Recent content by torgy97

Newer Billboards are one piece of very heavy duty banner material, sewn with hems along the edge, fiberglass poles instered into the hems, and "stretched" using ratchet straps every 3-4 ft. Larger companies (ClearChannel, CBS Outdoor) make some pretty large billboards without any seams. As...

it seems the budget went out the window... there were a lot of designs (much better than mine) that could easily be made for $1000, but I doubt some of the top designs could. But, I do respect those designs a lot as well. I come from the school of thought not to ask a customer about budget...

welcome... i've learned more than i could ever contribute... good place to be

where in the chicagoland area? i'm in the mchenry county area.

I agree, these are good if you're looking for pvc.

Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Publisher works well. I use the ones I get with quickbooks, but if you are not using accounting software, the Publisher ones look nice and work well with excel, word, etc.

As a sign employee, I was lucky enough to live near a local fellers and have worked with them on projects. Very willing to help. Very pleased. I will use them as I go out on my own.

good stuff... thanks 2 everyone

thanks for the straight advice... I have an entrepreneurial spirit and really enjoy the sign business... just wanted some help I am still awhile off from going out on my own, but I want to properly plan ahead, so that when the time comes, I'll be ready. I'll wait until then, and approach him...

Maybe all of the pros can give me an idea how they started out... I've been in signs for awhile now, since I got out of the military. I've learned many aspects of the trade. I started out working in NYC, times square and all of that fun stuff (billboards, major installations, electrical...

Thanks! Northwest Chicago Suburbs-McHenry County.

I'm another newbie... and I've been scanning the forums for days... taking in a lot of info already. There is definitely a lot of knowledge and wisdom at signs 101... hopefully, you can share some of that with me. :U Rock: