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  1. UPS vs. FedEx?

    I used to swear by FedEx and only used UPS as last resource, but is it just me or is FedEx really sucking the last few years and UPS has gotten a lot better? One of my vendors only offer FedEx & every time I paid extra for expedited delivery in the past year they missed the date & I had to...
  2. New laminator question

    I have a new laminator, which I like a lot so far... One issue I am having is the backing take-up. I'm used to the backing paper take-up with the slick non-stick side to the inside. I used a strip of hemming tape to tape to the core, but if I cut the lamination so that I can mount & then reload...
  3. Sign Topper

    My customer wants to add something to the top of their roadside monument sign. Seems like I have seen these premade aluminum sign toppers offered somewhere, but I can't find them. It only needs to something like .80 aluminum or similar. Any suggestions? This is just a random shape I created to...
  4. What do you do when a customer takes a phone call in the middle of placing an order?

    When I'm trying to help someone and they take a phone call mid order, that is one of my biggest peeves! I walk away, take plenty of time getting back to them & mentality add $30-$60 to their order. What do you you do? Does anyone have a sign up?
  5. Time to wrap it up and find a new profession around here :(

    How does a graphic guy compete against this level of talent?
  6. Free standing plaques - source for pole and base

    I need a pole and base for a couple of 20" x 30" cast bronze plaques & didn't see anything offered on Gemini. Are there kits ready made for plaques or do I need to put pieces together?
  7. How do I get rid of these symbols while editing text.

    I'm sure it's something I did, but these symbols started to show up while editing text, how do I get them to stop showing?
  8. FONT HELP PLEASE

    This is such a unique font, you would think it would be any easy find. The Find My Font program had nothing. Thanks!
  9. Testing vinyl on painted surface.

    I normally do everything I can to avoid applying vinyl directly on painted surfaces, but I got stuck with one. The problem is the vinyl will be shipped to the customer & is too far away for my to test. I sent a color sample to the customer, if I have him apply that color sample and let it sit...
  10. I'm getting out of signs, found my dream job!

    Much better with the sound on;
  11. Best technique or program to convert CMYK to RGB or vice versa

    I just had a bunch of file I had to convert from RGB to CMYK & decided to see if how I went about it made a difference, & it did make a large difference. 1- I converted from RGB to CMYK in CorelDraw 2- I converted from RGB to CMYK while exporting from CorelDraw 3- I converted from RGB to CMYK in...
  12. Not sure if this breaks the rules- I need six words typed out in a font I don't have.

    There is a proof I need to make that literally has six words in a font I don't have.. and the font is $160... Would it be a violation of copy right rules to ask someone here, who has the font, to type it out and convert to outline?
  13. Channel Letters, wiring options?

    I have a customer that wants halo-lit channel letters on his exterior wall. He doesn't have access for remote wiring (what I call it), he doesn't want the letters mounted to any type of raceway or cabinet for the wiring and power supply. I have never heard of other options, but thought I would...
  14. Unlimited zoom out in Corel 2020?

    I used to design and proof scale down, but for many reasons (I would rather not to explain), now I prefer to design at 1:1 scale. Seems like Corel used to have an unlimited zoom, when zooming out & even in Corel 2016 I could zoom out as far as I like if I held the shift key. It seems like they...
  15. I need advice on deciding between three approved ADA manufacturers

    On a bid, they have three approved manufacturers for ADA door signs and directional type signs. It has to one of these three, but I haven't worked with any of them and wanted to see if anyone here has and your thoughts; 1. APCO Sign Systems. https://apcosigns.com/ 2. ASI Sign Systems...
  16. Looking for a company that sews awnings, banners in the central Miss area.

    I know this is a long shot, but I have several very large mesh banners that I need to get retro fitted with pole pockets. I would prefer a company I didn't have to ship them to, in the Jackson/Hattiesburg/Gulfport area of Mississippi Or, can someone recommend a product/solvent/adhesive that I...
  17. This handy man logo clearly shows that they're excited about their work

    Yes, this really is someone's logo.
  18. Finding a vinyl color match to Matthews Paint Code?

    I'm bidding a job that calls out Matthews paint Bluest Blue MP55697, which seems to be close to PMS 4154C. It's not lighting up, but doesn't have to be opaque. It's going on the outside of the windows on a large building, full sun. I would like at minimum 7 years, exterior vinyl. Any...
  19. Calling out size- height 1st, length 2nd?

    The rule used to be in the sign industry, when calling out size, you would list height 1st, length 2nd... Opposite of the small format printing industry, but it seems nobody does that anymore, including sign material suppliers and trade only printers. Does anyone else still keep to that rule, or...
  20. Subbing out some design work?

    I'm looking for a company to send off the design work for small jobs like business cards & some signs. I have heard of "Fiver" anyone use them? Or another company?
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