On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:08:00 -0800, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

I can also scribble on the 2x4 base plate something
about where the wire is going, instead of dealing with wire tags and
labels.

Now I see this!

I havn't had Internet for a day as I had to disassemble everything (to
follow up on everyone's advice here) and re-assemble.

Here is how I labeled the wires:
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/7248809.gif

But, I like your idea of labeling the woodwork better!