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The title to your thread sounds like you've already given up. I would give some thought to what you enjoy and what you really want to do in life, because if your heads not in it you will give up eventually. A long time ago someone taught me that problems come in threes. Is it true, somewhat, but...

Totally agree Moze. The blade Moze is talking about has a 0-degree rake so it is safe to cut aluminum. A regular blade is dangerous because it can grab and pull the blade deeper into the cut and often throw a piece through the shop. Another safe alternative is an aluminum oxide cutting wheel...

I'm old and have a lot of tools so anything but the hack saw. Moze's blade will set you back a pretty penny but if you have a Sawzall a good blade is cheaper, easier to change out, and get er done quick enough. Chopping one post in half isn't worth a $60 blade unless you have it on hand.

Unlaminated cast vinyl is a pain to install, but calendared is thick enough to install without laminate. I don't see what lamination has to do with it failing.

It probably has more to do with the cleanliness of the containers, how they clean, squeegee technique and pressuree, and the temperature they install at than the ink. Solvents do migrate through the adhesive and soften it, making it more aggressive initially. That may be covering for their poor...

Every time I pass your shop on the way to the job I think, "I should stop by and say hi." As I pass 8 hours later with a 2.5-hour drive home, "I'll stop next time..." Some day.

Mike, do you actually get fairly consistent color across all your machines using the I1 pro publish?

That printer appears to be a water-soluble printer either pigment or dye-based. Are you looking to make exterior durable prints like most in the sign business, or are you looking to upgrade your copy store so you can print short-term banners and posters? Designjets are glorified office printers...

Thanks Mike

Thanks Mike, what other machines do you have? Are they all Rolands or do you have other brands?

My Friend is looking for a new printer and the EJ 640 is at the top of the list along with an Epson S60600 and a HP Latex. Mainly looking for pros and cons on the EJ but would love to hear from someone that has experience with two or more of these printers. Thanks

I use brands of the world, but realize there not always accurate. A long time ago Fred had post about searching for company pdf files. Many of them have vector logos in them. This Nike link is a prime example...

Andy, I think it has more to do with the font designer than Corel. Type in a capital "H" and cycle through different fonts, and watch each font's size change. It's not a big deal when dealing with one or 2-inch fonts. I never trusted any design program when they called out for a specific...

The most exciting signs come in several flavors for me: Getting to see a design your really proud of come to life and seeing the look on the customer's face. I install other people's projects now, and I still enjoy this aspect of the industry. A sign or project that pushes your boundaries, and...

If it's not consistent and you have a new operator, I would spend time with them and see if it isn't something they are doing. I don't cut a lot anymore, but if the file is slightly larger than the available vinyl it will tile it and do that. Also, is the operator accidentally selecting...

Ok, you want us to make a video under your direction, you edit it, and get credit... Why don't you make a video about this industry and what you have to offer? Turn that in for a grade, and If it does well it could be posted on here to show us your knowledge and skill. That sounds like a...

Am I missing something here? This is your class and you want us to make a video for you to turn in for a grade. Isn't that called cheating?

I would suggest the fastest processor you can afford, the I7 would be ideal. You will get marginal gains with an I9 and pay 35% more. With a top-end laptop, you will be more productive and it will last longer. AMD seems to have the lead over Intel right now but I don't know how that plays out in...

Learned my lesson. Most of us probably have a direct link to our website and don't use google to get there. Google recently changed their policy and apparently they won't link to your site if you don't have ssl. Then someone hacked the server and put multiple google redirects to a Viagra site...