Labeling wooden crates

Hermy

I'm doing a very big tidy up in a shed and am making wooden boxes to put stuff into as I sort it.

Any suggestions for a convenient way to label the boxes?

I could just sand one side of each box and write on it with a permanent marker but maybe there's a better way.

magicbastarder

not all the same label, so? i saw the thread title and had been going to suggest a stencil, but that's too much work for different labels.

Hermy

Yeah - different labels for different stuff - plumbing, electrical etc.

The Continental Op

Sanding wouldn't take that long if you used an angle grinder with a very course sanding disc say P40.

Then give the area a quick coat of emulsion paint or any light coloured paint you have handy. Then when dry out with the marker pen.

Another option would be to sand off and put a sticker on to write on or any of these?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/20Pack-48x38mm-Library-Cabinet-Holders/ - screw on

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LELE-LIFE-Removable-Chalkboard-Organizing - clip on

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mabor-Adhesive-Holders-Plastic-Supermarket/dp/B0C4YKMWBR/ - stick on

Mr321

Wood burning pen.

Hermy

Then give the area a quick coat of emulsion paint or any light coloured
paint you have handy. Then when dry out with the marker pen.

Paint!! Why didn't I think of that??

Thanks for the replies folks.

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122260567#Comment_122260567

Why didn't I think of that

But you did think to post here :-)

Hermy

The best ideas are usually the simplest - and the most elusive!