Lumber tags

[The WoodYard]

What do you use for lumber tags? Looking for something to track date cut, size etc. kiln safe. Thanks

[Tom the Sawyer]

I started tagging the logs in my yard, mostly clients' logs that might be here for a while.  I bought colored plastic tags from U-Line.  They accept a permanent marker well and seem to be holding up to the wind (attached with a single staple (hammer stapler) on the end of the log) and moisture.  They are a #5 (about 2.5"x4").  The weakness may be the cold, with temps near 0 they are very brittle.  The next batch I buy will probably be the Tyvek tags they sell. 

[red oaks lumber]

i use a lumber crayon and write on the edge board of every bundle. you'll never lose the info.