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Recent content by schlimmerkerl

  1. Need Help Ingersoll-Rand Sprayer

    I will buy one right away. Many thanks.
  2. Need Help Ingersoll-Rand Sprayer

    I'll try to contact I-R again. Thank you.
  3. Need Help Ingersoll-Rand Sprayer

    I purchased their 200G sprayer. Typically for Ingersoll-Rand tools, It came with a lot of information—except how to set up and use the tool. Mainly, there is a male fitting at the bottom of the handle. I assume an air hose attaches there. If so, what kind, size, etc. Thanks very much.
  4. Suggestions Alternative Vendor to Gemini

    Mostly to make custom acrylic letters. Suggested companies should be professional, reliable, cost-effective, and with reasonable turnaround and delivery. We would prefer not to do business in China. Thank you.
  5. Font help please

    I think it's closer to Haettenschweiler or Impact. In any case, it's been altered. You'll need to convert the type to outlines, add a stroke, "squish" it in a bit (side-to-side), and shear (all in.ai). Here's quick version…
  6. Cut Vinyl graphics not sticking to customer's wall!!! Help!

    You may have solved the problem, but… our experience has been that a newly-painted surface should cure for at least two weeks—preferably one month (depending upon climate). You may want to try priming with Stix primer, let it set for the recommended time, recoat with (as mentioned below) a...
  7. Want to Buy Daige Solo 25" Cold Laminator

    New or gently used. I'll pick up anything <100 miles from Greenwich, Connecticut. Otherwise, include shipping. Thanks.
  8. A Laminator Suitable for Application Tape

    Any suggestions? Is there a recommended cold-lamination machine (Xylon?) that may be used to apply application tape to cut/weeded vinyl? Thanks.
  9. "Street Sign" Post

    I considered aluminum, but think it would be hard to cut for the mortise for the horizontal piece. Also the client doesn't want to see the kinds of fasteners that would secure that piece externally.
  10. "Street Sign" Post

    Looking for a resource for a post, 4" x 4" x (at least) 12 feet. It will be set 2' in concrete footing. Must be weatherproof, non-warping, paintable, and machineable. Must be able to accept a through-mortise "paddle" approx. 50" x 1.5" (thickness) x 6". Wood? If so, what variety? We'll be...
  11. Paint Vinyl Techniques

    For an indoor installation, if the exact color we are looking for is not available, what is a recommended paint? There are actually many good colors available as "art" (that is, graffiti) colors in art supply stores, but I'd have to test for good adhesion, durability, etc. Acrylics? I think my...
  12. Clean/Polish Installed Vinyl

    Heat gun Yes, I think I'll practice a bit first…
  13. Clean/Polish Installed Vinyl

    Can anyone recommend a product to remove squeegee marks from large areas of installed gloss black vinyl (Oracal 651), and yes, I should have used a felt squeegee)? The substrate is smooth Sintra. I did not notice this problem with the other colors on the same piece. Thanks very much.
  14. Install Signs Level and Perpendicular on Clapboard Siding

    @TimToad and Billct2. Yes, famous for over thinking, usually at 3 a.m. Anyway, thanks very much for the very good solutions, drawings, etc. which I'll definitely try next time out— though I will prime the heck out of that MDO.
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