taking a machine to workshops

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11-12-2014, 01:15 AM

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Jan in VA

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I use a dot of color nail polish on things like rulers, cutters, seam rippers, scissors, thread spools, and other smallish items. I've seen many quilters use clear address labels on rulers.

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11-12-2014, 03:09 AM

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Sandygirl

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Sharpies work too.

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11-12-2014, 03:58 AM

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Geri B

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Have a scoring pen (it's just a metal point instead of ink point).....a scratched in ID cannot get peeled off....or perm marker...

11-12-2014, 04:11 AM

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QuiltingByFiona

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I have a smaller, cheaper machine that I take to my quilting group so the main machine can stay set up and ready for use at home. If you do label it, it would be much more difficult for anything to happen to it. I also tag my cords.

11-12-2014, 05:48 AM

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meyert

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Thank you for your replies. I did get a 2nd machine, but I still don't want to have it misplaced or accidentally taken or anything like that. Good idea about the cords and case too! I will get to labeling now

11-12-2014, 06:03 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Never thought of getting those clear address labels. What a great idea.

11-12-2014, 07:23 AM

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Jackie Spencer

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I put my name on the bottom of my foot pedal. When transporting my machine, I set it in the back seat and seat belt it in.

11-12-2014, 08:06 AM

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Sewnoma

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I didn't label my machine itself (I have the serial number written down at home with my receipt, so if there's ever a real question I can easily prove ownership), but I do mark my pedal & power cord, and things that I think might get mixed up with someone else's, like my Olfa cutter and my rulers. I don't worry about theft as much as I worry about confusion and mix ups. I only take classes with my guild mates and I trust them not to deliberately steal from me.

If I were taking classes with total strangers I'd probably be a lot more cautious.

11-12-2014, 08:06 AM

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Ripped on Scotch

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I actually put my name on a piece of masking tape on the back side of the machine so that the teacher can read it when i have a question. Its pretty much always on there now i don't take it off.

11-12-2014, 08:14 AM

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tessagin

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I do this for everything. The permanent markers can still come off with an alcohol based wipe/cleaner. Especially, the plastic. I have used a screw/nail to etch my initials into the plastic. I also have a Dremel I use on some items. The clear labels are great. [QUOTE=sewnsewsue;6965355]I stick address labels on my machine and tools. Don't forget a surge protector