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Whilst they may have a "platform" on top - where are the stabiliser legs? You ever wobbled a van? You've a ladder on an unstable surface. Not exactly the safest thing to do. Plus.. Potentially illegal parking - most councils don't allow this. Its one thing to do such things at home - but...

Only takes one mistake.. Once you've got the proper equipment - you wonder why people don't use it...

I think some people think it's the same as using illustrator - etc.. Its not.. Its more akin to autocad, but in 3d. This gives you an idea of how placing an image on a 3d object works. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UV_mapping?wprov=sfla1 Of course, if it's just a one sided simple flat...

You see this alot with people who just start a business - they don't understand the" correct" way to do it.. Only looking at the cheapest way. H&S is a big deal in the UK - but some people ignore everything.. Probably a cash in hand job.

I think some people think it's the same as using illustrator - etc.. Its not.. Its more akin to autocad, but in 3d. This gives you an idea of how placing an image on a 3d object works. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UV_mapping?wprov=sfla1 Of course, if it's just a one sided simple flat...

No, you're looking for 3d modelling software.. You need to build the sign in 3d, then wrap the image around it. Its not hard, but it's a completely different work stream to designing 2d artwork

Tbh.. Most of your choices will be made by what vr system you choose.. What file types it accepts and what program can generate them.

Blender, rhino, 3d studio max, maya, etc.. There are thousands of suitable programs - Blender is free. Problem is - it's not always as easy to do the things you want. Even though it's portrayed as simple. . 3d modelling is easy, but it's a different inductry.. I'd start with blender as its...

Most 3d programs will do a thing called a uv wrap. But unless you've got a standard product you're going to use so you can get the unwrap correct, I'd leave it to specialist companies as it'll cost.. Do your clients want this? Will they PAY for it? If not.. It'll come out of your pocket

Lol.. Depends on their printer.. Best thing to do is give them a sample and trial it. Just a small off cut. Most home and office inkjet dry by absorption, so if the ink doesn't get absorbed - it'll just sit on the surface and wipe off.. A paper type substrate would be best.. Alternatively -...

Single flute bits tend to be best for aluminium and plastic - something with a nice Polish will just fly through. Alot also depends on speeds and feeds. The issues are often that you are not going fast enough. Imagine you have a 1hp plus router.. Its not going to struggle with cutting sign...

Easy enough to do.. Just print a white percentage.. Print a graduated test print and use the % that looks best. But much better to use the correct vinyl to start with.

Any bearing will work as it contacts the template, rather than the work - the size determines how much it's offset from the template. You can get plastic bearings to stop marks, but that's usually for chamfeing as it contacts the work instead of the template. As other people have said - you...

I agree with the OP. They are business owners.. Doesnt mean the actually run the business themselves. That said. The ONLY way to make it work is to have someone with experience who can price.. Who can run the shop, etc. But there comes the problem. If they are doing that.. THEY have a...

Another strange thing that might help. As you do installs - see if you have one of those wall stud/ac finder things floating around. Use ac mode and see what you hear when you turn the spindle on - try it in a few locations. I often use toners to find faults in wires and weird stuff happening