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Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: zosofan on June 25, 2007, 12:42:15 pm
hey gang,

trying to get my cavalier uss 8-64 up and running for a party this weekend, has anyone already worked up some flavor sheets for these?

i can photoshop them, but i don't want to if i don't need to.


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: MCarter on June 25, 2007, 07:07:37 pm
what flavors are you looking for. Got the size of the label?


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: zosofan on June 25, 2007, 10:30:48 pm
the labels are 1" x 1".  the recessed area that they fit into is 1-3/16" x 1-3/16" with rounded corners.

the brands that i'll be serving:

coca cola
pepsi
diet pepsi
wild cherry pepsi
7 up
dr pepper
barqs

i bought 12 packs of cans and i think that i could scan the ends of the cartons (since they are square) and make some decent strips.


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: bubba on June 26, 2007, 05:49:46 am
I'll take some pics of what I made. I was going to scan or cut the boxes, but I ended up making some name brand and also some generic flavor labels and laminating them. I then used velcro on the the lever and the label so I can change them as needed. We stock up with whatever is on sale since the kids mostly use the machine and never really finish a soda anyway.. I have them done for the Vendo ST's. I want to do something for my USS-64 as well.


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: halehouse on June 26, 2007, 07:24:01 am
Velcro. That's a good idea.  I bought a set of labels from vendingmachinesrus, but they don't seem to be around anymore.  The web site is no longer up.?.?
We also printed some up, but printed them off on mailing labels.  The size was right on the label and then we just cut that out (if that makes sense). But, I like the idea of laminating them and using velcro to switch them.    :D


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: bubba on June 27, 2007, 07:59:39 pm
Here is a pic of my machine with the velcro labels... I've also attached my word file if anyone wants it.. its just a table, but its the right size for the 56/63 can machines.. I am going to do the same thing with the USS next..


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: motor8463 on June 28, 2007, 09:10:59 am
Bubba, these work great on my 56 also.  Maybe someone could do these with authentic logos and maybe even some selected "hard" beverages!  I use velcro too, works terrific

Chuck


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: bubba on June 28, 2007, 09:41:31 am
My original idea was to do with logos, but I got really lazy and was having size troubles... If I was only going to stock it with the same few items, than I would have put more into it. 8-10 year old kids don't care what they are drinking anyway.. they like putting money in the machine, grabbing a can, taking a sip and leaving it on the table anyway..


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: c125bob on June 28, 2007, 05:21:36 pm
Velcro......... great idea, why didn't I think of that ! (duh)
I will be lazy and wait on you to scan and post something so I can get my Uss 8 46 all snazzed up.  I have a few of the old sticky round logos on a few of my knobs now.

The little things make a difference and you do good work !
Bob


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: BryanH on June 28, 2007, 09:37:52 pm
I went with magnetic strips instead of velcro.


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: bubba on June 28, 2007, 10:42:23 pm
Are the levers steel or do you put the strips on both sides? ...

I'll work on that shortly... talking about this just got me motivated again to make the labels.. I'm not going to be scanning in the logos though... I don't care that much..  :D


I'll try to do it this weekend..






Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: zosofan on June 30, 2007, 01:36:52 pm
hey gang,

i've made a few, they are on a 8.5 x 11 jpg @300 dpi.  if you need 'em let me know.

pepsi wild cherry
pepsi
coca cola
barqs
7 up
henry weinhard's root beer
old school dr pepper


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: c125bob on June 30, 2007, 04:25:29 pm
Greg,
If it's not to much trouble please email the file to me at t3ibob@yahoo.com

I'll play around with some velcro & Magnetic backing.  Did you laminate them with the standard stuff from Home Depot or Lowes?

Thanks,
Bob


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: BryanH on July 01, 2007, 10:57:16 pm

(bubba @ Jun. 28 2007,8:42)
QUOTE
Are the levers steel or do you put the strips on both sides? ...

The caps are plastic.  I used rubber cement to glue a 1" fender washer to the cap.  I print the labels on Avery label stock #8160. I spray the labels with lacquer to keep the moisture from making the ink run.


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: bubba on July 02, 2007, 05:31:41 am
I like the magnet idea...  I can never seem to find my flavor strips when its time to change them.... They are MIA right now even...


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: trainer57 on July 16, 2007, 07:20:32 am
I too am looking for 1" x 1" labels file for my Caviler uss-8-64.

I was hoping for Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite Etc.  As well as a few Beer comman labels, Corona, Miller Lite, Bud etc.

Does anyone has some they could share?

I do like the magnet Idea!!!

Thanks

Jay


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: BryanH on July 16, 2007, 02:50:49 pm
I just uploaded my logos file here.  May save you some time searching the net.  Also posted the word file for the labels in this thread.


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: trainer57 on July 16, 2007, 03:33:14 pm
Thanks Brian

These are great!

Just what I was looking for.

Jay


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: Creighton on July 16, 2007, 03:45:58 pm
Excellent, Thanks Bryan!!!!
Creighton


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: BryanH on July 16, 2007, 06:02:06 pm
your welcome  :happydrinkers:


Title: flavor strips for uss 8-64
Post by: c125bob on July 17, 2007, 08:23:45 pm
Good work Byran, I'm working on them now.  Thanks for the IM and file last week !
Bob