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Aerodyne · 15th Feb 2018, 10:59 am

Having looked at your projects, David, I can only marvel at both your patience and your skill. I've never achieved that level of quality with Letraset.

My 'standard' method for items such as amplifier front panels is to design using Microsoft Publisher (I've also used Quark and Photoshop occasionally), print on white card or photo quality paper, attach trimmed print to panel with double-sided tape and cover with a fairly thick Perspex panel, perhaps 3-4mm.

This thickness allows a bevelled edge to be created and also is stiff enough to securely clamp down with countersunk screws, self-tap or machine thread, depending upon access to back of the panel. I think it has the merit of a straightforward and simple project that gives a pleasing finish.

Tony

15th Feb 2018, 10:59 am	#14
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	Re: Simple method to mark calibration and functions externally on a case? Having looked at your projects, David, I can only marvel at both your patience and your skill. I've never achieved that level of quality with Letraset. My 'standard' method for items such as amplifier front panels is to design using Microsoft Publisher (I've also used Quark and Photoshop occasionally), print on white card or photo quality paper, attach trimmed print to panel with double-sided tape and cover with a fairly thick Perspex panel, perhaps 3-4mm. This thickness allows a bevelled edge to be created and also is stiff enough to securely clamp down with countersunk screws, self-tap or machine thread, depending upon access to back of the panel. I think it has the merit of a straightforward and simple project that gives a pleasing finish. Tony Attached Thumbnails