling Systems on a new K-Sun called the BEE3. Very reasonably priced starting at $79.95 and going up from there depending on what accessories you get with it.
Their number is 1-800-458-3430. To bad this unit wasn't available when I bought mine as I paid way more!!

The drawback to all of them is the printable heat shrink tubing cartridges are expensive.

Well worth it as it makes such a nice, professional job. Also when you need to get back in there for any reason, it sure makes tracing and identifying wires easier.

Ted
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Old 03-13-2009, 08:12 AM
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I used the rhino. High quality but I probably spent $250 on cartridges.
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Old 03-14-2009, 10:16 PM
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Default Rhino pro

Rhino Pro 5000 Love it. if you google it eventually you will find it cheap. I think I paid $150 for mine with a carrying case and 2 free cartridges of heat shrink. Also came with batteries.
Try amazon.
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