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Recent content by 3Dee

  1. New to the industry....

    Is the shop UL listed? UL doesn't like pointy screws in raceways and lighted cabinets / letters
  2. These people give signs a bad name

    I'm very disappointed I've been a registered member of this forum for many years Although I don't post much, when I do, it's an attempt to contribute I have read this thread of insults from some that I considered worthy of my time and just can't figure it out. Jerry Springer time, not...
  3. Banner Scam?

    The original starting post stated an email from James B***** Would that be Blevins? I've received several over the years by that name and just delete without opening. A tip that I use that works fairly well. I have a business email address that is used on search engine contact information and...
  4. Aspire/ cant save new tool to tool data

    Check the attributes for the file folder containing the tool database. It may be set to Read Only. Have you inquired with Vectric Tech Support or their user tech forum? While I could list step by step where to find access to the folder, it would be to your advantage to consult Vectric for their...
  5. Need Advice on how to cut acrylic sheets with circular saw

    reverse the blade in your saw carbide blade set depth of blade slightly deeper than material go slow with material flat on edge of a board or on a sheet of styrofoam see how that works for you I sometimes find myself on jobsites cutting panels to size using a ridgid cordless saw
  6. Vinyl won't stick to glass

    My glass cleaning tip I have been using for years $1 bottle of vinegar, pour half out, fill with water. If grit on glass, drag razor blade backwards on wet surface. Rinse off using a bottle of water with a tad of denatured alcohol added. Squeaky clean and ready for vinyl.
  7. well it finally happened

    you cannot wire an led directly. there must be a current limiting resistor in line with the led. (it's not voltage as much as current) also, an led being a diode is has a polarity - and + try a resistor of 820 ohms and see if that prevents burn out. hard to find now that radio shack is no...
  8. Pulling electrical sign permits - Houston, TX

    CL2 LED wiring ul inwall rated Tell that inspector to take a deep bite! .... but have printed copies of the UL regs with you Inspectors, permits, and government red tape is a very sore subject for me. Same goes for OSHA (another topic) I did a quick duckduckgo search ( I don't use gooogle...
  9. Help or Ideas Anyone?

    How about a regular vinyl print with name, logo, graphics etc. on a permanent board ... and static cling vinyl for the changing copy...? You will keep them as a recurring customer while allowing them the ability to change the signage as needed. They order the changed copy, you produce it, they...
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