Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a label drum which may be simply calibrated with respect to label placing machinery, the label drum comprising: a drum; a first bushing including a cavity defined by an interior wall, wherein the first bushing is configured to couple with a second bushing including a cavity; and a shaft having a proximal portion defined by the shape of the interior wall of the cavity, such that the shaft may be received through the first and second bushing and will limit rotational positioning requirements therefore removing the time required for set up post installation.