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How To "Label" Your Farm
It's a simple idea but these "storage plates" make it easy to identify bins, sheds, and containers, and eliminate confusion about what's inside them.
  The pressed aluminum plates measure 11 1/2 in. long by 4 1/2 in. high and feature black-embossed letters.
  "You name the sign, and we make it," says Hank Storm, CanBo Enterprises, Emerson, Man. "The signs make it easy to identify what's inside bins, fuel tanks, chemical containers, and so forth. They're especially helpful for hired help. Also, when you call the fuel company to have fuel delivered the signs eliminate any chance for confusion.
   "Instead of using duct tape or cardboard, you can reuse these signs year after year."
  Price per plate is $14.50 plus S&H; signs with magnets or plastic mounting frames sell for $22.50 plus S&H. Storm also makes "no hunting" and "no trespassing" signs with black letters on a yellow background.
  Storm also sells "driver plates" that mount on a truck's windshield or dashboard. The plates measure 20 1/2 in. long by 4 1/2 in. high and can have up to 9 characters (letters, numbers and spaces only). A clear suction-cup mounting system is included with each plate.
  "Driver plates let you introduce yourself to others by letting them know who's behind the wheel," says Storm, who farms and is also a long haul truck driver. "I grew up in Germany, where these kind of plates are common. Most of the drivers are connected by 2-way radio, and they like using first names as they talk to each other. After moving to North America, I missed that sense of camaraderie."
  Driver plates sell for $15 plus $6.50 S&H. Price includes mounting hardware. Driver plates are also available with LED illuminated letters. A plate with 4 letters sells for $70 to $80.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Hank Storm, CanBo Enterprises, P.O. Box 339, Emerson, Man., Canada R0A 0L0 (ph 204 373-2985 or cell 204 324-4352; Hanks@wiband.ca; www.driverplates.com).


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2010 - Volume #34, Issue #6