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Never tried applying vinyl to it, but I used to work with it back in the 80s making gaskets. Much like window trim, I don't think you're going to be able to find a vinyl that sticks to it. At least, not for very long- so I can't imagine the adhesive damaging it (though a lot of solvents used...

Yes, it's likely that you got a bad roll. Since there's only 10 yards of it left, you're kind of S.O.L. on it, though- unless you have a good rapport with your sales rep and can show them the issue. You probably won't get credit for the entire roll, but you can probably get a partial. Had an...

I'm kind of a lefty (more ambidextrous, really, but some things are just easier left-handed). I always thought using a rotary cutter was easy enough- I just flipped it around and went through the opposite way every one else did. That said, I've just always adapted to doing some things with my...

I actually use a wire brush at low speed to "rough" the surface for some applications. That doesn't work for the brushed look, though- obviously. I can set it to "No Spin" on the machine, but the spindle will still rotate when movement starts, so I'm still looking for an "easy" automation.

Don't know of any sources for a "template", but I'd suggest you write down everything you don't want to be "on the hook" for and have the attorney put it in legalese. I'd suggest: adhesive failure (particularly if the wall's recently painted and they won't wait the appropriate time for the paint...

Interesting idea. I'll have to play around and see what I can come up with. Thanks!

Interesting idea for using your CNC. How do you mount it? With a sanding disc off an orbital? And how do you do it without the spindle spinning?

I haven't had to deal with Feller's (or purchasing at all) for quite a few years now, but I miss the days when they'd answer your call in "90 seconds or less." That seems to have gone away about 10 years ago.

If your regular aluminum supplier can't handle it, they should be able to refer you to a shop that can do it for you. I know Phoenix Metals (local to us, not sure about who might be in your area) sells brushed sheets. Be forewarned, though- in my experience, the sheets will often be bowed (I...

Galvanized S hooks are relatively common for that type of install, but... ACM is the wrong material for the panels (IMO, as the kids say). Just the minimal weight of the panel itself, and it swinging in just a mild breeze, is going to start to tear the material. Adding panels below it will just...

It's probably getting stretch during the application (to be clear, I am not saying you're doing anything incorrectly, it just happens with printed, unlaminated vinyl). That's why I'd laminate it regardless- which would also hedge your bets against having to reprint parts when someone scratches...

A number of folks have already said it, but... it's a total P.I.T.A. with a roll to roll, even on the sprocket-fed Gerber Edge that had a magnetic material specifically made for it. It would almost always "grab" on the one piece of exposed metal and get all fouled up. When you're printing, you...

Did this at my last shop, which was primarily a wide-format printer with a lot of wholesale clients: Cleared out a space under one of the shelving racks (12') wide and closed in the sides, put a light in it, and installed two exhaust fans (like you'd use in an attic) at the floor (because the...

I'm not familiar with the specifics of that machine, but my advice (for any new equipment, really) would be: - Firstly, make sure the machine will work with whatever production software you use- or, at least, that any required software is relatively easy to use. Learning new software is a hug...

I would think any of the vendors that do fab work would be able to handle something like that.

Yes, you should absolutely charge for site surveys, whether it's as its own line item, or it's worked in as part of the job's cost. As far as how much to charge, only you can decide how much your time (or your employee's time) is worth.

It's been a minute since I looked at the specs, but I think 3 years on horizontal surfaces is pretty standard among the manufacturers.

Is that a new machine? If so, I think you're going to be hard-pressed to find a driver for an old program. More than likely, you're going to have to buy new software of some sort, since Onyx 11 was first released almost nine years ago and they're up to version 22 now- or least software as when...

Ultraflex also makes a good wallcover, but it requires liquid laminate and installation via the old-school wallpaper method of paste.

The "standard" (as in, most every sign blank sold as being for banjo frames and such) is .04" aluminum, and they work fine for the post/panel setups, too. And they pretty much always have a 1/4" or 1/2" radius corner (or they used to, anyway- haven't done a real estate sign in something like 12...