Dymo Label point 100 label maker

I know this labelling machine isn’t really what you would expect here on the Sawdustalley.co.uk tools section, but I love gadgets and couldn’t refuse one of these fantastic little machines.

Despite not really making contact with much wood in the workshop, it has proved useful – and I can see this being a really great tool to have in the home and workshop. Seems to me that dymo machines have come along way – much easier than the old type where you have to turn a wheel and punch the letters on a nasty red/blue plastic strip. Then you cant actually peel off the backing and end up creasing it. You cant deny, you have probably seen a fair few of these in workshops – mine is just a modern version.

It features a calculator-like interface, with nice soft keys arranged in alphabetical order and a digital display screen – which allows you to make modifications before you print the label another obvious improvement on the old type. The machine is made from fairly tough blue plastic which seemed to be able to withstand a few knocks and bumps with no problems what-so-ever.

Even the backing was easy to peel off, with a slit running down the middle, allowing you to pull it off the clean white label easily. The labels look attractive and easy to read once printed, they adhere to most clean surfaces.

All in all, I wouldn’t describe this as an essential accessory, however I would certainly recommend it to the decerning woodworker who maintains lots of bits and bobs (So most of us then). Its perfect for keeping everything in the workshop and around home/office clearly labelled with minimal fuss or effort.