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Recent content by robwaterman

  1. Mimaki UJF 3042FX

    Sorry to hijack your thread, but what materials are you making your jigs out of? I'm getting bad warping on MDF, acrylic, and lexan sheets that I've routed out to use on a UV printer.
  2. Mimaki JV3-160SP collection of PDFs & Tutorials in one place

    Thanks! Thanks for these. I've been using JV3's (130 and 160) for 6 years now, still running strong. Always looking for new info. I still haven't got my head wrapped around material profiles. If you haven't found a good technician, I recommend rob earle. www.robearle.com
  3. HP Scitex (FB-700) ink availability in CT

    Hello all, in a bit of a pickle. Low on HP scitex ink. Does anyone know of a source other than grimco for the inks for a FB-700 in Connecticut that are available for pickup?
  4. 8 foot wide roll substrate suppliers?

    Sorry, newb alert: whats SAV?
  5. 8 foot wide roll substrate suppliers?

    Many thanks. New England Sign Supply has 8 foot Ultraflex in 165. that sounds right for me. Still would like some paper though.
  6. I have hit a new all time low in my career

    +1 this is what 90% of clients think has lots of "pop" IMO:)
  7. 8 foot wide roll substrate suppliers?

    Hey all, couldn't find any information when searching various keywords here and on google. We have an 8' Flatbed UV (SCITEX FB-700) and we want to print on various 8' wide substrates. Can someone point me to a supplier that carries rolls in this width? Would like: 96" x 50 yard glossy poster...
  8. convex vinyl?

    I'm currently using the 4mil gearwrap and 4mil laminate for decals for athletic equipment. It's being put on by customers, and end user application needs to be as pain free as possible. barely even needs heat to get put on wrinkle free. miraculous stuff! a lower cost alternative would be great...
  9. Is there anything out there thicker than 3 mil?

    solvex 8 mil I heard good things about bigfishDM's material. Might have to PM you about that bigfish. I've used solvex 8mil. It's thick alright.
  10. DIY Media Basket

    Nice work Nice job OP. i'm working on this now. What fabric did you end up using?
  11. CNC'd Vinyl Rack Done

    nice rack!
  12. Shop organization examples

    great stuff! would love to see more of this. Working on table ideas for our space strapped shop now.
  13. Anyone else ever notice this

    digging up an old thread. how did you cut off the 1" off the end of the roll?
  14. Need specs on computer shopping...

    Nice find, signsforawhile. How is that rig holding up? After reading this thread I have a specific question. Preface: I got the "ok" to purchase a new desktop for my department. We will be primarily using it for the following in order of frequency used: - Illustrator (small amount of vectors...
  15. Mimaki JV3 160s

    solvent fumes I've noticed the fumes on a JV3-130 and 160 sp. both are vented with a secondary unit outside, but that is not enough. Years ago, when I didn't know any better I was getting light headed/dizzy from the exposure. I bought a respirator and wear it when it when I notice it now. But...
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