Magnetic Labels, Ammo Cans

[cbhausen]

I looked at ordering some online to organize my ammo cans and the prices were crazy so I decided to try this myself. A label maker with some 1/2 wide label tape, some magnetic-backed dry-erase label stock 1/2 inch wide, and a paper cutter is all you need. Piece of cake.

I decided to make my labels modular so various labels could be stacked to describe the contents of each can. The .50 caliber cans have enough room for two rows of labels on the latch.

 

[Jeepster48439]

You forgot the "UNK S**T" label.

 

[marvin02]

I've used magnetic sheets cut to various sizes for labels for years.

For plastic boxes I use stick on business card size holders and buy blank business card stock. You can get fancy and print the cards with your computer or just write on the blank card and stick them in the holder on your storage bin. I use these for computer parts and my wife's bins of yarn.

Card Holders

Blank Cards

 

[d.kaufman]

I've transitioned to the roll of magnetic dry erase strips. Cut to size. Works good.

I do have a bunch of pre-made ones that I've gotten thru ammocanmagnets.com. Reasonably priced (.99 per magnet) and free shipping on any order

 

[jerrob]

Looks alot better than the blue painter's tape and sharpie labels I use.

 

[cbhausen]

I've transitioned to the roll of magnetic dry erase strips. Cut to size. Works good.

I do have a bunch of pre-made ones that I've gotten thru ammocanmagnets.com. Reasonably priced (.99 per magnet) and free shipping on any order

Maybe I’m cheap but I think $0.99 per label is too much. I haven’t figured the cost per label yet but I’m sure making my own is far cheaper.

 

[snapping turtle]

Gaff tape in yellow with sharpie marker. Not fancy but with the yellow the label stick out and cost is nothing really per label.

 

[bcannon]

Maybe I’m cheap but I think $0.99 per label is too much. I haven’t figured the cost per label yet but I’m sure making my own is far cheaper.

I am a tight ass and duct tape and a sharpy has worked great for years for me.

 

[cigarman454]

GREAT IDEA.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Post it notes and sharpie. The extra sticky ones.

 

[bobjones223]

8.5"X11" Avery shipping label paper with a printer....$27.00 for 100 sheets on Amazon.

 

[lrdudley]

Somebody goes through a lot of Trail Mix!

 

[bobjones223]

Somebody goes through a lot of Trail Mix!

I always keep them on the corner of my desk at work.

When the guys come into get their marching orders they always grab a handful.

They stack well and are easy to label to keep things organized.

 

[Freefall-91]

Looks alot better than the blue painter's tape and sharpie labels I use.

Agreed! That's also what I use....but those look way better.