5 Feb
2007
5 Feb
'07
11:27 a.m.
On 5 Feb 2007 at 13:06, Jim Leonard wrote:
While the subject of *removing* diskette labels has
cropped up before
(for example,
http://www.classiccmp.org/pipermail/cctech/2002-October/003294.html), I
don't think I've seen any discussion on where to obtain *new* ones. I'm
setting up a PCjr system for a friend and would like to prepare a nice
set of software for him, but I have no labels. A while ago, I tried
generic Avery mailing labels that I thought would work, but after a few
months the adhesive dried up and they all fell off. Any suggestions?
Newly-created sources preferred; I tried some old labels in "new old
stock" I have but after 20 years they're dead on arrival; they don't
stick as soon as you pull them off their backing.
I've got a big stock of old diskette labels and most are still quite
usable. I've used the 33-to-a-sheet Avery laser labels for a very
long time and have thousands of diskettes so labeled, with none
having the label peeling off. Note that these labels are not
classified as "removable"--you'll destroy the label before you can
peel it off.
On a related note, what's the best adhesive to
re-apply labels that have
fallen off? I have some commercial software (games, etc.) where the
label is historically relevant and I'd like to re-attach it.
How about Scotch 77 aerosol adhesive? It doesn't appear to penetrate
through paper and adheres very well.
Cheers,
Chuck