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Old 08-16-2010, 06:04 PM
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Rhino Pro 5000 but had lots of problems with the heat shrink tubing cartridges. Finally gave up and used other methods. The cartridges jammed up and wouldn't print.
I've gone through several roles of the heat shrink without an issue.

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Old 08-16-2010, 07:08 PM
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I just used a word program and typed out the names for each label, about 3 lines for each label. Use a really small font size , 3-4 point works well. Cut the printed sheets apart and roll each label into a small scroll. Buy some clear shrink tube and insert the scroll into the shrink tube, insert the wire and use a heat gun to shrink it on. My plane was finished 5+ years ago but when you do have to trouble shoot something, in time you will it makes it so much easier to identify what wire goes where.


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Old 08-16-2010, 08:49 PM
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Do we need to worry about smoke/fire on the heatshrink labels? I know its a small surface area but there seems to be a push to eliminate PVC from aircraft...
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:58 PM
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Any electric supply center has numbers that you roll around any size wire. Number each end any any place between. Then write down the number and what it is for. Total cost about $5.00...................... I can see why RV's are costing $100,000.00 to build.


And what do you do with this tool after your aircraft is finished?
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Old 08-23-2010, 07:38 PM
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Any electric supply center has numbers that you roll around any size wire. Number each end any any place between. Then write down the number and what it is for. Total cost about $5.00...................... I can see why RV's are costing $100,000.00 to build.


And what do you do with this tool after your aircraft is finished?

You sell it to the next builder. I just bought a Rhino 5000 on eek!bay for $48 shipped. Found a pretty good price on shrink tube at Inkoasis.com, which I found on Pricegrabber.com. I noticed during checkout they had a spot for promotion codes/coupons so searched on that and got another 5% off. In six months or so I'll pass it on to the next guy.

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