Recent content by nodrenim

Shoot man you got it made. I had to design, fabricate and teach my self how to do it. I had the first 4 color, 4 platen t-shirt printer, north of NYC, back in the late 60's. Lot's of fun, money, etc. Besides I had the last laugh, when my buddies in the area sign shops, started coming to me to...

I used to have problems with some customers wanting to take 60 days to pay a bill less than $50. I put a sign up in my shop, that read "Prompt payment , insures Good credit". Another read "Cash Makes No Enemies, Let's be Friends!" They got the drift. Now most of my work is paid before I get the...

neon sign grid Now we are getting somewhere. You can measure the width and thickness of the metal bars, go to your local metal supplier and purchase what you need to do an original type of restoration. This metal can be bent in a vice with the aid of a good hammer, some time and energy. Have...

Terminology One thing I learned a long time ago, is this; there are different terms used for the same thing in different parts of the country. Some times you need to ask what the object is used for to give a good answer. Above all, keep an open mind and don't criticize some one because of their...

In need of beginner tips Good advice from everyone, as far as I am concerned, having been in the business for over 53 years, and still loving it. I use a product called 3 in one oil for my brushes, seems to work the best for me. Mice love lard oil, will chew your brushes to bits. Motor oil just...

Gold leaf paint Several years ago, I used Matthews 2 part gold leaf paint, clear coated. Lasted several years, the customer loved it. I would use it again in a heart beat.

Let's hope that the shrubbery stays short. It would be a shame to have it grow and hide that beautiful sign. Really nice job from start to finish, one to be proud of, for sure!

Ah, for the good old days, when you just called your neon guy and he got it right the first time!

Where or who makes an opaque air dry white textile ink for dark colored t-shirts? Any help appreciated, thanks you.

Best way to learn if possible, is to work at a shop that does what you want to learn to do. When you feel confident enough, you go it alone. Good Luck!

I think you are looking for dumet lead electrodes, but not sure. The newer ones have stranded nickle leads, which last much longer. It's the customers call one this one.

Marlene, I will be at Modern Neon in Plattsburgh the first week in August. Phone numbers are the same. Got anything neon or otherwise going, give me a call, peace, Don

All the ideas listed are good, one other clue, the bottom will be the dirtiest inside , and in the face channel.

You may have a problem with high voltage wire going through metal conduit. The insulation on the wire will deteriorate, due to the corona effect. This will cause the insulation to break down and create mini short circuits, to the conduit. If you have pyrex neon housings, you need to check for...

Try removing the neon units in question and see if you can find the mercury in the unit. Move the mercury to the electrode nearest the dark area and hook it to a spare transformer for a few minutes to see if that solves your problem. I have done this several times on existing units with good...