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   Cincinnati | May 05, 2007 05:17am | #1

   Scotch 3M Drafting tape is a removable adhesive masking tape. Use it on the top edge of the drawer front if you don't want it showing all the time. Or trim it neat and square and put it on the drawer face.

   Tere is always Avery Removable labels.

   Another option is 3M removable double stick foam tape. Use it to mount label holders that are normally mounted with screws into the surface.

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   Jamie_Buxton | May 05, 2007 05:41am | #2

   Do the drawers have knobs that are screwed in from the back?  If so, make a thin piece of wood which you can write labels on.   Secure it to the drawer front by trapping it between the the drawer front and the knobs.  You might need longer screws for the knobs.  When the kids grow up a bit, you can restore the drawer to its unlabeled condition, and nobody will be the wiser.

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   forestgirl | May 05, 2007 05:49am | #3

   The Avery removeable labels should work fine.  When it comes time to take them off, heat them up some with a hair dryer, peel diagonally.  If it feels a bit sticky when you start to peel, just heat as you go.  I've taken hundreds, maybe even thousands, of auction labels off this way.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   mark_k | May 05, 2007 02:38pm | #4

   Thanks All. You've saved me a bunch of time and from muttering things kids shouldn't hear when it comes time to take the labels off. I *might* not tell the wifey just how easy the labels are. She'll probably start labeling my dresser too!

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   Hastings | May 05, 2007 02:39pm | #5

   "Wifey wants to label our kids' dresser drawers so they start to learn where to put their clothes."

   Good luck! :-)

   Hastings

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   Cincinnati | May 05, 2007 06:43pm | #11

   My mother in law labeled our kids drawers I guess for the same reason. I'm with Hastings and Doc Scott: It didn't work anyway and even my 4 year old who is just learning to read (but not clothing labels) knows where his clothes go.Neither my 4, 7, or 9 year old's clothing is any more put up than before the labels were added.

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   HowardAcheson | May 05, 2007 05:26pm | #6

   Stickers are made with two types of adhesive. One is a permanent adhesive and the other is removable. Look for name tags that specify "Removable".

   Now, don't leave them on too long--particularly on the oil finished surface. The oil may interact with the adhesive and leave residue or staining when removed. In addition, the labels may leave a "shadow" where they hide the surface from the UV in sunlight.

   Howie.........
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   ScottNewsom | May 05, 2007 06:01pm | #7

   Mark,

   If the kids are old enough to read, or even know the difference between pictures of socks, undies, shirts, etc. they can easily learn which drawer to put them in without labels. When I can't spend time in my shop, I have to work as a psychologist. I evaluate kids all the time for learning disabilities, etc. The truth is than even very low functioing children can learn that socks go in the top drawer, undies below that one, then shirts (or whatever).  

   Sorting and storing clean laundry is a great "chore" for young children too. It is clean, safe and can be done in relatively short sessions. They can also learn to wash and fold towels fairly early.  Doing something that gets kids involved in the care of the family early on increases self-esteem, pro-social behavior, etc. Highly recommended by Dr. Scott

   Scott Newsom (Ph.D.)

   Pearland, TX

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   mark_k | May 06, 2007 03:11pm | #12

   Thanks for the professional opinion. I do appreciate it. The wife probably saw that idea on a site. She's trying to be more organized and de-clutter the house. I just didn't want to ruin two pieces of furniture in the process.I have to remember that one of the choices in doing something, is to not do it. As far as family chores, I agree, I've already started on my 3yr old son. He's in charge of feeding the dogs each morning. The kids take care of their dishes, shoes go in the closet, toys go in their bins. And don't get me started on their enthusiasm for sweeping and pulling weeds.Wait a minute, maybe those labels are for me?

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   kenshep | May 05, 2007 06:11pm | #8

   Hi Mark,

     I like the rare earth approach.  Just drill out a hole for a r.e. mag so it fits flush and then fabricate a label with two small pieces of acrylic with a chunk of hack saw blade epoxied to the back.  A small piece of felt glued to the back of the blade chunk should make it mar proof and hide the teeth.

     An alternative label or tag could be a little picture frame you make for the label.  The backing for the frame could be a small piece of sheet metal to give the mag something to attrack.  Or you can embed r.e. mags in the frame.

   Ken

    

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   Jon | May 05, 2007 06:22pm | #9

   The Avery # 6490 diskette labels would be perfect and are "quick release style" leaving no residue.

   Jon

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   forestgirl | May 05, 2007 06:42pm | #10

   Or, if there is a little residue (it happens), a little orange oil will take it off.  Maybe even baby oil, though I've never tried it.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)